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Estimating Muscle Fiber-Type Composition in Elite Athletes: A Survey on Current Practices and Perceived Merit.

Eline LievensFreek Van de CasteeleFien De BlockKim Van VosselTom VandenbogaerdeGareth N SandfordPhillip M BellingerClare L MinahanJan G BourgoisTrent StellingwerffIñigo MujikaWim Derave
Published in: International journal of sports physiology and performance (2024)
Experts value MFTC assessment primarily to individualize training but mainly rely on noninvasive methods to estimate MFTC. Some of these methods lack scientific validity, suggesting a continuing need for education and further research in this area.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • depressive symptoms
  • social support
  • skeletal muscle
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • body composition
  • quality improvement