Do you ever wonder why some runners are better at shorter distances while others are far more suited to longer distances?

Well, a lot of this has to do with the type of muscle fibers you’re predisposed to having.

But, what many runners don’t know is that there are ways to train to specifically target certain muscle fiber types and thus improve our weaknesses.

In today’s episode, Coach Andie is going to take an in-depth look at muscle fibers to better understand how they influence your training.

You’ll learn what the different muscle fiber types are and what they do and how to specifically target each in your training.

Now, don’t worry, you don’t need a science degree to follow along, she’ll keep it simple.

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Learn How to Target Your Weaknesses by Training the Right Muscle Fiber Types