O2 Deficit And Epc Case Study
2. How do the O2 deficit and EPOC compare? If not the same, which is larger? Why?
The O2 deficit occurs during the beginning phase of the exercise, which includes the quantity of oxygen consumed and the consumption of energy that is being used through oxygen metabolism. EPOC occurs during the termination period of exercise. EPOC assists in the restoration of various oxygen stores, PCr stores, and glucose stores that are resynthesizing to make ATP. EPOC is larger in comparison to 02 deficit; due to an individual’s body is attempting to bring down the heart rate, metabolic rate, and the PCr stores to its resting rates or values. The duration of EPOC can last up to several minutes to hours, depending on the intensity of the exercise. Courtney …show more content…
How long did it take for each of the participants to reach steady state? What was happening bioenergetically during this time frame? It took Courtney J. 4 minutes to reach steady state. It took Howie 1 minute to reach steady state. Lastly, it took Courtney V 2 minutes to reach steady state. During steady state each participant began using fuel from fats; and there is a gradual switch from fats to carbohydrates. The supply of carbohydrates will provide energy to generate new ATP and to replace the recycled ATP that was used during the exercise.
4. Who burned the most calories in the recovery period? Support your answer with data.
Howie burned the most calories during the recovery period, due to his weight, and muscle mass. Howie needed more oxygen to fuel his working muscles. He was working at 80% of his predicted heart rate max; while the other participants worked at 40% of their heart rate max. Which means that he worked at a higher intensity, and he had to utilize more oxygen compared to the other participants.
5. What do you suppose would happen to the size of the O2 deficit if the participants were more fit/better trained? How about EPOC?
If an individual is more fit there would be smaller O2 deficit. Therefore, an individual would reach steady state at a faster rate. EPOC would also be larger than the O2 deficit. As an individual becomes more fit the duration to returning to resting values would be faster compared to an untrained
The O2 deficit occurs during the beginning phase of the exercise, which includes the quantity of oxygen consumed and the consumption of energy that is being used through oxygen metabolism. EPOC occurs during the termination period of exercise. EPOC assists in the restoration of various oxygen stores, PCr stores, and glucose stores that are resynthesizing to make ATP. EPOC is larger in comparison to 02 deficit; due to an individual’s body is attempting to bring down the heart rate, metabolic rate, and the PCr stores to its resting rates or values. The duration of EPOC can last up to several minutes to hours, depending on the intensity of the exercise. Courtney …show more content…
How long did it take for each of the participants to reach steady state? What was happening bioenergetically during this time frame? It took Courtney J. 4 minutes to reach steady state. It took Howie 1 minute to reach steady state. Lastly, it took Courtney V 2 minutes to reach steady state. During steady state each participant began using fuel from fats; and there is a gradual switch from fats to carbohydrates. The supply of carbohydrates will provide energy to generate new ATP and to replace the recycled ATP that was used during the exercise.
4. Who burned the most calories in the recovery period? Support your answer with data.
Howie burned the most calories during the recovery period, due to his weight, and muscle mass. Howie needed more oxygen to fuel his working muscles. He was working at 80% of his predicted heart rate max; while the other participants worked at 40% of their heart rate max. Which means that he worked at a higher intensity, and he had to utilize more oxygen compared to the other participants.
5. What do you suppose would happen to the size of the O2 deficit if the participants were more fit/better trained? How about EPOC?
If an individual is more fit there would be smaller O2 deficit. Therefore, an individual would reach steady state at a faster rate. EPOC would also be larger than the O2 deficit. As an individual becomes more fit the duration to returning to resting values would be faster compared to an untrained