What are the roles of genetics and training in determining muscle fiber type?

What will be an ideal response?


Genetics plays a primary role in determining the number and type of muscle fibers. Fiber type distribution can be altered by training. Most studies have shown exercise training to increase the relative proportion of fast-twitch type IIa fibers.

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