How to Get a Blood Test Online?

I like to see them get blood tests because it can at least create a sense of awareness or a call to action for some things that, you know, generally speaking, I would suspect that they were experiencing anyhow. Lipids obviously get your blood lipids checked. Kidney and liver function for your enzymes to make sure that those are functioning well. And then some other markers, thyroid function, there's a whole host of tests on there,. testosterone, estrogen, prolact, and the list goes on and on.

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/513stanefferding

Stan Efferding (IG: @stanefferding) is the founder and co-author of The Vertical Diet and co-founder of The Vertical Diet Meal Prep company & the Vertical Tracker app.

He is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and multiple world record setting powerlifter who holds the title of Mr. Olympia’s World Strongest Pro Body Builder.

Today we’re discussing putting on muscle for someone who’s trying to get stronger and bigger and losing fat to get to an ideal body size.

In this episode, we discuss:

Nutrition & sleep play a key role in muscle recovery
The biggest mistakes Stan made along his bodybuilding journey
The difference between bodybuilding vs.powerlifting
How to gain weight/bulk up in a healthy way
How much protein do you really need each day?
Carbohydrates don't need to be demonized
Should you eat carbs before bed?
How to get blood testing done online
Consuming carbs when training can improve performance
Early vs. late time-restricted feeding
Why Stan works out in the morning + what he eats in a day
Stan’s thoughts on protein powder + what he recommends
The best time to eat protein when training
Take a 10 minute walk after each meal
Exercise recommendations for people 55+
Why Stan focuses on lower fatigue movements for longevity
Redefining your health & fitness goals as you age
Stan’s experience with performance-enhancing drugs
The evolution of performance-enhancing drugs in the fitness industry
How to naturally raise your testosterone level
How to lose weight
The top foods on the satiety index
Stan’s supplement recommendations
At what age should kids start working out?
Gaining muscle doesn’t happen overnight

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