Empowering Human Performance | Athletigen Blog

The ACE gene was one of the first linked to athletic performance, specifically VO2 max and maximal heart rate. Functionally, ACE helps regulate blood pressure and blood pressure variations in response to exercise and dietary salt. The variant associated with higher blood pressure may also provide a VO2 max advantage during prolonged exercise.

Endurance ability is your body's capacity to maintain performance and energy over long durations and distances. The driving force behind your endurance ability is the aerobic system, whose primary function is to deliver oxygen to your cells to fuel chemical reactions that provide your body with energy.