Fitness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel

What is the purpose of this test?

The Fitness #2 Essential Blood Test Panelis designed to give a detailed snapshot of your physical health, with a special focus on cardiovascular function, muscle performance, hormone levels, and inflammation. It includes advanced lipid testing to more accurately assess heart health risks and evaluates testosterone levels, which play a key role in energy, strength, and metabolism. By combining multiple biomarkers, this comprehensive panel helps both athletes and health-conscious individuals monitor key functions that influence physical fitness, endurance, and long-term wellness.

This blood test panel is especially helpful for people who want to track the effects of fitness training, lifestyle changes, or medical treatments. It can also help detect early signs of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, and systemic inflammation, so action can be taken before these issues become serious. Whether you're starting a new health regimen or optimizing your current plan, the Fitness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel offers critical insight to help you and your healthcare provider make informed, personalized decisions.

The Fitness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel includes:

• NMR LipoProfile® With Lipids or Cardio IQ Advanced Lipid Panel: Measures LDL particle number and size, HDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol to give a deeper look into cardiovascular risk than standard lipid tests.
• Complete Blood Count (CBC): Evaluates red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets to detect anemia, infections, and immune system status.
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14): Tests 14 substances including glucose, electrolytes, liverand kidney function markers to monitor metabolic and organ health.
• Aldolase: An enzyme involved in breaking down sugars in muscles; high levels may indicate muscle injury or inflammation, useful for tracking exercise-related muscle stress.
• Testosterone, Free and Total: Measures both the total testosterone in your blood and the active “free” testosterone that is available to tissues.Crucial for evaluating muscle mass, strength, mood, libido, and energy levels in both men and women.
• C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity Cardiac (CRP, hs): Detects low-grade inflammation in the body, often a warning sign of early heart disease or other inflammatory conditions.

Who should get this test?

The Fitness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel is ideal for individuals who:

• Are beginning or actively engaged in a fitness or bodybuilding program
• Want a detailed view of their cardiovascular and metabolic health
• Have symptoms that may be linked to hormonal imbalance or inflammation
• Are recovering from muscle injury or monitoring muscle recovery post-workout
• Have a family history of heart disease, diabetes, or low testosterone
• Want to track the impact of lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, or hormone therapy
• Are looking for a comprehensive wellness assessment as part of preventive care

When should I order the Fitness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel?

Individuals may consider ordering this test if they have symptoms or concerns related to physical fitness, hormone balance, or cardiovascular health.

Symptoms to consider:

• Unexplained fatigue or low energy levels
• Trouble building or maintaining muscle mass
• Decreased strength, endurance, or performance during workouts
• Mood changes such as depression or irritability
• Reduced libido or other signs of low testosterone
• Soreness or muscle pain not explained by recent activity
• Family history of high cholesterol or heart disease

If you are experiencing these symptoms or want to monitor your health more closely during a fitness program, the Fitness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel can provide valuable, lab-based insights to help you and your doctor create a personalized health plan.