What Does EPOC Have To Do With Weight Loss?

January 8th, 2010 admin

EPOC or Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption is the increased oxygen consumption after a workout or exercise. After a workout, your body seeks to restore oxygen levels to the same as they were before you started. This restoration process actually requires work in and of itself and so you’ll actually burn calories even after you’re done working out. The sticky part is how long the post workout calorie burning process lasts many calories EPOC actually nets you altogether? Research shows mix results so I won’t speculate. However, you need not be caught up in the science aspect. The point is EPOC helps you and you…


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