#EPOC

Exercise enthusiasts in Thailand seeking easier ways to optimize their calorie burn may have encountered the term EPOC — Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption — often referred to as the “afterburn effect”. Recent research provides new clarity on how this physiological phenomenon can help you continue burning calories even after you’ve left the gym, igniting fresh interest in high-intensity workouts and smarter exercise strategies nationwide.

EPOC describes how your body, during recovery from strenuous activity, consumes elevated levels of oxygen and burns more calories while returning to its resting state. In simple terms, it is the extra energy your body expends to reset itself after exercise, and the latest studies are sharpening our understanding of how individuals can harness this effect for better fitness outcomes and potential weight loss. The science behind EPOC has broad significance for Thai fitness enthusiasts, trainers, and health professionals, particularly as more of the population adopts rigorous exercise regimens, such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), to counter rising rates of obesity and metabolic disease (Cleveland Clinic, U.S. News & World Report, Wikipedia).