Are Athletes Born or Made?

If you are a person with genes that respond better to training, then you may become “great” without having been born with “athletic genes.” However, this doesn't disprove that athletes are born because it is those genes that you are born with that allow you to make yourself into a great athlete.

Are there natural born athletes?

With the right habits, it's likely that everyone can live a healthy, fit life regardless of the genes they were born with. Your athletic ability isn't written in your genes; it's written in your daily routine — the hard part is starting that routine and sticking to it.

Are you born athletic?

Athletes tend to have children who are athletic. Studies show that athleticism may be in the genes, but there are also other external factors that may impact a child's athletic success. ... If you are athletically inclined, it's quite possible your child will also be an athlete, too.