Anaerobic & Aerobic Exercise (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards

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Aerobic & Anaerobic Exercise
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Aerobic exercise & oxygen

Uses oxygen for energy production

Aerobic exercise: duration

Long duration

Aerobic exercise: intensity

Moderate intensity

Aerobic equation

Glucose + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O + Heat + Energy

Products of aerobic respiration

Carbon dioxide, water, heat, and energy

Anaerobic exercise & oxygen

Does NOT use oxygen for energy production

Anaerobic exercise: duration

Short duration

Anaerobic exercise: intensity

High intensity

Anaerobic equation

Glucose → Lactic Acid + Energy

How is lactic acid produced?

Carbohydrates broken down without oxygen during anaerobic respiration

Lactic acid effect: fatigue

Causes muscles to become tired

Lactic acid effect: efficiency

Makes muscles work less efficiently

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