Oxygen uptake at rest, during exercise and recovery

Question 1

Whilst resting, the demand for oxygen is?

Answer 1

LOW- with heart rate, respiratory rate and muscle activity also being low

Question 2

what is steady state?

Answer 2

when oxygen supply is able to meet oxygen demands

Question 3

what is oxygen deficit?

Answer 3

A period, typically at the beginning of exercise, when oxygen demands are greater then oxygen supply

Question 4

what is EPOC?

Answer 4

Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption.
at the completion of exercise, oxygen consumption remains elevated

Question 5

what is the fast phase of EPOC?

Answer 5

happens in the first 2-3 minutes after exercise. ATP is restored at the muscles, oxygen is restored to myoglobin and CP is resynthesised

Question 6

What is VO2?

Answer 6

volume of oxygen.

It indicates how much oxygen your body is taking in, transporting, and using to produce energy aerobically.

Question 7

what is VO2 MAX?

Answer 7

The MAXIMUM amount of oxygen per minute that can be taken in, transported and used by the body.

Question 8

what is absolute VO2 max?

Answer 8

the total amount of O2 you breath in (not dependant on age weight, height etc)

Question 9

What is relevant VO2 max?

Answer 9

the amount of O2 you inhale relative to your body weight

Question 10

What factors affect oxygen uptake?

Answer 10

-body size
-gender
-genetics
-age
-training or fitness status