Recover, oxygen debt & EPOC Flashcards
1
Q
what is lactic acid
A
produced as a bi-product of anaerobic respiration, causes the muscles to fatigue quickly
2
Q
what is the process for lactic acid removal
A
oxygen combined with lactic acid
producing water, carbon dioxide and glucose
these molecules are reused or removed from the body
3
Q
what is oxygen dept
A
the total amount of oxygen required to bring the body back to its resting state
(break down all lactic acid)
4
Q
what is EPOC
A
the process of taking in the additional oxygen needed by the body’s cells to remove lactic acid
5
Q
list the factors that affect recovery rate
A
-strength and fitness
-genetics
-age
-gender
-sleep
-aerobic fitness
