anaerobic and aerobic excercise Flashcards
what is the equation for aerobic respiration
glucose + oxygen - carbon dioxide + water
name a sport that uses aerobic respiration
marathon runners get there energy
what is aerobic activity
with oxygen
if the exercise isn’t to fat you are at a steady rate your heart and lungs can supply your muscles with the oxygen needed
what is the equation for anaerobic respiration
glucose - lactic acid + energy
what is anaerobic activity
without oxygen
if exercise is short and intense your heart and lungs cant supply your muscles with oxygen as fast as you cells use it
name a sport that uses anaerobic respiration
sprinters get there energy
to fuels your body needs to exercise
fats and carbohydrates
what are carbohydrates and what are they used for
the body’s main source off fuel
used during aerobic activities and for high intensity anaerobic activities
what ae fats and what are they used for
used for fuel aerobic activity at low internist provide more energy than carbohydrates but cant be used as fuel or higher intensity activities