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. 2013 Feb 11;22(1):13–22. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1333867

Table 1. Design summary of exercise protocols.

Definition Methods References
Aerobic Constant moderate intensity exertion
O2 consumption below LAT
Employs slow-twitch muscle fibers
Treadmill/wheel running at constant pace
Swimming
6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
Anaerobic Shorter high intensity exercise that often occurs in intervals
O2 consumption cannot be met by the body
Employs fast-twitch fibers
Treadmill running at fast pace for short intervals 8 11 18
Power Weight or resistance opposing movements
Muscles employ force through concentric or eccentric contraction
Attachment of weights to rodents and then let them hang from ledge 4 5

Note: The working definitions of each form of exercise and the methods used to engage rodents in the specific activity are listed for each study included in our literature search.