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Ther Ex Principles
TherEx - NPTE
Question | Answer |
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Type 1 fibers | Slow Twitch FibersSlow Contraction SpeedLow force production.High resistance to Fatigue.Recruited FIRST during lighter, slower efforts such as ENDURANCE activities. |
Type IIa fibers | Fast twitch; Fast contraction speed.Fatigue resistant.Characteristics influenced by type of training.Recruited after Type I fibers. |
Type IIb fibers | Fast twitch; Fast contraction speed.Fatigues quick.Used for HIGH FORCE production. |
Hypertrophy | Increase in muscle size due to resistance training. Observed after 6-8 weeks of training. |