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A genetic test can help you determine the right sport for you
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Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
Every person has probably noticed that not every type of training leads to the expected result, and not every sport has the same positive effect on the body. American biologists claim that every person has a genetic predisposition to a certain type of sport or physical activity. The data embedded at the genetic level determine the type of activity that will be not only the most useful, but also the most enjoyable for each of us.
Biologists from the USA are sure that the structure of DNA contains information about each person's inclination to a certain type of physical activity and sports load. At the moment, the Americans have managed to conduct trial genetic testing, with the help of which they were able to determine the appropriate sport for each participant in the experiment. The head of the study is sure that in the near future such testing will help people save a huge amount of time, which is usually spent on searching for "their" sport.
Researchers have determined that a person's response to athletic achievements, injuries, recovery, and gradual increases in stress depend not only on the overall physical condition of the body, but also on genetic predisposition to training.
More than twenty genes of the DNA structure participate in the recovery processes after training, so the body's reaction to sports can be unpredictable. Scientists believe that testing at the genetic level will help determine the appropriate type of sports for each person. The undeniable advantage of a genetic test is that determining the most suitable type of training guarantees a stable result in a short time.
At the moment, scientists are developing a kit that will make diagnostics of genetic predisposition to sports an accessible and quick procedure. Analysis of initial genetic data will be able to determine the appropriate type of sport and recommended type of physical activity in a few hours. Previously, European specialists managed to prove that sports activities can not only have a positive effect on the body, but also produce changes in DNA. Several experiments have shown that intensive daily training can change internal processes in the body at the cellular level.
Scientists compared the health indicators of people who lead a sedentary lifestyle and those who actively engage in sports. The data, which was analyzed by specialists from European universities, showed that changes occurred in the DNA of the participants who engage in sports. The results of DNA changes led to improved elasticity and endurance of muscle tissue, as well as improved metabolism.
It has also been established that sports activities can prevent the development of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Changes that occur in DNA affect the regulation of glucose levels in the body, and also speed up the metabolism of sugar and fats entering the body.