Any activity that breaks down glucose for energy without using oxygen are called Anaerobic Activities. Generally, these activities are of short length with high intensity. The idea is that a lot of energy is released within a small period of time, and your oxygen demand surpasses the oxygen supply.

Exercises and movements that require short bursts of intense energy are examples of anaerobic exercises.

The Benefits

If anaerobic exercise sounds like a lot of work, that’s because it is. But the benefits that come with the intense fitness regime are enough to make you want to power through your next session.

• Increases bone strength and density and also decreases your risk of osteoporosis.
• Promotes weight maintenance
• Boosts metabolism as it builds and maintains lean muscle. The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you’ll burn during your next sweat session.
• Increases lactic threshold – By regularly training above your anaerobic threshold, the body can increase its ability to handle lactic acid, That means you’ll be able to last longer and train harder.
• Protects joints – By building your muscle strength and muscle mass, your joints will be better protected, meaning you’ll have greater protection against injury.
• Boosts energy – Consistent anaerobic exercise increases your body’s ability to store glycogen (what your body uses as energy), giving you more energy for your next bout of intense physical activity. This can improve your athletic ability.