Physical Education A-Level
Fibre type classification and characteristics
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Type IIa fibres are more oxidative than type IIb/IIx fibres, which are the most glycolytic, and myoglobin content is higher in slow twitch fibres.
Topics that use Fibre type classification and characteristics
- Energy systems (AQA A-Level)
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