aerobic and anaerobic exercise Flashcards
1
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What is aerobic exercise?
A
Aerobic exercise is when you exercise for a long time and need oxygen at a low intensity
2
Q
what is The formula for aerobic exercise
A
(glucose + oxygen → energy + carbon dioxide + water)
3
Q
What type of athletes need good aerobic
endurance?
A
long distance runner / swimmer
football player
4
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what is Anaerobic Exercise
A
Anaerobic exercise is when you exercise for a very short period of time at a high intensity and does not require oxygen high energy demand
5
Q
what is the formula for Anaerobic exercise
A
(glucose → energy + lactic acid)
6
Q
what is lactic acid
A
Lactic acid is waste product produced when we work anaerobically
It is a major cause of FATIGUE
7
Q
what type of athletes use anaerobic respiration
A
shot putt 100m sprint gymnastics vault
