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Aerobic
Aerobic (/ɛəˈroʊbɪk/; from the Ancient Greek: ἀήρ, "air" and βίος, "life") refers to the use of oxygen to adequately meet energy demands during exercise via aerobic metabolism.
Etymology
The term "aerobic" comes from the Greek words "aero", meaning air, and "bios", meaning life. It was first used in the 19th century by scientists who were studying the way the body uses oxygen during exercise.
Related Terms
- Aerobic Exercise: Physical activities that use large muscle groups and are performed for extended periods of time.
- Aerobic Capacity: The maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during a specified period of usually intense exercise.
- Aerobic Respiration: The process most living cells use to create energy through the burning of glucose in the presence of oxygen.
- Anaerobic: The opposite of aerobic, referring to a process that does not require oxygen.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aerobic
- Wikipedia's article - Aerobic
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