Muscle Fiber Type Transitions with Exercise Training: Shifting Perspectives
Human muscle fibers are generally classified by myosin heavy chain (MHC) isoforms characterized by slow to fast contractile speeds. Type I, or slow-twitch fibers, are seen in high abundance in elite endurance athletes, such as long-distance runners and cyclists. Alternatively, fast-twitch IIa and II...
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Sports |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/9/9/127 |