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I believe there is some connection between gene expression and resistance training. Depending on your genetics, you may need more rest between sessions for recovery. Sometimes you might need more of a certain training modality because of how your body responds to exercise, and genetics could be one of many factors that come in to play. We all come in different shapes and sizes and because of that each resistance training program should be slightly unique. That being said there are certain methods that everyone should utilize for the greatest benefit. For example everyone should start small with more functional movements before easing in to intense or isolated exercises.
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Great answers. The response to resistance overload may vary depending on one's genetic distribution of type I and type II muscle fibers. But resistance training is something everyone should do. 1-3 sets of 8-12 RM in a balanced major muscle group routine is something that's appropriate for all of us who are capable, and interested in maintaining optimal fitness.
Take care.
Take care.
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Hi Leondro. I'm not sure that I understand your question? Can you explain? Resistance training is a form of exercise and to my mind performing resistance training really has nothing to do with either being gifted or having good genes. Please explain what you're trying to get at here. Thanks.
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Absolutely not! As a matter a fact the human body anatomy is the same in both men and women with the only difference being that women have less testosterone than men and thus can not develop huge muscle mass as men.
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LaRue my point is to help those who believe such questions like the one I just stated and to explain to them that questions like that are indeed False and thus should NOT be considered at all! Thank you for your insight you my friend are right on the money!
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Leandro,
do I understand you correctly that you are of the opinion that the ability to do resistance training has nothing to do with gender or genes? I completely agree. I also would add that it has nothing to do with age, particularly old age. There are enough studies that demonstrate that even the very frail elderly will benefit from it.
do I understand you correctly that you are of the opinion that the ability to do resistance training has nothing to do with gender or genes? I completely agree. I also would add that it has nothing to do with age, particularly old age. There are enough studies that demonstrate that even the very frail elderly will benefit from it.
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Leonard, genes or being "gifted" have nothing to do with resistance training. However there are methods and styles of training you can do to "redesign" your genes, specifically your mRNA (messenger RNA) and enhance your nervous system to achieve the physique and physical performance level you want. I have currently been experimenting with different styles of training and dieting to reverse my "skinny" and "weak" genes and the results have been amazing. So genes can no longer be considered an excuse for achieving the body that you want!
Also you would be surprised how much testosterone women actually do possess. Although it is less than men, it is not by that much.
Derek Concannon
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Also you would be surprised how much testosterone women actually do possess. Although it is less than men, it is not by that much.
Derek Concannon
NASM-CPT, AED, CPR
http://www.facebook.com/HyperConditioningProgram
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Genetics certainly plays a role the processes that regulate all skeletal muscle. Although I would not bank success on genetics, they certainly can contribute substantially to certain individuals. For example, look at elite endurance athletes whom have a type 1 fiber dominant ratio that is impossible to obtain. No matter how well you train one can only attain certain biological limits that is restricted by our DNA.
Fuel the Movement
JM
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JM
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The general consensus takes the cake here! Of course resistance training has nothing to do with genes or gender. Recovery and physical adaptation to exercise, however, are largely influenced by genetics (distribution of muscle fibers like Daniel said, for example). So we may could say that one's capacity to benefit from resistance training can potentially be limited by these factors (genes and gender).
Excellent point made here, Leondro!
Excellent point made here, Leondro!
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Genes- Athleticism related? Given it is a challenge between many people yes.
Genes- Personal related? In the gym you have no one to scale against but yourself. Get clients to challenge their own time, reps, sets, weight they're putting up etc.
It wont matter how good their genes are when against themselves.
Genes- Personal related? In the gym you have no one to scale against but yourself. Get clients to challenge their own time, reps, sets, weight they're putting up etc.
It wont matter how good their genes are when against themselves.
