Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)

Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) refers to the increased rate of oxygen intake after exercise, as your body works to recover. After physical activity, your body needs extra oxygen to repair muscles, replenish energy stores, and restore normal body functions. This means you continue to burn calories even after you've finished exercising, sometimes for several hours. The intensity and duration of your workout can influence how much EPOC occurs, making it an important factor for overall fitness and weight management, as it contributes to the total calories burned in a workout session.