Glossary / Recovery
EPOC
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption after exercise ends.
Short Definition
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption after exercise ends.
Plain-English Explanation
EPOC means excess post-exercise oxygen consumption after exercise ends. In practice, it helps name fatigue, rest, and the work that happens between sessions.
No Lies Lifting uses it as a plain-language reference point, not a magic rule by itself. Often called afterburn.