My Gene... my word

[Skanky Vamp]

"By analysing 18 gene variants associated with exercise and sports performance, your Sport Gene Test will help you to understand whether you are genetically better suited to endurance or power-based exercise and sport "

I am undecided if I am opposed or for this type thing.. on the surface it seems like a good thing, but I can also see people 'living down' to their potential just because a test tells them so.. but there are many positives as well, such as "Identify the likelihood of conditions or traits in patients with difficult-to-diagnose health conditions." and "Identify potential drug response in patients to make more effective drug choices."

MyGene

 

[brinkster130]

I think it could be interesting to see what your genes say about you but I can see it being misused or as you said aiding in people 'living down' to their potential. Although I just read a review and it said that only people over 18 can be tested so maybe that would help the possibility of these issues?

from the website:

"Your personalised Sport report will then help you to design a training program around your unique genetic profile to give you faster and more targeted results. Your report will also help you to choose the different types of exercise and sports best suited to your results: so you can train to your strengths, help to improve any weaknesses, minimise your risk of injury and improve your overall level of fitness."

Call me a little skeptical but I don't see how this test would be any more beneficial than working with a personal trainer.

 

[FetalPig]

Sounds like somebody's research grant didn't come through ...