March 14: The "Afterburn" Exists, and It Can Be Very Significant | Peak Performance

March 14: The "Afterburn" Exists, and It Can Be Very Significant | Peak Performance: "Over the last 30+ years, I've read countless scientific papers and abstracts on subjects of interest to me: running, fitness, health and related topics. No area has proven more perplexing, confusing and just-plain unsubstantiated than EPOC–excess post oxygen consumption, popularly known as 'after burn.' EPOC refers to the calories you burn after exercise as your body transitions from a revved-up state to its normal functioning."