Archive - Jeff Cunningham | The 5 Pillars of Distance Training
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The Role of Muscle Fibres in Distance Running
We use the same muscles for running as we do in the weight room. There are actually three types of muscle fibers: slow twitch, fast twitch, and type two b. Distance runners focus on training type two a fibers, which can be transformed into aerobic fibers. This transformation increases mitochondrial density and is beneficial for long-distance running.
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