MyFitnessGenes®
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Unlock your genetic blueprint & finally train effectively!
The MyFitnessGenes® saliva test analyzes key athletic factors such as strength and endurance predisposition, muscle building, regeneration and susceptibility to injury, as well as the appropriate nutrition for athletes, for personalized, effective training.
Personalized training begins with your genetic blueprint.
General training and nutrition tips don't work the same for everyone. Your genes influence how you react to stress, use energy, and absorb nutrients. A genetic test provides you with an objective basis for this – so you don't follow trends, but rather tailor your lifestyle specifically and effectively to your genetic blueprint.
Simple saliva test for home use
You can conveniently perform the MITOcare MyFitnessGenes® saliva test at home. Your data is processed securely, confidentially, and in accordance with the German Genetic Diagnostics Act and the GDPR. You will receive the results in a clearly structured, visually presented report. Based on this, you can independently or together with a fitness trainer or personal coach tailor your training and nutrition approach specifically to your genetic profile – for effective, individualized training according to your personal blueprint.
Everything you need to know about MyFitnessGenes®
Overview:
Genes analyzed in MyFitnessGenes®
These genes are analyzed using the MyFitnessGenes® test. With the help of a complex algorithm, we evaluate 82 genetic variations from 70 genes – these form the basis of your personalized recommendations for optimizing your athletic performance.
⚡ Energy production, mitochondria & lactate metabolism
(Foundation for endurance, resilience & performance)
- PPARGC1A – Mitochondrial Biogenesis & Energy Metabolism
- GABPB1 – Control of mitochondrial function
- SLC16A1 – lactate & pyruvate transport
- AMPD1 – Energy metabolism of skeletal muscle
- HIF1A – Adaptation to oxygen deficiency (hypoxia)
🏃 Muscle strength, endurance & adaptability
(Determines training method, progress & stress tolerance)
- ACTN3 – Muscle Contraction & Explosive Strength
- ACVR1B – Cell growth & differentiation
- SHROOM3 – Regulation of cell morphology
🧘 Regeneration, stress & susceptibility to injury
(Important for training planning & recovery needs)
- MMP3 – Degradation of the extracellular matrix
- ADAMTSL3 – Regulation of the extracellular matrix
- CA1 – Regulation of cellular pH
- NBDY – Degradation of messenger RNA
🫀 Blood circulation, oxygen supply & blood pressure
(Impact on endurance, performance & recovery)
- NOS3 – Vasodilation
- ACE – Blood pressure regulation
- AGT – Blood Pressure Regulation
- AGTR2 – Blood pressure regulation
🔥 Inflammation regulation & stress response
(Relevant for regeneration and adaptation to training)
- CCL2 – Inflammatory processes
- CCR2 – Inflammation regulation
- TNF – inflammatory reactions
🍬 Fat, glucose & insulin metabolism
(Influence on body composition & energy utilization)
- PPARA – Fat metabolism
- ACSL1 – Lipid metabolism
- PPARG – Adipogenesis, Lipogenesis & Glucose Homeostasis
- IRS1 – Insulin signal
🛡️ Antioxidant protection system
(Load adaptation & regeneration)
- GPX1 – Endogenous antioxidant system
- SOD2 – Endogenous antioxidant system
🧬 Methylation & Vitamin Utilization
(Supports performance & regeneration)
- MTHFR – Methionine-Homocysteine Cycle
- FUT2 – Vitamin B12 absorption
- CYP24A1 – Vitamin D degradation
💊 Mineral balance & micronutrient transport
(Genetically determined micronutrient metabolism)
- TRPM6 – Magnesium uptake
- ATP2B1 – Calcium effluent
- CASR – Calcium homeostasis
- HFE – Control of iron uptake
- TMPRSS6 – Iron uptake
- TFR2 – Cellular iron uptake
- TF – Iron transport
- SLC30A8 – Zinc transport
☕ Caffeine metabolism & stress response
(Individual tolerance & performance response)
- CYP1A1 – Caffeine metabolism
- CYP1A2 – Caffeine metabolism
- COMT – Catecholamine Inactivation
👉🏻 Here you can find a sample analysis of the MyFitnessGenes® test 👈🏻
Analysis Procedure & Instructions
1 | 🛒 Order the test kit
You can purchase the test kit in our online shop via PayPal. IMPORTANT: Purchase is only possible via PayPal. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can order by email .
2 | 📦 Check the test kit for completeness
The following parts should be included in the delivered shipping box:
• 1 instruction manual
• 1 Declaration of consent
• 1 prepaid plastic return envelope
• Closure clips for the return envelope
• Packet containing swab tubes and throat swabs for saliva collection
• Biohazard transport bag with integrated absorbent cloth
3 | 📄 Read the instructions carefully
Please read these instructions. Read through it carefully and completely before you start.
4 | 👅 Conduct a saliva test at home
To provide a usable saliva sample, please follow the instructions exactly. Then send the sample as described in the instructions.
5 | 🧬 Analyze your DNA
Your saliva sample will be carefully analyzed and evaluated according to our complex algorithm upon arrival at our laboratory. This can take up to 10 business days. We will then send you your results in printed form to the address you provided.
6 | 📬 Your results will be sent to you by post
You will receive your MyFitnessGenes® results by mail in the form of printed documents. The analysis is clearly presented using bar charts and supplemented with easy-to-understand explanations. This allows you to see at a glance how your genetic predisposition is with regard to strength, endurance, recovery, injury susceptibility, and nutrient utilization – and which factors are particularly relevant for your training.
7 | 🏋️ Start your personalized training
Based on your results, you can tailor your training specifically to your genetic makeup. You'll recognize which training methods suit your predisposition, where your potential lies, and which recovery strategies are most effective.
To get the most out of your analysis, it is recommended that you implement the results independently in a structured way or integrate them into an individually tailored training and nutrition plan together with a fitness trainer or personal coach – for effective training according to your personal blueprint.
This is how your genes are decoded.
The analysis of MITOcare Diagnostics test kits is performed using a polygenic calculation model – this means that all individual contributions of each genetic variant in conjunction with the environment are taken into account (polygenic effect). The complex algorithm creates an evaluation model based on a multitude of variables, i.e., genetic characteristics. The result of the evaluation model is more important than the number of genes that might be flagged as altered. No genetic variant should be interpreted in isolation – except for vitamins (since multiple genes contribute to multiple vitamins).
The results are presented in an easily understandable and graphical format as a bar chart – making interpretation particularly easy.
👉🏻 Here you can find a sample analysis of the MyFitnessGenes® test 👈🏻
Disclaimer
Athletic performance is a concept used by professional and amateur athletes that determines the ability to achieve maximum athletic potential. Information about genetic predisposition should be combined with information about physical characteristics (e.g., age, gender, muscle mass index, VO2 max) and behavior (e.g., eating habits, physical activity) to develop the best individual training plan.
There is no evidence that genetic data can be used to identify athletic talent. Scientific studies provide insight into the type of training that best achieves specific goals. Our diagnostics utilize the latest information and incorporate the latest research findings when interpreting genetic data. However, much is still unknown about genetic profiles and athletic talent.
The results of this genetic test are not dependent on the physical or clinical condition or treatment management of the individual being tested. The information provided does not confirm or replace any medical diagnosis or condition and cannot be used to prevent disease or diagnose any clinical condition. If you have any questions about the information contained in this report or concerns regarding your personal health or medical condition, we encourage you to consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Unlock the genetic factors behind your athletic performance
We analyze the following factors relating to your athletic potential using the MyFitnessGenes® genetic test and present them to you in an easy-to-understand way:
Power capacity
Endurance capacity
Strength and endurance capacity
Aerobic capacity (VO₂ max)
Muscle building
Susceptibility to injury
Recreational needs
Nutrition based on your genetic predisposition
Nutrition plays a crucial role in athletic performance, as it significantly influences metabolic health.
The MyFitnessGenes® genetic test analyzes how your genome influences nutrient absorption and what individual nutrient needs your genes indicate:
Magnesium requirements
Iron requirements
Zinc requirement
Selenium requirement
Calcium requirement
Antioxidant requirements
Vitamin B9 & B12 requirements
Caffeine sensitivity
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