Genetic Benefit (or Burden) for Athletes
We hear all the time that "picking good parents" is a great way to advance your athletic career. In other words, genes are usually considered important to sports performance.
One thing we do not hear much about-at least in the popular media-is how some genes may be a benefit in one sport and a burden in another. Many people understand a person's percentage of fast or slow twitch muscle fibers is largely genetic.
Some people may not understand if you are more "fast-twitch" you are likely to have more success in strength and power sports (football, baseball, sprinting, etc.) , and...
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