Understanding Fast-Twitch vs Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers and Athletic Performance

Understanding Fast-Twitch vs Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers and Athletic Performance

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1:44 - Fast Twitch vs Slow Twitch Fiber Proportions

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1:44 - Fast Twitch vs Slow Twitch Fiber Proportions

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Understanding Fast-Twitch vs Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers and Athletic Performance

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  1. 1 0:00 - Intro
  2. 2 0:54 - The Basics of Muscle Fibers
  3. 3 1:44 - Fast Twitch vs Slow Twitch Fiber Proportions
  4. 4 2:32 - Factors That Influence Fast Twitch & Slow Twitch Fiber Proportions from Person to Person
  5. 5 3:20 - Defining Slow Oxidative Fibers
  6. 6 4:16 - The Strengths of Slow Fibers
  7. 7 5:28 - Defining Fast Glycolytic Fibers
  8. 8 6:25 - The Strengths of Fast Glycolytic Fibers
  9. 9 7:35 - The Role of... The Hybrid Fibers!? Type IIa Fibers!
  10. 10 9:38 - How Your Body "Decides" What Fiber Type to Use
  11. 11 10:15 - Jonathan and Geoffrey's Summary of the Fibers
  12. 12 12:53 - How Training Influences Muscle Fiber Adaptations
  13. 13 16:16 - Thanks for Watching!

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