PerformanceCheck assesses those hormones that are essential in providing you maximum results from your athletic workout--testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol. With a saliva sample, this health screen measures these hormones that assist your body in developing lean muscle and body mass, cardiovascular health and a strong stress response. 

• Measures testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol to maximize workout
• Easy Saliva Collection

Price: $60.00

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 helps your body function at its maximum potential.

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 health. 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 health, 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 sustaining your blood pressure at proper levels. These hormones are important for optimal athletic performance.

Testosterone is the most critical hormone for maintaining a healthy sex drive - in both men and women. Testosterone also increases lean body mass and promotes muscle development. Low levels of this important hormone are linked to fatigue and depression. Balance is the key - too much testosterone may escalate your risk of certain cancers - and may play a role in triggering aggression and anger.

What We Can Do For You...
PerformanceCheck is a safe, easy-to-use, and reliable health screen that uses a saliva sample to measure your levels of testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol, hormones that can be crucial for an effective workout. This noninvasive and inexpensive health screen provides the accuracy of a laboratory analysis without you having to leave the comfort of your own home. PerformanceCheck is designed for two types of people: those who are into more overall physical, endurance-type training; and those who are interested in bodybuilding, gaining muscle mass and adding bulk to their frames. Whichever category fits you best, PerformanceCheck can provide equally powerful benefits. When you order your health screen, we'll send a complete kit to you. You collect the required saliva sample and send it back to us in the prepaid return mailer provided. Within 7-10 working days of receiving your sample, we'll send your results to you.

What You Can Do For Yourself...
The dedication you have to improving your physical condition shows not only in your physical appearance, but also in the attention you are paying to how your body functions. With the information you'll receive from your PerformanceCheck health screen, you'll know how your testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol levels compare to levels that are effective for optimal athletic conditioning. If your results show that your levels could be improved, you can then work with your personal healthcare provider or an experienced physical trainer to develop a productive and safe plan for balancing your hormone levels. The goal of PerformanceCheck is to provide you with valuable information you can use to help enhance your workouts and the benefit you receive from your hard work.

What To Do Now...
Ordering is as simple as our health screens. In fact, you can order your health screens right here on our website. Your health screens will be delivered to you within a few days, helping you on your way to achieving maximum physical conditioning and optimal health.

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