EPOC. Flashcards
1
Q
What does EPOC stand for?
A
Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption.
2
Q
Define Oxygen Deficit.
A
Volume difference between an ideal and real O2 uptake.
3
Q
Define Oxygen Debt.
A
Extra Volume of O2 that is needed to restore all energetic systems after exercise.
4
Q
List the Characteristics of Fast Components.
A
Lasts around 3 mins.
No lactic acid involved.
5
Q
List the Characteristics of Slow Components.
A
Mostly done in 1-2 hrs.
Can take up to 48 hrs.
6
Q
The Oxygen Consumed in Fast Components is used to…
A
Restore Muscle Glycogen.
Lactic Acid is removed.
7
Q
The Oxygen Consumed in Slow Components is used to…
A
ATP restored.
Phosphocreatine Restored.
Myoglobin is Replenished with Oxygen.
