Should I do anaerobic exercise or aerobic exercise first?

As we all know, exercise can be divided into two categories: aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise. To be precise, aerobic exercise should be called aerobic metabolic exercise, and anaerobic exercise should be called anaerobic metabolic exercise. Many fitness enthusiasts know about aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise, but many people still don’t know which one to do first. So should we do anaerobic exercise or aerobic exercise first? Let’s take a detailed look at it below.

Aerobic exercise, as the name suggests, is exercise done in an aerobic metabolic state, which consumes excess body fat and achieves the purpose of losing weight. During exercise, due to muscle contraction, a large amount of nutrients and oxygen are required, the number of heart contractions increases, and the amount of blood pumped out each time is also more than usual. At the same time, the demand for oxygen also increases, the number of breathing is more than normal, and the degree of contraction and expansion of the lungs is also greater. So when exercise continues and muscles contract for a long time, the heart and lungs must work hard to supply oxygen to the muscles and transport waste away from the muscles.

Anaerobic exercise refers to the high-speed and intense movement of muscles in a state of "oxygen deprivation". Most anaerobic exercises are high-intensity and instantaneous, so they are difficult to sustain for a long time and fatigue is eliminated slowly. When we engage in very intense or rapid sports, such as weightlifting, 100-meter sprint, wrestling, etc., the body needs a large amount of energy in an instant. Under normal circumstances, aerobic metabolism cannot meet the body's needs at this time, so sugar undergoes anaerobic metabolism to quickly produce a large amount of energy. Exercise in this state is anaerobic exercise.

Both exercises have their uses. Low-intensity, long-term exercise is basically aerobic exercise, such as walking, jogging, long-distance slow swimming, cycling, dancing, etc. Aerobic exercise can effectively exercise the heart, lungs and other organs, and can improve cardiovascular and lung function. High-intensity, high-volume, short-term sports are generally anaerobic exercises, such as 100-meter and 200-meter sprints, 100-meter swimming, high jump, weightlifting, push-ups, fast sit-ups, horizontal bar and parallel bar exercises, etc. are all anaerobic exercises. The main function of anaerobic exercise is to exercise bones, muscles, joints and ligaments, which plays a role in strengthening tendons and bones. It can prevent and treat diseases such as cervical spondylosis, herniated disc and osteoporosis.

The above is all about whether to do anaerobic exercise or aerobic exercise first. I believe everyone has a certain understanding now. If you have plenty of time, it is best to do both anaerobic and aerobic exercise. It is generally recommended that you do anaerobic exercise first and then aerobic exercise to reap the benefits of both exercises. If you have a busy work life and limited time for exercise, you can also do high-intensity interval training, which is very effective in reducing fat and shaping your body.