So as not to hijack this thread, I am starting a new one.
I have heard of fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers but never really understood the function of each on training. I remember being told that doing push-ups fast will develop the fast twitch muscles as opposed to doing more push-ups slower, and building muscle.
I also understand that the amount of fast vs. slow twitch muscles someone has is genetic.
Is there a way to train slow twitch muscles to become fast? I feel like I have alot of slow twitch muscles. I have endurance and stamina, but not speed. And speed is important to the art I'm training in. For some reason, I just cannot move quickly. I can move slower and more precise but as soon as I try to speed up I lose quality. And also even my fastest attempts seem snail like.
I have heard of fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers but never really understood the function of each on training. I remember being told that doing push-ups fast will develop the fast twitch muscles as opposed to doing more push-ups slower, and building muscle.
I also understand that the amount of fast vs. slow twitch muscles someone has is genetic.
Is there a way to train slow twitch muscles to become fast? I feel like I have alot of slow twitch muscles. I have endurance and stamina, but not speed. And speed is important to the art I'm training in. For some reason, I just cannot move quickly. I can move slower and more precise but as soon as I try to speed up I lose quality. And also even my fastest attempts seem snail like.