Human Biology

http://www.ck12.org Chapter 1. Human Biology

Summary

• Aerobic exercise helps improve the cardiovascular system, while anaerobic exercise causes muscles to get
  bigger and stronger.


• Muscle strain and tendinitis can be prevented by warming up before rigorous exercise and allowing your
  muscles to rest and recover.

Practice

Use the resources below to answer the questions that follow.

• What is Aerobic Exercise?at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g65AeKO6Dw (2:05)

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1. What makes an exercise aerobic?


2. What are some of the benefits of aerobic exercise?


3. How does aerobic exercise benefit your heart?
   
   
   • What is Anaerobic Exercise?at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqEX1MQXCt8 (2:42)
   
   
   
   

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1. What makes an exercise anaerobic?


2. What are some of the benefits of anaerobic exercise?


3. How can anaerobic exercise affect your skeletal system? Explain your answer fully.
   
   
   • Health Benefits of Yogaat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-TuG4a-GJs (3:37)
   
   
   
   

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1. How old is the practice of yoga?


2. What are some of the benefits of yoga exercise?