Anaerobic Metabolism

Question 1

Which sports are predominately fuelled by anaerobic
metabolism?

Answer 1

• Sprinting (100m, 200m, 400m races)
• Weightlifting
• Powerlifting
• Gymnastics (especially short routines like vault and bars)
• High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
• Track Cycling (short sprints)
• Short-Distance Swimming (50m, 100m)
• Combat Sports (e.g., boxing, wrestling, judo in bursts)
• Basketball and Football (during short sprints or intense moments)
• Rowing (especially in shorter races, like 500m)