stockier people had the upper hand in colder temperatures. But the effect is seen in men only, the researchers say. Natural selection probably means the fastest men became the best hunters.
The analysis offers a detailed snapshot of the hominin’s running speed and the muscular adaptations that enable modern humans to run long distances, says Herman Pontzer, an evolutionary ...
Meanwhile, fast-twitch muscle fibers support movements ... and sprints to switch up their routine and build muscle. While each person's running schedule may look different, the key to building ...