There are many benefits of anaerobic exercise and unlike aerobic exercise which requires oxygen, anaerobic exercises use no oxygen to generate body energy.
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Exercises that are performed by athletes to gain greater speed, and
endurance are often intense and last 2 minutes or less.
These exercises are classified as "anaerobic." Some examples are sprinting, jumping, push-ups, and weightlifting.
These types of exercises will tend to burn more calories since not enough oxygen is delivered to the cells for
burning fat, the body will then begin to burn carbs which results in burning off more calories.
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Listed below are few of the benefits of anaerobic exercise.Build Strong Bones:
Regular anaerobic exercises will increase your bone mass density. When this happens your bones are stronger. Wow! Sounds so much better than taking Fosamax "ladies!"Speeds up Your Metabolism:
If your metabolism is slow your energy level will be down which results in low motivation and activity. Our body metabolism plays a big part in our digestive process. A poor metabolism will result in problems with our digestive system, and a dysfunctional digestive system will lead to a host of health issues. Always try to include a type of anaerobic exercise into your usual workout routine for optimum health.Prevents Injury:
Building strong muscles and ligaments makes for stronger joints and having strong joints will stave off potential injuries that can happen suddenly or over a period of time as a repetitive strain injury.Keeps Blood Sugars Healthy:
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After we've eaten, sugar in the form of glycogen heads for the muscles and if we are active and exercise regularly that sugar is burned immediately or stored in the body as fuel to be used later. If our lifestyle is mostly sedentary then what do you think happens to that sugar that's being stored? That's right, it turns to fat. The hormone that regulates our blood sugar is called insulin and if we don't exercise regularly it increases the chances of this hormone to malfunction which results in high blood sugar levels which will ultimately lead to diabetes. Keeps you Young:
Anaerobic exercise will tone you up with a beautiful body and help you to develop a great self-image. It will keep you looking younger and stronger, increase your energy, vitality, and self-discipline.
For a complete and well-rounded exercise routine and optimum health make sure to include an
anaerobic exercise routine 2-3 time a week along with your regular
aerobic exercise program.
