Angiotensin converting enzyme gene (ACE) is the most
frequently investigated genetic marker in the context of genetic
conditioning of athletic predispositions. However, the knowledge
of ACE\u2019s potential modifying effect on changes in selected body
traits achieved through a training programme is still limited.
Therefore, we have decided to check whether selected body
mass, body composition variables, oxygen uptake parameters as
well as strength/speed parameters observed in physically active
participants will be modulated by the ACE I/D polymorphism.
The genotype distribution was examined in a group of 201
young healthy women measured for chosen traits before and
after the completion of a 12-week moderate-intensive aerobic
training programme. Our results revealed the significant
genotype
7 training interactions for VEmax and power of
countermovement jump, whereas training improvements
were demonstrated for almost all parameters. In addition,
main effects of the ACE I/D genotype on TGL, HDL, glucose
and 10 m run were observed. A significant increase in VEmax
was demonstrated for II and DD genotypes, but not for ID
heterozygotes. The greatest gain in power of countermovement
jump was observed in II homozygotes, although DD and ID
were associated with a significant increase as well. Our study
indicated that the polymorphism was associated with changes
in VEmax and power of countermovement jump in response to
a 12-week aerobic training programme in Caucasian women.
However, more experimental studies are needed to establish the
ACE gene
7 physical activity interaction
