The SUPERPOWER Of Knowing Your Muscle Fibre Type | GCN Show Ep. 619
Nov 19, 05:41 PM
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Are You Training Wrong?ย
New research suggests you might be! Si and Dan reveal how understanding their muscle fibre types could have made them better cyclists back in the day.
In this video, they dive into the science behind muscle fibre types โ fast twitch vs. slow twitch โ and debate whether every cyclist should know theirs to optimize their performance and enjoy a better riding experience.
Could this be the secret to improving your training?
Win a pair of new Elitewheels G36 Gravel wheels ๐ https://gcn.eu/GCNElitewheelsCompetitionย
(This promotion is open to all locations worldwide. Entries close 10:00GMT Friday 29th November 2024 and winners will be announced in a GCN Show from Tuesday 3rd December 2024. For more info see: gcn.eu/terms)
00:00 Welcome the GCN Show - Headlines
00:59 Lizzie Deignan - 2025 will be last year as pro
01:19 Lightweight folding cargo bike
01:48 Knowing your muscle fibre type
06:22 How do you measure muscle fibre type?
07:17 Age matters
10:04 Cycling shorts
10:09 The fight for the best cycling brains
11:16 Paddy McGuinness rides a chopper for charity
11:58 Bond Almand sets Pan-American highway record
14:12 Possible increase in bike prices due to Trump's import tariffs
15:23 GM to make bike alert tech standard in cars
16:48 Black Friday deals at GCN Shopย
17:57 Winner of the CORE Heat Sensor
18:32 #AD Elitewheels G36 competition
19:05 Hack/bodge of the week
25:17 Caption competition
27:12 Comments of the week
32:56 Coming up on the channel this week
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Are you fast twitch or slow twitch muscle dominant? ๐ช
Watch more on GCN...
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#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #muscle #fasttwitchfibers #musclefitness #trainingtips #enduranceathlete #sprinterย
๐ธ Photos - ยฉ Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & ยฉ Sirotti Images
The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything thatโs great about the world of cycling.
Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,ย entertainment, and more.
Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly itโs fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans โ everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.
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Are You Training Wrong?ย
New research suggests you might be! Si and Dan reveal how understanding their muscle fibre types could have made them better cyclists back in the day.
In this video, they dive into the science behind muscle fibre types โ fast twitch vs. slow twitch โ and debate whether every cyclist should know theirs to optimize their performance and enjoy a better riding experience.
Could this be the secret to improving your training?
Win a pair of new Elitewheels G36 Gravel wheels ๐ https://gcn.eu/GCNElitewheelsCompetitionย
(This promotion is open to all locations worldwide. Entries close 10:00GMT Friday 29th November 2024 and winners will be announced in a GCN Show from Tuesday 3rd December 2024. For more info see: gcn.eu/terms)
00:00 Welcome the GCN Show - Headlines
00:59 Lizzie Deignan - 2025 will be last year as pro
01:19 Lightweight folding cargo bike
01:48 Knowing your muscle fibre type
06:22 How do you measure muscle fibre type?
07:17 Age matters
10:04 Cycling shorts
10:09 The fight for the best cycling brains
11:16 Paddy McGuinness rides a chopper for charity
11:58 Bond Almand sets Pan-American highway record
14:12 Possible increase in bike prices due to Trump's import tariffs
15:23 GM to make bike alert tech standard in cars
16:48 Black Friday deals at GCN Shopย
17:57 Winner of the CORE Heat Sensor
18:32 #AD Elitewheels G36 competition
19:05 Hack/bodge of the week
25:17 Caption competition
27:12 Comments of the week
32:56 Coming up on the channel this week
Useful Links:
Join this channel to get access to perks ๐ย
https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships
Subscribe so you donโt miss a thing! ๐ https://gcn.eu/subscribe
Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products ๐ https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance
Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter ๐ https://gcn.eu/Newsletter
GCN Uploader ๐ https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader
Visit the GCN Shop ๐ https://gcn.eu/gcnshop
GCN WhatsApp Channelย ๐ https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp
GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel ๐ https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast
Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! ๐ https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides
Are you fast twitch or slow twitch muscle dominant? ๐ช
Watch more on GCN...
๐น I Finally Took Creatine And The Results Shocked Me ๐ https://youtu.be/aDsjMalY6bE
๐น Watch our Editorโs Choice Playlist ๐ https://gcn.eu/editorschoice
๐น Or why not check out our Features Playlist ๐ โโhttps://gcn.eu/gcnfeaturesย
๐ต Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound ๐ต
#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #muscle #fasttwitchfibers #musclefitness #trainingtips #enduranceathlete #sprinterย
๐ธ Photos - ยฉ Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & ยฉ Sirotti Images
The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything thatโs great about the world of cycling.
Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,ย entertainment, and more.
Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly itโs fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans โ everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.
Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling
Thanks to our sponsors:
Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello
Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak
Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon
CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak
Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli
Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea
Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW
Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitnessย
Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool
Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia
Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift
Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca
MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets
Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava
Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration
AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN
Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels