Module 1
From DNA to you: the foundations
What DNA, genes and gene expression really are — and how genetics differs from epigenetics. The basics, jargon-free.
Self-paced online course
The Genetics of Health & Performance
Understand how your genes shape your health, fitness and longevity — the science made simple, at your own pace.
£39
Enrol now →- 4 modules, around 6 hours — go at your own pace
- The foundations of genetics, in plain English
- How your genes shape performance, health & longevity
- Certificate on completion
What you'll learn
Four modules, from DNA to real life.
A clear path from the science of genetics to using it for your own health, fitness and longevity.
Module 2
Why we all respond differently
How variants like ACTN3 and ACE make each body unique, shaping the muscle and heart traits behind performance.
Module 3
The full picture: genes plus lifestyle
Why most traits are polygenic, how genes and environment interact, and how DNA and lifestyle data combine to explain you.
Module 4
Genetics in action
How DNA testing works, what it can and can’t tell you, and how to turn genetic insight into everyday choices.
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Why take this course
Credible science, made simple.
Understand your own body
Make sense of your DNA and what it means for your training, nutrition and long-term health.
Taught by scientists
Built by researchers affiliated with Oxford, Cambridge and Birmingham — credible, not clickbait.
No science background needed
Written in plain English for anyone curious about health, fitness and longevity.
Self-paced, lifetime access
20+ hours of online content in your own time, with future updates included.
Train and eat smarter
Use the science to make better everyday choices for performance and a longer, healthier life.
Expert support
Help from the FitnessGenes team by email whenever you need it.
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Understand your biology, from the inside out.
Enrol in the self-paced course and learn the science behind your health, fitness and longevity.
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