During strenuous exercise, the muscle does not get sufficient o2 to meet its energy requirement immediately. During recovery, the o2 consumption of muscle exceeds. The extra oxygen is used in
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Your muscles work harder while exercising which creates an increased demand for oxygen. As a result your breathing becomes heavier and your heart rate increases in order to pull more oxygen into the blood stream.
During exercise the oxygen that reaches your muscle does not leave; instead it converts any available glucose into ATP. When your body is unable to deliver oxygen to your muscles fast enough your muscles start to turn glucose into lactic acid (instead of ATP). You switch from working in your aerobic zone to anaerobic which can only be sustained for a short period of time. In addition to needing a constant supply of oxygen to the muscles for endurance it is also essential for post-workout recovery.
During recovery oxygen assists in restoring pre-workout ATP levels and helps the liver break down lactic acid turning it into simple carbohydrates. Essentially improving the flow of oxygen to your muscles will improve your athletic performance as it improves the muscle performance, improves your levels of stamina/endurance, and allows your body to recover more quickly after working out.
During exercise the oxygen that reaches your muscle does not leave; instead it converts any available glucose into ATP. When your body is unable to deliver oxygen to your muscles fast enough your muscles start to turn glucose into lactic acid (instead of ATP). You switch from working in your aerobic zone to anaerobic which can only be sustained for a short period of time. In addition to needing a constant supply of oxygen to the muscles for endurance it is also essential for post-workout recovery.
During recovery oxygen assists in restoring pre-workout ATP levels and helps the liver break down lactic acid turning it into simple carbohydrates. Essentially improving the flow of oxygen to your muscles will improve your athletic performance as it improves the muscle performance, improves your levels of stamina/endurance, and allows your body to recover more quickly after working out.
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