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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.
You have two main types of muscle fibers – those adapted to strength and power and those best suited for endurance activities. You’re born with a certain ratio of these fibers, and the ratio you have may be a factor in how strong you are or how much endurance you have – but are these fibers “fixed” or can you change the ratio through training? Find out what research shows.
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?
