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Learn About Anaerobic Exercise

Anaerobic means “without oxygen.” While it might be baffling to imagine exercise without oxygen, anaerobic exercise breaks down glucose in the body without using oxygen. It means you're working at such a high intensity that your cardiovascular system isn't able to get oxygen fast enough to your muscles.

14 Health Benefits of Anaerobic Exercise

All exercise does your body good, but anaerobic exercises are short and spicy efforts with myriad benefits.

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Learn About Anaerobic Exercise

14 Health Benefits of Anaerobic Exercise

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