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WHAT IS THE

DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN AEROBIC
AND ANAEROBIC
EXERCISES?
Aerobic means “with
oxygen” -- aerobic
exercise uses
oxygen to BURN
FAT and
carbohydrates,
producing energy.
Aerobic exercise is
any activity that uses
your arms and legs
to move your body.
YOUR MUSCLES ARE USED IN
CONTINUOUS (AND
GENERALLY EASY-TO-
PERFORM) RHYTHMIC OR
REPETITIVE MOTIONS,
INCREASING YOUR HEART
RATE AND RESPIRATION
WHILE BUILDING YOUR
PHYSICAL ENDURANCE.
THIS EXERCISE
STRENGTHENS OUR
HEART AND LUNGS.
THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE SPLITS
AEROBIC EXERCISE
INTO THREE GROUPS.
1. EASY PHYSICAL
ACTIVITIES
2. MODERATE TO
INTENSE EXERCISES
3. INTENSE
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITIES

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