In this episode, we will be discussing the use of DNA testing in the personal training and health space, with our special guest Johnny Deacon.
Episode Highlights
Johnny:
“We are in a period of time where technology such as DNA testing is starting to disrupt the health and fitness industry.”
“With the way the digital revolution within health and fitness is going there is such an enormous opportunity.”
“The Slapdash – one size fits all principle is dead.”
“DNA tests will help trainers form more effective training programs for their clients and create results faster.”
“We have a very unique opportunity to be able to leverage technology such as DNA testing.”
“DNA testing has been around for the last 20 years and has a tendency to overwhelm people.”
“This technology is bound to become more mainstream over the next 2-5 years however early adopters will enjoy a potential first mover advantage.”
Lane:
“I really believe this is going to be a game changer for the fitness industry, because it (DNA testing) gives the ability to be rally specific and focus on the individual needs and come up with different results.”
Johnny:
“The industrial revolution from 1760 to around 1840 lasted about 80 years and if we are to compare it to the digital revolution that started in the 1980’s then we have roughly around 46 years to go.”
“The digital health revolution started with the iPhone at around 2008, and if we are again to compare it with the industrial revolution we still have 72 years. So people should not be afraid.”
“By looking at your genetics we can build a road map of who you are as an individual and fundamentally remove you from the one size fits all.”
“Training according to your genetics gives you up to 3 times the result than your normal training.”
“The process that is being used for DNA testing is the mouth swab so it’s not invasive.”
“There are many diets out there but most of these are not really coming back to the core, so by looking at genetics you will be on target.”
“Going on a diet is different from changing one’s lifestyle, what we are looking for is a change of habit that eventually become effortless.”
“With the use of genetics we can determine the right diet for you, then you can maximize your training as well.”
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