Episode 135: Blood Work, Testosterone, and Recovery: How Colby Wartman Helps Athletes Reclaim Their Strength.

What if the missing link to strength, energy, and recovery isn’t another workout—but what’s happening inside your body?

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Episode Highlights

In this episode, Adam Lane sits down with Colby Wartman of Origin Performance to explore how athletes and adults alike can build lasting strength, optimize recovery, and take control of their health. Colby shares his four-pillar approach to performance, why blood work is non-negotiable, and how simple lifestyle changes can make a powerful impact.

Key Insights

• Why regular blood work is the foundation for real progress.

• The “118 Protocol” for strength, energy, and recovery (protein, hydration, sleep).

• Colby’s journey from low testosterone to thriving health and how he did it.

• How peptides can support healing and performance (with medical guidance).

• The four-pillar training model: lift heavy, sprint fast, jump high, throw hard.

• The domino effect of lifestyle habits on long-term well-being.

Episode Chapter

00:00 Intro

00:05 Colby Wartman's Background and Origin Performance.

03:40 Importance of Regular Blood Work and Nutrition

25:06 Optimizing Blood Work and Lifestyle Habits

25:17 Personal Experiences and Practical Advice

Call to Action

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Supporting Information

Follow Colby and Origin Performance:

• Instagram: @originperformance_

• Instagram: @coach_wartman
  

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