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There seems to be much talk about excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) and if it’s something we should focus on when it comes to helping achieve the health and fitness results we want. The answer to this is yes.
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption is the amount of oxygen consumed in excess of what’s required at rest. During intense exercise, especially weight training and sprinting, the body uses far more energy than can be obtained through muscle contractions alone. The difference between the amount of energy required to perform a workout and what is obtained from muscle contraction is attained by breaking down glycogen, triglycerides, fat, and proteins. This energy is released in the form of heat, and EPOC helps cool the body down by dissipating this heat.
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