Fast Twitch and Slow Twitch Muscles - How Are They Different?

You may have heard a number of people online and in sports and fitness news talk fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers ... and hell asked the difference - after all a muscle is muscle, ¿right?

Well, no.

Understand the difference between fast-twitch and slow twitch muscles is essential if you intend to focus on groups of rectus and type of training is good for you - especially if you're looking to jump more high run faster and improve your reflexes and first step on the court or on the track.

The differences between fast and slow fibers Twitch

The essential difference between these two types of muscle fibers is in the form in which they are used by the body in different situations.

The fast-twitch muscle fibers are, as their name suggests, quick to respond to electrical stimulation of the brain and are therefore very important for anyone who plays basketball, volleyball and track and field athletes such as sprinters who need to generate a huge force (Sprint jump high or fast) in as little time as possible.

Muscle slow-twitch fibers are typically used in situations requiring immediate least resistance, but in a longer period of time.

The ability to use oxygen

The fibers of fast and slow muscle contraction contraction oxygen used in different ways. The contract for rapid and almost without the presence of oxygen, and make short intense anaerobic exercise bouts fibers. Anything less than 30 seconds in length is ideal for fast-twitch fibers.

Slow fibers of the other need oxygen to function properly and are therefore more suitable for lower forms of exercise intensity over 30 seconds longer.

Production amount of force

Fast twitch fibers produce a lot more power in a fraction of time the slow-twitch muscles. This makes them ideal for the type of focus on muscle development, if you want to increase your vertical or first stage quickly.

The speed at which fatigue

The fast-twitch fibers fatigue much, much faster than the slow-twitch fibers, which are really suitable only for exercise lasting 30 to 45 seconds or less. Since they do not use oxygen to produce contractions can not last long and can quickly exhaust the fuel source with high energy (ATP), after which they will be rested.

The slow-twitch fibers, on the other hand can last much longer because they are more efficient at using oxygen for performance and are ideal for endurance activities such as long-distance running or any prolonged aerobic activity.

Why your current workout can be broken

So, you see the importance of focusing on the type of muscle fiber, if you want to see success in your game?

Many baseball players think they are running on your own will help you get fitter, faster and jump higher. Unfortunately, this is really a slow-twitch activity. You must do resistance training (such as weight), plyometrics and HIIT or circuit training to develop the fast twitch fibers and transform your game and performance.

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