fast-twitch

Increasing the action of the muscle fibers that fire quickly to generate power needed in intense exercise, known as fast-twitch muscle fibers, may increase the capacity of the muscles to take up additional glucose.

To Heal a Heart, Train Harder Katherine Hobson 2011

Watson is rangier than his countryman, a spindly mass of nervous energy and fast-twitch muscles.

Bubba Watson and Dustin Johnson add power to USA's Ryder Cup bid Lawrence Donegan 2010

This natural "springiness" is both genetic and conditioned: some people are born with more so-called "slow-twitch" muscles (making them good endurance athletes); others have more "fast-twitch" fibres (better at short bursts of speed or force).

Think Yourself Fit: preparing the body 2012

Not only will the fast-twitch sprinters have to hump it through some legendary climbs, including the Galibier summit which sees a stage finish for the first time in Tour history, they will also see a major shakeup of the points classification for the green jersey competition.

Tour de France 2011: Major shake-up in green jersey, Galibier summit finish on tap 2010

Lager is a young man's social lubricant and perhaps Carroll will just grow out of it, before it can seep any further into his prized fast-twitch sinews.

England's Andy Carroll is not the first with a thirst for success | Barney Ronay 2011

We'd have stayed in all day and night had Cooper's mom not finally tired of us ping-ponging from room to room, agitating, our fast-twitch teenage muscles wanting to move even if our brains didn't.

Aforementioned Craig Lancaster 2011

Scientists believe vibration training recruits fast-twitch muscle fibers -- the ones that are responsible for explosive power, speed and strength -- and are also hard to train!

Jill S. Brown: Can Body Vibration Machines Help You Get Fit? Jill S. Brown 2011

ACTN3 is linked to the development of fast-twitch muscles which are found in very large proportion among elite sprinters compared to the general population.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Be Careful. Trust No-One. Shut Up. 2010

Scientists believe vibration training recruits fast-twitch muscle fibers -- the ones that are responsible for explosive power, speed and strength -- and are also hard to train!

Jill S. Brown: Can Body Vibration Machines Help You Get Fit? Jill S. Brown 2011

Queen, I realized that not only do I lack skill, coordination, fast-twitch muscles, and resolve, but I also have no ability to mentally visualize other players on the field.

Catherine Murdock discusses her first novel, Dairy Queen. 2010