It’s certainly no secret that genes play a significant role in fitness and athleticism. But to what extent are genetics responsible for a person’s athletic success?

This article on genetic performance might provide some insight. It seems likely that in the near future, a simple blood test will be enough to determine whether a baby will have the potential to become a champion marathoner, bodybuilder, or boxer. Wouldn’t it be convenient if you could take a genetic test to determine how many hours a week you should be training? I’d love to know how much I need to train before it becomes ‘overtraining’…