#021 - Genetics: The Key to Nurturing Higher Performing Athletes with Dr. Jeremy Koenig - a podcast by OPEX Fitness
from 2018-07-06T12:17:22
Bio:
Dr. Jeremy Koenig is the founder and CEO of Athletigen, a leading genetics company that aims to empower individuals to use their DNA to better understand themselves and ultimately achieve their goals. Before founding Athletigen in 2014, Dr. Koenig was a professor in nutrigenomics and completed his PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology. Athletically, he is a former varsity track and field athlete and amateur boxer, and currently practices tai chi and CrossFit.
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Books mentioned by Robbie
Resources and People mentioned:
Alan WattsDan PfaffBruce LiptonJacque FrescoJoseph Chilton PearcePaul ChekStephen CoveyRalph Waldo Emerson
Podcasts mentioned:
ALTIS Podcast - Genetics & Performance with Athletigen CEO Dr. Jeremy Koenig
Ready State Podcast – Episode 2 – Dr. Jeremy KoenigDr. Hubbs Performance Podcast – Season 1: Episode 24 - Nutrigenomics - Nutrition, DNA & Insights into Performance w/ Dr. Jeremy KoenigRdella Training Podcast – Episode 123 – Dr. Jeremy Koenig – The Future of Fitness and Performance
Mendelspod Podcast - The Sports Genes with Jeremy Koenig, Athletigen
Timeline:
0:00 – 10:01 – Robbie Intro’s show and asks Jeremy to introduce himself and give us his background10:02 – 12:50 - Robbie asks Jeremy why he went down the athletic vs clinical route with his work in genetics?12:52 – 20:50 - Robbie asks Jeremy about his biggest influences20:53 – 23:21 - Robbie asks Jeremy – when did he decide to establish Athletigen23:22 – 27:48 - Robbie asks Jeremy to tell him the difference between the terms genetic “testing” vs DNA information27:49 – 34:44 - Robbie asks Jeremy what does the process of gathering someone’s DNA for testing look like?34:45 – 36:15 - Robbie asks Jeremy – what does the actually DNA profiling process in the lab look like?
36:16 – 40:04 - Robbie asks Jeremy – what can athletes and coaches do once the receive the results from a DNA profile?40:05 – 45:21 - Robbie asks Jeremy – who ‘owns’ the information from a DNA profile? The athlete or the organization who employee’s them?45:22 – 48:46 - Robbie asks Jeremy – can DNA profiling be used for talent identification?48:47 – 54:03 - Robbie asks Jeremy – where does he see DNA profiling going in the future? And what is he most excited about with Athletigen going forward?54:04 – 1:02:30 - Robbie asks Jeremy what has been the biggest lessons he has learned so far in his life?1:02:31 – 1:10:47 - Robbie asks Jeremy what are his top resources and life advice to the audience?1:10:48 – 1:12:05 - Robbie asks Jeremy – if he only had one year left on earth, how would he spend this year?1:12:06 – 1:13:28 - Robbie asks Jeremy – if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?1:13:29 – 1:15:18 - Robbie wraps up the show!
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