Want a better workout? Company says DNA profiling could help, but scientists skeptical

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[Genetic information] is being harnessed to help both athletes and the average Joe achieve their fitness potentials.

[H]ealth firm DNAFit rolled out its Elevate software, which enables clients to access workouts built around their genetic coding on their smartphones and other devices.

As well as determining whether a person is particularly sensitive and prone to putting on weight after eating certain food groups, DNA markers can pinpoint if a person is more predisposed to training for endurance – such as cycling or running – or power – including weight lifting, high intensity resistance training and sprinting. Even details like the number of reps per exercise and recovery times are said to be lurking in our DNA.

However, skeptics aren’t so convinced. Focusing on 45 of the 10 million gene variants in the human body, as such tests do, gives only a small glimpse into our genetic profiles.

“If you want to know how good someone is likely to be at sport, you’ll probably get a better idea by looking at them and their body shape,” Mark Thomas, professor of evolutionary genetics at University College London….

The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion, and analysis. Read full, original post: How your DNA can reveal the perfect workout

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