Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin

This is Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin.  I'm Dr. Andy Galpin, a professor of kinesiology at California

Episodes

Total: 18

In this episode, I discuss the importance of exercise, specifically strength training, for kids. Wit

My guest is Dr. Herman Pontzer, Ph.D., a professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health at

In this episode, my guest is Jordan Sullivan, APD, a registered sports dietitian and the founder of

Bone health is often dismissed as something only “old people” or postmenopausal women should worry a

My guest is Dr. Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS, a leading expert in glute training. We cover key strategi

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Thomas Wood, a UK-trained M.D. with a Ph.D. in physiology and neuro

In this episode, I discuss science-supported methods to boost metabolism and maintain sustainable fa

In this episode, I discuss nutrition and supplementation to reduce the risk of brain injury and enha

In this episode, I discuss blood testing for athletic performance. I explain how performance-based b

In this episode, I discuss genetic testing for sports and athletic performance. I describe the histo

In this episode, I discuss training plateaus, overtraining, and peaking (aka “tapering”) to help you

In this episode, I discuss lactate (or “lactic acid”) and its essential roles in metabolism and athl

In this episode, I explain how sleep optimization produces a competitive advantage and the many tool

In this episode, I explain protocols to build muscle hypertrophy (muscle size) and maximize strength

In this episode, I explain practical applications for improving your VO2 max and endurance in order

In this episode, I discuss the essential role of skeletal muscle in health and performance. I explai

In this episode, I discuss the critical importance of building a strong heart and how to do it. I ex

This is Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin. I'm Dr. Andy Galpin, a professor of kinesiology at California