Sports
Endurance vs Power Sports
Quick fact
Elite marathon runners have up to 80% slow-twitch fibers in their leg muscles, while world-class sprinters often have 70-80% fast-twitch fibers, a difference partly shaped by genetics.
Why this is interesting
Why can a marathon runner barely lift a heavy barbell, while a powerlifter gasps after a short sprint? The answer lies in how your body's 'engines' are built for entirely different jobs.