Anaerobic exercise relies on energy sources that do not require oxygen, such as ATP and glycogen, to fuel short bursts of intense activity. However, these energy stores are limited and can be depleted quickly, typically within 30 seconds to 2 minutes of intense effort. Additionally, the accumulation of lactic acid during anaerobic metabolism can lead to muscle fatigue and decreased performance, limiting the duration of such activities. Consequently, anaerobic exercises are effective for short periods but cannot be sustained for extended durations.
In anaerobic metabolism, the primary fuel used is glucose. During anaerobic respiration, glucose is broken down into energy (ATP) and lactic acid or ethanol, depending on the specific pathway used by the organism.
the bigger your muscle becomes, bigger consume of energy after exercise. After aprox. 20 min of exercise you will use your energy from the fat, and if your intake of energy is less than your consume, is just math. Muscle doesn't build fat (it burns it) and muscle weighs more than fat. If you became a body builder and had good muscles and then years later didn't bother to keep up your exercise regime this is when the muscle would turn to fat. Muscle cannot turn to fat. But if you do not continue working it you will lose muscle mass and burn less calories. If you do not eat less or exercise more to compensate for this reduction in muscle mass than you will gain weight back in the form of fat.
The basic fuel of muscle contraction is adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP provides the energy required for muscle fibers to contract and relax during physical activity. When muscles contract, ATP is broken down into adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate, releasing energy that powers the contraction process. Additionally, muscles can utilize creatine phosphate and glucose through anaerobic and aerobic processes to regenerate ATP during sustained activity.
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No, anaerobic exercise does not require the body to use extra oxygen. Anaerobic exercise relies on stored energy sources in the muscles, such as glycogen, for fuel without the need for oxygen.
anaerobic respiration causes a build up of lactic acid in your muscles which causes cramp.
Glucose is used for energy in anaerobic systems related to muscular contraction.
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins serve as essential fuel sources for both aerobic and anaerobic energy production. Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for anaerobic activities due to their rapid conversion to energy, while fats are predominantly utilized during aerobic exercise, providing a sustained energy source. Proteins can also contribute to energy production, particularly during prolonged exercise or when carbohydrate stores are low, but they are generally used sparingly compared to fats and carbohydrates. Overall, carbohydrates are favored for quick energy, fats for endurance, and proteins for maintenance and recovery.
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Cramp, muscle spasms, fatigue are all symptoms of Latic Acid build up, with anaerobic exercise (without oxygen,ie like sprinting) causes this to build up very quickly as Latic acid is also a build up of carbon dioxide in our bodies. With aerobic exercise your contantly giving your body the fuel it needs to keep burning and replenshing your body with oxygen.
Its best to take once in the morning and after training, to optimise muscle weight gain.