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Can a DNA test really change the way you train?

September 23, 2014 by HelloFitty 1 Comment

DNAFit claims that a simple cheek swab that tests 20 key genes can reveal your training potential, from identifying your strengths and weaknesses, to understanding the best type of training for you and adapting your exercise routine to improve fitness levels. If you’ve been struggling with your fitness, or if you’re an athlete, then could this DNAFit Fitness test be the kickstart you need to an effective exercise regime? Could this be the easy answer to shaving seconds off your personal best?

DNAFit Fitness Test

We shall find out. With a £115 Simple DNAFit test in our hands, we’ll be taking you through the results when they arrive in a couple of weeks’ time.

DNAFit offer a simple solution for those wanting to improve their fitness. Order online and once you receive your pack, the rest is simple. In the Simple pack, you receive a set of instructions, a form to sign, a cheek swab and a swab ‘stopper’. After you’ve taken your cheek swab and sealed up the plastic test tube, all that’s left to do is send it back and await the results. This can require planning as the best time to take the swab is first thing in the morning before you brush your teeth – if, like us, your first thought is breakfast, it may take several goes before you succeed in remembering to swab first.

Out of the 20 genes tested are:

ACTN3 – Power & Fatigue

ACE – Muscle Efficiency

PPARA – Regulation of Fat

NRF2 – Respiratory Capacity

VEGF – Blood Vessel Growth

VDR – Vitamin D3 Levels

AGT – Blood Pressure Control

BDKRB2 – Muscular Contraction

IL-6 – Response to Training

The £119 Simple version tests for:
  • Power & Endurance Potential
  • Post-Exercise Recovery Speed
  • Injury Risk Profile
  • Recovery Nutrition Needs
Whilst the £149 Premium kit tests in addition:
  • Aerobic (V02 Max) Potential
  • Full Genotype Report & Breakdown
  • DNA Benchmark against British Olympian

When it’s all laid out like this, it makes it clearer just how a DNA test can judge your body’s particular needs, for example, whether you will react better to power or endurance training, your predisposition for certain injuries, your recovery rate etc. Whilst there’s part of us that’s ready to jump straight on this DNA bandwagon, there’s another part of us that judges it with the same eye one might view a fortune teller. How much is us wanting to believe?

The idea is smart; after all, when you’re born, no one comes with an instruction booklet and it’s true that everyone’s genes are different (that’s why some people thrive on a raw food or vegetarian diet and others wither) but it’s rare that you understand what your particular genes react better to. Is this a smarter way of living? We’re sold on the idea but we’ll let the results speak the truth.

DNAFit is a UK-based company whose founders have 10 years involvement in DNA and biochemical industries. As well as a Fitness DNA test, there is also a Diet test available too.
For more information take a look at their website: www.dnafit.com

Filed Under: Fitness, TRIED & TESTED Tagged With: fitness, fitness review london, healthy living in london

Comments

  1. Shea Mixon says

    December 30, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    This is a standard form they stick some numbers in and say its you. There is nothing in this report worth paying even $5.00 for. Don’t waste your money. Total scam!

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