Are+Athletes+Born+or+Built?+How+Genetics+Influence+Athletic+Ability

[|About] 3/8/2011

Are athletes Born of Built? How Genetics Influence Athletic Ability
Genetics are a major part of an athlete. It has a big influence over strength, muscle size, and muscle fiber composition. Along with determination, genetics are the most important thing for an athlete to excel. Your genes determine how your body responds to training, diet, etc. Balance, agility, and reaction time are also determined by genes but these can be worked on and improved.

I think that genes are a huge part of athletic success. I believe this just by statistics, for example Calvin Johnson’s, wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, dad is over six foot and he is 6’ 5” and one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. That is just one of the many examples of professional athletes. There is no doubt in my mind that genetics plays a very important, if not the most important part of athletic success.