factors that affect recovery and EPOC Flashcards
1
Q
11 factors
A
- nutrition
- age
- intensity
- warm up
- altitude
- duration
- temperature
- genetics
- environment
- sleep
2
Q
WHAT IS EPOC
A
process of taking in additional oxygen needed by our cells in order to remove lactic acid created in anaerobic respiration
3
Q
what is oxygen debt
A
temporary oxygen shortage in the bodies cells and muscles when arising from intense exercise
4
Q
how does epoc help recovery (4)
A
- breathing rate stays high to replenish oxygen then reduces gradually
- hear rate stays high so heart can pump more oxygenated blood around the body and reduces gradually
- minute ventilation increases
- body temp stays high and reduces gradually
5
Q
what does EPOC stand for
A
excess Post exercise Oxygen Consumption
