SPORTGEN — DNA TEST FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
SportGen™ is a genetic test that reveals how your heredity influences physical performance, muscle type, recovery speed and injury risk. The results help you plan training and nutrition based on your DNA.
What is SportGen™?
SportGen™ is a genetic test developed by Fagron Genomics that analyses gene variations linked to physical fitness, endurance, strength and the body's ability to recover after exertion. Everyone's body responds to training differently, and part of these differences is determined by heredity.
The test does not judge whether a person "is or is not" an athlete. Instead, it shows your genetic tendencies — for example, whether your muscle fibre composition is better suited to endurance or speed, how strongly the body responds to aerobic training, and your natural predisposition to inflammation or injury.
This information is especially useful for people who want to train more purposefully — from amateurs preparing for their first marathon to experienced athletes looking for ways to reduce injury risk and improve recovery. SportGen™ is not a diagnostic test and does not replace a consultation with a doctor or physiotherapist, but it offers additional insight into your body's potential.
What does SportGen™ analyse?
The test examines genetic variations related to various aspects of physical fitness and health:
Muscle fibre type (endurance versus speed and power)
Aerobic capacity and VO2max response to training
Strength and power potential
Recovery speed after exertion
Tendon and ligament injury risk
Inflammation and oxidative stress tendency
Bone density and vitamin D metabolism
Energy and nutrient use during exertion
Benefits of SportGen™
More focused training
Lower injury risk
Better recovery
Personalised nutrition
Who is SportGen™ for?
The test is useful for a wide range of people who want to train more consciously:
- Amateurs starting to exercise regularly who want to choose a suitable type of training
- Endurance and team-sport athletes preparing for competitions
- People who have had repeated tendon or ligament injuries
- Coaches and physiotherapists looking for extra data to build individual plans
How does the SportGen™ test work?
The process is simple and painless — no blood test is required to provide the sample.
Order the test online or visit a partner clinic where a specialist takes a swab from the oral mucosa.
The DNA sample is sent to the Fagron Genomics laboratory for secure analysis.
The laboratory studies the genetic variations linked to physical performance and recovery.
Within about 14 days you receive a detailed report with an explanation of the results and practical recommendations.
A science-based approach
SportGen™ is based on sports-genetics research that has advanced considerably in recent decades. Scientists have found that certain gene variations are associated with muscle fibre composition, oxygen transport and the body's response to exertion.
It is important to understand that genetics is only one factor. Training consistency, nutrition, sleep and motivation remain decisive. SportGen™ does not promise achievements but helps you make more considered decisions about how to train and recover.
Frequently asked questions
Can SportGen™ tell me which sport suits me?
The test shows your genetic tendencies, such as a predisposition to endurance or strength loads. It can help you choose a direction for training, but the final decision should always be made together with a coach, taking your interests and health into account.
Does the test require a blood sample?
No. The sample is obtained with a painless swab from the oral mucosa and can be taken either at a clinic or at home with the kit provided.
How soon will I get the results?
Results are usually ready about 14 days after the sample reaches the laboratory. The report includes an explanation and practical recommendations.
Do the results change over time?
Your DNA does not change, so the genetic results remain the same throughout life. Only the way you use this information in training and nutrition can change.
Train based on your DNA
Contact us to learn more about the SportGen™ test or to book a consultation.
Train based on your DNA
Contact us to learn more about the SportGen™ test or to book a consultation.