anaerobics

Without-air fitness training

Anaerobics refers to exercise performed in short, intense bursts that don't rely on oxygen for energy—sprinting, weightlifting, jumping.

The term contrasts with aerobics, where sustained activity uses oxygen to fuel muscles.

She switched from jogging to anaerobics to build explosive strength.

exercise

sprinting

Maximum-speed locomotion on foot

calisthenics · HIIT · bodybuilding · crossfit · bootcamp · burpees · muscle-building · gymnastics · isometrics · deadlifts

physiology

glycolysis

Glucose metabolism producing ATP

  • ATPCell's energy molecule
  • pyruvateThree-carbon acid from glycolysis
performance

strength

Power to exert force

Opposites
oxygen utilization in exercise

anaerobicsaerobics

Heart-strengthening group exercises

aerobic exercise · cardio · endurance training · aerobic conditioning · long-distance running

Phrases
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anaerobic, anaerobically

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