Thread: In the Year 3000

Now theres a reason for the movie title white men can't jump.

Originally Posted by guerilla

Now theres a reason for the movie title white men can't jump.

Well actually you can strenghthen your fast twitch muscle fibers by doing plyometric exercises (or "plyos" for short). These are exercises that involve explosive power such as squat jumps, wind sprints, and tuck jumps. Combine these exercises with some strength training such as weighted squats and weighted calf raises and your vertical leap will improve drastically.

In fact, the highest recorded jump over an obstacle was set by a chinese acrobat (over 8 feet).

Depends on our actions in the next few years.

Our time is critical.

Will we wither or blossom?

Blossom I hope, and I have confidence in that hope.

Originally Posted by Maverick

Well one classic example of this is how, on average, people of African decesent have more fast twitch muscle fibers than any other race.

I know this has to do with genetics, not race. However, if we are talking about "in general", then yes, there are quite a few differences among the different races. I don't know if this makes sense or not.

The only logic I see in that example is based on differences in nutrition and geography (adaption to the environment). That's not genetics.

Originally Posted by Maverick

Well actually you can strenghthen your fast twitch muscle fibers by doing plyometric exercises (or "plyos" for short). These are exercises that involve explosive power such as squat jumps, wind sprints, and tuck jumps. Combine these exercises with some strength training such as weighted squats and weighted calf raises and your vertical leap will improve drastically.

In fact, the highest recorded jump over an obstacle was set by a chinese acrobat (over 8 feet).

You have just proven my point further.

Originally Posted by DeeryTheDeer

The only logic I see in that example is based on differences in nutrition and geography (adaption to the environment). That's not genetics.

Genetics is the passing of traits from parent to offspring. These traits may aquired through adptation to an enviroment.

Originally Posted by DeeryTheDeer

You have just proven my point further.

No, you have just proven my point further..

Your argument is that strong fast twitch muscle fibers are exclusive to racial differences, yet you then said that anyone can strengthen their fast twitch muscles (regardless of race). Doesn't that invalidate your argument?

Originally Posted by DeeryTheDeer

Your argument is that strong fast twitch muscle fibers are exclusive to racial differences

That was never my argument. Re-read my post.