In conclusion, the markers tested by GxPerform can give you a better understanding of your full athletic potential, allow you to analyze them, and thus train accordingly. However, it is also essential to keep in mind that the markers are only indicators and not set in stone.
While the tests carried out may surprise you or disappoint you about your athletic abilities, DNA only plays a role in determining your prowess. Other factors, such as regular training, a healthy environment, balanced nutrition, and a controlled lifestyle, can make up for the mental and physical attributes that you may lack with heredity.
As an athlete, you are in top shape, but a DNA test can help you determine where you can excel the most and what areas you may need to work harder. Here at DNA is the Way we provide you with the option of using an oral DNA test to help you improve on your stats. Not all DNA tests on the market measure your VO2 Max. A VO2 Max can significantly enhance your performance, or it can tell you what you can do to improve it.
I am pretty sure that DNA has a lot to do with athletic performance. Some people are built to be more athletic than others, although as a species I do agree that we are getting to a stage where we are more athletic than we were 100 years ago. I can definitely attest to the fact that DNA plays a role in addiction, I have a very addictive personality, fortunately, I have learned to focus my “addictions” on things that will help make me better, such as working out.
Hello Travis, Yes DNA does play a role in telling us if we have an addictive personality. With an athlete, it is important for the trainer to know if the person has a tendency to become addicted to the training or the diet. Addiction of this sort can be detrimental to the training process.
I have always had this conflict when it comes to testing someone’s DNA for a specific thing. For example, you can determinate if the child may be born with a disability but I can’t wrap around my head that people can actually be genetically made into athletes. May I ask where was the research that you stated from?
As we progress in science and technology it can be difficult to believe things like DNA for athletic performance. We are so used to things like DNA testing performed for very serious medical conditions. But an athlete training for an event is serious to them.
The important thing I like to remind people of is; people are not genetically made into an athlete. We also have to take a look at the environment a person is in. When a person is a strong athlete it does not mean they have all the markers and that is why they are successful. It does mean that how hard they work and how much they want to advance is the biggest factor.
But on the other hand, if someone is training for an athletic event and they have their DNA tested it can help them know what they have an advantage in and what they need to work harder on.
Your DNA is unique to you. It does not make or break who you are.