fast twitch muscle
You have two main types of muscle fibers – fast twitch muscle fibers and slow-twitch. Most people, as they age, do more training that activates slow-twitch rather than fast twitch muscle fibers. Yet, that’s not the best approach. Here’s why.
Get the low-down on fast and slow-twitch muscle fibers. The difference between the two, how they impact your training, and why it’s important to train fast-twitch fibers with intensity as you age.
What is training specificity and how does it impact your workout? Find out how understanding the principle of training specificity can help you reach your fitness goals more quickly.
High-intensity exercise is popular these days. Instead of jogging on a treadmill or cycling at a moderate pace, you kick up the intensity for short intervals and then recover. Doing this type of workout has considerable advantages when it comes to health and body composition. Discover five reasons why high-intensity workouts are better.
Do you have a higher ratio of more powerful fast-twitch muscle fibers or more slow-twitch muscle fibers designed for endurance activities like long distance running?
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Muscle fibers are important for generating force during athletic activity, but not all muscle fiber types are the same. Find out more.
Individuals vary a great deal in their muscle strength before training and in their capacity to build greater muscle strength through training. Why is this?
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This article describes how aging affects muscle strength and muscle mass, what the consequences are and how to prevent it.
Have you ever wondered why one person at the gym can lift heavy weights with ease, while another person of similar build can barely eek out a few sets?
When you work out at a moderate intensity, like walking briskly or running at a steady pace for longer periods of time, you’re primarily activating muscle fibers called type 1 or slow-twitch muscle fibers. These muscle fibers are designed for endurance exercise of longer duration. On the other hand, when you pick up the pace
