One of the most frequent questions I receive from patients is, “How much exercise is too much?” We have all seen the stories or personally known someone who suffered a cardiac condition despite being extremely fit. Yet, it is well established that exercise is ultimately good for the heart. This raises the question of whether […]
1. COVID Vaccines
COVID has dominated our lives for the past year, and now there are vaccines which are becoming widely available in the US. Many of my patients have had questions about the vaccines and whether they should be vaccinated. In this podcast, Patrick and I discuss thoughts on the vaccines and how individuals should approach this […]
2. Antibiotics and Athletes
This time of year, a large portion of our population ends up on antibiotics. For those of us that are athletes or inclined to maintain a high level of activity, that can be detrimental. Indeed, antibiotics can cause as many problems as they can cure. In the US, medical practitioners are notorious for prescribing antibiotics […]
3. Continuous Glucose Monitor Use
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (or CGM) is a tool that we use with all of our patients at Podium, most of whom are not diabetic. This has proven to be a very powerful means of providing instant feedback into the body’s response to certain variables. Food obviously plays a very important role in one’s glucose response […]
Annual Planning: Planning Your Training Calendar
In this episode, we discuss what you need to know to plan for health and performance success in your upcoming competitions.
Athletic Recovery with Ted King
From Ted King’s King of the Ride podcast, we talk all things recovery.
“Fun Is The Fuel For High Performance” with Dr. Brian Zuleger
This week on The Podium, Dr. Brian Zuleger joins Patrick for a conversation about mental performance and training.
The Podium 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Join Patrick and Dr. Sprouse to hear what is on their holiday gift list this year!
The Inverted Pyramid of Health with Adam Kerley
As we kick off 2023 we wanted to start with a conversation about creating a framework for achieving fitness and health with our friend Adam Kerley.
Fueling the Flow with Jackson Long
For performance nutritionist and coach Jackson Long, nutrition is about more than counting carbs and calories; fueling allows us to “find the flow” and have fun.