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I am 50 years old and started rowing a few years ago. Recently I have had to give up the erg because my trapezius would tighten up and just wouldn't "let go" which gave me terrible neck and head aches. I found the erg to be great exercise for me and would like to get back to it. Are there any stretc...

This sounds to me more like a sciatic nerve problem than a muscle problem. You might try a chiropractor for an evaluation.

It is my understanding that the ratio of fast twitch to slow twitch muscle fibers stays fixed, i.e. it is not a function of your training. If your workout emphasizes the slow twitch muscles like the erg does, it does not effect your fast twitch muscles in either a positive or negative way. If you wa...