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293: Beyond the Basics: Everything You Need to Know About Muscle Fibers
Nov 9, 2023
Hosts discuss muscle fibers, slow twitch and fast twitch, type IIa fibers, teaching methods, future of coaching, lactate shuttle theory, muscle fiber recruitment and conversion, effects of training on muscle fibers, and role of genetics in athleticism.
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- Muscles are composed of different types of fibers, such as slow-twitch and fast-twitch, each with different metabolic properties and fatigue characteristics.
- The recruitment of muscle fibers is progressive, starting with slow-twitch fibers and gradually involving fast-twitch fibers as the intensity or workload increases.
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Differentiating Muscle Fibers
Muscles are made up of different types of fibers, including slow-twitch (type 1), fast-twitch (type 2A and type 2X), and humans do not have type 2B. Slow-twitch fibers are more aerobic and rely on oxidative metabolism, while fast-twitch fibers have more anaerobic potential. The proportions of these fibers vary in different muscles. Muscle fibers are recruited based on the level of force or intensity required for an activity, and at any given time, only about a third of muscle fibers can be maximally recruited.
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