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oxygen debt [′äk·sə·jən ‚det] (physiology) A bodily condition in which oxygen demand is greater than oxygen supply. The amount of oxygen needed to restore the body to a steady state after a muscular exertion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There have been many scientific experiments whereby normal athletes at sea level were given pure oxygen to inhale before and after intense exercise in assumption of either delaying oxygen debt or enhancing recovery. During college I rowed crew and, like my teammates, got chills when our coach explained that our training was designed to take us deeper and deeper into oxygen debt. An aerobic range where your body can continue to use oxygen without going into oxygen debt (the anaerobic state) is between 70% to 85% of your maximum heart rate. |
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