23andme genetic results! I'm a likely sprinter!

apriltrainer
apriltrainer Posts: 732 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So my genetic report states this-

Muscle Performance-Likely Sprinter


No wonder I hate running marathons. I have run them. Heck I even ran a marathon training program but I secretly detested them. Here's the table -
CC Two working copies of alpha-actinin-3 in fast-twitch muscle fiber. Many world-class sprinters and some endurance athletes have this genotype.
CT - One working copy of alpha-actinin-3 in fast-twitch muscle fiber. Many world-class sprinters and some endurance athletes have this genotype.
TT No working copies of alpha-actinin-3 in fast-twitch muscle fiber. Few world-class sprinters have this genotype, but many world-class endurance athletes do.

I am a CT.

Also...alot of people see my pic of me in a bathing suit ...and think I am lucky or say I have good genes. Not true. According to my genetic testing I have low levels of adinopectin. Adiponectin is a hormone that is secreted by fat cells. It regulates the breakdown of fats and sugars and influences the body's response to insulin. Lower levels of adiponectin may INCREASE the odds of obesity while higher levels are thought to be beneficial and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and related conditions.

Here is the table-

GG Subjects had slightly higher adiponectin levels, on average.
AG Subjects had typical adiponectin levels, on average.
AA Subjects had slightly lower adiponectin levels, on average.

I am an AA. I was dealt not the greatest hand with this particular hormone. But it shows one can work hard to overcome genetics.

It's interesting to get these results...It makes me think about workouts that didn't work out so well for me in the past..i.e. marathon training..why I enjoy my cardio hiit style and I take to lifting pretty well(perhaps because I am a CT?) .

I wonder if this will be the future of training. Finding out what one's muscle type is and personalizing the workout based on it.

Thoughts?

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  • joyzeejay
    joyzeejay Posts: 95 Member
    Wow! That's really interesting. Hmmm, has me curious about myself. Where did you have it done? Did it take a long time? How much did it cost. (Yep! Inquiring minds wanna know...)
  • LibbyCaramia
    LibbyCaramia Posts: 69 Member
    Interesting stuff! I'd also love to know how and where you had this testing done. I'm no athlete, but out of interest's sake it would be some great info to have :)

    Hope it helps you in your training!
  • apriltrainer
    apriltrainer Posts: 732 Member
    www.23andme.com

    It wasn't that expensive at all! It was $99. It used to be in the hundreds but the price has come down significantly. 4 weeks for the medical information and 5-6 for the ancestry info.

    You know I used to do marathons and never got a lot of bang for my buck out of it or long distance running for that matter. I couldn't figure out why the heck I was gaining weight running LONG distances and why I would lose weight with a little bitty 5k! And have more control of my appetite running shorter distances..or heck, working out for a shorter but more intense period of time.

    Now I am thinking it's because of my muscle fiber type., I am sure there are other factors involved but at least that would have been a start. I wouldn't have wasted my time trying to make marathon running fit me...I would have worked on improving my mile time instead!

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