Heart
Beyond beats—your engine for lifelong performance.
Dr. Allen Gorman
Heart Health
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If you’re looking for a quick primer on the benefits of Zone 2 training for endurance athletes, read this summarization from Coach and Physiologist Dr Iñigo San Millán, summarized by High North in this article: “Zone 2 Training & Lactate: Dissecting Iñigo San Millán’s Advice”
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If you liked that, listen to a podcast conversation Dr Iñigo San Millán has with Peter Attia, author of “Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity” answering viewers questions and going on a deep dive of Zone 2 training in endurance athletes and its benefits of longevity for anyone at any age.
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Our partner, WHOOP, has done some research on the benefits of building your aerobic capacity in “Zone 2 Training: Heart Rate, & Why It Matters.” We utilize WHOOP in our training to get a more accurate reading of your heart rate during workouts and to measure your sleep quality.
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Start with ClayMore questions?
Why is heart health still a concern if I feel fine and exercise regularly?
Even if you’re active and symptom-free, hidden cardiovascular risk factors like inflammation, high lipoprotein(a), or elevated calcium scores can still be present. At Clay, we go beyond basic cholesterol checks to assess your full cardiovascular risk profile—giving you the power to prevent, not just react.
What tests does Clay use to assess heart health beyond traditional labs?
We incorporate advanced biomarker testing, calcium scoring, inflammation markers, and metabolic assessments—tools rarely used in conventional primary care. These help us detect early signals of heart disease and design a plan for long-term cardiovascular health.
How do hormones and metabolic health affect my heart?
Imbalances in testosterone, thyroid hormones, insulin, or cortisol can all influence your heart function and vascular health. At Clay, we evaluate these as part of your whole-body picture because your heart doesn’t operate in isolation—it reflects your metabolic and hormonal health too.
Can Clay help if I already have a family history of heart disease?
Absolutely. A strong family history raises your baseline risk, but it’s not your destiny. We take that risk seriously and help you modify it through targeted assessments, data-informed interventions, and ongoing guidance to reduce your lifetime risk of cardiac events.