EPOC, Immediate & Short Term effects of exercise

Question 1

Define Oxygen Debt

Answer 1

Temporary oxygen shortage in the body due to strenuous exercise

Question 2

Define EPOC

Answer 2

(Excess Post-exercise Oxygen consumption is) Increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous activity

Question 3

Immediate effects of exercise (During Exercise) #1

Answer 3

1. Increased Heart Rate

- The heart contracts more powerfully during exercise, increasing stroke volume

Question 4

Immediate effects of exercise (During Exercise) #2

Answer 4

2 Increased Breathing Rate

- Not only breathing rate increases but also the Depth of Breathing so increasing the Tidal volume

Question 5

Immediate effects of exercise (During Exercise) #3

Answer 5

3. Increased Body Temperature

- B/c muscles are contracting more often and this generates heat, which increases Body Temperature.

Question 6

Short-Term effects of exercise (24 to 36 hours after exercise) #1

Answer 6

1. Nausea

- The feeling of sickness during/after exercise

Question 7

Short-Term effects of exercise (24 to 36 hours after exercise) #2

Answer 7

2. DOMS - Delayed One Muscle Soreness

- The pain/stiffness felt in the days following strenuous exercise

Question 8

Short-Term effects of exercise (24 to 36 hours after exercise) #3

Answer 8

3. Cramps

- Involuntary contraction of a muscle

Question 9

PRACTICE QUESTION:
People may suffer when they begin an exercise programme. Explain the causes of:
-A) Fatigue
-B) DOMS

Answer 9

A) Build up of Lactic acid; excess fluids

B) Tiny tears in muscles; excess fluids