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.  I 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. If 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.  Access
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https://rpstrength.com/perform  Timestamps 00:00:00 Genetics,
Sports Genomics 00:06:51 Genetic Testing & Human Performance
00:11:21 Sponsors: AG1 & Rhone  00:14:33 Sports Genomics,
Genome vs. Gene, Athlete Passport 00:19:37 Genotype & Alleles;
Variation, Polymorphisms, SNPs & Mutations 00:25:12 Myostatin
Mutation; ACTN3 & ACE Genes 00:32:42 Sponsor: Momentous &
Continuum 00:35:36 Investigate: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
00:38:10 History of Sport Genomics, Candidate Genes 00:45:41
Polygenic Traits, Polygenic Risk Score; Gene Editing 00:53:12
Sponsors: Absolute Rest & Renaissance Periodization 00:55:34
Interpret: 5 Questions About Genes & Traits; ACTN3 & ACE
Genes 01:05:36 Traits & Gene Number; Height 01:11:14 Traits
& Sports Performance, Elite Athletes; Athletic Talent
Identification 01:18:19 Genetic Contribution to Traits, Variance
01:21:37 Likelihood & Magnitude of Genetic Effect; Ethnic
Background & Genes 01:28:46 Intervene: Gene Doping, Gene
Editing 01:31:56 Personalized Training, Precision Nutrition
01:34:29 Future of Sports Genomics & Ethics 01:37:50 Genetics
& Athletic Performance 01:41:52 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube,
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