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Hormones Can Definitely Make You A Better Athlete |
Hormones are essential for the proper function of your body, athlete or otherwise.
Whether you're exercising as part of a healthy lifestyle, training as part of your
involvement in a specific sport, or into serious bodybuilding, three hormones,
testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and cortisol, can help you get the most
out of your workout. Proper levels of these hormones help your body function at its
maximum potential.
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PerformanceCheck by BodyBalance measures your levels of these three hormones that
contribute to much of your body's functioning ability.
Testosterone, commonly recognized as the "male" hormone, is also very important to women
as well. In addition to sexual development and function, testosterone can play a vital
role for men and women in lean muscle and bone development, lean body mass, and cardiovascular fitness.
DHEA is a precursor hormone from which testosterone and other hormones are produced. Low levels of DHEA have
been associated with obesity and poor cardiovascular fitness, while normal DHEA levels
can help increase muscle strength and lean body mass.
Cortisol helps activate your body when stress is imposed upon it, maintaining and even increasing your energy levels, as
well as affecting blood pressure. These hormones are important for optimal athletic performance.
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