Anaerobic And Aerobic Exercise Flashcards
1
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Aerobic exercise
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Exercise in the presence of oxygen
2
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Anaerobic exercise
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Exercise in the absence of oxygen
3
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Lactic acid
A
Waste product from anaerobic exercise
4
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Oxygen debt
A
Temporary oxygen shortage in the body due to strenuous exercise
5
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EPOC
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Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption
6
Q
Immediate effects of exercise
A
Increased heart rate Increased stroke volume Increased breathing rate Increased breathing depth Increased body temperature Skin goes red
7
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Short term effects of exercise
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Fatigue Dizziness/ light headedness Nausea DOMS(delayed onset muscle soreness) Cramps
8
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Long term effects of exercise
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Reduce body weight Hypertrophy(increase in muscle size) Improves certain components of fitness Strengthens muscles tendons and ligaments Improves flexibility at joints Increased in speed Hypertrophy of heart Bradycardia(reduced resting heart rate)
9
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Cool down
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Undertaken after exercise to speed up recovery
10
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Rehydration
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Replacing lost water, minerals and carbohydrates after exercise
