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Can your DNA determine whether you are more adapted to endurance or explosive exercise and performance?
Traits
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Does inflammation help or hinder muscle growth? Kelsey Brown BSc explores this complex relationship to explain why the answer may not be what you expect.
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Want to know your personal VO2 max? From laboratory analysis to exercise tests, Kelsey Brown BSc outlines your available options.
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Discover how your genetics influence how early or late you are likely to wake up on Christmas morning.
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