Blood Tests for Triathletes - What, When & How Often Should You Get Checked for Optimal Performance

What blood tests or biomarkers do you need to test as an active endurance athlete? You may have seen lots of companies offering blood tests for triathletes lately and it can be hard to know if it’s worth doing or a complete waste of time. As always, I think it’s important you’re equipped with some knowledge and understanding before doing something like this. So you can make informed decisions and, most importantly, understand the results and what to do about it. In this episode I’ll explain: Why do routine blood tests as a triathlete? What things should you test for and why? When should you do blood tests and how frequently? How to interpret your results and how to rectify any abnormalities Please note: this is not personal medical advice – see a sports physician if you’re not sure about you and your specific circumstances. Download your free Blood Test Guide: www.dietitianapproved.com/blood-tests-for-triathletes LINKS Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram : @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.