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The Ready State Podcast

Andy Galpin: Removing Performance Anchors, Strength and Cognition, and the Future of Digital Twins

Nov 30, 2023
Dr. Andy Galpin, a tenured professor and human performance scientist, discusses his background and expertise in biochemistry and exercise physiology. The speakers express admiration for his ability to synthesize information from different fields. They highlight the importance of maintaining optimal ranges for health and performance and discuss the misconceptions surrounding the importance of muscle for longevity. They also talk about supplements, hydration, and the misconception of occlusion training. Lastly, they discuss improving running performance through upper body conditioning and express gratitude towards each other for their professional impact.
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  • Understanding optimal health and performance can be achieved by looking at high-performing athletes as a benchmark and focusing on individual markers like blood glucose and iron levels.
  • Comprehensive assessments and precise solutions that target specific markers or behaviors can lead to significant improvements in health and performance.

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The Importance of Establishing the Gold Standard for Health

The podcast episode discusses the need for a gold standard of health and how the current reference ranges for biomarkers often fall short. The guest emphasizes the importance of understanding what truly constitutes optimal health and performance. He suggests that high-performing athletes can serve as a benchmark for health and provides examples of how individual markers, such as blood glucose and iron levels, can significantly impact performance. The guest believes that focusing on personalized assessments and precise solutions can lead to better overall health outcomes.

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