Slow (type 1) and fast (type 2 a & x) fibres 1.1.0 Flashcards
1
Q
What are type 1 suited for
A
long and low intensity
2
Q
What are type 1 high in
A
Oxygen / myglobin
3
Q
What colour are type 1 fibres
A
deep red
4
Q
What are type 2 suited for
A
Short explosive activities
5
Q
What colour are they
A
lighter because they don’t use oxygen
6
Q
What does type 2 a do
A
works anaerobically for short sprints
7
Q
What does type 2 x do
A
work for much bigger very short force, shotput
8
Q
what contraction speed does each fibre have
A
type 1 - slow
type 2a - fast
type 2x - fastest
9
Q
what force produce does each muscle fibre have
A
type 1 - low
type 2a - medium
type 2x - high
10
Q
what resistance to fatigue does each muscle fibre have
A
type 1 - high
type 2a - medium
type 2x - low
