Hot Take: Your Slow Light Weight Workouts Are Actually Chipping Away At Your Longevity
Ep 88: In this episode, Chelsey breaks down the science of Type I vs. Type II muscle fibers — and why most people never actually train the ones that matter most for longevity, strength, and athleticism.
You’ll learn:
What Type I (slow-twitch) and Type II (fast-twitch) fibers actually do
Why we start losing Type II fibers as we age — and how that impacts strength, power, and independence
The difference between moving slowly and producing force quickly
How to train your fast-twitch fibers with proper resistance training, not just cardio
The link between fast-twitch muscle preservation and fall…
The skinny
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