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#68 - Muscle fiber types revisited with Professor Wim Derave

Inside Exercise

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Measuring Muscle Fiber Type Composition in Athletes

This chapter discusses different techniques to measure muscle fiber type composition in athletes, including the use of carnosine as a research tool and the convenience of using MR spectroscopy in certain populations. The speakers emphasize the need for more accurate and simple tests while cautioning against using certain techniques like reaction time or sprints.

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