Evolution of Human Muscles: Slow-Twitch vs. Fast-Twitch Fibers

Paleoanthropologist Dr. Eugene Morin discusses the fascinating differences between slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscles in humans, and how they affect our ability to perform different activities. Discover why humans rely on slow-twitch fibers for endurance activities like long-distance running, while other mammals use fast-twitch muscles for short bursts of power.
Clip from this podcast conversation: mindandmatter.substack.com/pu...
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