Mid Life Athlete

S3E6 Muscles: how they work

January 07, 2023 Jason Smith & Greg Ryan
Mid Life Athlete
S3E6 Muscles: how they work
Show Notes

Before we delve into one of the main parts of the Mid Life Athlete framework - exercise - we thought we’d tackle some foundational topics, starting with muscles and how they work. 

In this episode we cover:

  • Three types of muscle
  • Switching on the muscle
  • Activation
  • Recruitment patterns
  • Levers
  • Biomechanical factors & force
  • Basic types of action

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