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How does Recovery Position affect Recovery Rate? Introduction Evidence from modular science shows an athlete in a recovery position (page 11). In this position they can take more oxygen into her lungs, because their surface area is increased. However is this position better than any other position. Scientific Explanation To stay alive we all need oxygen. The breathing system is working all the time to provide a continued supply of oxygen to the healthy body. During exercise we need even more oxygen than usual. During strenuous exercise lactic acid is produced by anaerobic respiration. This causes muscles to become tired and they work less efficiently. To make sure this doesn't happen lactic acid needs to be removed by using oxygen to break it down. After exercise you often keep breathing heavily to take in extra oxygen. The recovery position after exercise will also help you take in extra oxygen because in will increase the...

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