Exercise Afterburn or EPOC (Excess Post-Exercisce Oxygen Consumption) refers to the body's need for more oxygen after exercise. EPOC effect is most prevalent within 3 hours (depends on study some show the effect lasting over 30 hours) after exercise, there is a distinctly measurable increase in oxygen intake by the body. This is the body's attempt to restore things back to "normal" after exercise.
Exercise Afterburn
In order for the body to return to a "resting state" hormones must be rebalanced, fuel store replenished, and cells repaired. The increased intake of oxygen is also necessary to convert the lactic acid that formed during exercise back to pyruvic acid.Another purpose of EPOC is to fuel the body's increase metabolism due to the increase in body temperature that occurred during exercise.
So How do you increase the EPOC effect?
Anaerobic exercise has been shown to increase the EPOC effect dramatically. Participants in this type of exercise demonstrated an increase in fat burned while consuming fewer calories--you get more bang for your buck.The Les Mills Combat exercise program takes advantage of this phenominon by using "High Intensity Interval Training--HIIT." During each workout you will experience peaks and valleys in the intensity of the exercise.
I used this program to drop over 10 pounds in 60 days and get in the best shape of my life. Lots of variety and lots of fun! I love it and highly recommend it to all of my friends and customers.
See you in the gym!
Timothy Valentin
Team Beachbody Coach
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excess_post-exercise_oxygen_consumption
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