Chp 10-Effect of Exercise on Muscles

Question 1

Aerobic/Endurance Training

Answer 1

Note: it trains red muscle fibers
1. Get more red fibers
2. Greater blood supply to muscles w/ > oxygen & > # of mitochondria
3. Other Benefits: increased metabolism, improves digestion, improves skeletal strength

Question 2

Resistance Training

Answer 2

1. build more white fibers
2. Isometric exercise that increase muscle size (increases diameter of individual muscle cells)