Search Results: Athletic Performance

Athletic performance is desired among many athletes looking to gain an edge in competition sports or fitness. Many “gym rats” are preoccupied by each new athletic performance supplement promoted by advertisers as the next best thing to stimulate muscle growth. At the same time, they are ignoring the correct way to determine if a supplement really works. The correct way to analyze a supplement is to perform a randomized, placebo controlled trial. This is when a supplement is tested in a placebo group and a treatment group, then the results are compared. These are the types of Functional Medicine supplements which are described here at Preventive Health Advisor. A Functional Medicine approach is used here to evaluate foods, herbs, and supplements by analyzing these clinical trials. Integrative Medicine is able to include athletic performance enhancement supplements within exercise training programs to boost exercise performance. A Holistic Medicine approach uses exercise training, nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle techniques to provide both novice and professional athletes a high degree of exercise performance enhancement.