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If you were on a path to be an MMA fighter and you were magically given the chance, would you want to have average athleticism or A-LEVEL athleticism...............................?
The answer is obviously obvious.
And THAT is why genetics matter.
An overabundance of various fast-twitch fibers and unreal reflexes are BORN, not made.
Yes, one can overcome certain genetic disadvantages by using skill and toughness as well as anticipating action rather than having the luxury of SUPER SPEED reflexes, but guess fucking what.............a person with A-LEVEL genetics can also use those things................................
Yes, I know, the more advantages ones has, the more they may be prone to be lazy...whilst getting by with natural gifts, (similar to people who get by on their looks) but the fact remains that the ceiling for an average human compared to an A-LEVEL athlete is NOT comparable.
On a very analogous note, a world class sprinter can NEVER being a world class marathon runner and vice versa.
World class sprinters are almost totally comprised of fast-twitch fibers, whereas world class marathon runners are almost totally comprised of slow-twitch fibers.
On a related note, fast-twitch muscles are good for shorts bursts of action, while slow-twitch are good for long bouts of slow action, which is why fighters like Romero and Rumble are prone to gassing out...while fighters like Nick and Nate can endure...mind you, with non-explosive strikes.
The answer is obviously obvious.
And THAT is why genetics matter.
An overabundance of various fast-twitch fibers and unreal reflexes are BORN, not made.
Yes, one can overcome certain genetic disadvantages by using skill and toughness as well as anticipating action rather than having the luxury of SUPER SPEED reflexes, but guess fucking what.............a person with A-LEVEL genetics can also use those things................................
Yes, I know, the more advantages ones has, the more they may be prone to be lazy...whilst getting by with natural gifts, (similar to people who get by on their looks) but the fact remains that the ceiling for an average human compared to an A-LEVEL athlete is NOT comparable.
On a very analogous note, a world class sprinter can NEVER being a world class marathon runner and vice versa.
World class sprinters are almost totally comprised of fast-twitch fibers, whereas world class marathon runners are almost totally comprised of slow-twitch fibers.
On a related note, fast-twitch muscles are good for shorts bursts of action, while slow-twitch are good for long bouts of slow action, which is why fighters like Romero and Rumble are prone to gassing out...while fighters like Nick and Nate can endure...mind you, with non-explosive strikes.
