Global Cycling Network19 Nov 2024

The SUPERPOWER Of Knowing Your Muscle Fibre Type | GCN Show Ep. 619

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Are You Training Wrong?

New research suggests you might be! Si and Dan reveal how understanding their muscle fibre types could have made them better cyclists back in the day.

In this video, they dive into the science behind muscle fibre types – fast twitch vs. slow twitch – and debate whether every cyclist should know theirs to optimize their performance and enjoy a better riding experience.

Could this be the secret to improving your training?

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00:59 Lizzie Deignan - 2025 will be last year as pro
01:19 Lightweight folding cargo bike
01:48 Knowing your muscle fibre type
06:22 How do you measure muscle fibre type?
07:17 Age matters
10:04 Cycling shorts
10:09 The fight for the best cycling brains
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