While most people know that trying to get ripped can help keep you from becoming overweight, many individuals are still under the impression that if you have "fat genes" in your family then it's nearly impossible to avoid eventually becoming obese. Recently, researchers debunked this myth by showing that the effects of the 'fat mass and obesity associated' (FTO) gene are reduced by nearly 30 percent in people who exercise.
"Our findings are highly relevant to public health. They emphasize that physical activity is an effective way of controlling body weight, particularly in individuals with a genetic predisposition towards obesity," said researcher Ruth Loos.
Loos added that these findings go against the view that it is not possible to modify genetic influences. No longer can people use the statement "I can't help being fat, it's in my genes" as an excuse to not workout. Instead, overweight people with a history of obesity in their family should take these results as hope that with hard work they can achieve their fitness goals.
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