How Your Muscle Fibers Change With Exercise

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  • @somnathchakravarty3658
    @somnathchakravarty3658 2 місяці тому +388

    Being a certified fitness trainer, I must confess that I keep my knowledge of human anatomy up to date from this channel. Thank you for these valuable videos.

    • @coachcastle666
      @coachcastle666 2 місяці тому +15

      You should take the time to learn biomechanics

    • @sayanbiswas_sports
      @sayanbiswas_sports 2 місяці тому +5

      Same as a sports science student it really helps me in my studies.

    • @Tunis7444
      @Tunis7444 2 місяці тому +1

      Same, not everyone gets the opportunity to study to this degree, with real cadavers.. very informative visually and much can be learnt!

    • @romeparker1686
      @romeparker1686 Місяць тому

      @@sayanbiswas_sports
      What’s the best exercises to try to become back explosive I torn my Achilles 2 years ago and partial tore the right one this year?

  • @uwaisbangi2959
    @uwaisbangi2959 2 місяці тому +88

    Perfect timing, I have an A&P exam on the muscular system in a few days. I just learnt all of this so this is a good recap.

  • @Shrixxu
    @Shrixxu 2 місяці тому +12

    As a sprint athlete who used to be forced to do a bunch of aerobic training, I LOVE this topic! It’s been one of my favorites to talk about to my peers for years! So happy to see yall made a video on it!

  • @palawanczech
    @palawanczech 2 місяці тому +44

    I been lifting weights (mostly heavy) for about 15 years, over a year ago I started with mma training, it’s amazing to see how the body adapts itself, mma is a mix of training, you need endurance, you need to be strong and fast so basically you train all the muscle fibers, energy systems and trying to find best balance that would suit the needs of that sport, body is an amazing machine. Love your content!

    • @nishanperera6874
      @nishanperera6874 2 місяці тому +1

      u do nawt need endurance for mma blud

    • @breadman5048
      @breadman5048 2 місяці тому

      How have your joints and bones held up

    • @nishanperera6874
      @nishanperera6874 2 місяці тому

      @@breadman5048 thats skeletal endurance im talking about pure muscular endurance like can you believe pro cyclists use over 5000 calories per ride and they intake that during the ride aswell? so their muscles have hugeeeeeeeeee aerobic efficiency

    • @nishanperera6874
      @nishanperera6874 2 місяці тому

      but yea i respect the ears!

    • @breadman5048
      @breadman5048 2 місяці тому

      @@nishanperera6874 sure but I was asking the OP

  • @waterboy330
    @waterboy330 2 місяці тому +19

    This was really cool, I did track in high school, I was not a good sprinter, and I did not have the endurance of the cross country kids. But I crushed people in the 800. Learning about this third Type IIA fiber explains a lot to me.

  • @samspicious
    @samspicious 2 місяці тому +21

    Excellent, I studied these concepts already but it was a sisyphean task to remember it, but the visualization and the practical relations just might do it! Thank you!

  • @kaylengustafson2307
    @kaylengustafson2307 Місяць тому +1

    I had an honors class where we had to pick a topic and I chose to do mine over the different types of muscle fibers! Over 20 pages and over 30 sources later and it’s done! Love how interesting this stuff is!

  • @FreshPineapple1
    @FreshPineapple1 2 місяці тому +17

    Love all the exercise physiology related videos on your channel, keep it up!

  • @bazookadog6
    @bazookadog6 2 місяці тому +3

    You quickly became one of my favourite channels on YT

  • @RisingSun0904
    @RisingSun0904 2 місяці тому +13

    As a professional athlete this was very informative! Thank you!

  • @ivailoboev3440
    @ivailoboev3440 2 місяці тому +7

    Amazing video! I really like the chart summary which easily points the key differences in the muscle fibers.

  • @brianrussell7369
    @brianrussell7369 2 місяці тому +103

    My muscles are all lazy twitch.

  • @sayanbiswas_sports
    @sayanbiswas_sports 2 місяці тому +3

    As a sports science student, this channel really helps me a lot in my studies. ❤

  • @markstringer4067
    @markstringer4067 8 днів тому

    This channel is such an enriching experience. Thank you for providing us with such valuable insight

  • @Ruhiu_Martin
    @Ruhiu_Martin 2 місяці тому +5

    Quite informative. I learn and unlearn a lot from your channel daily. Thank you Institute of Human Anatomy.

    • @theanatomylab
      @theanatomylab  2 місяці тому

      Really happy to hear you find the videos helpful!

  • @DbiPro
    @DbiPro 2 місяці тому +3

    You’re amazing bro thanks for listening!!!❤

  • @Itsme-e5j
    @Itsme-e5j 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! Because of videos like this, I have added explosive exercises to my routine.

  • @Koalabalaa
    @Koalabalaa 2 місяці тому

    As non-student I absolutely adore these anatomy videos

  • @florenceobrien2822
    @florenceobrien2822 20 днів тому +1

    love all ur videos

  • @jackdonekings
    @jackdonekings 2 місяці тому

    Been following you since the Covid19 Era and i must say this is pretty good content and educational 👍

  • @sudhirkulaye261
    @sudhirkulaye261 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for all your hard work. I'm not a medical pro, but I love your channel because it gives good info on fitness and health for regular folks like me. I also get useful tips from Dr. Aaron Horschig's Squat University channel. Much love and best wishes.

  • @Northwindbreeze
    @Northwindbreeze 2 місяці тому +7

    I m a male type 2 predominant. I struggle to keep up with endurance training. For this matter, my FTP on the cycling power/watts calculation is just “good”. Even though I have been training for 3 years I hardly touched 3/watts kg. Now when it comes to repeating sprinting uphill or all out 2 minutes max power output, although very exhausting, I feel great about it and perform well, actually better than endurance alone.

    • @YannickOkpara-d5l
      @YannickOkpara-d5l 2 місяці тому

      What kind of training did you do, and how did you eat for your training?

    • @lechprotean
      @lechprotean 2 місяці тому

      just ride a lot of zone 2, and I mean a lot - ramp up to 5-8 hour rides, 20 hours+ per week. If you do that consistently for a season, you WILL see improvements, even if you don't do any more intensive rides.

  • @DianaM-sr3yh
    @DianaM-sr3yh 2 місяці тому +6

    Thank you jonathan❤

  • @gerardbadia3130
    @gerardbadia3130 2 місяці тому +5

    "Great video! Thank you for this content!"
    - 1500m track athlete aka fast oxidative-glycolitic user

  • @alphabeta8403
    @alphabeta8403 2 місяці тому +1

    1:50 Genetics 14:30
    5:30 Fast twitch fibers
    7:30 Fast oxidative
    10:30 Recap

  • @samuelcharette4224
    @samuelcharette4224 2 місяці тому

    That fiber type conversion is so fascinating

  • @mjkraft9365
    @mjkraft9365 Місяць тому

    Thank you for another awesome video!

  • @tabithabates244
    @tabithabates244 2 місяці тому +3

    I have been a runner for many years now, running at least 6km’s a day, but with the onset of menopause I find that running is not helping anymore so I have started strength training . It will be interesting to see how my body adapts to these changes

    • @Claire-cj6nn
      @Claire-cj6nn 2 місяці тому +2

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    • @zenithof_inspiration
      @zenithof_inspiration Місяць тому

      @@Claire-cj6nnis this spam

  • @spirosvcoach
    @spirosvcoach 2 місяці тому +3

    Excellent presentation.. can you please share the study 📚of twins about the change in fiber type? Thank you

  • @NikolasScience
    @NikolasScience 2 місяці тому +3

    As a professional athlete, I found this incredibly informative! Thank you so much for sharing this!

  • @alexisgt
    @alexisgt 18 днів тому +1

    All this is so beautiful

  • @Adampersaud29
    @Adampersaud29 2 місяці тому

    Great information 👍🏼..

  • @MosesKoomePower
    @MosesKoomePower 2 місяці тому +1

    Wakenya hatuwezi kosekana hapa

  • @blengi
    @blengi 2 місяці тому +4

    wonder how much the genetic fast/slow twitch fibre composition in the vocal chords(thyroarythenoid) affects singing ability? presumably those with more fast twitch have more powerful voices and thicker easier to adduct vocal chords than those with abundance of slow twitch?

  • @Subhamjaisworld
    @Subhamjaisworld 2 дні тому

    * Muscle Fiber Types: Skeletal muscles are composed of different types of muscle fibers:
    * Slow-twitch (Type I): High in mitochondria and myoglobin, excellent for endurance activities, resistant to fatigue, but generate less force.
    * Fast-twitch (Type IIa): Intermediate fibers, combine features of slow and fast-twitch, suitable for moderate-intensity endurance and some strength training.
    * Fast-twitch (Type IIx): Low in mitochondria and myoglobin, generate high force but fatigue quickly, ideal for explosive movements and heavy weightlifting.
    * Fiber Type Distribution:
    * Genetic predisposition influences the proportion of each fiber type.
    * Postural muscles tend to have more slow-twitch fibers, while muscles involved in movement have more fast-twitch fibers.
    * Fiber Type Adaptation:
    * Training can influence fiber type composition:
    * Endurance training can increase the proportion of slow-twitch fibers.
    * Strength training can increase the proportion of fast-twitch fibers.
    * Fiber Type Recruitment:
    * During exercise, muscle fibers are recruited in a specific order: slow-twitch first, then fast-twitch.
    * Importance of Fiber Types: Understanding muscle fiber types helps explain individual differences in athletic performance and how training can influence muscle adaptations.
    This video from the Institute of Human Anatomy provides a comprehensive overview of muscle fiber types, their characteristics, and how they adapt to different types of exercise.
    Let me know if you have any other questions!

  • @Gullakh90
    @Gullakh90 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for informative content. 👏

  • @ronaldandrews283
    @ronaldandrews283 2 місяці тому

    I always knew tbis doing sport n things that use all muscle fiber types. Now I know the science behind it all.I know I do best sprinting.Becauae I was born a sprinter. I boxed,sprinted,and did long distance training. I definitely understand the differences.

  • @HessianHunter
    @HessianHunter 2 місяці тому +1

    13:40 What was that twin study referenced here? I'm wondering if the difference found was in volume of muscle fiber type or in the quantity of fibers, as you suggested. My understanding from reading up on current muscle tissue literature is that while you can certainly encourage the growth of one fiber type relative to another, no one has definitively shown muscle fibers to change types *in humans*. Just because we see it in other related organisms like mice is not a guarantee that it happens in humans.

  • @iffatdilshad7048
    @iffatdilshad7048 2 місяці тому +1

    finallyy yess!! thank you

  • @trevinbeattie4888
    @trevinbeattie4888 2 місяці тому +4

    Nice to see your co-host Jeffrey in this one, but maybe you could let him speak some of the time? ;)

    • @tamaraspillis612
      @tamaraspillis612 2 місяці тому +2

      😂he would probably just rattle on and on.

  • @vonadawilliamsom6873
    @vonadawilliamsom6873 2 місяці тому +1

    I like that guy on you saying it's going to be a twitchy.

  • @gabest4
    @gabest4 2 місяці тому +11

    Does a sprinter or marathon runner beef make a tastier steak?

    • @ViolenceDominates
      @ViolenceDominates 2 місяці тому

      I need to know as well... for science. 😊

    • @rian0xFFF
      @rian0xFFF 2 місяці тому

      Cows from the mountains usually have a stiffer steak

    • @hermanjohnson9180
      @hermanjohnson9180 2 місяці тому

      Marathon, guy.

    • @lunam7249
      @lunam7249 Місяць тому

      the marathoner , cuz more capillaries and slow fibers and more fat, hes tastier😂🎉😂🎉...game hunters like a 1 head bullet shot, cuz they say if you injure him so he lives a few more seconds the adrenalin spoils the meat, its not tastey meat

  • @howarddavies782
    @howarddavies782 2 місяці тому

    Arnold Schwarzenegger had genetically small and weak calve muscles and early pictures show him up to his knees in water. However, after being ribbed by other bodybuilders he put in an all out effort into his calve training until they became his best body part. Great video.

  • @WellbredNfedKembleTV
    @WellbredNfedKembleTV 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm hoping he will address musicians; pianists in particular (because I am one). Also, there is a difference in the neurological development between string players and other musicians.

    • @RDS_Armwrestling
      @RDS_Armwrestling 2 місяці тому

      There very well may be, or possibly absolutely is, a difference in the neurological development of different musicians, since their instruments require different physical skills (I.e. wind versus piano, etc)

  • @Pumpkin_Adam
    @Pumpkin_Adam Місяць тому

    I really want to see an eye sectioned. Can't find any pictures of it and I'm really curious about the pupil. Its just a black dot....

  • @JoshuaEFinley
    @JoshuaEFinley 2 місяці тому

    What type of fibers am I building doing varying intensity, low-mid-low weight, long duration, full range of motion, varying speed, weighted shadowboxing and movement drills?
    I use 2 between 10-15-25-30-40lbs weights counting up and down and am obviously slower the higher the weight. The workout includes explosive footwork, squats, lunges, and every kind of arm workout. I go for well over an hour usually and sometimes for +4 hours with hot-cold-hot showers in between.

  • @davidmacfarlane4263
    @davidmacfarlane4263 2 місяці тому

    I'd love to see you do a program on Brown Fat.

  • @VonBluesman
    @VonBluesman 2 місяці тому +1

    Some folk built like this, some folk are built like that. But the way I am built, a- don’t you call me fat because I am built for comfort, I ain’t built for speed. But I got everything all the good girls need. 😂🎸✌️

  • @dantheman6625
    @dantheman6625 2 місяці тому +3

    Excited for this!

  • @breadman5048
    @breadman5048 2 місяці тому

    2A sounds like the best of all worlds

  • @eesawazeer7352
    @eesawazeer7352 2 місяці тому +1

    At 14:02 you explained how type I fibres (oxydative) could convert to type IIx fibres (glycolictic) basednon the rype of workouts one engages in long term. But i came across an explanation that type IIx fibres cannot increase in number from what you're naturally born with. Correct my understanding. Appreciate the content.

  • @is0t0pe55
    @is0t0pe55 2 місяці тому

    Hi could you do a video next on how having/not producing ACTN3 alters the functions of these fibers ?

  • @seattlegrrlie
    @seattlegrrlie 2 місяці тому +5

    It's a big reason I do both heavy lifts as we all higher rep days. Building both IIa and IIx help for long term functional strength. Yes, I'm a total nerd in the gym

  • @Davide-c3k
    @Davide-c3k 2 місяці тому +1

    I have a brilliant question, if you die ( and we all hope it doesn't happen ), are you going to be the mascot cadaver of the channel?

  • @Leeladhar.c
    @Leeladhar.c Місяць тому

    But what are the effects of those transitioning fibers on human body?
    How does that influence a human body in it's lifetime?
    What should be aimed for?
    Are fast twitch better?

  • @jameshegeman5660
    @jameshegeman5660 19 годин тому

    Okay, I do appreciate the reference to the monozygotic twin study out of Andy Galpin’s lab, but there is a lot in this video that is very misleading:
    1. All forms of training will influence all of the muscle fibers that are used. And any form of training that is taken to a high level of effort will end up stimulating most or all fibers. So resistance training does not *only* influence Type IIa/x fibers, and endurance training does not *only* influence Type I fibers.
    2. Type IIa fibers are *not* what is commonly referred to as “hybrid” fibers. “Hybrid fibers” in common parlance are fibers that are expressing multiple MHC protein types in significant levels. This means that they are sitting in a state that is sort of “between” Type I and Type IIa/x (and indeed can exist as multiple different combinations, such as I/IIa, IIa/IIx, and even I/IIa/IIx or I/IIx).
    3. Type IIx fibers generally exist in fairly small percentages in most people, in most muscles. They are not equally as significant as Type I & Type IIa fibers in most sports, even “power sports”. Highly-trained elite weightlifters and sprinters generally have a predominance of Type IIa fibers, with no significant increase in Type IIx. In fact, the population with perhaps the highest percentage of Type IIx fibers might be *sedentary people*, because Type IIx is, in some ways, a default state that fibers will change into when they are not being exposed to significant work, which brings us to the next point…
    4. I want to credit Daniel Back with this quip - “Being more fast-twitch does not equal being more athletic.” There is a lot more to athleticism than just fiber types, and the best example of this might be maximal velocity in sprinting (commonly thought of as being a matter of being “fast-twitch” vs. “slow-twitch”.) However, the limiting factor in sprint running is *not* muscle contractile velocity, but is instead the isometric strength of the foot, ankle, & Achilles tendon (relative to bodyweight). The stiffness of the foot/ankle determines how quickly the force impulse into the ground can accumulate to an amount that supports the runner’s bodyweight, and under Earth’s gravity, this is the limiting factor in how fast one can ultimately sprint. It is analogous to boxing, where the wrist is going to be a weak link in how much energy can be transferred by a punch action. (As evidence, consider the example of elite distance runners, such as Grant Fisher. Elite distance runners do so much training that they will have very high percentages of Type I fibers, and in addition, they generally do not lift heavy weights and are not particularly strong. *However*… they all have higher top speeds than most “explosive” sport athletes, because they develop very strong connective tissue in the foot/ankle/Achilles from thousands of miles of running.)

  • @joeb1185
    @joeb1185 2 місяці тому

    How about when you do many reps with low weight? like above 30 or 50 reps in a row, do you still use slow fibers or the fast ones also activate?

  • @AS012
    @AS012 2 місяці тому +1

    How is this different for those of us with α-Actinin-3 deficiency?

  • @fuminocchi4533
    @fuminocchi4533 2 місяці тому +2

    Do a video explaining creatine

  • @w0ttheh3ll
    @w0ttheh3ll 2 місяці тому

    How do the different fiber types respond to a training stimulus?

  • @JJ-ix4zr
    @JJ-ix4zr 2 місяці тому

    Can you train fast twitch fibers while training slow ones ? I’m a fighter I have been thinking into adding some type of weight training

  • @dpazars
    @dpazars 2 місяці тому +1

    Is there a way to test muscle type composition while still alive?

    • @lechprotean
      @lechprotean 2 місяці тому +1

      yeah, just test your results in sports

  • @NASHITHASAN
    @NASHITHASAN 2 місяці тому +1

    Type IIx and IIa muscle fibers can be converted to type I, but the reverse is not possible.

    • @descai10
      @descai10 2 місяці тому +1

      are you saying that once you have conditioned yourself to endurance you can't go back to strength?

    • @glywnniswells9480
      @glywnniswells9480 2 місяці тому +1

      So a sprinter can become a world class. Marathon runner but the reverse is not possible?

  • @Hadrogumbar
    @Hadrogumbar 2 місяці тому

    Can someone provide link or name of the video of the motor unit recruitment?
    Can't find it
    Thank you

  • @CatatonicImperfect
    @CatatonicImperfect 2 місяці тому +1

    Do these fast-twitch muscle cells release glygocen when the body is running low on glucose and vice versa? Would having more of these muscles then help regulate blood sugar levels? I.e. "do bodybuilders get hangry?"

    • @hermanjohnson9180
      @hermanjohnson9180 2 місяці тому

      I don't have any formal medical training but according to the science I'm aware of answer should be no.
      However when you start to lose weight the first thing you lose is muscles.
      (Muscle is more dense than fat)

  • @waltersstreet
    @waltersstreet 2 місяці тому

    I wish, so very much, that I had the ability to study this scholastically, as opposed to UA-cam enthusiast

  • @MotoOMG
    @MotoOMG 2 місяці тому +1

    so the fastest way to deplete glycogen storage is to perform explosive movements to activate the fast-twitch fibres

    • @jmondanaro
      @jmondanaro 2 місяці тому

      Think about any sprint or explosive effort where you felt dizzy and wanted to vomit at the end. That’s part of you blowing through the glycogen so fast and before you can recruit other forms of energy.

  • @gabrielbringel7856
    @gabrielbringel7856 2 місяці тому

    Does the eye's muscles have more Type II fibers than type I?

  • @johnplesko9986
    @johnplesko9986 2 місяці тому

    Díky.

  • @stiiviid.7963
    @stiiviid.7963 2 місяці тому

    10:10 what is the video he is referring to 🤔

    • @scottessery100
      @scottessery100 2 місяці тому

      Dunno what are you thinking 😮

    • @stiiviid.7963
      @stiiviid.7963 2 місяці тому

      ​@scottessery100 he says there is another video about motor unit requirement, and I could not find it by just searching.
      But I DON'T know what YOU are thinking about 😂🤷‍♂️🤔.

  • @Yupppi
    @Yupppi 2 місяці тому

    What fiber type does my judo where I have to do repeated high intensity, high load and high explosiveness actions for potentially back to back repeated 5 minute bouts?

    • @MotoOMG
      @MotoOMG 2 місяці тому

      fast-twitch fibers

  • @gift99
    @gift99 2 місяці тому

    which fibre type burns the most fat if there is a difference in fat burning

  • @streitrat
    @streitrat 2 місяці тому

    Heh. Mddle distance runners rule!❤❤❤

  • @razor23Ukraine
    @razor23Ukraine 2 місяці тому +1

    So, for being healthy we, ideally, need to do all types of training to include all of the muscle types?

    • @JoshuaKevinPerry
      @JoshuaKevinPerry 2 місяці тому +1

      Whatever training you choose will convert your fibers. The healthy minimum is 150mins cardio exercise and 2 days of weight training

    • @bobcatinsag739
      @bobcatinsag739 2 місяці тому +3

      As long as you're physically active with proper nutrition, you'll be healthy. You only need to workout these muscle types based on your goals.

  • @fazilnajeeb
    @fazilnajeeb 2 місяці тому

    Wow never been this early 😂❤.

  • @suran396
    @suran396 2 місяці тому

    My teen son is doing very well in 5k and 1600m, but has some trouble with leg cramping. Advice?

    • @RDS_Armwrestling
      @RDS_Armwrestling 2 місяці тому

      Getting enough sodium, potassium, and generally being hydrated and warmed up (not stretching though)

  • @hermanjohnson9180
    @hermanjohnson9180 2 місяці тому

    Interesting. Fast oxidative was the type for me. Initially I wanted fast glycolytic but it didn't suit me. And slow oxidative was never my style.
    For I while did strength training and sought fast oxidative muscle fibers.

  • @theljbrotherhood3553
    @theljbrotherhood3553 2 місяці тому

    How about if I spend 80% of my training working at slow twitch and 20% medium to fast twitch, will the fibres I have be better adapted at both or is there a trade off? Will I lose some of my enduring fibres working on speed or will both simply get stronger?

    • @Jahsurfer
      @Jahsurfer 2 місяці тому

      @@theljbrotherhood3553 Good question. Crossfit has opened my eyes to the potential of the human body. Crossfit has shown the ability to be strong and have great endurance.

  • @nour-7724
    @nour-7724 2 місяці тому

    Now i understand why my legs start burning after like 10 min jogging

  • @vonadawilliamsom6873
    @vonadawilliamsom6873 2 місяці тому

    Yes, I have my brother. I think he works out cause he has a lean, nice muscle, body. No, I am not, or neither is he like that.😊❤❤

  • @beaglemanzzz
    @beaglemanzzz 2 місяці тому +1

    4:12 So this explains why a fish that does a lot of sustained fast swimming like a bluefin tuna will have dark red meat, and a fish that does a lot of sitting and waiting for a quick ambush like a halibut or bass will have white meat.

  • @tariqs4357
    @tariqs4357 2 місяці тому +1

    💪🏽

  • @Dr.Kornelius
    @Dr.Kornelius 2 місяці тому +1

    My brain is 100% Twitch these days

    • @theanatomylab
      @theanatomylab  2 місяці тому

      Consider adjusting it to 90% of that amount and 10% of IOHA. 😉

  • @ag135i
    @ag135i 2 місяці тому +1

    I get itching in both.

  • @lifeontheroad_
    @lifeontheroad_ 2 місяці тому

    According to my DNA test, I am 50/50. Both equally fast and slow twitch. I have a very hard time building large muscles.

  • @surfdeska
    @surfdeska 2 місяці тому +1

    The real scientific question for me is: Why am I bad at both strength and endurance 😢

  • @scottessery100
    @scottessery100 2 місяці тому +1

    Or in my case …. I don’t I think I have either 😢

  • @guardiabreak2958
    @guardiabreak2958 2 місяці тому

    I believe fast twitch and slow twitch are both psychological factors affecting muscle twitch speed; all dictated by genetics and by how fast or slow someone in your environment moved. Mother or father and who you were more attached to

    • @RDS_Armwrestling
      @RDS_Armwrestling 2 місяці тому

      There are physical differences between the muscle fibre types, it's not just in the brain

    • @guardiabreak2958
      @guardiabreak2958 2 місяці тому

      @ I understand there are physical differences between the two but where does the speed come from; it comes from the mind; people in you environment and their idea of fast or slow

  • @BloxianLegend
    @BloxianLegend 2 місяці тому +4

    I needed a good video on this topic since i started working out and can't really find a very informative description of each fibre types...

    • @RealMTBAddict
      @RealMTBAddict 2 місяці тому

      It's really simple. Slow twitch is for endurance.
      Fast twitch is for sprinting.

    • @pandajohn5911
      @pandajohn5911 2 місяці тому +1

      @@RealMTBAddictyou forgot the strength/bodybuilding aspect of it

    • @RealMTBAddict
      @RealMTBAddict 2 місяці тому

      ​@@pandajohn5911I don't see you adding anything to the conversation.

    • @CCB249
      @CCB249 2 місяці тому

      Does it really matter? The consistency is what really matters. It isn't like you can tell your body to produce more fast twitch muscle fibers or slow twitch muscle fibers or hybrid.

    • @Jahsurfer
      @Jahsurfer 2 місяці тому +1

      @ Bloxian Depending on your goals, strength vs hypertrophy, your training will vary. Generally, strength is best trained with low reps (1-5) but not to failure whereas hypertrophy uses higher reps (5-30) training much closer to failure. Ultimately you have to learn what works best for you.
      Some good sources are:
      Jeff Nippard
      Mike Israetel
      Jeff Cavaliere
      Ryan Humiston
      Dr Milo Wolf.
      Lots of tips but consistency and good nutrition would be near the top.

  • @Jahsurfer
    @Jahsurfer 2 місяці тому +24

    Why do fast twitch seem to atrophy faster than slow twitch as we age later in life?

    • @FreshPineapple1
      @FreshPineapple1 2 місяці тому +3

      Would love to get an answer to this!

    • @dougdupont6134
      @dougdupont6134 2 місяці тому +10

      Fast twitch fibers are more prone to atrophy for everyone by virtue of being larger and fatigueable (and, thus, also more prone to hypertrophy). Any population susceptible to atrophy and sarcopenia will see greater losses to fibers that have more to lose.

    • @oldy5647
      @oldy5647 2 місяці тому +11

      As we age, our fast-twitch muscle fibers-responsible for quick, explosive movements-shrink faster than slow-twitch fibers. This happens primarily because the nerves that signal these fast fibers tend to decline, so these muscles get less stimulation and weaken over time. Additionally, fast-twitch fibers aren’t used as much in everyday activities, which rely more on slow-twitch fibers for endurance. Without regular activation, fast-twitch fibers lose size and strength quickly. Finally, since fast-twitch fibers have less blood supply and endurance than slow-twitch fibers, they’re less resilient to aging and atrophy faster.
      By Ai

    • @RLiuMRG
      @RLiuMRG 2 місяці тому +1

      I also read that it’s also partially due to the way human physiology evolved in a world of scarce resources. Fast twitch fibers are the most energy and resource intensive. The body will attempt to maintain the bare minimum. That’s why it’s “use it or lose it.” You’re fitting 100,000’s years of evolution.

    • @RLiuMRG
      @RLiuMRG 2 місяці тому

      *fighting*

  • @djoleteofilovic2257
    @djoleteofilovic2257 2 місяці тому +2

    Does it mean If I train both long distance running and strength training I am missing out, than if I just trained one sport?

    • @dougdupont6134
      @dougdupont6134 2 місяці тому +1

      You will gain more benefit doing both than you would lose.

    • @Jay-ho9io
      @Jay-ho9io 2 місяці тому

      The opposite, actually.

  • @sfg678-ou1tw
    @sfg678-ou1tw 2 місяці тому

    Is this the guy from Dirty Medicine?

  • @eveleynce
    @eveleynce 2 місяці тому

    I can't do anything fast, seems like I'm all slow oxidative fibers lol

  • @rnorth9286
    @rnorth9286 2 місяці тому +3

    Thought they already covered the subject with a previous video

  • @marcelotemer
    @marcelotemer 2 місяці тому

    When people say “lots of muscles is good for your health bc they burn carbs overnight”. Don’t they go into action “only” when doing intense / quick movements?

    • @RDS_Armwrestling
      @RDS_Armwrestling 2 місяці тому

      Having more muscle mass burns more calories at rest, yes, it just does.

  • @fleachamberlain1905
    @fleachamberlain1905 2 місяці тому +1

    This finally explains why I can swim laps for an hour with no breathlessness, but can only hula hoop for a handful minutes before I'm puffed out and sweating.

  • @jackistern3263
    @jackistern3263 2 місяці тому

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 2 місяці тому +1

    ✌️

  • @jeanc.m.a3982
    @jeanc.m.a3982 2 місяці тому

    dam so what type of fiber i got cuz im not good at any of them 😂

  • @VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA
    @VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA 2 місяці тому +8

    I try to be fast, but I prefer slow. 🐢
    The rabbit, never finishes the race. 🐇