Anaerobic and Aerobic Exercises

Question 1

Aerobic Respiration Equation

Answer 1

Glucose + Oxygen => Energy + Carbon Dioxide + water

Question 2

Anaerobic Respiration Equation

Answer 2

Glucose => energy + latic acid

Question 3

Examples of sports where anaerobic respiration is involved

Answer 3

Activities like sprinting, weightlifting, jumping, and throwing are anaerobic in nature.

Question 4

Examples of sports where aerobic respiration is involved

Answer 4

Activities such as long distance running and playing a match for example such as football or rugby.

Question 5

What does the abbreviation EPOC stand for

Answer 5

Excess Post-Oxygen Consumption

Question 6

What is Excess Post-Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)

Answer 6

Oxygen debt is the amount of oxygen that the performer was sort of during the exercise. Rapid and heavy breathing after exercise will return the body into a resting state and repay the oxygen debt.

Question 7

The recovery process from vigorous exercise

Answer 7

1. Cool down – maintain an increased breathing rate and blood flow.
   This is important to assist in recovery as extra oxygen is required to return the body to its pre-exercise state.
   Gradual reduction in heart rate will allow the body to
   successfully remove latic acid and carbon dioxide.
2. Stretching - A thorough full body stretch will aid the removal of lactic acid and reduce the stiffness and soreness felt post exercise.

3.
Rehydration and glycogen stores
Eating a high
carbohydrate meal will speed up the glycogen
replacement, and should be done within 1 hour post exercise.

4. Ice Baths - Ice baths are a very popular recovery method. After a hard
   training session or match, performers get into an ice bath for up
   to 10 minutes. The cold water causes the blood vessels to tighten
   and drains the blood out of the legs.