Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
This is Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin.I'm Dr. Andy Galpin, a professor and director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University.With this podcast, my goal is to help you better understand and maximize your own physical and mental performance, leveraging my two decades of experience with elite performers, including Olympians and world champions across numerous sports. The goal is to cover a range of tools, technologies, and strategies designed to help everyone—from beginners to record-breaks, and everyone in between.I’ll use a format that I call the "3 I's.” For every topic, we'll explore how to 1) Investigate (measure it), 2) Interpret (determine what’s bad, ok, good, or even elite!), and 3) Intervene (implement changes). This framework will guide our discussions on both the science and actionable insights—the do’s and don’ts. In the upcoming episodes of Season 2, we'll dive into topics such as how metabolism and metabolic rate truly work, how to maximize brain function and health, what sports nutrition looks like in the world’s best athletes, how to improve bone health and accelerate healing, the science of strength training for kids, and much more. While not all of us are elite athletes—myself included—there are countless lessons and tools we can learn from those performing at the highest levels. And remember, as legendary coach Bill Bowerman stated, "If you have a body, you are an athlete." If you're not already, I hope you'll consider starting to train and recover like one.
Latest episodes
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Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 59min
How & Why to Strengthen Your Heart & Cardiovascular Fitness
Discover the secrets to a stronger heart and enhanced cardiovascular fitness. Learn about the critical role of cardiorespiratory health in sleep, recovery, and disease risk. Delve into the concept of VO2 max and its importance for performance and longevity. Understand why the heart operates differently from other muscles and how it never gets sore. Plus, explore actionable strategies using the 'Three I’s' to assess and improve your heart health and fitness. Your pathway to better performance begins here!
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Jan 9, 2024 • 3min
Welcome to Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
Explore the fascinating science behind muscle development and endurance. Discover how sleep and recovery influence high performance. Get practical tips for creating effective training programs for strength and cardiovascular health. Learn about the latest technologies, supplements, and equipment to boost both mental and physical capabilities. This insightful discussion bridges cutting-edge research with actionable strategies for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.
