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Which is best for your calf muscles, the stationary bike or jogging continuously?
The stationary bike is great for your calf muscles and it would be best because it tends to focus more on your calf muscles. For jogging continuously, it helps keep your whole body fit. Both are great for you though!
Why is the three toed sloth the slowest mammal?
Well, I'm not completely sure of this, but in my science class we were talking about slow- twitch muscles (like your esophagus for example) and fast twitch muscles (like your leg muscles). Anyway, I asked do sloths have slow twitch muscles in their legs, and he said to look it up, so I did, and it turns out they do! So the reason is they have slow twitch gastrocnemus (calf) muscles!
Are there fast twitch muscles in your legs?
There are fast twitch muscles fibers in all of your muscles, especially in your legs.
Why do you get a twitch?
You can get a twitch from stimulation or damage to the muscles.
Do slow twitch muscles have a higher concentration of mitochondria compared to fast twitch muscles?
Yes, slow twitch muscles generally have a higher concentration of mitochondria compared to fast twitch muscles. Mitochondria are responsible for producing energy in cells, and slow twitch muscles require more energy for sustained, endurance activities.
Do marathon runners use fast twitch or slow twitch muscles?
Slow twitch
Identify three major muscles used in extending the arm when attempting a shot at a goal in netball or basketball?
calf muscles and arm muscles adductors abductors
What does fibrillation?
when muscles twitch
What muscles does a calf raiser work?
your calf. A calf raiser works the calf muscle. A calf its really made up of three different muscles: the gastrocnemius, the plantaris, and the soleus.
What type of muscles do long jumpers have?
fast-twitch NOT slow-twitch
What muscles make up the calf muscles?
gastrocnemius
Do cheetahs have mostly slow-twitch or fast-twitch muscles?
Cheetahs have mostly fast-twitch muscles, which allow them to achieve high speeds in short bursts during hunting. These muscles facilitate rapid acceleration and swift movements, making cheetahs the fastest land animals.
