Unveiling the Genetic Influence on Exercise: How Our Genes Shape Physical Fitness

When it comes to physical fitness and athletic performance, it's no secret that genetics play a significant role. Our unique genetic makeup can influence various aspects of exercise, including our response to training, endurance capacity, muscle composition, and risk of certain injuries. If you'd like more, don't forget to check out our website, www.sgdbodybeauty.com References: Bouchard, C. (2012). Genomic predictors of trainability. Experimental Physiology, 97(3), 347-352. Lucia, A. et al. (2006). ACTN3 genotype in professional endurance cyclists. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 27(11), 880-884. Rankinen, T. et al. (2012). Advances in exercise, fitness, and performance genomics in 2011. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 44(5), 809-817. Ahmetov, I.I. et al. (2016). The ACE gene and endurance performance during the talent identification process in young endurance athletes. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 116(4), 727-737. Raleigh, S.M. et al. (2019). The COL5A1 gene, ultra-marathon running performance, and range of motion. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 14(5), 668-674. Papadimitriou, I.D. et al. (2018). The ACTN3 R577X polymorphism across three groups of elite male European athletes. PLOS ONE, 13(1), e0191985.