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KHC 078 - Dr. Andy Galpin

Jun 24, 2024

In a captivating conversation with Dr. Andy Galpin, a kinesiology professor and human performance expert, topics range from the significance of hard work over talent in achieving athletic success to training strategies for fighters. Andy shares insights on the psychological dynamics in combat sports, emphasizing resilience and unconventional training methods. The discussion also touches on the art of weight cutting and recovery, highlighting the importance of nutrition and hydration for optimal performance. This engaging dialogue reveals valuable lessons for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.

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Andy Galpin

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Dr. Andy Galpin emphasizes the importance of hard work and knowledge over talent in enhancing athletic performance.

The speaker attributes their coaching philosophy to foundational values learned from their upbringing, emphasizing determination and discipline.

Understanding physiological factors, such as hydration and muscle composition, is essential for optimizing physical performance and recovery.

The psychological aspect of performance management under pressure is vital, highlighting the necessity of mental resilience alongside physical training.

Deep dives

The Drive for Human Performance

The speaker discusses their journey into understanding human performance, starting as a college athlete. They weren't the most talented but realized that hard work was crucial to compete at their level. This realization drove them to learn everything about training, nutrition, and recovery to outwork others. This pursuit laid the foundation for their career in sports science and coaching, emphasizing the importance of effort and knowledge in enhancing athletic performance.

Intro

4min

Cultivating a Strong Work Ethic from Small Town Roots

3min

Unlocking Performance: The Power of Ketones and Mindful Energy Alternatives

3min

The Dynamics of Play: Offense, Defense, and Development

14min

Finding Rhythm in Combat Sports

16min

The Fighter's Journey: Resilience and Unconventional Training

9min

Highlighting American Craftsmanship in Knives and Firearms

2min

The Art of Weight Cutting and Recovery

13min

Embracing Challenges: A Long-Term Fitness Perspective

11min

10.

Balancing Recovery and Training for Optimal Performance

4min

11.

Training Strategies for Combat and Hunting

26min

12.

Enhancing Human Performance

9min

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Andy Galpin, a professor of kinesiology and a renowned leader in the field of human performance. Listen in as Andy and Cam talk about how Andy got started, training fighters and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 Intro: Andy’s Interest in Human Performance at a Young Age

0:09:50 Why Andy Loves About Training

0:11:46 Working for Athlete’s Performance

0:12:54 Hard Work vs Talent

0:20:17 Coaching Female Athletes

0:22:04 Coaching Boxers & Fighters

0:28:01 Ad Break

0:29:50 How Andy Got into Training Fighters

0:36:41 The Start of Andy’s Lab

0:39:25 Brian Ortega

0:49:08 Cutting Weight in Fighting & Performance

01:03:19 Preparing Yourself to be Fitter, Longer

01:11:21 Training Goals, Performance & Recovery

01:16:41 Andy’s Thoughts on Cam’s Training Method

01:25:56 Being Affective vs Being Efficient

01:29:16 Andy’s Wyoming Bear Hunt

01:40:24 Andy’s Podcast: Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin

01:46:06 Outro

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