Knowing about your muscle fiber types is incredibly crucial when it comes to physical conditioning. But just how can you find out what your specific fiber type is so you can use that knowledge to train effectively? The science behind this important topic is still pretty new, but Kara Kilian joins us today to break down this fascinating topic!
Kara is on the cutting edge of fiber type science. Her understanding of muscular health goes all the way to the molecular level. She is a Muscle Research Coordinator in graduate school at California State Fullerton. Her current research involves muscle fiber type specific protein signaling in athletes during high-intensity interval exercise.
Kara has spent her life dealing with physical challenges and injuries which has sent her on a path of learning about the medical side of athleticism. Whether in the lab or the gym she wants to help athletes reach their top level of fitness. In this episode, she shares her extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for her research and helping athletes train.
Have you wondered what your fiber type has to do with your physical conditioning and how you can change it with training? Leave a comment below!