Slow Twitch vs. Fast Twitch muscle fibres

Question 1

Slow twitch muscle fibres

Answer 1

• Red or dark in color
• Generate and relax tension slowly
• Can maintain a lower level of tension for a long duration
• Used for endurance activities (e.g., long-distance running, cycling).

Question 2

Fast twitch muscle fibres

Answer 2

• Pale in color
• Tense and relax quickly
• Generate high levels of tension
• Have low endurance
• Used for short, explosive movements (e.g., sprinting, weightlifting).