Dexa/Dr. Andy Galpin

Published Jan 20, 2025

Exercise Scientist: The Hidden Reason You Can't Lose Belly Fat (It's Not What You Think)

Jay Shetty and exercise scientist Andy Galpin explore the surprising factors behind stubborn belly fat, highlighting the crucial role of strength training, personalized fitness goals, and the delicate balance of recovery and hydration for optimal health and longevity.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Questions from this episode

- Is it really 1 gram of protein per pound of desired body weight, or should I aim for 1 gram per kilogram as discussed in the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Protein Intake Insights?
  Asked by 131 people
- How to lose belly fat
  Asked by 94 people
- How does CO2 affect pH in blood in the context of the episode 350: How to Optimize Your Workouts for Health, Fitness, and Longevity | Andy Galpin, PhD and the clip Breathing and Metabolism?
  Asked by 87 people
- How many grams of protein does Andy Galpin recommend for building muscle in the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Injury Recovery Insights?
  Asked by 87 people
- How does CO2 affect pH in blood in the context of the episode 350: How to Optimize Your Workouts for Health, Fitness, and Longevity | Andy Galpin, PhD and the clip Breathing and Metabolism?
  Asked by 37 people
- Can bone density increase in old age with strength training, even if strength training was not performed in young age, as discussed in the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Bone Strength Insights?
  Asked by 34 people
- What causes brain fog?
  Asked by 34 people
- What does Peter Attia say about grip strength being a proxy for health in the episode Fitness Toolkit: Protocol & Tools to Optimize Physical Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #94 and the clip Grip and Longevity?
  Asked by 32 people
- What's the actual workout that Andy Galpin suggested involving four minutes of high-intensity exercise in the episode The New Science Of Heart Health, VO2 Max & Optimal Sleep - Dr Andy Galpin and the clip High-Intensity Training?
  Asked by 32 people
- How can I reduce brain fog?
  Asked by 30 people
- Tell me all about Andy Galpin's system of assigning 10 points into four categories: business, relationships, fitness, and recovery, as discussed in the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimize Your Training Program for Fitness & Longevity | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Work-Life Balance
  Asked by 30 people
- How to get rid of belly fat
  Asked by 28 people
- What did Andy Galpin say about the gears of breathing in the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Breathing Techniques Explained?
  Asked by 25 people
- What is the best way to lose belly fat?
  Asked by 24 people
- How can I increase neuroplasticity?
  Asked by 23 people

Episode Highlights

Related Episodes

Build Muscle Size, Strength & Power With Science-Backed Programs | Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
Answers 383 questions
Avoid Fitness Plateaus, Overtraining & Mis-Timed Performance Peaks | Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
Answers 383 questions
How & Why to Strengthen Your Heart & Cardiovascular Fitness
Answers 383 questions
Why Muscle Matters & How to Build Muscle | Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
Answers 383 questions
Dr. Michael Ormsbee: Food Timing, Nutrition & Supplements for Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Recovery
Answers 383 questions
How Lactate & Metabolism Influence Performance
Answers 383 questions
How to Enhance Performance With Better Sleep
Answers 383 questions
How to Improve Your VO2 Max & Build Endurance
Answers 383 questions
How to Boost Your Metabolism & Burn Fat
Answers 383 questions
Dr. Bret Contreras: How to Build Bigger Glutes & Legs
Answers 383 questions
Welcome to Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
Answers 383 questions
Enhancing Bone Health at Every Age
Answers 383 questions
Jill Miller: Increase Flexibility & Relieve Pain with Breathwork & Myofascial Release
Answers 383 questions
Dr. Tommy Wood: Enhancing Brain Performance & Preventing Dementia
Answers 383 questions
Nutrition to Support Brain Health & Offset Brain Injuries
Answers 383 questions