The Claim
Individuals with a higher proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers and older adults have reduced recovery capacity and increased susceptibility to overreaching compared to individuals with a greater proportion of slow-twitch muscle fibers or younger individuals.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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People with more fast-twitch muscles or who are older may bounce back slower after workouts and are more likely to get overtrained than younger people or those with more slow-twitch muscles.
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Individuals with a higher proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers and older adults exhibit reduced recovery capacity and increased susceptibility to overreaching compared to those with more slow-twitch fibers or younger individuals.
What the research says
1 studyRunners with more fast-twitch muscle fibers were more likely to get overly tired from intense training and didn’t recover as well, while those with more slow-twitch fibers handled the training better and improved more after rest.
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