Identify yourself as a "sprinter" or an "endurance runner" and predict the type of muscle fiber (red or white)

which predominates in your body. Explain your reasoning.

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Identify yourself as a "sprinter" or an "endurance runner" and predict the type of muscle fiber (red or white)

which predominates in your body. Explain your reasoning.

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Bennett Rose · Answer 1

Fast-twitch muscles are mainly used for short burst of power and energy such as used in sprinting, but if your an endurance runner you'll use more slow-twitch muscles because they are used for paced activities (white is fast-twitch; red is slow-twitch)

Identify yourself as a "sprinter" or an "endurance runner" and predict the type of muscle fiber (red or white)which predominates in your body. Explain your reasoning.

Identify yourself as a "sprinter" or an "endurance runner" and predict the type of muscle fiber (red or white)

which predominates in your body. Explain your reasoning.