There are two hormones that get thrown under the bus all the time: insulin and cortisol. Neither of these is bad; we need them to be healthy and successful athletes. Their bad rap comes from being misunderstood. So in this blog post, we’ll set the record straight on cortisol. What Read more…
We’re all about athlete performance here at Athlete Blood Test. That means we’re mostly interested in the physical but don’t want to forget about mental and emotional health. Shop V-day sale: use code VDAY for 14% off most panels For Valentine’s Day, we asked some of our favorite athletes for Read more…
Athlete Blood Test specializes in making sure you are optimizing your individual physiology. That means we come across many interesting and unique findings- findings as unique as YOU! Normal blood results for athletes can be difficult to establish. Below you’ll find what we think of as “weird science” in the blood Read more…
An endurance athlete, Doctor, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Dr. A’nna joins us for a look into the way nutrition and blood testing affect our performance. We begin with general principles then progress to Anna’s specialty: female-specific nutrition and blood testing. If you are a female athlete, coach female athletes, or even just know a female athlete, the second half of this interview is now on your “must-listen” list!
ATHLETE BLOOD TEST TOPICS 3:40 – Inflammation 5:00 – When to blood test 8:06 – Adrenal fatigue 12:00- ABT.she 15:00 – IRON 17:50 – Testosterone 20:00 – Magnesium 24:00 Cholesterol 27 – The athlete blood test difference Dr. A’nna strives to inspire people to optimally fuel their bodies to achieve Read more…
Professional running groups have become more common throughout the US since the 2000 Olympic games. The groups are located in ideal training locations throughout the US – think Boulder, Mammoth Lakes, and Eugene. They are made up of athletes that decided to uproot their lives and dedicate each day to Read more…
Little Wing Athletics athlete Carrie Mack ran a lifetime best of 2:36 in the Twin Cities Marathon to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials. We talked with Carrie and learned about her journey to the trials.
Mountain Ultra Trail runner (and 2:16 marathoner!) Sage Canaday is back with his latest video on testosterone. Check out his take on testosterone and the practical tips that he uses in his training. You can follow Sage: You can also visit his coaching website, Sage Running. Shop Athlete Blood Test Read more…
Mountain Ultra Trail runner (and 2:16 marathoner!) Sage Canaday shared the results of his most recent ABT panel in a YouTube video on his popular channel. You can follow Sage: YouTube – VO2 Max Productions Instagram – @sagecanaday Twitter – @sagecanaday You can also visit his coaching website, Sage Running.
Sports dietician, entrepreneur, triathlete, runner and mother of three, Angie Dye , shares her experience with ABT. Have you ever started a race and right off the bat you know something isn’t exactly right? You hope that you will relax and settle in, but it just doesn’t happen despite great Read more…