EPOC

• EPOC


  The body's recovery process after exercise, involving increased oxygen consumption
• Fatigue


  Depletion of ATP, PC, myoglobin, glucose/glycogen, or high lactic acid levels
• Causes of fatigue


  • Depletion of ATP and PC
  • Depletion of myoglobin
  • Depletion of glucose and glycogen
  • High levels of lactic acid
• Different events/activities have different methods of fatigue
• EPOC (Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption)


  The increased oxygen consumption after exercise to return the body to its pre-exercise state
• EPOC process


  1. Fast component (2-3 mins, 1-4 L O2)

  2. Resynthesis of ATP and PC, replenishment of myoglobin

  3. Slow component (minutes to hours, 5-8 L O2)

  4. Removal of lactic acid, maintain ventilation and body temperature
• Warm-up before exercise


  Increases oxygen delivery, minimizes oxygen deficit during exercise
• Active recovery after exercise


  Allows faster resynthesis of ATP and PC, replenishment of myoglobin, and removal of lactic acid
• Training specifically for faster recovery can help the body adapt and recover quicker
• Strategies like timed breaks, rotating players, and proper nutrition can help speed up recovery