The Breath of Performance: Mastering Sleep and Caffeine for Altitude Training

This chapter emphasizes the significance of breath control and sleep optimization in enhancing mental health and athletic performance, especially at high altitudes. It explores personal experiences with caffeine, discussing its dual role in performance enhancement and sleep disruption while advocating for a tailored understanding of sleep needs. The speakers reinforce the importance of hydration and resilience during altitude transitions, providing practical strategies to support overall well-being and performance.

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Andy Galpin (@DrAndyGalpin) is a tenured, full professor at California State University, Fullerton, where he is also co-director of the Center for Sport Performance and founder/director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. He is a human performance scientist with a PhD in human bioenergetics and more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

This year, Andy is teaming up with Huberman Lab to launch a podcast of his own, called Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin.

Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes (including All-Stars, All-Pros, and MVPs; Cy Young and Major winners; Olympic Gold medalists; and World titlists and contenders) across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Olympics, boxing, military/special forces, and more.

He is also a co-founder of BioMolecular Athlete, Vitality Blueprint, Absolute Rest, and RAPID Health & Performance.

Please enjoy!

Resources from this episode: https://tim.blog/2024/01/17/andy-galpin/

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[44:49] Physiology recognizes patterns.

[46:33] Physiology is personal.

[50:32] Two to seven minutes of quiet darkness.

[57:04] Sleep banking/extension.