EPOC Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference in EPOC for light vs heavy exercise?
A
light has a lesser EPOC
2
Q
What are the two components of EPOC?
A
rapid portion and slow portion
3
Q
What 6 factors contribute to EPOC?
A
- Resynthesize of PC in Muscle
- Lactate conversion to glucose
- Restoration of muscle and blood O2 stores
- Elevated body temp.
- Elevated hormones
- Post-exercise elevation of HR and breathing
4
Q
Following intense exercise, what is the best way to remove blood lactate?
A
by performing light exercise (compared to no exercise)
5
Q
recovery of heart rate and blood pressure between bouts depends on what?
A
- fitness level
- temperature and humidity
- duration and intensity of exercise
6
Q
What are 4 measures for metabolic assessment?
A
- HR
- respiration
- O2 consumption and CO2 production (respiratory quotient)
- intramuscular metabolite changes
