Do genes affect athletic performance

[Leeroid]

Amazing insight on how genetics play a part in athletic performance in today's competitive environment. Really interesting to listen to

[Phedder]

Will give this a watch later, but here's a great article/blog on genetics as well, nice and simple.
 

http://gregnuckols.com/2014/02/06/genetics/

 

[Pseudonym]

Sounds interesting. Like Phedder, I've bookmarked the topic. Will report back later!

[Leeroid]

Will give this a watch later, but here's a great article/blog on genetics as well, nice and simple.
 

http://gregnuckols.com/2014/02/06/genetics/

 

Very good article. Kinda makes me a bit embarrased of myself for being blunt at people who claimed they never got results even if they went to the gym.

[Pseudonym]

Well, it's taken me a week, but I've finally got around to watching the video. That was a really good interview. Amazing that there's so much evolution in athletes' body types, and that they're evolving specific to the individual sport.

Part of me thinks that's really cool. But another part thinks it's sad that "average" body types won't stand a chance against ultra-specialised body types. I guess that's always been the way - eg, guys with longer legs will always make better marathon runners than someone of average build. But when the competitor pool is more diverse, somehow the competition seems more interesting.