In this article, we will discuss different methods of exercise. Basically, you can divide the exercise routine into 2 categories i.e. aerobic and anaerobic.

Now let’s understand them in simple words. You must remember that any exercise performed at moderate to high power and lasting less than several minutes is called Anaerobic Exercises (Sprinting)

And exercises that are performed at low power and last for several minutes are called aerobic exercises (cardio, ie biking, running).

Both have their effects on the body. Like aerobics, they will burn calories from wasted body fat and muscle (but that’s not good, it slows down metabolism). While anaerobic exercise helps you build a high level of cardiovascular fitness without wasting muscle (this is how you lose weight fast with these exercises).

ANAEROBIC EXERCISE

As I explained earlier, aerobic exercise asks you to put in a high-power effort and lasts less than several minutes. Now, if you can structure a good anaerobic routine, you can have a better cardiovascular system and a really toned body, that too without wasting away your muscles.

Exercises like 100m sprints, weightlifting, interval training are examples of anaerobic exercise. This type of training allows you to exert a lot of force in small intervals (Interval Training). So when you’re doing 100m sprints, you’re also pushing your cardio limits and decreasing body fat.

AEROBIC EXERCISE

Again, this type of training requires you to put in little effort for long intervals of time. This is a great way to build a very good cardiovascular system, but by exerting yourself a lot of exercise, you start to lose muscle, which also helps you lose fat. So this should not be your main exercise routine.

Exercise like biking, running marathons are all examples of aerobic exercise. Since they require you to put in long hours of effort.

If your goal is to lose fat, then you should include aerobic exercise as one of the routines performed at least 2-3 times in a week.

STRUCTURING THE ROUTINES

How should your routine be?

Now as you structure your routines you should look to put both categories (Anaerobic and Aerobic). In a normal 5-day training week, you should have 3 days of intense anaerobic exercise and 2 days of light aerobic exercise. Your routine should look something like this.

Extension.

Training (anaerobic/aerobic exercises)

Cool down with stretches.

Stretches help prevent injuries, so they should be done before/after starting any routine.

Your routine should consist of both categories.