Muscle Fiber Types and Training

The specific types of fibers that make up individual muscles greatly influence how people will adapt to their training programs. This paper explains the complexities of skeletal muscles, focusing on types of muscle fibers (slow-twitch and fast-twitch), recruitment of muscle fibers to perform a motor...

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Published inStrength and conditioning journal Vol. 23; no. 5; p. 21
Main Author Karp, Jason R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2001
Subjects
Athletic Trainers
Fibers
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Musculoskeletal System
Physical Fitness
Strength Training
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Summary:The specific types of fibers that make up individual muscles greatly influence how people will adapt to their training programs. This paper explains the complexities of skeletal muscles, focusing on types of muscle fibers (slow-twitch and fast-twitch), recruitment of muscle fibers to perform a motor task, and determining fiber type. Implications for training are noted. (SM)
ISSN:1524-1602
DOI:10.1519/00126548-200110000-00004