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Show Notes/Description:
Genetics might be the missing link in your training, recovery, and long-term health.
In this episode, Ben sits down with Sam and Alex from Fitness Genes to unpack how DNA testing is transforming the way we approach fitness and longevity. They reveal how your genes influence muscle growth, recovery, sleep patterns, stress response, and even hidden health risks like cholesterol or Alzheimer’s.
If you’ve ever wondered why two people can follow the same plan and get completely different results, this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence to build a blueprint that actually works for your body.
Points To Watch Out For:
- Genetics as the missing link in performance planning
- How DNA shapes recovery, muscle growth, and energy
- Real-life examples of genetic testing changing lives
- The link between genes and disease prevention
- How to build a personalized blueprint for training.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Why Genetics Matter
01:44 – Genetics: The Missing Link in Performance
04:47 – Cholesterol Genes and Heart Health Risks
07:24 – Family Story: Lowering Cholesterol with Food
11:16 – Alzheimer’s Risk and ApoE4 Gene
13:12 – The ACTN3 Gene: Power vs. Endurance
15:06 – Genetics and Muscle Recovery Protocols
19:48 – Inflammation, Recovery, and Genetic Variability
29:20 – Why Night Owls and Early Birds Exist
42:17 – Neurotransmitters, Anxiety, and Personality Links
About Ben:
Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what’s possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.
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