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Published Jan 17, 2024

Welcome to Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin

Dr. Andy Galpin, a kinesiology expert, kicks off his podcast by sharing his strategies for optimizing physical performance, blending scientific research with practical coaching aimed at both elite athletes and everyday individuals.
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  • Athlete Insights

    , a professor of kinesiology at Cal State Fullerton, has spent nearly 20 years working with elite athletes, including Olympians and world champions. He emphasizes that understanding the tools and tactics used by top performers can benefit everyone, even those not aiming for athletic records. By sharing his experiences and insights, Andy aims to help listeners optimize their physical performance.

    If we understand the tools and tactics required to perform at this kind of a level when dialed up to ten in the most extreme environments, that's going to help us understand what to do when the dial is only at five or six.

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    He plans to reveal advanced tools and strategies, ensuring they are accessible and scientifically valid 1.

       

    Advanced Tools

    Andy discusses the advanced tools and technologies used to enhance physical performance, some of which may not be widely available or affordable. He promises to provide alternatives that are low-cost or free, yet still scientifically valid. His goal is to make high-performance strategies accessible to everyone, regardless of budget.

    While doing that, I'm going to be sharing with you candidly some advanced tools, technologies and tactics that may not be within your budget or even, frankly, available to the general public.

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    Andy will differentiate between peer-reviewed science and his personal coaching opinions, ensuring clarity for the audience 1.

       

    Scientific Approaches

    The methodologies Andy employs are grounded in scientific research, aiming for what he calls "maximally healthy" performance. He will cover how to investigate, interpret, and intervene in physical performance, blending scientific consensus with practical coaching insights. This approach ensures that listeners receive both evidence-based information and actionable advice.

    My main focus of this show is not necessarily physiology that is healthy or really healthy, it's what is maximally healthy.

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    Andy is committed to maintaining high-quality content, with each season carefully crafted to meet rigorous standards 1.

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