Understanding Aerobic Exercise

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What distinguishes aerobic exercise from anaerobic exercise?

Anaerobic exercise uses oxygen, while aerobic exercise does not.
Aerobic exercise involves short bursts of high-intensity movement, while anaerobic exercise involves sustained movement.
Aerobic exercise requires oxygen, while anaerobic exercise does not. (correct)
Anaerobic exercise involves the use of large muscle groups, while aerobic exercise does not.

What is the primary source of energy for muscles during anaerobic exercise?

High-intensity movement
Aerobic activity
Oxygen
Stored energy in muscles (correct)

How can you differentiate between moderate and high-intensity exercise?

Increasing the duration of exercise
Using the talk test method (correct)
Reducing muscle usage
Decreasing heart rate

Which type of exercise involves endurance training, resistance training, high-intensity aerobics, and circuited exercises?

Circuit training (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does your heart beat faster during aerobic exercise?

To pump oxygen-rich blood to the muscles (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercise involves using oxygen to generate energy for muscle movement?

Aerobic exercise (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'aerobic' in aerobic exercise?

'With oxygen' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes circuit training from other forms of exercises?

It combines various types of exercises in a circuit (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is anaerobic exercise unsustainable for longer durations?

Because the heart and lungs can't provide enough oxygen for sustained movement (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does anaerobic exercise differ from aerobic exercise in terms of movement intensity?

Anaerobic exercise involves quick bursts of high-intensity movement, while aerobic exercises involve sustained moderate movement (D) Signup and view all the answers