Sport Genetics

GENESPORT: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential Through Sport Genetics

GENESPORT is a genetic test specially designed to enhance athletic performance by analyzing key genes that influence muscle structure, cardiovascular capacity, recovery, and injury risk.

Research on elite athletes has shown that variations in certain genes, such as ACTN3 and ACE, play a significant role in determining one's natural predisposition to strength, endurance, and overall athletic success.

  • ACTN3 Gene: This gene influences muscle fiber composition and energy production. Variations at the 577 point (R577X) of the ACTN3 gene can reduce the production of alpha-actin-3, a protein crucial for rapid energy output, leading to changes in muscle performance. Individuals with these variations may have decreased power but increased endurance.
  • ACE Gene: The ACE gene affects cardiovascular efficiency. Longer ACE gene sequences are associated with higher cardiac capacity, which enhances endurance and overall athletic performance, while shorter sequences may result in lower cardiovascular efficiency.
GENESPORT includes two panels:
  1. Power-Endurance Panel: Assesses genes related to strength and endurance to help determine which sports you are naturally suited for.
  2. Recovery-Injury Panel: Examines genes associated with injury risk and recovery, providing insights to optimize training and minimize downtime.

Benefits of GENESPORT

The analysis of relevant genes through GENESPORT offers athletes several key advantages:

  • Suitability for Specific Sports: Discover which sports you are naturally predisposed to excel in, optimizing your athletic potential.
  • Personalized Training Programs: Tailor your workouts to align with your genetic strengths, maximizing performance and minimizing risks.
  • Optimized Nutrition Plans: Create a diet that enhances energy and endurance based on your genetic predispositions.
  • Injury Prevention: Identify and mitigate genetic risks for injuries, allowing for safer and more effective training.
  • Faster Recovery: Understand your recovery profile to reduce downtime, ensuring consistent performance.
  • Enhanced Athletic Success: Leverage genetic insights to achieve success in your chosen sport, particularly beneficial for young athletes aspiring to a professional career.

"Genetic information offers an unlimited source of knowledge about human health and development; yet interpreting and applying this information places a huge responsibility on the scientific community."

James Watson