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Compare and contrast the muscle composition in the legs of an elite, Olympic marathoner vs. a soccer player. Include in your discussion the contractile and biochemical make-up of the muscle fiber types as they relate to the force-velocity relationship, force-power relationship, muscle fatigability/recoverability, etc.

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          Compare and contrast the muscle composition in the legs of an elite, Olympic marathoner vs. a soccer player. Include in your discussion the contractile and biochemical make-up of the muscle fiber types as they relate to the force-velocity relationship, force-power relationship, muscle fatigability/recoverability, etc.

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Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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06/15/2022

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Soccer Player - Elite Olympic marathoners typically have a higher percentage of slow-twitch muscle fibers (Type I fibers) in their legs compared to soccer players. Slow-twitch fibers are more efficient at utilizing oxygen and are better suited for endurance Show more…

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Compare and contrast the muscle composition in the legs of an elite, Olympic marathoner vs. a soccer player. Include in your discussion the contractile and biochemical make-up of the muscle fiber types as they relate to the force-velocity relationship, force-power relationship, muscle fatigability/recoverability, etc.