Align Podcast Dr. Andy Galpin: Busting Muscle Myths & Hacking Strength | EP 479
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Jan 26, 2024 
Dr. Andy Galpin, an expert in exercise physiology, covers topics such as muscle growth, strength improvement, body composition, breathing patterns, and sleep. The podcast explores the relationship between muscle size and strength, training specificity for injury prevention, the benefits of therapy, the importance of hydration, and optimizing tissue tolerance. In addition, it provides resources for sleep improvement and performance optimization.
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Managing Overwhelm
- Notice your internal state and regulate it cognitively.
- If needed, use nose-only breathing, followed by a 3-4 second inhale and a long exhale.
Cultivating the Observer
- Cultivating an observer self allows for better emotional regulation.
- Acknowledge and practice recognizing suboptimal emotional states.
Muscle Size and Strength
- Bigger muscles generally correlate with strength, evidenced by weight classes in strength sports.
- However, it's not absolute; smaller individuals can be stronger due to factors beyond size.