Bottura Ricardo Muller, Dentillo Daniel Blasioli
Academy - Health, Science and Performance, SãoPaulo, Brazil.
Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Università degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italy.
Front Genet. 2025 Apr 15;16:1544178. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2025.1544178. eCollection 2025.
Although numerous genetic variations have been associated with athletic profiles and performance, there is limited research on the real-world application of genetic insights in elite athlete training. The aim of this study is to present our 1-year training experience with a high-performing open water marathon swimmer, integrating genomic-based decision-making into training interventions. This case study involves a 23-year-old elite open water marathon swimmer whose primary goal was to qualify for the Absolute World Championships in 2024. The athlete had a consistent competitive history but sought optimized training strategies to enhance performance and secure a top position in national and international competitions. To personalize the training plan, twenty genetic polymorphisms were analyzed, guiding adjustments in strength training periodization and endurance capacity development. The interventions included tailored regimens aligned with the athlete's genetic predispositions, aiming to maximize physiological responses, recovery, and performance. Additionally, longitudinal monitoring of training load was conducted to assess adaptation and optimize workload distribution. The outcome was an improvement in athletic performance, highlighted by a top finish among compatriots and qualification for the Absolute World Championships. This case report demonstrates that genetic-based training, when integrated with structured load monitoring, can be an effective strategy to assist sports professionals in planning and optimizing training for high-performance athletes. This approach enhances precision in training interventions, providing valuable support for decision-making in elite sports preparation.
尽管众多基因变异已被证明与运动特征和表现相关，但关于基因见解在精英运动员训练中的实际应用研究却很有限。本研究旨在介绍我们对一名高水平公开水域马拉松游泳运动员为期一年的训练经验，即将基于基因组的决策制定融入训练干预中。本案例研究涉及一名23岁的精英公开水域马拉松游泳运动员，其主要目标是获得2024年绝对世界锦标赛的参赛资格。该运动员有着连贯的比赛历史，但寻求优化训练策略以提高成绩，并在国内和国际比赛中占据领先地位。为了使训练计划个性化，分析了20种基因多态性，以此指导力量训练周期和耐力发展方面的调整。干预措施包括根据运动员的基因倾向制定的定制方案，旨在使生理反应、恢复能力和表现最大化。此外，还对训练负荷进行了纵向监测，以评估适应性并优化工作量分配。结果是运动成绩得到提高，突出表现为在同胞中名列前茅并获得绝对世界锦标赛的参赛资格。本案例报告表明，基于基因的训练与结构化负荷监测相结合时，可成为协助体育专业人员为高水平运动员规划和优化训练的有效策略。这种方法提高了训练干预的精准度，为精英运动备战中的决策提供了宝贵支持。
