Estimating Muscle Fiber-Type Composition in Elite Athletes: A Survey on Current Practices and Perceived Merit
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.
Authors
- Phillip Bellinger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7266-2976)
- Clare Minahan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4777-4033)
- Jan Bourgois (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8972-1573)
- Trent Stellingwerff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4704-8250)
- Eline Lievens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2549-3369)
- Gareth N. Sandford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7245-6689)
- Iñigo Mujika (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8143-9132)
- Kim Van Vossel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3655-3980)
- Wim Derave (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2225-5587)
- Freek Van de Casteele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2107-9446)
- Tom J. Vandenbogaerde
- Fien De Block (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0422-7897)
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- Australian Sports Commission (AU)
- University of the Basque Country (ES)
- University of Victoria (CA)
- Ghent University (BE)
- Canadian Sport Centre Pacific (CA)
- Finis Terrae University (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
- Published
- 2024-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2024-0043
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
- Vlaamse regering