Sentences with phrase «fiber type characteristics»

However, it is likely that such fiber type characteristics are not caused by shifts between type I and type II muscle fibers, as aerobic exercise and strength training produce very similar fiber type changes (Farup et al. 2014).

Athletes at the top of their peak athletic ability, have shown important specialized muscle fiber type characteristics.

Not exact matches

The foods that are part of a vegan diet are typically low in cholesterol and saturated fats and they are high in fiber (all characteristics of a healthy diet) and may lead to a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and Type II diabetes.

(Conversely, those latter more oxidative traits would be characteristic of your Type IA, or «slow» twitch fibers.)

This is a generality however, as science has identified up to 47 different types of muscle fibers with different characteristics.

Characteristics of muscle fiber type are predictive of skeletal muscle mass and strength in elderly men

Along with these characteristics, these fiber types are highly adaptable and have the greatest hypertrophic potential.

Since the upper region appears to display slower contractile characteristics, it may have a greater proportion of type I muscle fibers.

Since the middle and lower regions display faster contractile characteristics, they may be comprised of a greater proportion of type II muscle fibers.