Muscle fibre types

Question 1

what are the two types of muscle fibers

Answer 1

fast twitch

slow twitch

Question 2

describe a slow twitch muscle fibre

Answer 2

-small in size
-contracts slowly
-low force
-high fatigue endurance

(low intensity exercise over long periods of time)

Question 3

describe fast twitch muscle fibers

Answer 3

-large fibre size
-fast contraction
-high force
-low fatigue intolerance

(high intensity exercise over short periods of time)

Question 4

Which muscle fibre uses aerobic exercise

Answer 4

slow twitch (marathon runner)

Question 5

which muscle fibre uses anaerobic exercise

Answer 5

fast twitch (sprinter)