We now know that several factors contribute to the retained elevation in VO2 after exercise:

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• We now know that several factors contribute to
  the retained elevation in VO2 after exercise
• Replenishment of creatine phosphate and the
  metabolism of lactate.
• Muscle glycogen and protein metabolism.
• Reoxygenation of venous blood.
• Increased body temperature.
• Decreased pH.
• Increased heart rate.
• Increased ventilation rate.
• Increased circulating concentrations of
  catecholamine hormones and their effect on
  incrasing cellular metabolism.