Anaerobic exercise quiz

Which of the following sporting performances is powered anaerobically?

• Pole vault

• Cycling

• Walking

• skiing

Which sugar is broken down to produce energy and lactic acid in the absence of oxygen?

• Protein

• Glucose

• Fat

• Oxygen

Which fatiguing by-product is made in the legs of a 400 m runner during anaerobic exercise?

• Oxygen

• Haemoglobin

• Lactic acid

• Energy

For how long can anaerobic exercise be continued before fatigue?

• Seconds

• Minutes

• Hours

• Days

Which of these exercises is powered anaerobically?

• Sprinting

• Jogging

• Skipping

• Swimming

Which system of producing energy takes place in the absence of oxygen?

• Aerobic

• Concentration

• Effort

• Anaerobic

What can help recovery after exercise?

• Cold treatment

• Lactic acid

• Swimming

• Hot water

What effect does lactic acid have on muscles?

• Cold

• Wetness

• Pain and discomfort

• Relaxed feeling

What does EPOC stand for?

• Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption

• Extra pressure on concentration

• Even post-exercise collection

• Excess pre-exercise oxygen collection

After taking part in exercise what is oxygen used for?

• Breaking down and oxidsing lactic acid

• Reducing body temperature

• Removing excess carbon dioxide from the body

• All of the above