Stanford scientist Dr. Andy Galpin reveals groundbreaking research showing why physical strength is the #1 predictor of your lifespan, and the surprising connection between strength training and brain health. Learn why most people’s fitness goals fail, the truth about intermittent fasting, and the optimal time of year to achieve different fitness goals!
In this interview, we discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:56 The Best Routine to Gain Muscles
06:34 What’s Your Fitness Goal?
14:39 Bad versus Good Fitness Coaching
20:50 What is the Pursuit of Fitness?
23:53 The Real Strength Training Process
32:17 Walking or Running?
42:09 Realistic Fitness Goal
43:42 Varying Recovery Requirements
48:29 Ideal Protein Intake
54:12 Post Exercise Anabolic Window
01:02:28 How Important is Proper Hydration?
01:08:55 How to Deal with Brain Fog
01:11:36 What’s Andy’s Schedule Like?
01:18:52 Is Evening Workout Effective?
01:23:17 Ideal Workout for PCOS and Menopause
01:29:26 Andy on Final Five
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