postexercise
adjective
post·ex·er·cise
ˌpōst-ˈek-sər-ˌsīz 
: existing or occurring after exercise
postexercise stretching
When it comes to postexercise munching, what you eat can have a lot to do with how quickly you recover.—
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This physiological process is called postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC).2
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—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024
After a strength-training session, your metabolism stays elevated through a process called excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC).
—K. Aleisha Fetters, SELF, 21 Sep. 2017
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Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024
After a strength-training session, your metabolism stays elevated through a process called excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC).
—K. Aleisha Fetters, SELF, 21 Sep. 2017
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“Postexercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postexercise. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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