Have you ever heard that calorie burn is higher right after exercise? Well, it’s true—and you can thank EPOC, or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, for that. What is EPOC? Good question.“Often called the ‘afterburn effect,’ EPOC is the amount of oxygen your body needs following a workout to return to its normal, resting state, or homeostasis,” says Amanda Capritto, certified personal trainer (CPT) and health coach. “When your oxygen needs are higher, » Read more about: What Is EPOC (Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption)? »