Understanding Oxygen Debt
Andy explains the relationship between oxygen intake and carbon dioxide output during exercise, highlighting the concept of the respiratory exchange ratio. As exercise intensity increases, the body continues to ventilate even after stopping, due to the need to repay an oxygen debt caused by accumulated waste. This phenomenon, known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, reveals how our bodies manage energy demands and waste during varying levels of activity.In this clip
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How can I know if my respiratory exchange ratio (RER) is beyond 1, and which activities can bring it past 1 in the context of the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Understanding Oxygen Debt?
How can I know if my respiratory exchange ratio (RER) is beyond 1, and which activities can bring it past 1 as discussed in the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip CO2 Tolerance Insights?
How can I know if my respiratory exchange ratio (RER) is beyond 1, and which activities can bring it past 1 in the context of the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Understanding Oxygen Debt?