Recovery

Question 1

What is oxygen debt?

Answer 1

temporary shortage in oxygen arising As a result of exercise.

Question 2

What does EPOC stand for?

Answer 2

Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption.

Question 3

What is EPOC?

Answer 3

Process of breathing in extra oxygen after anaerobic exercise to remove lactic acid.

Question 4

What the 5 factors affecting an individual’s recovery time?

Answer 4

1) age
2)fitness/ strength
3) sleep
4) gender
5) genetics

Question 5

Explain why age affects an individuals recovery time.

Answer 5

As you get older your recovery time increases.

Question 6

Explain why fitness/strength affects an individuals recovery time.

Answer 6

The fitter/stronger an athlete is the quicker, their recovery time, because their muscles can utilise oxygen better to remove lactic acid.

Question 7

Explain why sleep affects an individuals recovery time.

Answer 7

The more better sleep, you have the quicker your recovery.

Question 8

Explain why gender affects an individuals recovery time.

Answer 8

Trained females recover quicker than males, particularly after low, moderate intensity, exercise.

Question 9

Explain how genetics affect an individuals recovery time.

Answer 9

You can inherit a quicker recovery rate from your parents.