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GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness

Jan 18, 2023
Dr. Andy Galpin, a professor of kinesiology and exercise science expert, dives into the nine unique exercise adaptations that can enhance both health and aesthetics. He shares evidence-based protocols to optimize strength, endurance, flexibility, and recovery. With practical, low-cost fitness assessments, listeners can evaluate their current level and tailor programs to reach their goals. Galpin also unpacks common fitness misconceptions and highlights the critical link between exercise and long-term health benefits.
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  • Understanding one's level of fitness requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses various exercise adaptations, including skill development, speed, power, strength, muscle hypertrophy, muscle endurance, anaerobic capacity, maximal aerobic capacity, and long duration endurance.
  • Weight training and endurance training offer different benefits and adaptations, with endurance training improving cardiovascular fitness and weight training improving strength and muscle mass.

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Assessing Fitness Levels

When assessing fitness levels, it is important to consider both aesthetic goals (such as appearance) and functional goals (such as strength and mobility). Understanding one's level of fitness requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses various exercise adaptations. This includes skill development, speed, power, strength, muscular endurance, muscle hypertrophy, muscle endurance, anaerobic capacity, maximal aerobic capacity, and long duration endurance. Each of these adaptations plays a role in overall fitness and can be assessed through different tests and measures.

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