Scientists Reveal The “Couch Potato Gene”

Are you one of those people whose idea of perfect bliss is just sitting in front of television for hours on end, well then don’t blame yourself, instead blame it on your genetic make-up as a team of scientist in Australia have recently discovered the ‘couch potato gene.'According to study, which was presented at the Australian Health and Medical Research Congress in Sydney, the gene is responsible for making some people more active than others and people who have this gene are usually not inclined towards physical exercises.The researchers also observed that some people are easier to train in physical activities and also benefit more from the exercises because of their genetic disposition, reports The Daily Telegraph.

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