We have discussed in detail through our various blogs & e-books- KNOW YOUR BODY & BIOHACK YOUR FITNESS that one solution fits all approach does not lend any support when it comes to maintaining a fit lifestyle. A standard diet & workout solution/program does not align with our genetic makeup. A personalised fitness solution aligned with what works for your body eliminates the risk & unproductive time spent on your diet & workout only to get mediocre & unsustainable results. This is the reason we always say & endorse- “ let your genes decide what you eat & how you sweat”.
Getting genetic insights on nutrition, workout & health helps us overcome the risk associated with guesswork( in common parlance- “standard quantified nutrition”) that has been a yardstick for people looking to lose weight, build muscle or maintain their fitness level in general.
Fitness aspirants are impatient when it comes to fitness & want to reach their health & fitness goals as quickly as possible. However, more often, people following a trial & error method take hell of time & cost to figure out what works for them. A lot of them, due to lack of patience & perseverance, end up adopting a standard diet which is not sustainable & they end up regaining weight or reverting to their earlier position. By adopting a personalised approach that aligns with your genetic make up, you have a clear picture of what will work for your body right from the start that will not only help you achieve your fitness goals but also, most importantly, able to maintain your fitness level & health quotient on a long term basis.
Genetic testing can help you gather information that can help you decide what kind of diet you should follow, what food items should be part of your diet & what should be your workout schedule(power training or endurance). Some of the insights your can lay your hands on include:
- Optimal diet type- Mediterranean, Keto or low fat
- Sensitivity of unsaturated fat levels
- Carbohydrate sensitivity
- Antioxidant requirements
- Micronutrients- vitamins, folate & mineral requirements
- Alcohol & caffeine sensitivity
- Lactose & gluten intolerance
- VO2 max potential
- Injury risk
- Power training or endurance profile
- Post training recovery period
- Lifestyle diseases such as celiac, obesity & diabetes predisposition
Using these insights derived from your genetic testing, you can structure & personalise your physical training, nutrition plan & circadian rhythm & set you on the perfect path to reach & maintain your fitness goals sustainably.
There will always be resistance to change since our body has been programmed to survive. We generally look for things that are safe & comfortable. Even if we embrace a change, we take our own sweet time to adjust to change even if it means to adopt a particular technology for your health. No one ever thought that we would witness inventions like heart transplants, computers, diagnostic test machines & even aeroplanes. Initially, we were kind of sceptical but now we see their value. Similarly genetic testing, although, is not so prevalent technology being adopted to evaluate what will work for our overall health, it will soon become most sought after method of understanding & structuring our fitness program that will align with what our body wants.
Discover your personal traits & learn about your specific genetic predisposition to nutrition & workout. By subscribing to our membership & personalised fitness programs, you will not only receive information about genetic response to nutrition & fitness but also be coached by an international fitness coach who will cover both genetics powered nutrition & exercise aspects of the program that will help you maximise your fitness potential & improve your mental health. Sign up for our membership here.
