Types of Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
What is aerobic training?
A
Exercise with oxygen
Continuously for a long period of time
2
Q
What is anaerobic training?
A
Exercise without oxygen
A short period of time because of the lack of oxygen and the build-up of lactic acid
3
Q
What are fast-twitch fibres?
A
Fibres contracting rapidly for a long period of time
4
Q
Are fast-twitch fibres used for aerobic or anaerobic training?
A
Anaerobic
5
Q
What are fast-twitch fibres good for?
A
Strength and power
6
Q
What are slow-twitch fibres?
A
Fibres producing energy over a long period of time
7
Q
Are slow-twitch fibres used for aerobic or aerobic training?
A
Aerobic
8
Q
Sporting example for fast-twitch fibres?
A
Sprinting
9
Q
Sporting example for slow-twitch fibres?
A
Long-distance runners
