Can Your DNA Predict How Fast You'll Build Muscle and Lose Fat? (Joe Cohen) | Ep 364

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Why can two people follow the same diet and training plan but get completely different results? Could your DNA explain why fat loss feels harder, or why recovery takes longer? And is genetic testing the breakthrough it claims to be or just another fitness gimmick?

With me is Joe Cohen, founder and CEO of SelfDecode, to separate the science from the scams. Joe shares what your genes can actually tell you about building muscle, losing fat, and preventing disease, and where the industry is misleading you. We also dig into how combining genetic data with lab work creates actionable steps you can measure and adjust over time.

Tune in to discover whether your DNA could be the missing piece in your fitness journey.

Today, you’ll learn all about:

0:00 – Intro
2:17 – Why most DNA health tests fail
6:44 – Marketing hype vs real science
9:59 – Moving beyond the fitness basics
12:01 – Diseases genetics can predict well
16:38 – Universal habits vs targeted actions
18:15 – How SelfDecode prioritizes recommendations
22:43 – Genes and training insights
27:22 – Pathways and functional genetics
31:17 – Combining genetics with lab work
38:07 – Joe’s story of food intolerance
45:45 – Where to learn more about SelfDecode

Episode resources:

• Website: SelfDecode.com
• Instagram: @mrbiohacker
• Facebook: @selfdecode
• X: @SelfDecode

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Chapters

1. Understanding Genetic Influence on Fitness (00:00:00)

2. How Genetic Tests Actually Work (00:06:32)

3. Separating Legitimate Science from Marketing Hype (00:11:53)

4. Functional Pathways and Practical Applications (00:18:32)

5. Genetic Risk and Disease Prevention (00:29:14)

6. Overcoming Food Sensitivities Through Precision Health (00:38:09)

7. The Future of Personalized Health (00:45:30)