Type of muscle fibres

Question 1

TYPE 1 - Slow twitch fibres

Answer 1

Slow-twitch Oxidative →

Best suited to low-intensity, long duration, aerobic, endurance work.

They produce low force, power and speed, however have high endurance.

Question 2

TYPE 2 - Fast twitch fibres

Answer 2

These muscle fibre types are best suited to
short duration, high intensity anaerobic work.

Two different types 2a, 2b

Question 3

Type 2a fast-twitch oxidative fibres

Answer 3

Fast-twitch Oxidative →
They have a combination of the benefits of both Type 1 and Type 2b fibres.

Question 4

Type 2b fast-twitch glycolytic fibres

Answer 4

Anaerobic → fast-twitch glycolytic

They produce high force, power and speed, however have low endurance.