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Effects of exercise intensity on postexercise oxygen consumption of the vastus lateralis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We found that the muscle oxygen consumption rate 15 min after cycling exercise remained three- to fourfold higher than at rest. Higher-intensity exercise resulted in higher postexercise muscle oxygen consumption despite having the same total work during exercise. The detected elevations in muscle metabolism 15 min postexercise are comparable with those observed during light to moderate intensity exercise. Monitoring postexercise muscle metabolism may have practical applications for training and rehabilitation.

Source: Journal of Applied Physiology

DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00815.2025

Authors: Rian Q. Landers-Ramos, Nicolas D. Knuth, Thomas Silva, Kevin K. McCully

Institutions: Towson University, University of Georgia

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular and exercise physiology

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Towson University, College of Health Professions, Towson University