Question

Which is an example of anaerobic exercise?

Answer 1

Hint: In Anaerobic exercise, the body breaks down glucose for energy without using oxygen. Usually, these activities are of high intensity with a short duration and with the aim of releasing a lot of energy within a small period of time such that your oxygen demand surpasses the oxygen supply.

Complete answer:
There are two types of exercises, aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise. Practically, anaerobic activities are more intense but shorter in duration than aerobic exercise. Exercises and activities that are examples of anaerobic exercises are Weightlifting, Jumping rope, Jumping and Sprinting.

The body has three main ways of creating energy called the energy systems. The anaerobic energy system is the body’s way of creating energy in the form of ATP, using glucose present in the body. Even though using this way energy is produced rapidly, it is limited to use due to excess byproducts.

The anaerobic energy system produces way less ATP than the aerobic energy system which leads to the build-up of lactic acid and as the effort becomes more intense, the amount of lactate surpasses the body’s ability to use and clear it.

Note: Anaerobic exercises push your body to rely on energy sources stored in the body. While these activities were something athletes used to do to increase performance, doing them as everyday activity can increase your anaerobic threshold.