J Strength Cond Res June 2012 PMID 21912291

The effects of endurance, strength, and power training on muscle fiber type shifting.

Jacob M Wilson, Jeremy P Loenneke, Edward Jo, Gabriel J Wilson, Michael C Zourdos, Jeong-Su Kim

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects a moderate but meaningful interest in the article's insights, with posts citing muscle fiber shifting in endurance and explosive sports, such as the mention that long-distance running transforms fast-twitch fibers into slow-twitch ones, highlighting both scientific details and practical applications. Words like 'helpful' and references to specific athletic activities demonstrate a balanced tone of curiosity and recognition of the research's relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the article's findings, particularly about muscle fiber transformation during different types of training.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions center around practical applications, indicating moderate interest in how muscle adaptation affects athletic performance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific processes like fiber conversion and implications for sports, showing some depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that the publication influences ideas about training methods and muscle physiology, reflecting a tangible impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explains that muscle fibers are categorized into type I (long-duration, endurance) and type II (short-duration, power), with different athlete types having higher proportions of each.
  • It discusses how different types of training, such as high-velocity movements or endurance activities, can influence the conversion or shift between these fiber types, though findings are sometimes conflicting.
  • Practical applications are provided to help scientists and athletes understand how to tailor training to optimize muscle fiber composition for performance goals.]

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Matt Danaher
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Long distance running can turn type IIa muscles (fast twitch) into type I (slow twitch). This change is ideal for long endurance events, but not ideal for sports with intermittent explosive actions (sprinting/jumping/shooting) like soccer. https://t.co/K7UE774k65 https://t.co/cvrfmnzV5y

Jan 21, 2022 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 6,858 followers View post →
Aditya Raghunandan, MD, RMSK
@RaghunandanMD · X

@dramaqueenjs @higdonmarathon This article may be helpful https://t.co/eiN1p8Kgjw

Jul 30, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 769 followers View post →
StrengthEwa
@StrengthEwa · X

@RichardLRBonomo Number of fibers can go interconversion and shifting https://t.co/vAKSZCGDeM

May 15, 2020 · 1 like · 78,058 followers View post →
Hal Higdon
@higdonmarathon · X

RT @RaghunandanMD: @dramaqueenjs @higdonmarathon This article may be helpful https://t.co/eiN1p8Kgjw

Jul 30, 2020 · 1 share · 53,488 followers View post →
PlayerPulse™
@PlayerPulseApp · X

RT @mattdanaher: Long distance running can turn type IIa muscles (fast twitch) into type I (slow twitch). This change is ideal for long e…

Jan 21, 2022 · 4 shares · 25,224 followers View post →
Derek Salvador
@Derek_NovantaSP · X

RT @mattdanaher: Long distance running can turn type IIa muscles (fast twitch) into type I (slow twitch). This change is ideal for long e…

Jan 21, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,860 followers View post →

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Josh Steele
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@WellRedneck https://t.co/ZUuRoGBsdm Most people have similar levels and they can switch!

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Derek Salvador
@Derek_NovantaSP · X

RT @mattdanaher: Long distance running can turn type IIa muscles (fast twitch) into type I (slow twitch). This change is ideal for long e…

Jan 21, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,860 followers View post →
PlayerPulse™
@PlayerPulseApp · X

RT @mattdanaher: Long distance running can turn type IIa muscles (fast twitch) into type I (slow twitch). This change is ideal for long e…

Jan 21, 2022 · 4 shares · 25,224 followers View post →
Marc Burkom
@CoachMB49 · X

RT @mattdanaher: Long distance running can turn type IIa muscles (fast twitch) into type I (slow twitch). This change is ideal for long e…

Jan 21, 2022 · 4 shares · 204 followers View post →
Matt Danaher
@mattdanaher · X

Long distance running can turn type IIa muscles (fast twitch) into type I (slow twitch). This change is ideal for long endurance events, but not ideal for sports with intermittent explosive actions (sprinting/jumping/shooting) like soccer. https://t.co/K7UE774k65 https://t.co/cvrfmnzV5y

Jan 21, 2022 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 6,858 followers View post →
Hal Higdon
@higdonmarathon · X

RT @RaghunandanMD: @dramaqueenjs @higdonmarathon This article may be helpful https://t.co/eiN1p8Kgjw

Jul 30, 2020 · 1 share · 53,488 followers View post →
Aditya Raghunandan, MD, RMSK
@RaghunandanMD · X

@dramaqueenjs @higdonmarathon This article may be helpful https://t.co/eiN1p8Kgjw

Jul 30, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 769 followers View post →
StrengthEwa
@StrengthEwa · X

@RichardLRBonomo Number of fibers can go interconversion and shifting https://t.co/vAKSZCGDeM

May 15, 2020 · 1 like · 78,058 followers View post →