Anaerobic exercise primarily strengthens your muscles.
Some of the benefits of anaerobic exercise are increased endurance, fat loss, and strengthened bones and muscles.
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What Is Anaerobic Exercise?
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Examples of Anaerobic Exercise
Anaerobic exercises are short bursts of intense activity.
Anaerobic exercise can:
How Much Anaerobic Exercise Should You Do?
This allows the heart, lungs, and muscles to get used to a change in physical activity.
A physical therapist or personal trainer can show you the correct way to perform the exercises to avoid injury.
It can only be performed for short bursts of intense activity.
confirm you start off slowly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Types of anaerobic exercises include weight lifting, sprinting, and plyometrics.
Anaerobic exercise also helps you build muscle, which can help improve your overall body composition.
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