FitnessGenes in the press.

From The Times and Stylist to Cosmopolitan, Runner's World and the Daily Express — a selection of the journalists, athletes and titles who've put FitnessGenes to the test.

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National & specialist titles featuring FitnessGenes

2017–26

Nearly a decade of continuous press coverage

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Clients worldwide, as reported in the press

800k+

Genetic variants analysed, as covered by the Express

Press & coverage

As featured in the media.

Independent reviews, athlete write-ups and national newspaper features — each linking to the original article.

The Times

“How a DNA test changed how I eat and exercise”

Anna Maxted finds the results illuminating and actionable — gene variants for appetite, fat metabolism and muscle composition leave her empowered to adjust her diet and training.

24 Jul 2023

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Stylist

Strong Women puts our DNA kit to the test

A risk-focused approach with reassuring, actionable lifestyle recommendations — from supplements to stress — that cuts through the noise of fitness advice.

19 Jul 2023

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iNews

“The health test that made me cry”

Sophie Morris's saliva test analyses hundreds of genes for personalised, actionable steps — including how Dr Decombel's advice cut her mother's cholesterol 25% in three months.

31 Jul 2023

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Cosmopolitan

“There's no denying it helped me get stronger”

Jennifer Savin smashes personal bests and breaks a plateau on the DNA-personalised 'hero' plan — 150+ traits guiding sleep, exercise timing and rest periods.

19 Jul 2024

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Metro

“I spat in a tube to find my perfect workout”

Reviewer Jess Austin gets genuinely useful direction — spirulina, drop sets, creatine — and a 12-week DNA-tailored plan that changed how she trains entirely.

14 Dec 2023

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Mail Online

Top-line DNA fitness testing

A science-backed DNA service for personalised fitness and nutrition, with users praising “the most comprehensive understanding of my physical self” they've ever had.

25 Nov 2023

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The Evening Standard

The next step in DNA-based personalisation

Co-founded by ex-Oxford researcher Dr Stuart Grice — 150+ DNA reports and tailored workout plans, with users reporting weight loss, better sleep and faster PBs.

8 Jan 2024

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Daily Express

Cutting-edge DNA sequencing for healthy living

Maisha Frost on how sequencing 800,000+ variants powers personalised health blueprints for ~55,000 clients worldwide, backed by £8m investment.

1 May 2024

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Cycling Weekly

“Could genetic testing make you a better cyclist?”

Nutritionist Anita Bean's 150+ traits explain her cycling plateau — from capillary-growth response to fast caffeine metabolism — with actionable training tweaks.

5 Dec 2023

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Cycling Plus

600,000+ variants, 130+ personalised reports

The results prove impressively accurate and revelatory — tailored calorie targets, gene-specific recipes and performance insight that sharpen his training.

Jan 2024

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Runner's World

161 genetic reports, validated by athletes

Breadth covering caffeine metabolism, endurance, muscle building and blood sugar — validating for pro athletes and a motivating starting point for everyone.

Apr 2024

Print feature
Women's Running

BASIL: beyond generic AI coaching

BASIL analyses DNA, blood biomarkers and lifestyle — weighing the benefits and risks of advice, says CSO Dr Stuart Grice — in a way off-the-shelf AI can't match.

May 2026

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Women's Running

“Fitter and faster after 40”

Results reveal endurance-athlete markers — strong lactate threshold and efficient mitochondria — with 30–50% of endurance capacity shown to be genetic.

Jan 2026

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Evoke / Irish Daily Mail

“Can a saliva test really improve health?”

Lisa Brady's test flags cardiovascular and inflammation risks plus nutrient needs — a sobering but valuable motivator to fine-tune diet, sleep and heart health.

20 Jan 2024

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Stuff Magazine

A standout pick in the Christmas gift guide

Named a top gift for fitness enthusiasts — 150+ reports spanning muscle building, weight loss, endurance and hormone health.

Sept 2023

Print feature
Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

Simple kit, scientifically sophisticated report

A 40+ marker gene report across metabolism, fitness and recovery that makes generic diet and exercise advice feel decidedly last season.

17 Mar 2017

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Omnipositive

“Genuinely informative and worth recommending”

A detailed, personalised analysis across 41 genes with a user-friendly dashboard and tailored workout and nutrition plans — plus founder Q&A access.

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