In this episode of the Outlier Athlete Podcast, Dr. Corey King and I dive into the critical role of blood work in optimizing athletic performance. We discuss the importance of understanding various biomarkers, including hormones like testosterone, and how they relate to recovery and overall health. The conversation covers the significance of liver and thyroid health, the benefits of ozone therapy, and the impact of breath work on recovery. We also explore nutritional considerations, the connection between gut health and performance, and the importance of consistency in health practices. The episode emphasizes the need for athletes to monitor their health proactively to prevent chronic conditions and enhance performance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Blood Work and Health
04:38 Understanding Blood Work: Depth and Importance
07:42 The Role of Testosterone in Performance
10:31 Key Biomarkers for Performance and Recovery
13:31 Liver and Thyroid Health: The Overlooked Factors
16:25 Detoxification and Its Impact on Hormones
19:13 Ozone Therapy: A New Approach to Health
20:07 The Healing Power of Ozone Therapy
23:19 Ozone Therapy in Athletic Performance
28:00 Monitoring Recovery and Overtraining
32:43 Identifying Hidden Health Issues
35:07 The Role of Nutrition in Health and Performance
39:37 Practical Steps for Improved Health
40:47 The Experimentation of Supplements
42:26 Individual Responses to Supplements
42:44 Long-Term Health Considerations
43:46 The Importance of Consistency
47:47 Breath Work as a Game Changer
50:04 The Impact of Breath Work on Health
53:06 Simplicity in Health Practices
56:01 Real-Life Applications of Health Strategies
keywords:
blood work, performance, hormones, testosterone, recovery, inflammation, liver health, thyroid health, ozone therapy, breath work, nutrition, gut health, overtraining, supplements, chronic disease
