EPOC
Sports abbreviation · Fitness and Exercise
| Stands for | Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption |
|---|---|
| Categories | Sports |
EPOC stands for Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, a fitness and exercise abbreviation.
Elevated oxygen use and calorie burn that continue after a workout while the body restores itself, popularly called the "afterburn effect". Intense intervals and heavy lifting produce more EPOC than easy cardio.
Example: The class promises an EPOC boost, though the extra burn is modest.
Usage notes
Studies generally find EPOC adds a small share, often under 15 percent, to a workout's energy cost. Some wearables report an EPOC-based training-load score. Pronounced "EE-pock".
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