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They are different type of muscle fibres (US spelling Fibers). Fast twitch are good at contracting fast but fatigue quickly. Slow twitch contract more slowly but do not fatigue as fast. In athletes, sprinters tend to have a dominance of slow twitch fibres while insurance competitors have a dominance of slow twitch.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoDifferent types of fibers that make up muscles, twitch in accordance to how much ATP is needed for energy. Fast twitch is for activities like sprinting, slow twitch is good for long distance running
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∙ 11y agobecause it just depends on the action the muscles are having/wanting to do. say if you wanted to run to the kitchen because the alarm is going off it would be fast twitch because its a short energy burst that will wear out quick. but if you want to go on a brisk walk it would be slow twitch because the amount of energy is less and will not tire out as quick.hope this helps.
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∙ 14y agoFast twitch muscles are good for speed over short distances and slow twitch are good for slow to moderate speed over long distances.
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∙ 10y agohow to improve fast and slow twitch
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∙ 11y agoswerve!
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∙ 11y agoBoth :)
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∙ 12y agoFast Twitch
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Fast twitch fibers are also called?
Type 2 muscle fibre.
Do cheetahs have mostly slow-twitch or fast-twitch muscles?
Fast twitch fibers
What is the quickness of muscle called?
I think you are thinking of fast twitch muscles. There are two kinds fast twitch and slow twitch.
What muscle fiber is chest made up of?
The chest muscles, also known as the pectoralis muscles, are primarily composed of fast-twitch muscle fibers. These muscle fibers are responsible for generating quick and powerful contractions, which are important for movements like pushing and pressing.
What is lean tissue?
Usually this refers to muscle tissue that is called fast twitch type B.
What are the three types of muscle fibers?
The three type of muscle fibers are fast-twitch, slow-twitch, and hybrid.
What is the role of slow muscle fibers and fast muscle fibers in the response of a muscle to different types of exercise?
There are two broad types of voluntary muscle fibers: slow twitch and fast twitch. Slow twitch fibers contract for long periods of time but with little force while fast twitch fibers contract quickly and powerfully but fatigue very rapidly.
What are the kinds of aerobic respiration?
Slow twitch and fast twitch A muscle fibers.
What Type of Muscle Fibers are used in Badminton?
slow twitch and fast twitch
Which kind of muscle fibers contract rapidly?
fast twitch
What muscle fibers have fast contractions and a high level of glycogen stores?
fast-twitch fibers
What is true about fast-twitch muscle fibers?
They contract very quickly
What is the difference between fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers?
Fast twitch muscle fibers are Type II muscle fibers. These muscle fibers have high explosive power and are anaerobic. They have a fast contractile speed and can reach peak tension in 50ms. They have a high glycolytic capacity and have low to moderate resistance to fatigue. Their motor unit strength is high.Slow twitch muscle fibers are Type I muscle fibers. These muscle fibers have steady power and are aerobic. The have a slow contractile speed and needs 110ms to reach peak tension. They have a low glycolytic capacity and a high resistance to fatigue. Their motor unit strength is low.
What type of exercise do we use Fast twitch muscle fibers?
Strength and power exercise like weight lifting requires the explosive release of energy yielded by fast-twitch muscle fibers. Slow-twitch muscles are involved in endurance activity.
Fast twitch fibers are also called?
Type 2 muscle fibre.
Which muscle fibers are best suited for running a marathon?
Type I (red) muscle fibers, which have slow oxidative characteristics, are those primarily called on for long-distance running. These are more commonly referred to as 'slow-twitch' muscle fibers.
What are slow twitch muscle fibers?
Our bodies are made up of different types of muscle fibers, all of which rely on different energy systems. Slow twitch fibers, as the name suggests, contract more slowly than fast twitch muscle fibers and they can contract for a longer period of time. We often call these 'endurance' muscles because they're great for aerobic activities that require endurance like running, cycling and swimming. In general, many of us will have about 50% slow twitch fibers and 50% fast twitch fibers, although it will differ between individuals. Successful long-distance runners will often have more slow twitch fibers while sprinters or bodybuilders will often have more fast twitch fibers. Strength training in different rep ranges (from 4-16) will allow you to work different muscle fibers and energy systems in your body.
