Fast vs. Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers
By Ben Rorem 7th Hour
Intro
Sources
1.http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/factfiles/fastandslowtwitch/soleus.shtml 2.http://www.integrative-healthcare.org/mt/archives/2012/01/anatomy_review.html 3.http://www.hsc.csu.edu.au/pdhpe/core2/focus2/focus1/4007/2-1-4/fac2_1_4_6.htm 4.http://www.musclemagfitness.com/bodybuilding/general-bodybuilding-articles/fast-twitch-muscle-fibers-vs.-slow-twitch-muscle-fibers...what-it-all-means.html 5.Mark Rorem or Joe Broze have knowledge of fast and slow twitch muscles. 2021 Roe Crest Dr or DMMS
Influences from the Media
The Olympics occurred this summer of 2012 and there were many different sports using both of the kinds of twitch muscles. In long distance track events, like the marathon, runners used primarily slow twitch muscles. In events like sprinting and weight lifting, the competitors used primarily fast twitch muscles. The "Tour de France" bikers use both kinds but mostly slow twitch muscles because of the really long distances they have to ride. In competitive swimming, events like the 50m freestyle use fast twitch muscles because they are using a lot of power in a short time and aren't breathing either.
Interpersonal Communication
To train for slow twitch muscles, you can start running long distances like 10 miles often for workouts. Basically, to train slow twitch muscles, you could run with a group of friends or with a cross country team by asking the coach. If you wanted to train fast twitch muscles, you can talk to someone who works a weight lifting gym or to the person who runs a weight room at a school.