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How does exercise change your body’s use of oxygen and production of carbon dioxide

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When you exercise, the muscles you use require more energy. During exercise, your body needs more energy, which means your tissues consume more oxygen than they do at rest. Consuming more oxygen means you will also produce more carbon dioxide because your metabolic rate is elevated.

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