Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 57 minutes ago
#health #bloodwork #functionalhealth
In this first episode of the year, I sit down with Austin Stout to break down everything you need to know about blood work – what to check, why it matters, and how to interpret it to optimize your health and performance. Whether you’re a bodybuilder, athlete, or just someone trying to stay on top of your health, this episode is packed with practical tips.
Austin shares insights from his years of coaching and competing, including:
• How to order your own comprehensive blood work 🩸
• The must-have markers to track (CBC, CMP, hormones, etc.)
• How to identify stress and hidden health issues through lab work
• Why high glucose or liver enzymes might not mean what you think
• The importance of hydration, fasting, and timing for accurate results
We also touch on how to reduce stress, improve health outcomes, and stay flexible in your approach to bodybuilding and fitness.
💪 Ready to level up your health in 2025? This is the episode for you.
For coaching: codyharman.com
Instagram: mrcoachcody
Email: trainwithcoachcody@gmail.com
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Austin’s recent competition
03:45 – Basics of blood work and what to check
07:30 – How to order blood work and save money
13:00 – Why hydration and fasting matter for labs
19:00 – Common markers that indicate stress
25:30 – How to interpret cortisol, glucose, and thyroid results
32:00 – The link between immune health and stress
40:00 – Tips for managing stress in bodybuilding and life
🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for more!
#health #bloodwork #functionalhealth
In this first episode of the year, I sit down with Austin Stout to break down everything you need to know about blood work – what to check, why it matters, and how to interpret it to optimize your health and performance. Whether you’re a bodybuilder, athlete, or just someone trying to stay on top of your health, this episode is packed with practical tips.
Austin shares insights from his years of coaching and competing, including:
• How to order your own comprehensive blood work 🩸
• The must-have markers to track (CBC, CMP, hormones, etc.)
• How to identify stress and hidden health issues through lab work
• Why high glucose or liver enzymes might not mean what you think
• The importance of hydration, fasting, and timing for accurate results
We also touch on how to reduce stress, improve health outcomes, and stay flexible in your approach to bodybuilding and fitness.
💪 Ready to level up your health in 2025? This is the episode for you.
For coaching: codyharman.com
Instagram: mrcoachcody
Email: trainwithcoachcody@gmail.com
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Austin’s recent competition
03:45 – Basics of blood work and what to check
07:30 – How to order blood work and save money
13:00 – Why hydration and fasting matter for labs
19:00 – Common markers that indicate stress
25:30 – How to interpret cortisol, glucose, and thyroid results
32:00 – The link between immune health and stress
40:00 – Tips for managing stress in bodybuilding and life
🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for more!
