Can You Still Exercise When Recovering From Overtraining, What Is The Best Blood Test, And 3 Good Testosterone Supplements.

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July 10, 2013 Podcast: Can You Still Exercise When Recovering From Overtraining, How To Push Yourself While Racing, What Is The Best Blood Test, How To Fix Exercise Induced Anemia, Natural Remedies for Tonsil Stones, Are Prohormone Supplements Dangerous and 3 Good Testosterone Supplements.

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Can You Still Exercise When Recovering From Overtraining? - Mark says @ 00:27:46 He has been diagnosed with early stage over-training syndrome and was prescribed 1 month to 1.5 months of rest and recovery (he has been training for 7 years straight). He is wondering what he can do to speed his recovery along (supplements, stretching, mobility exercises, resistance training). ~ In my response to Mark, I recommend this article on overtraining recovery.

How To Push Yourself While Racing - Brett says @ 00:39:32 She is wondering if you have any tips on how to go harder in the beginning and middle or races and workouts? She feels like she is "saving herself" for the last push of a race or workout. ~ In my response to Brett, I mention how Andy Potts breathes before a race.

What Is The Best Blood Test? - Julia says @ 00:48:58 She usually takes 3 to 4 days after running or a spin class (5 days after resistance work) to feel like working out again. Could this be a diet or nutrition issue that is causing her to recover so slowly? ~ In my response to Julia, I recommend a micronutrient analysis - specifically the ION Profile w/40 Amino Acids-METAMETRIX KIT. I also recommend the Longevity test and my article on how to recover quickly from workouts.

How To Fix Exercise Induced Anemia - Ken says @ 00:57:01 At a recent checkup at the doctor he found out that although his hematocrit and hemoglobin levels are normal, his red blood cell size is on the low side of normal (mean carpuscular volume) and his ferritin is about 50% of normal. He is not yet anemic but he is headed that direction. He has some mild hemorrhoids but they do not bleed. He had a colonoscopy that was normal. No ulcers. He is an avid triathlete and is wondering if the sport may have caused this issue. ~ In my response to Ken, I recommend he listen to "Legally Increase Your Hematocrit & Oxygen Levels". I also recommend he introduce a lactoferrin supplement and Floradix.

Natural Remedies for Tonsil Stones - Zach says @ 01:07:28 Wants to know more about Tonsil Cheese and how to get rid of it. ~ In my response to Zach, I recommend Oil of Oregano.

Are Prohormone Supplements Dangerous and 3 Good Testosterone Supplements - Chas says @ 01:13:11 He has been using prohormones supplements. In the past 18 months he has done 4 different long cycles with 3 months between cycles. He focuses on dialing in his pericycling and postcycle supplementation and gets plenty of sleep and stays hydrated even though he is training hard. He wants to build size and strength but he really likes to get the strength boost that leads to better size gains. What are you thoughts on prohormones and do you have any tips other than postcycle therapy to restore endogenous hormones? ~ In my response to Chas, we discuss these prohormone supplements. I recommend this Muscle Gain Pack and a good herbal testosterone blend like RenewMale or Aggressive Strength or Onnit T Plus.

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