What is the difference, metabolically, between aerobic and resistive exercise?
Aerobic (with oxygen) exercise represents exercise with a low enough intensity to facilitate adequate oxygen transfer to the muscle cells so that no buildup of lactic acid is observed. This type of exercise may be useful for improving cardiovascular (heart) health, reducing insulin levels and lowering blood glucose. Anaerobic (without oxygen) is resistive exercise which includes weight training, weight machine use, and band workouts. Isometric or muscle building benefits are also realized with yoga, pilates and other forms of calisthenics.
