11) BDKRB2- A GENE FOR VASCULAR FUNCTION
Widening of the blood vessels and therefore blood flow and blood pressure is regulated, amongst other things, by a molecule called bradykinin. Bradykinin binds to the bradykinin receptor (a protein encoded by the BDKRB2 gene). Different variants of this gene lead to lower or higher expression of this receptor and are associated with hypertension risk and also with endurance athletes.
YOUR RESULT: CT
You have one copy of the ‘increased high blood pressure risk’ C allele.
Although those with your genotype were found to be at increased risk of high blood pressure, remember this is a trait which is largely affected by your weight, environment, diet and lifestyle and your genotype does not mean that you are will or do suffer from this.
12) CKM- A GENE RELATED TO MUSCLE ENERGY
Creatine kinase, encoded by the CKM gene, is an enzyme which influences the energy systems used in your cells. Your FitnessGenes result tells you whether you carry a CKM genotype that is found more commonly in endurance or strength athletes. CKM levels are also related to the ability to process oxygen which is important for speed and endurance.
YOUR RESULT: TT
You have two copies of the ‘endurance athlete and increased VO2 max’ T allele.
Research has shown that your CKM genotype was more frequently found in endurance athletes and that those with your genotype may have a greater endurance training response seen through an improvement of VO2 max. VO2 max (maximal rate of oxygen uptake) is a measure of cardio-respiratory endurance. Your genotype may lead to low creatine kinase activity, which is advantageous for endurance performance.
13) CLOCK- A GENE AFFECTING SLEEP CYCLE
Sleep duration and quality can affect many things, including muscle recovery, muscle building, weight loss, athletic performance, learning and cognition. Many gene variants have been reported to affect the sleep cycle or the circadian clock. At FitnessGenes, we test for the Circadian Locomotor Output Cycles Kaput (Clock) gene. Your result tells you whether you do or don't carry any genetic variants associated with a disturbed circadian rhythm and whether you are likely to be a night owl, morning lark or somewhere in between.
YOUR RESULT: CT
You have one copy of the C allele and one copy of the T allele and there is an increased likelihood you are a night owl.
The above is five billion percent true !!!!!!!!! . I rarely ever sleep before 2 am EVER. Its usually between 2- 2:30- 3 am, even when I have to be up qt 7:30 - 8:30 for work or if i am off work the next day. My sleep time doesnt change. May be once in like 100 times I would sleep around 1 am ( thats early for me!) when I havent had a nap or if I am exceptionally tired. If I fo not nap I do not function well. I have always loved staying awake at night and doing things, anything really training or watching tv, chilling anyting. I hate the idea of going to bed like 10 pm-11 pm-12 am . I asbolutetly hate it. I nap long after work in the evenings. thats how i always do it. onceEven when i was at university stuudying physiotherapy, my friends would put alarm and go bed early and wake up early and then study. I tried i could NEVER EVER DO IT. What worked for me is the night time study. I can function bad ass at night, very sharp. So i would study till 3-4 am and then sleep for 5 hours and get the job done.
I have never woken up in the morning and studied in my academics
there is more peeps..
I tried going gym in the morning NEVER WORKED. I always had a shit workout. Gave up. Just cant get in the zone. I have no idea how people get up in the morning and have bad ass working. Again i destroy wts at night . I go to gym 9:30pm - 10 pm to 11 pm and then kills it. I have friends who say how the hell u train that late, well that what works for me.
On my days off work i always get up late mornings or noon time.
Only thing i do in the morning is work cos i have to even that involves sitting in front of a pc , doing some report work etc and drinking black coffee lol thats it . Fitness gene got it dead spot on. They could not make this shit up and say i am a night owl. I could be a early to bed early to rise dude. I would catch their bullshit right away that is if they were bullshitting. anyone would. I would email them and say something like wtf i am not a night owl i sleep 10 pm and wake up 5 am , done it all my life, you are full of shit guys. If you got this so wrong wonder what you chatting about other results. But no i can not say that they got it spot on 200 percent accurate. I never gave them any info about me. their is a section about personal and liftstyle questionnaire whre you tell them about yourself. They obviouslly dont ask about your sleeping patterns but I even DID NOT fill that in to give them any clues on how i am and what i do. I thought no I am not filling this in and telling u anything about me. You test my genes and give me my report anfd then I wil see how accurate you guys are. That was my plan.
Based on your genetic result, there is a moderate likelihood that you have or will develop a disturbed circadian rhythm. Therefore, there is an intermediate chance - compared to those with other genotypes - that your sleep pattern interferes with muscle recovery or weight loss goals. At the read more section you find tips to optimize your sleep quality and when to train , which is based on the time you wake up.
14) CNTF - A GENE FOR NERVE ACTIVITY
Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) is a protein which functions mainly in the nervous system. It is involved in neurotransmitter synthesis and nerve growth as well as protecting against inflammation. Variations in the CNTF gene affect the levels of CNTF protein and are associated with body composition and strength gains.
YOUR RESULT: GG
You have two copies of the ‘normal CNTF levels’ G allele.
Your genotype leads to normal CNTF levels. This is associated with higher strength values, particularly in women. However, this association has only been found when you have a healthy and active lifestyle.
15) CYP1A2- A GENE FOR CAFFEINE METABOLISM
Caffeine has been used by athletes for a long time as a performance-enhancing drug. Studies have shown that taking caffeine improves performance in sports and exercise. Your FitnessGenes result tells you which caffeine-clearing molecule you carry and how long you can expect it to take for caffeine to be removed from the bloodstream.
YOUR RESULT: CC
You have two copies of the 'slow metaboliser' C allele, and are characterised as a slow caffeine metaboliser. This is true as well. Very true. I am a slow metaboliser of caffeine.
The CYP1A2 gene increases caffeine metabolism in conjunction with certain environmental factors. There are a number of these that apply to AA individuals, while C allele carriers are affected in this way only by eating leafy green veg.