The Genetics of Fitness

Written By: Indus Health Plus Doctors Team

Medically Reviewed | Based on Clinical Guidelines

Last Updated : 05 Sep 2024

How does Genetic testing & fitness co-relate?

What if we told you, that we have the perfect fitness and diet plan specially tailored for you? A plan which is sure to work! Hard to believe, isn’t it? But it is true…
Have you noticed that walking a lot may be difficult for you but your friend older than you can walk for miles with ease? It is simply that walking may come naturally to her and you may require efforts to do the same job. She may be biologically hardwired to walk more.

What is the role of genes?

Along with many other physical attributes, genes play an essential role in determining your fitness levels. Genes determine your body size and type. Genes play a major role in determining the muscular power and general fitness of an individual. Aerobic fitness and sporting abilities are hereditary. Athletes inherit those genes to be athletic, so clearly it is not all about diet and exercise when it comes to fitness. A standard plan cannot suit everyone, each individual needs a plan tailor-made to suit his or her body type and DNA. 

Genetic Testing with DNAwise

With the Indus Health Plus DNAwise genetic testing, you can now know how genes impact your fitness. You would unlock many answers regarding fitness solutions. It will give you an idea about your endurance levels and training needs.
The fitness summary of the genetic report provides an analysis of the following traits:
•    Likelihood of injury
•    Power
•    Endurance
•    Post-exercise recovery
•    Exercise motivation
•    Aerobic capacity and more*

What is the best fitness regime?

The DNAwise genetic test gives you a concise idea of what your body can be capable of, how long you can exercise, and the type of exercise that would provide the best results. Creating a fitness regime and diet plan is a long process and time-consuming too. 
If you analyse your DNA, this plan can be made more effective and would yield the desired results too. Our experts would help you to design the desired fitness plan as per your genes. Moreover, it is a quick, simple spit-swab test, which can be taken from the comforts of your home. You also get counselling sessions from our expert panel. It is this DNAwise genetic testing and its result that you can act upon to build a plan to secure those fitness goals.
Take the DNAwise test today, you are just a swab away from the tailormade fitness program.

*Know How Your Genes Impact On Your Fitness Genetically (indushealthplus.com)