fibre types Flashcards
1
Q
type 1 - slow twitch oxidative
A
aerobic
energy used to power movement
marathon = long distance
2
Q
type 2A - fast twitch oxidative
A
glycogen = energy source
medium distance + 1500 m sprint
don’t contract quickly
3
Q
type 2B - fast glycolytic
A
anerobic
short distance `= 100m sprint
glycogen + main source of energy
