Question : Sprinters generally have _______fibers.
Option 1: All slow twitch
Option 2: All fast twitch
Option 3: Equal slow and fast
Option 4: More fast twitch and less slow twitch
Correct Answer: More fast twitch and less slow twitch
Solution :
There are three main muscle fibres. Fast twitch fibres are much better at generating short bursts of strength than slow twitch fibre muscle. Thus, greater percentage of fast twitch fibres, faster is the individual.