#140 - ANDY GALPIN

Published: Aug. 16, 2023, 9:01 a.m.

Dr. Andy Galpin is a Professor at CSU Fullerton. He is a Human Performance Scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics & Muscle Physiology. Andy is a well-known fitness expert and has coached and consulted elite athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, and MMA. He has written a best-selling book, Unplugged, and co-founded three companies: BioMolecular Athlete, Absolute Rest, and RAPID Health and Performance. His mission is to enhance the human condition by providing the world with free and entertaining health, human performance, and nutrition education. Follow Andy on Twitter @DrAndyGalpin.

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[0:00] - Why hydration is such a fundamental aspect of health

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[8:21] - The risks of dehydration and overhydration

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[14:02] - How salt and electrolytes factor into hydration

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[19:27] - Andy\u2019s simple rules for quality nutrition

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[23:12] - How nutritional variety impacts various areas of health

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[30:45] - How to know if you might be drinking too much water

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[35:13] - Why eating sufficient protein is good and more is not bad

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[40:23] - How nutrition relates to recovery

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[43:51] - The importance of repetition in achieving physical goals

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[48:24] - The present and future of human fitness technologies

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