Aerobic and anaerobic are critical forms of exercise in a fitness environment. They present general maintenance of the well-being of people involved. However, aerobic and anaerobic systems differ from each other. The common definition of aerobics is oxygen. Thus, aerobic exercise can be termed as an exercise involving the use of oxygen to produce energy. On the other hand, anaerobic allows the body to release energy without the indulgence of oxygen. Aerobic exercises are simple and are performed for the longer term but at a moderate intensity. In contrast, anaerobic exercise is rigorous and usually lasts for a short time. A person demands more determination in aerobic exercise to achieve long-term results. However, in anaerobic, results are achieved within the short term. The extent of anaerobic exercise is shorter but can be sustained to last long if appropriate training is in place. In aerobic, the duration is longer. The metabolic process embraced by aerobic and anaerobic asserts the opposite.
Though aerobic produces energy by glycolysis, the substance involved in the process differs. Oxygen is embraced in aerobic whereas anaerobic utilizes the phosphocreatine, which is kept in the muscle. Aerobic and anaerobic exercise is performed to achieve specific individual objectives. The aerobic exercise aims at strengthening the body and the target muscle involved in respiration. It increases blood circulation and movement of oxygen to the whole body, burns fats, and decreases blood pressure. In contrast, anaerobic exercise builds and strengthens the muscles, develops stronger bones, improves speed, metabolic rate, and bones. It also focuses on burning calories in the body. Frequency in Aerobic exercise increases the rate of heartbeat and respiration level.
Energy is created by fats and carbohydrates. In anaerobic exercise, the source of energy is adenosine triphosphate, and creatine phosphate anaerobic exercise is fast and brief; hence it does not rely on oxygen. Only glycogen is used in the process. Besides, during the exercise process, the muscles used depend on energy-producing processes that do not depend on oxygen quantities. Rather, the body digests muscle glycogen to generate power. Glycogen is provided by blood sugar produced by the liver through amino acids and carbohydrates. On the other hand, aerobic exercise involves oxygen generated and cleaned by the heart. Example of aerobic exercises: swimming, walking, cycling, and running. Examples of anaerobic exercises: strength training, tennis, sprinting and jumping, weight lifting.