Dr. Andy Galpin: Muscle Myths and Body Science

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Dr. Andy Galpin joins us today on The Align Podcast. He has a master’s degree in Human Movement Sciences and a PhD in Human Bioenergetics, so he shares some incredibly detailed insights throughout this episode.

This conversation goes deep into exercise physiology, the cutting-edge science around muscle growth, how to improve strength, body composition, breathing patterns, and sleep. This conversation is a one-stop shop in all things health and fitness, so get your pen and paper ready!

Very grateful to share such an incredibly insightful interview with you from a kind and brilliant human being such as Dr. Andy Galpin.

Dr. Andy Galpin is a tenured full Professor at California State University, Fullerton. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. He is a Human Performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

What we discussed in the episode:

00:00 Breathwork for Feeling Overwhelmed

04:00 Does Bigger Muscles Mean Stronger Muscles?

11:15 Science Behind Workouts

18:32 Preventing Injuries

21:17 Importance of Rest in Training

24:18 Effects of Extended Sleep

27:20 Understanding Sleep Stages

32:58 Beware of excessive hydration

38:45 Changing Your Diet

40:02 Don’t Overthink, Enjoy

42:47 Ideal Breathing Rate