Muscle Fiber Types

• Fast Twitch Fibers

  • Stain light in color
  • More suited for anaerobic metabolism
  • Used primarily for strength and speed activities

• Slow Twitch Fibers

  • Stain dark in color
  • More suited for aerobic metabolism
  • Used primarily for endurance activity

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