Episode 431: Dr. Andy Galpin: Why Fitness Trackers and Bloodwork Are Misleading You

Mar 11, 2025

01:20:59

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Are you optimizing your performance or leaving gains on the table? In this week's Habits and Hustle podcast episode, I sit down with Dr. Andy Galpin, a renowned human performance scientist, to discuss the science behind optimizing physical and mental performance.

We dive into how the body actually works versus common fitness misconceptions, why basic blood work often misses the bigger picture, and reveal why many people's obsession with fitness data and tracking might be counterproductive. We cover everything from individualized training approaches to the science of sleep, recovery, and performance optimization. So tune in because Galpin shares insights from his work with elite athletes while making the science accessible for everyday fitness enthusiasts.

Dr. Andy Galpin PhD is a tenured full Professor at California State University, Fullerton. He is the 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 over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

What We Discuss:

(01:00) High-Performance Science and Genetics

(10:22) Comprehensive Testing for Optimal Health

(15:05) Optimizing Performance With Blood Analysis

(21:29) Physiology and Stress Impact Testosterone

(31:18) Balancing Stress and Performance

(42:33) Improving Performance Beyond Physical Metrics

(46:13) Navigating the Biohacking Industry

(01:07:36) Overcoming Training Plateaus and Progression

(01:18:20) Uncovering Sleep Disorders and Solutions

…and more!

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