Recovery and performance for people who train
If you train hard but recover slower than you used to, the reason is often in your labs. Hormones, iron stores, cortisol and growth factors shape how fast you bounce back. Chris Neal, PA-C, who still trains himself, checks them and builds a plan around how you train.
Signs people notice
- Soreness that lasts for days
- Strength or performance plateaus
- Poor sleep after hard sessions
- Losing motivation to train
Why it happens
Recovery slows after 35 for most people, and working harder does not fix a signaling problem.
Low iron stores, high cortisol or shifting hormones can all hold back progress while a basic checkup looks normal.
What we check
- IGF-1
- Cortisol AM
- Ferritin
- Iron + TIBC
- CBC
- Total testosterone (LC/MS)
- Free testosterone
- Estradiol
- TSH
How it works at 360 Health
- Step 1Register online
A secure form and your telehealth consent. About five minutes.
- Step 2Get your labs
A lab near you, from $125. Recent labs from the last three months also work.
- Step 3Video consult with Chris
$75. He reviews every result with you.
- Step 4Your protocol
If treatment makes sense, prescribed and shipped to you, with follow-up labs.
Chris looks at your labs together with your training, sleep and nutrition. If treatment makes sense, it becomes part of a protocol with follow-up labs, never a shortcut.
Results vary from person to person. All medications require a consultation and a prescription from a licensed clinician.
Questions about recovery and performance
Is this only for athletes?
No. It is for anyone who trains and wants to keep progressing, from people who lift a few times a week to competitive athletes.
Which panel should I choose?
The performance panels add IGF-1, cortisol, iron, ferritin, insulin and a full thyroid panel to the basic hormone markers. They are the best fit for people who train.
Find out what your labs are telling you.
Register in five minutes. Chris takes it from there.