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AGS Provider Program

Consultation & Implementation TrainingPart 5: Health & Wellness – Exercise & Activity

January 2019

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Kellie Caldwell StraubDirector of Strategic Initiatives

Sharon BrackDirector of Genetic Nutrition


Consultation & Implementation TrainingAGS Provider Program: Consultation & Implementation Training, Part 5

The information contained in this presentation module is for training purposes only and is intended for AGS Provider who are using AGS genetic testing as a

coaching and consulting tool with their existing clients and/or patients.

AGS encourages all providers to work with appointed legal representatives to ensure they meet all personal and professional liability measures before

making any health, wellness and/or medication recommendations.


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AGS Provider Program: Consultation & Implementation Training, Part 5

Your Exercise and Activity

• Genetic differences can impact how each individual’s body responds to certain types of exercises. They also play a key role in understanding which exercises and/or activities one will excel at, benefit from, and enjoy.

• Variations in fast and slow twitch muscle fibers impact the body’s metabolic output in response to exercise and activity:

- Fast twitch fibers use anaerobic metabolism to create fuel and are better for short bursts of strength or speed (fatigue more quickly).

- Slow twitch fibers are more efficient at using oxygen to generate fuel for continuous muscle contraction (will fatigue more slowly).




• Power vs. Endurance Ratio

- Power:• Exercises that recruit more fast twitch fibers.• Examples: weight training, resistance training,

body weight exercises, Yoga, band work, etc.

- Endurance:• Exercises that recruit slow twitch muscle fibers.• Examples: long-distance running, swimming,

cycling, high rep sets, interval training, etc.

By unlocking unique biology one will soon know what exercises they can to do, or not do, to safely

and efficiently achieve optimal health in the shortest amount of time & with the least amount of effort.



Power vs. Endurance Ratio



Power vs. Endurance Ratio

• By adhering to their 60 Power/40 Endurance “Exercise Ratio,” this individual may experience noticeable improvements in:

- Athletic performance- Metabolic performance (fat burn)- Muscle response (increase lean mass)- Blood pressure + cholesterol- Lower risk of injury & faster recovery- Stress & anxiety reduction- Enjoyment of exercise/activity- …and much more!

• *Important reminder: When individual clients understand their unique genetic exercise percentages, they are better able to tailor workouts and fitness routines to make overall health improvements, progress toward their goals, increase performance measures, decrease margins (i.e. competitive athletes), and achieve desired results faster!




• Additional genetic variations on the Premium Test:

- Injury and Recovery:• Depending on collagen production and

repair-related hormones, some are at greater risk of injury than others.

• Warm-ups and cool-downs can be adjusted.• Wraps and ice-packs can reduce risk.• Changes can be made to duration and

frequency of exercise to reduce risk.

- Blood Pressure:• Blood pressure is impacted by exercise, but

some may see greater benefit than others.• Those with reduced benefit should exercise

more to reach their blood pressure goals.

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Genetics are not the whole story but

it's clear genetics can play a big role

✓ Aerobic Fitness = 40 to 50% genetic | Power + Muscle Growth = 50 to 60% genetic

✓ Ratio of “slow twitch” and “fast twitch” muscle fibers = approx. 45% genetic

✓ Propensity to compete in athletics = approx. 66% genetic

✓ For comparison, height (at most) = approx. 60% genetic

*Data according to Heritage Family Study, UK Twin Studies, and the Million Swedish Men Study


The Genetics of Athletics


✓ Your genetic make-up makes the greatest difference on the margins you achieve.

✓ SNPs have a relatively small effect size (1 to 2%), which is especially important for athletes.

✓ The experience of exercise is especially important for “everyday” women & men.

✓ Genetics can grant insight and a sense of direction to get the most out of your workouts.


The Value of Genetics for Fitness


✓ Think about FAT LOSS vs WEIGHT LOSS!

✓ Nutrition is the biggest factor in losing weight, but weight loss without exercise = muscle loss.

✓ The greatest health & wellness benefit is to approach weight loss from both angles.

✓ Muscle is metabolically active and increases caloric burn.


The Value of Genetics for Weight Loss


✓ Squeeze every benefit out of the time you spend training.

✓ Work to maximize your muscle growth and muscle recovery.

✓ Work to develop your fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers.

✓ Know your genetic predispositions to stay on track and improve your margins for success!


The End Goal: Optimal Performance


✓ Focus on developing enjoyable and engaging workout routines.

✓ Use your report to maximize how your body burns calories to achieve faster results.

✓ Follow your Genetically Optimized Nutrition Plan to burn fat and avoid muscle loss.

✓ Decrease your risk of injury by knowing your predispositions and keeping yourself healthy!


The End Goal: Better Workouts & Fitness


Questions? Contact Us:

❖ The AGS Provider Support Team is here to support you every day!

▪ Submit your support request via the AGS Provider Portal.

▪ Email the AGS Provider Support Team: [email protected]

▪ Schedule a 1:1 integration strategy session with Kellie and/or Sharon.

Kellie Caldwell Straub, Director of Strategic Initiatives | 833.URgenes x707Kendall Utter, AGS Provider Program Team Lead | 833.URgenes x703

Sharon Brack, Director of Genetic Nutrition | 833.URgenes x710


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