Recover in PE

EPOC= Excess post exercise oxygen consumption.

The recovery process involves returning the body to its pre-exercise state. The intensity, duration, and fitness levels of the performer will influence the recovery.

What needs recovering?

• ATP needs to be resynthesised.

• Lactic acid must be removed.

• Myoglobin must be replenished with oxygen.

• Glycogen must be replaced.

Because the first three require oxygen, excess oxygen is taken in post exercise, and this is accomplished by a high pulse rate and high breathing rate.

Alactacid system

This is the first stage of recovery and takes 3 minutes, using 3-4 litres of oxygen. 

It helps to resynthesise ATP and PC, and also helps restore levels…