The Evidence Based Triathlete
This podcast is all about getting to the start line injury free and maximizing race day performance. Tedd Girouard, MS, ATC and John Mercer, PhD are avid triathletes who compete regionally, nationally, and internationally. Tedd has a strong clinical background as an Athletic Trainer and is the Program Director of the Athletic Training program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). John is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at UNLV and has a strong background in conducting human performance research and teaches courses on Biomechanics and Physiology of Endurance Performance.
The Evidence Based Triathlete
Testosterone
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Tedd Girouard & John Mercer
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Season 5
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Episode 10
In this episode of the Evidence-Based Triathlete Podcast, Tedd and John tackle a sensitive but important topic: testosterone in endurance sports. They explore health vs. performance, testing and medical guidance, the rules around therapeutic use exemptions, lifestyle choices that affect testosterone, and the ethical dilemmas athletes face. An honest, informative discussion for triathletes balancing long-term health with their love of competition