How to Optimise Your Body Outside the Gym
Biomarkers as a guide to a healthy body and a more efficient body
Alora Griffiths
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Optimizing the body outside of the gym is a crucial aspect of health, performance and wellbeing. In addition to training, various biomarkers play an important role in monitoring the current state of health and identifying potential risks. Biomarkers are measurable indicators of biological processes in the body that can be detected in body fluids or tissue samples. They are used to assess health status, diagnose illnesses and evaluate the success of treatments.
The sports medicine specialist Dr. Lutz Graumann highlights the importance of these metrics and provides insights into his favorite markers. The results of the analyses and the information obtained from them enable targeted measures to improve physical fitness and achieve health goals.
hs CRP (C-reactive protein)
An increased level of this protein in the blood may be due to a inflammation indicate in the body. Inflammation can impair recovery after exercise and increase the risk of injury. By monitoring the hs CRP level, inflammatory processes can be identified at an early stage and appropriate measures can be taken to maintain health.
Ferritin
Ferritin is a marker of iron stores in the body. Low ferritin levels may indicate an iron deficiency, which can impair performance and lead to fatigue. However, high ferritin levels may be due to excessive iron storage and associated problems such as oxidative damage suggest. Controlling ferritin levels is therefore crucial for optimal performance and health. Especially at levels below 50, it is important to become active to prevent iron deficiency.
HbA1c (long-term blood sugar)
The HbA1c value provides information about long-term blood sugar levels and is important for controlling the risk of diabetes and for providing energy during exercise. Many people have so-called borderline diabetes, which is why regular monitoring of the HbA1c level is of great importance in order to be able to counteract this in good time.
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a form of fatty acids that circulate in the blood. High triglyceride levels may indicate an increased risk of heart disease and impair the body's ability to burn fat. Monitoring triglyceride levels makes it possible to identify risks to heart health at an early stage and take appropriate measures.
HRV (heart rate variability) and 24/7 pulse measurement
Die Heart rate variability (HRV) provides information about the autonomic nervous system and the state of recovery after training. Continuous 24-hour heart rate measurement makes it possible to monitor the resting heart rate and the response of the cardiovascular system to stress and stress in everyday life and during training. Monitoring HRV and heart rate can help optimize training load and prevent overtraining.
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Regular monitoring of these biomarkers is crucial to identify potential risks at an early stage and to take targeted measures to improve health and performance. They not only provide information about the current state of health, but also offer the opportunity to act proactively and improve well-being in the long term. By understanding these markers and responding accordingly, we can actively contribute to our own health and achieve the best possible version of our body even outside of the gym.
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Publiziert
28.4.2024
Kategorie
Health
Scientific Terms
Biomarkers
A specific substance, physical characteristic, gene, etc. that can be measured to indicate the presence or progress of a disease.
C-reactive protein (CRP)
“C-reactive protein” (CRP) is the most important blood laboratory value for identifying and monitoring inflammation in the body. CRP is a protein that is produced in the liver. (https://www.gesundheit.gv.at/labor/laborwerte/infektionen-bakterien/crp.html)
Optimizing the body outside of the gym is a crucial aspect of health, performance and wellbeing. In addition to training, various biomarkers play an important role in monitoring the current state of health and identifying potential risks. Biomarkers are measurable indicators of biological processes in the body that can be detected in body fluids or tissue samples. They are used to assess health status, diagnose illnesses and evaluate the success of treatments.
The sports medicine specialist Dr. Lutz Graumann highlights the importance of these metrics and provides insights into his favorite markers. The results of the analyses and the information obtained from them enable targeted measures to improve physical fitness and achieve health goals.
hs CRP (C-reactive protein)
An increased level of this protein in the blood may be due to a inflammation indicate in the body. Inflammation can impair recovery after exercise and increase the risk of injury. By monitoring the hs CRP level, inflammatory processes can be identified at an early stage and appropriate measures can be taken to maintain health.
Ferritin
Ferritin is a marker of iron stores in the body. Low ferritin levels may indicate an iron deficiency, which can impair performance and lead to fatigue. However, high ferritin levels may be due to excessive iron storage and associated problems such as oxidative damage suggest. Controlling ferritin levels is therefore crucial for optimal performance and health. Especially at levels below 50, it is important to become active to prevent iron deficiency.
HbA1c (long-term blood sugar)
The HbA1c value provides information about long-term blood sugar levels and is important for controlling the risk of diabetes and for providing energy during exercise. Many people have so-called borderline diabetes, which is why regular monitoring of the HbA1c level is of great importance in order to be able to counteract this in good time.
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a form of fatty acids that circulate in the blood. High triglyceride levels may indicate an increased risk of heart disease and impair the body's ability to burn fat. Monitoring triglyceride levels makes it possible to identify risks to heart health at an early stage and take appropriate measures.
HRV (heart rate variability) and 24/7 pulse measurement
Die Heart rate variability (HRV) provides information about the autonomic nervous system and the state of recovery after training. Continuous 24-hour heart rate measurement makes it possible to monitor the resting heart rate and the response of the cardiovascular system to stress and stress in everyday life and during training. Monitoring HRV and heart rate can help optimize training load and prevent overtraining.
Similar article: Health optimization for better wellbeing
Regular monitoring of these biomarkers is crucial to identify potential risks at an early stage and to take targeted measures to improve health and performance. They not only provide information about the current state of health, but also offer the opportunity to act proactively and improve well-being in the long term. By understanding these markers and responding accordingly, we can actively contribute to our own health and achieve the best possible version of our body even outside of the gym.
Referenzen
Publiziert
28.4.2024
Kategorie
Health
Wissenschaftliche Begriffe
Biomarkers
A specific substance, physical characteristic, gene, etc. that can be measured to indicate the presence or progress of a disease.
C-reactive protein (CRP)
“C-reactive protein” (CRP) is the most important blood laboratory value for identifying and monitoring inflammation in the body. CRP is a protein that is produced in the liver. (https://www.gesundheit.gv.at/labor/laborwerte/infektionen-bakterien/crp.html)
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