Anaerobic Exercise
Anaerobic exercise is another type of exercise training that does not need oxygen. From its name, “an-“means none while “aero” means oxygen. Glycogen is the primary fuel source for the muscles to move, and this system generates moderate intensity exercise but for shorter durations. Since no oxygen is required, lactic acid can accumulate and cause muscle cramping. To decrease the chances of muscle injury, anaerobic exercises should not be done for longer periods. Additionally, proper warm-up and cool-down stretches should be practiced.
Benefits
This type of fitness training is well-suited for athletes who are working on improving their muscle bulk mass. One benefit of anaerobic exercise is you will have a more toned, lean and attractive body. Because of your toned physique, you will look younger since there won’t be flabby arms to deal with. Thus, you gain more self-esteem and appreciate your body more. Another benefit after every anaerobic exercise is it helps in clearing your mind and reduces stress. With the high intensity work that you do, you have an outlet in venting out your frustrations. Additionally, you can sleep better because with the heavy physical work of this type can leave you physically tired. Lastly, your posture is improved because your core muscles are contracting to stabilize your high-intensity work-up. There will be lesser occurrences of back pain because of your corrected posture
Examples
Weight training or lifting is a concrete example of anaerobic exercise. With this type, you are working on a high intensity workout in a short duration. Sprinting, jumping, biking, push-ups and pull-ups and long jump exercises can be classified anaerobic. Other sports training can be associated to this category especially if the training involves brief and intense physical exercise.
Physiologic responses
Muscles trained for anaerobic exercises develop differently as compared to the results of aerobic training. Since more power is expected from these exercises, the muscles do not have time to utilize oxygen. Glycogen is the predominating fuel source and the exercise should not last more than 2 minutes to prevent musculoskeletal beating.