drtbear1967
Musclechemistry Board Certified Member
We often hear that exercise can increase energy expenditure. Why is this the case?
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Following a workout, our bodies typically consume extra oxygen (EPOC effect) as we need to spend additional energy to support recovery from training. With this in mind, different types of exercise can have a different EPOC effect.
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As this study shows, both resistance training and interval training have a greater EPOC effect than traditional cardio training. Why? Both types of exercise are likely going to impose a greater recovery demand! It's worth keeping in mind, though, that this effect will only account for about 250-calories throughout a 12-hour period. While statistically significant, the clinical significance might not make a massive difference in your long term training.
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Based on: Greer, B. K., Sirithienthad, P., Moffatt, R. J., Marcello, R. T., & Panton, L. B. (2015). EPOC comparison between isocaloric bouts of steady-state aerobic, intermittent aerobic, and resistance training. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 86(2), 190-195.
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Following a workout, our bodies typically consume extra oxygen (EPOC effect) as we need to spend additional energy to support recovery from training. With this in mind, different types of exercise can have a different EPOC effect.-
As this study shows, both resistance training and interval training have a greater EPOC effect than traditional cardio training. Why? Both types of exercise are likely going to impose a greater recovery demand! It's worth keeping in mind, though, that this effect will only account for about 250-calories throughout a 12-hour period. While statistically significant, the clinical significance might not make a massive difference in your long term training.-
Based on: Greer, B. K., Sirithienthad, P., Moffatt, R. J., Marcello, R. T., & Panton, L. B. (2015). EPOC comparison between isocaloric bouts of steady-state aerobic, intermittent aerobic, and resistance training. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 86(2), 190-195.----
