Testosterone products are quickly becoming the mass market hormone. Next to diet pills, the next big fad in the Consumer market are anti-aging products, which includes (for men) testosterone, growth hormones and even Deprenyl. Basically, we all want to either lose weight or gain muscle! No … [Read more...] about Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, and Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin
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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
I was reading an article on how Alaska’s Dawn to Dusk race was only 3 hours and 40 minutes! In Rome, Sunrise to Sunset is exactly 9 hours long from 7am to 4pm (as of today) If that is the case, how are you getting enough Vitamin D through sunshine? Especially in rainy Vancouver? I was in … [Read more...] about Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Low Testosterone: The Latest Big Marketing Push by US Drug Companies
DISCLAIMER: SpeedEndurance.com does NOT endorse or promote the use of performance enhancing drugs that are on the IAAF list of banned substances. It is YOUR responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness and usefulness of any information, opinion or advice contained in the content … [Read more...] about Low Testosterone: The Latest Big Marketing Push by US Drug Companies
Peak Performance Starts with Testing your Current Levels
Frank Shorter once said he took vitamins because if he lost a race when he didn’t take his vitamins, he didn’t want to be beaten by a guy who did! That being said, do you know your optimal levels for your vitamins, minerals and trace elements? How do you know if your levels are optimal for … [Read more...] about Peak Performance Starts with Testing your Current Levels
Fish Oils for Inflammation: How Much is Enough?
Question: I was wondering how much fish oil I should take to help with inflammation? My body tends to break down during the end of a football season and I was told I should take high doses of fish oil to combat inflammation. On the other hand I hear that inflammation is needed to have my body adapt … [Read more...] about Fish Oils for Inflammation: How Much is Enough?
Interview with Jose Fernandez: 5 Questions
This is Part 9 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: Jumps coach Boo Schexnayder Dr. Mike Stone of the USOC and NBA Performance specialist Henk Kraaijenhof USA’s Dan Pfaff, now with UKA … [Read more...] about Interview with Jose Fernandez: 5 Questions
Magnesium and Muscle Performance with InsideTracker
Question: I play club soccer in the summer to tune up for college, and find myself dragging a bit during games, especially with long ball opportunities. My coach thought I was low in iron but found that my magnesium was low. My summer lifting is going well so I don't understand the connection, … [Read more...] about Magnesium and Muscle Performance with InsideTracker
Dealing with Adrenaline Rushes and Panic Attacks
From the mailbag: Question: I hope you can help me out here. The term my son uses is adrenaline “rushes”, that he has related to racing. Over the last two years his “rushes” are becoming more and more frequent, (10 to 20 a day). They originally started prior to a race and are now happening days … [Read more...] about Dealing with Adrenaline Rushes and Panic Attacks
Vitamin D: Mind, Muscle, and Mushrooms?
Question: I read your article on food intolerances and allergies and had a similar question on Vitamin D. My score is great during the winter when I am supplementing with Vitamin D, but during the summer my blood test was low, even when I am out in the sun without much sun block. I … [Read more...] about Vitamin D: Mind, Muscle, and Mushrooms?
Gaining Muscle, Food Allergies and Food Intolerances
Question: I believe I have a tough question and wanted some advice to help me with gaining weight. I am a Division 1 defensive Football player and I am struggling with trying to gain muscle with multiple workouts each day. I was reading online that I may have allergies and some genetic … [Read more...] about Gaining Muscle, Food Allergies and Food Intolerances
