What’s the secret to peak athletic performance? It all comes down to two key factors: energy production and focus.
ATP is the fuel that powers muscle contractions—without it, your performance suffers. But generating more ATP isn’t just about training harder—it’s about training smarter. That’s where Metabolic Engineering comes in. By activating AMPK, your body can repair damaged mitochondria, create new ones, and optimize energy production.
And what about focus? In high-stress, chaotic competition, mental clarity is just as important as physical endurance. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that controls focus, but if the signal is weak, performance declines. AMPK activation helps keep dopamine levels balanced so you can stay locked in when it matters most.
Join Dr. Barry Sears and Mary Perry in the latest episode of the Wellness Zone podcast as they explain how Metabolic Engineering® can give athletes the edge they need to perform at their peak.
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:44 Keys to athletic function: ATP & Focus
- 01:24 How to increase ATP
- 01:54 Mitochondria
- 02:47 Focus and the role of dopamine
- 03:52 Metabolic Engineering and the diet (Zone diet)
- 05:34 What’s the correct amount of calories (Olympic swimmers example)
- 07:18 Eating 15-30 minutes after workout
- 08:50 Same rules for “Weekend Warriors”?
