{"id":1185,"date":"2019-07-18T02:14:34","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T02:14:34","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2023-10-10T00:02:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T16:02:45","slug":"find-the-perfect-training-for-you-according-to-your-genes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.circledna.com\/find-the-perfect-training-for-you-according-to-your-genes\/","title":{"rendered":"Find the Perfect Training For You According to Your Genes"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you aren\u2019t listening to your DNA, you\u2019re probably training wrong\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Want to smash your fitness goals this year? Try utilising your DNA<\/a> to find out the perfect training or exercises your body is best suited for, to get the most out of your workout.<\/p>\n

All of us have a unique set of genes that not only affects how we look but how our bodies respond to certain food and exercise. For some, yoga and pilates may be enough to get toned and lose weight. However, others may need heart-pumping cardio and weights to get the same results.<\/p>\n

How Training Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We are 99.9% genetically identical<\/a>. However, each human possesses different variations (i.e. minute differences contained in that 0.1% that make us unique). At Circle<\/a>, we analyse these variations and test your DNA for individual markers.<\/p>\n

These markers can pinpoint if you\u2019re more predisposed to training for endurance \u2014 such as cycling or running \u2014 or power \u2014 including weight-lifting, high-intensity resistance training and sprinting. Here\u2019s a little secret. Your DNA contains information such as your injury risk and recovery times. \u00a0Besides that, you can then use this data to tailor efficient workouts to help you maximise your health.<\/p>\n

In fact, a recent study<\/a> showed that those on genotype-matched training improved almost three times<\/strong> more than those on mismatched programmes. If you match your genotype with your training, the likelihood of significant improvement was 21 times<\/strong> more in the power test and 28.5 times<\/strong> more in the endurance test compared with people who were mismatched.<\/p>\n

Endurance Bias<\/strong> Training<\/h2>\n

Our CircleDNA testing can measure your endurance response<\/a>. This can easily determine if your muscles are designed for repetitive work like high repetition weight training or longer duration cardio sessions. That\u2019s because your genes predispose you to find it easier to do exercises that require large amounts of oxygen and a continuous state of workout which results in leaner muscle mass development compared to bulky muscle mass development.<\/p>\n

Some people are better equipped for endurance activities like long-distance running<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you are an endurance responder then you\u2019ll find that the perfect training to achieve your best results is when training with many reps, over the usual 8\u201310, with slightly lowered weights. Your body will also thrive on cardio exercises that you can split into varying forms of intensity for longer durations.<\/p>\n

Endurance Exercises<\/strong><\/p>\n