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yes, the energy to move your muscles comes from aerobic respiration but if you cannot get enough oxygen to your muscles fast enough they will respire anaerobically, which means they will produce energy (in smaller quantities) and a by-product called lactic acid, this acid will break down the existing muscle until it is broken down itself by oxygen, which is why even after you've stopped excercising your heart and breathing rate remain increased, this is because youre body is working to repay whats called the oxygen debt.

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