postexercise

adjective

post·​ex·​er·​cise ˌpōst-ˈek-sər-ˌsīz How to pronounce postexercise (audio)
: 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.Cheryl Sacra

Examples of postexercise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This physiological process is called postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC).2 4. 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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Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postexercise was in 1910

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“Postexercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postexercise. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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