Genetic Testing for Sports Performance
In this episode, I discuss genetic testing for sports and athletic performance. I describe the history of sports genomics and the search for genes that determine strength, endurance, and other performance markers. I explain how to interpret genetic test results, including how many genes determine a trait, the relative influence of a single gene, and the likelihood that a genetic variant produces noticeable performance effects.\xa0\nI discuss the ethical issues and current limitations of using genetic testing for athletic talent identification. I explain whether your genetic profile can help optimize personalized training, exercise, and nutrition programs to further accelerate performance. I also discuss gene doping, gene editing, gene therapy, and the future of sports genomics.\nIf listeners have done or are considering genetic testing for personal or client use, this episode will provide a framework for the validity, accuracy, and reliability of current genetic testing and how to interpret their results.\xa0\nAccess the full show notes for this episode at performpodcast.com.\nThank you to our sponsors\nAG1: https://drinkag1.com/perform\nRhone: https://rhone.com/perform\nMomentous: https://livemomentous.com/perform\nContinuum: https://continuum.club/perform\nAbsolute Rest: https://www.absoluterest.com/perform\nRenaissance Periodization: https://rpstrength.com/perform\xa0\nTimestamps\n00:00:00 Genetics, Sports Genomics\n00:06:51 Genetic Testing & Human Performance\n00:11:21 Sponsors: AG1 & Rhone\xa0\n00:14:33 Sports Genomics, Genome vs. Gene, Athlete Passport\n00:19:37 Genotype & Alleles; Variation, Polymorphisms, SNPs & Mutations\n00:25:12 Myostatin Mutation; ACTN3 & ACE Genes\n00:32:42 Sponsor: Momentous & Continuum\n00:35:36 Investigate: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing\n00:38:10 History of Sport Genomics, Candidate Genes\n00:45:41 Polygenic Traits, Polygenic Risk Score; Gene Editing\n00:53:12 Sponsors: Absolute Rest & Renaissance Periodization\n00:55:34 Interpret: 5 Questions About Genes & Traits; ACTN3 & ACE Genes\n01:05:36 Traits & Gene Number; Height\n01:11:14 Traits & Sports Performance, Elite Athletes; Athletic Talent Identification\n01:18:19 Genetic Contribution to Traits, Variance\n01:21:37 Likelihood & Magnitude of Genetic Effect; Ethnic Background & Genes\n01:28:46 Intervene: Gene Doping, Gene Editing\n01:31:56 Personalized Training, Precision Nutrition\n01:34:29 Future of Sports Genomics & Ethics\n01:37:50 Genetics & Athletic Performance\n01:41:52 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Subscribe & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Perform Newsletter, Social Media\nDisclaimer & Disclosures