What about your motivation?

Motivation to train is a decisive factor for the success and continuity of the training process. In addition to numerous influencing factors such as diet, training, etc., genetics also play an interesting role in motivation. Training motivation is closely linked to the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin. Messenger substances play an important role in communication between the nerve cells in the brain. In this case, it is specifically about motivation and reward.

Genetic variations can influence the function and metabolism of neurotransmitters. For example, genes carry the blueprint for enzymes that are involved in the production or degradation of neurotransmitters. In this way, the quantity, function and effect of messenger substances can vary and influence drive and motivation, among other things.

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In addition to genetic predisposition, numerous internal and external factors such as diet, training and environment influence motivation to train. In this case, genetic predisposition is a potential that you can use accordingly.

What does genetics have to do with it?