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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Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net.  

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Elite athletes require&nbsp;physical and mental&nbsp;discipline&nbsp;to&nbsp;optimize their&nbsp;performance.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;adding an&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;biochemistry and physiology&nbsp;can&nbsp;be a game-changer.&nbsp;Dan Garner specializes in fusing the science of health with the art of coaching for world-class results. Through his company Team Garner Inc.,&nbsp;Dan offers high-level personalized training and nutritional coaching for a host of award-winning professional athletes and Hollywood actors. He is a&nbsp;functional medicine clinician,&nbsp;nutrition specialist, strength coach, trainer, lab analyst, best-selling author, and host of&nbsp;The Garner Report podcast.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In today&rsquo;s episode, Dan Garner debunks some myths&nbsp;and&nbsp;gives some tips&nbsp;regarding supplements, rest and recovery, and diets. Dan&rsquo;s&nbsp;practical advice can be scaled&nbsp;between&nbsp;elite athletes&nbsp;and&nbsp;anyone&nbsp;wanting to&nbsp;optimize&nbsp;health.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Today on the Lab Report:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">4:00 Meet Dan Garner and&nbsp;hear&nbsp;his journey to Team Garner, Inc.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">7:45 The myth of adrenal fatigue&nbsp;and&nbsp;interpreting&nbsp;cortisol levels&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">17:25 Developing a healthy relationship to food&nbsp;and&nbsp;diets&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">23:00 The psychology of prioritizing health&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">25:55 &lsquo;Over-rated&rsquo;&nbsp;vs.&nbsp;&lsquo;must-have&rsquo;&nbsp;supplements&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">36:40 Rest and recovery&nbsp;for&nbsp;athletic performance&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">40:10 Wearable devices&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">42:00 Applying&nbsp;lessons from&nbsp;elite athletes&nbsp;to the general population&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">46:30 The Fireball&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Additional Resources:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://coachgarner.com/">CoachGarner.com&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review&nbsp;The&nbsp;Lab Report&nbsp;
Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t forget to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
And,&nbsp;be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments… and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years….

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