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Dan Ogilvie

With a master’s degree in exercise physiology, Dan Ogilvie, ACSM-EP, teaches kinesiology courses and leads lab sections at a two-year college in Montgomery, Alabama. His academic work centers on demonstrating the physiological responses to strength and endurance conditioning for undergraduate students. In addition to his classroom and lab instruction, he writes for Biology Insights.

How Fast Does Muscle Deteriorate From Inactivity?
Fast Twitch vs Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers: Key Differences
How Soon After Stopping Training Does Muscle Atrophy Occur?
What Are Type 1 Muscle Fibers and How Do They Work?
Are Fast Twitch Muscles Bigger Than Slow Twitch?
How to Increase or Inhibit Myostatin for Muscle Growth
Does Massaging Muscles Help Them Grow?
What Muscles Grow the Fastest and Why?
What Is Pennation Angle and How Does It Affect Performance?
What Are Oxidative Fibers and How Do They Work?
What Is Muscle Inflation in Biology and Exercise?