While aerobic exercise or cardio uses oxygen to break down nutrients to provide energy, anaerobic works differently. It relies on glucose that is stored in the muscles to power you up.

On practically every “types of aerobic exercise” list, cycling is one of the primary examples. And for good reason: Cycling ...

Anaerobic respiration’s good for 100 metre sprints, 200 metre sprints, rugby - short bursts of speed, football - short bursts of speed. During vigorous exercise your body cells may not have ...