6
QuizMultiple Choice

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Question 6 • Weight Training Q1 - Murdock - 7740 - 2025/26

If you were running a marathon, which type of muscle fibers would be most useful to you?

Answer
A
slow-twitch
B
fast-twitch, type I A
C
intermediate-twitch, type II B
D
slow-intermediate twitch, type I B

Explanation

Marathons require sustained effort over a long time, so muscles that resist fatigue are most useful. Slow-twitch fibers contract using aerobic energy and can keep working for extended periods. Therefore, the best choice is slow-twitch fibers.

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