by Allison McKeany | Jan 15, 2023 | Athletic Performance, Fitness, myGenoFit™
Exercise can be classified as either strength-focused or endurance-focused with interval training occupying the middle ground. When we hear “VO2max”, it’s most often in conjunction with endurance training. There may be a genetic predisposition to VO2max giving the...
by Dr. Jennifer Stagg | Dec 24, 2022 | Genetics, GenoRisk™ Alzheimer's, myGenoFit™
Our understanding of DNA is a relatively new science and one of the most rapidly evolving fields in medical research. Researchers initially thought that the pattern of our genes was set in stone. In a way, that thought is true. Your genetic code, which we could call...
by Dr. Ryan Fortna | Dec 17, 2022 | Athletic Performance, Fitness, myGenoFit™
To alleviate pain, facilitate recovery, and improve performance, athletes try many treatment modalities. But are these modalities effective? The answers might surprise you. KinesioTape The colorful kinesiotape made an international impact when the world spotted...
by Allison McKeany | Aug 20, 2022 | Athletic Performance, Fitness, Genetics, myGenoFit™
Many factors play a role in the risk of injury, including physical activity or sport of choice, body mechanics, and body weight. In recent years, it has also become apparent that genetics plays a role in the risk of many types of injuries, including ankle injuries....
by Dr. Ryan Fortna | Sep 14, 2021 | myGenoFit™
Sports are big business! From athletes and sports franchises to corporate endorsements and sports-related advertising, billions of dollars are spent every year in sports. And with so much at stake, sports-related injuries are not only devastating for athletes, but...
by Allison McKeany | Aug 27, 2021 | myGenoFit™, Nutrition
What is the link between obesity and genetics? In 2007, the FTO gene was discovered to be related to obesity susceptibility and is the most important genetic contributor to obesity. The FTO gene is highly expressed in the hypothalamus, a region in the brain involved...
