Can Your DNA Predict How Fast You'll Build Muscle and Lose Fat? (Joe Cohen) | Ep 364

Join Physique University (free for 2 weeks) to engineer your best physique using our science-based fat loss and muscle-building blueprint — Why can two people follow the same diet and training plan but get completely different results? Could your DNA explain why fat loss feels harder, or why recovery takes longer? And is genetic testing the breakthrough it claims to be or just another fitness gimmick? With me is Joe Cohen, founder and CEO of SelfDecode, to separate the science from the scams. Joe shares what your genes can actually tell you about building muscle, losing fat, and preventing disease, and where the industry is misleading you. We also dig into how combining genetic data with lab work creates actionable steps you can measure and adjust over time. Tune in to discover whether your DNA could be the missing piece in your fitness journey. Today, you’ll learn all about: 0:00 – Intro 2:17 – Why most DNA health tests fail 6:44 – Marketing hype vs real science 9:59 – Moving beyond the fitness basics 12:01 – Diseases genetics can predict well 16:38 – Universal habits vs targeted actions 18:15 – How SelfDecode prioritizes recommendations 22:43 – Genes and training insights 27:22 – Pathways and functional genetics 31:17 – Combining genetics with lab work 38:07 – Joe’s story of food intolerance 45:45 – Where to learn more about SelfDecode Episode resources: Website: SelfDecode.com Instagram: @mrbiohacker Facebook: @selfdecode X: @SelfDecode Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram