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Empower your life with biology-based fitness plans.
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Training Programs
BIOLOGY-BASED PERSONALIZED TRAINING
Tailored biology-based fitness plans. My approach combines scientific expertise with the personal touch of a trainer.
ATLAS form
Limited-to-no equipment program with an emphasis on forming your physiological foundation.
ATLAS forge
ATLAS FUSE
The go-to functional fitness program with built-in longevity and injury prevention techniques.
FUSE it all together with isolation bodybuilding and more aggressive progressions.
Biological Longevity
Re-program your biological age through physical activity
Decrease Chronic Inflammation
Slow-twitch fibers
genotype: CC
Fast-twitch fibers
genotype(s): CT or TT
Increase Insulin Sensitivity
As a biologist I understand that one-size-fits-all programs Do Not Work. That is because everyone has unique underlying biological architecture that responds differently to the same environmental stimulus. Understanding each individuals' underlying genetics and physiology informs us 1) how the body will respond to a given workout stimulus and 2) what stimuli will provide the greatest biological response.
The classic example of a single gene for muscle fiber composition demonstrates this variation. Individuals with the genotype for more slow-twitch muscle fibers (CC) are likely to have more of a biological response to muscular endurance approaches; whereas, individuals with the genotype for more fast-twitch muscle fibers (CT or TT) are likely to have a greater response to muscular strength approaches.
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My approaches go beyond a single gene and incorporate many performance related genes and physiological metrics to provide you with workouts your body will respond well to.
Decrease Cellular Senescence
Zombie cells (senescent) are cells that stop dividing but have not undergone cell death. An accumulation of these cells can contribute to tissue dysfunction and inflammation. Regular physical activity reduces the biomarkers of senescent cells by down regulating senescent-related and inflammatory genes.
Lower Biological Age
Over our lives the genome accumulates and loses methylation events which contributes to aging. Some genes turn on when they shouldn't and others turn off when they should be on. Most age related diseases are actually a consequence of this natural process. However, regular physical activity has been shown to re-program your biological clock and in turn combat cellular aging.
About Your Trainer
Austin McKenna, Ph.D.
I am a dedicated fitness professional with a strong foundation in biology. My decade-long experience in the biotech sector has inspired to merge my biological expertise with personal training. The advancements in modern genomics provide us with valuable insights into how physical activity can effectively reduce our biological age. I invite you to join me on this journey toward enhanced longevity through fitness.
Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology and Genomics
B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer