Elite athletes require physical and mental discipline to optimize their performance. However, adding an understanding of biochemistry and physiology can be a game-changer. Dan Garner specializes in fusing the science of health with the art of coaching for world-class results. Through his company Team Garner Inc., Dan offers high-level personalized training and nutritional coaching for a host of award-winning professional athletes and Hollywood actors. He is a functional medicine clinician, nutrition specialist, strength coach, trainer, lab analyst, best-selling author, and host of The Garner Report podcast.  

In today’s episode, Dan Garner debunks some myths and gives some tips regarding supplements, rest and recovery, and diets. Dan’s practical advice can be scaled between elite athletes and anyone wanting to optimize health.  

Today on the Lab Report:  

• 4:00 Meet Dan Garner and hear his journey to Team Garner, Inc.  
• 7:45 The myth of adrenal fatigue and interpreting cortisol levels 

• 17:25 Developing a healthy relationship to food and diets 
• 23:00 The psychology of prioritizing health  
• 25:55 ‘Over-rated’ vs. ‘must-have’ supplements 
• 36:40 Rest and recovery for athletic performance  
• 40:10 Wearable devices  

• 42:00 Applying lessons from elite athletes to the general population 
• 46:30 The Fireball  

Additional Resources:  

CoachGarner.com  

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