The effects of training on aerobic power and excess post exercise oxygen consumption

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of training on aerobic power and the relationship to excess post exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) after supramaximal exercise. Ten untrained males participated in a six week training study. The subjects performed pre and post training VO2max tests and anaerobic speed tests (ASTs). EPOC volume and EPOC rate components (1 and 2) as well as blood lactate responses were measured following a two minute supramaximal exercise test. Significant differences were evident between pre and post training VO2max (46.38±3.74 ml.kg-1.min-1 vs. 51.82±5.21 ml.kg-1. min-1 and 3.61±0.42 l.min-1 vs. 4.00±0.44 l.min-1; P0.05). Findings indicated that aerobic training could decrease the VO2 recovery volume and rate, as well as decrease the blood lactate response associated with anaerobic exercise. However, the rate and magnitude of the recovery VO2 from supramaximal work appear to be independent of VO2max