1.1.2 - Classification of Muscle Fibers
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Name the three types of muscle fibers.
💡 Hint: Think about endurance and speed.
What type of activity would primarily use Type I fibers?
💡 Hint: Consider activities that last for long periods.
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Which type of muscle fiber is most resistant to fatigue?
💡 Hint: Think about fibers used in prolonged activities.
True or False: Type IIb fibers are used mainly in endurance activities.
💡 Hint: Consider what activities require quick bursts of energy.
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Analyze how a muscle fiber composition would impact the performance in a soccer match involving both endurance running and sprinting.
💡 Hint: Think about how each type of fiber supports various activities in the game.
Discuss the physiological adaptations that occur in muscle fibers with a training regime focused on explosive strength versus a strategy focused on endurance.
💡 Hint: Consider the outcomes on muscle fiber types involved in each training approach.
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