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

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Aerobic & Anaerobic Exercise
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Aerobic exercise & oxygen use

Uses oxygen for energy production

Duration of aerobic exercise activities

Long duration

Intensity of aerobic exercise activities

Moderate intensity

Aerobic respiration equation

Glucose + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O + Heat + Energy

Products of aerobic respiration

Carbon dioxide, water, heat, and energy

Anaerobic exercise & oxygen use

Does not use oxygen for energy production

Duration of anaerobic exercise activities

Short duration

Intensity of anaerobic exercise activities

High intensity

Anaerobic respiration equation

Glucose → Lactic Acid + Energy

Waste product of anaerobic respiration

Lactic acid

Effect of lactic acid on muscles

Makes muscles tired and work less efficiently

How is lactic acid produced?

Carbohydrates broken down without oxygen

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