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Is The After Burn Effect (EPOC) Complete B.S.?

Written By The Red Delta Project on Saturday, Jun 08, 2019 | 11:09 PM

 
The afterburn effect of EPOC (Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption) is one of the benefits of high intensity or HIIT training. While it does exist, it's the actual impact on total calorie expenditure and weight loss may be unreliable and relatively minor for well-trained individuals. So instead of relying on the EPOC for your calorie burn, focus on how many calories you can burn throughout the week with various levels of activity. More about the Red Delta Project: Website: https://www.reddeltaproject.com Train smarter not harder with RDP Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FtTUms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/red.delta.project/