Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin

Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin

Scicomm Media

Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 2h 7m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (1,190)
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

This is Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin. I'm Dr. Andy Galpin, a professor and director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University. With this podcast, my goal is to help you better understand and maximize your own physical and mental performance, leveraging my two decades of experience with elite performers, including Olympians and world champions across numerous sports. The goal is to cover a range of tools, technologies, and strategies designed to help everyone—from beginners to record-breaks, and everyone in between. While not all of us are elite athletes—myself included—there are countless lessons and tools we can learn from those performing at the highest levels. And remember, as legendary coach Bill Bowerman stated, "If you have a body, you are an athlete." If you're not already, I hope you'll consider starting to train and recover like one.

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Recent Episodes

Female Training, Hormones & Nutrition: Fact vs. Fiction | Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple

Jun 10, 2026 2h 8m

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple to examine what the science says about female-specific training and nutrition. We discuss why so little research has historically focused on…

How to Think Clearly in an Age of Distraction | Sam Harris

May 27, 2026 2h 28m

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sam Harris to discuss how attention, mindfulness, and clear thinking shape performance. We start by separating intelligence from wisdom, then look at how modern…

Intense Exercise & Potential Heart Damage (aka Athlete's Heart)

May 13, 2026 1h 44m

In this episode, I cover "athlete's heart" — the paradox where the same cardiovascular adaptations that make endurance athletes exceptional can also mimic, and sometimes mask, real risk. I trace the…

Hardship, Resilience & Competing at the Highest Level | Ken Rideout

Apr 29, 2026 2h 34m

In this episode, I sit down with Ken Rideout — author, elite masters marathoner, and one of the most compelling people I've ever had on the show — to discuss his journey from a difficult childhood…

Build Mental Toughness & Perform Under Pressure | Dr. Lenny Wiersma

Apr 15, 2026 2h 19m

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lenny Wiersma — one of the most respected and quietly influential figures in sports psychology — for a conversation on what it actually takes to perform when the…

How to Build a Strong Core & Abs

Apr 01, 2026 1h 43m

In this episode, I break down everything you need to know to build a strong core and better-looking abs — and explain why most people are training them wrong. I start by clarifying the difference…

Enhance Your Physical & Mental Resilience (HRV, Respiratory Rate, RHR)

Apr 16, 2025 2h 8m

In this episode, I explain how to increase your control over your nervous system — not just to manage stress, but to recalibrate your autonomic nervous system for long-term physiological resilience…

Jill Miller: Increase Flexibility & Relieve Pain with Breathwork & Myofascial Release

Apr 09, 2025 2h 10m

In this episode, my guest is Jill Miller, a renowned fascia expert and teacher of breathwork practices and self-myofascial release (SMR) to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance body awareness.…

Dr. Michael Ormsbee: Food Timing, Nutrition & Supplements for Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Recovery

Apr 02, 2025 2h 32m

My guest is Dr. Michael Ormsbee, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and integrative physiology and the director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine at Florida State University. We explore…

Dr. Allison Brager: Improve Sleep Efficiency & Resilience

Mar 26, 2025 1h 57m

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Allison Brager, Ph.D., an active-duty Army neuroscientist whose research focuses on physiological resilience in extreme stress environments such as Antarctica and…

Strength Training for Kids & Building Lifelong Movement Skills

Mar 19, 2025 1h 49m

In this episode, I discuss the importance of exercise, specifically strength training, for kids. With growing concerns over childhood obesity, limited opportunities for physical activity in school,…

Dr. Herman Pontzer: How We Really Burn Calories & Lose Weight

Mar 12, 2025 2h 19m

My guest is Dr. Herman Pontzer, Ph.D., a professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health at Duke University, known for his research on human bioenergetics, particularly energy expenditure…

Jordan Sullivan: Fueling for Sports Performance & Body Composition

Mar 05, 2025 2h 58m

In this episode, my guest is Jordan Sullivan, APD, a registered sports dietitian and the founder of The Fight Dietitian (TFD), whose clients include UFC world champions, Olympians, and…

Enhancing Bone Health at Every Age

Feb 26, 2025 1h 52m

Bone health is often dismissed as something only “old people” or postmenopausal women should worry about, but evidence clearly indicates that poor bone health is extremely common—even among young,…

Dr. Bret Contreras: How to Build Bigger Glutes & Legs

Feb 19, 2025 3h 28m

My guest is Dr. Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS, a leading expert in glute training. We cover key strategies for maximizing glute growth, explore the anatomy and function of the glutes, and break down…

Dr. Tommy Wood: Enhancing Brain Performance & Preventing Dementia

Feb 12, 2025 3h 3m

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Thomas Wood, a UK-trained M.D. with a Ph.D. in physiology and neuroscience. He is a professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington. We…

How to Boost Your Metabolism & Burn Fat

Feb 05, 2025 2h 13m

In this episode, I discuss science-supported methods to boost metabolism and maintain sustainable fat loss. I explain the key components of total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) and why some people…

Nutrition to Support Brain Health & Offset Brain Injuries

Aug 14, 2024 1h 41m

In this episode, I discuss nutrition and supplementation to reduce the risk of brain injury and enhance brain performance and long-term health. Most brain injuries, including traumatic brain injury…

How to Use & Interpret Blood Tests for High Performance

Aug 07, 2024 2h 22m

In this episode, I discuss blood testing for athletic performance. I explain how performance-based blood testing differs from medical or disease-based blood panels and the pros and cons of blood…

Genetic Testing for Sports Performance

Jul 31, 2024 1h 43m

In this episode, I discuss genetic testing for sports and athletic performance. I describe the history of sports genomics and the search for genes that determine strength, endurance, and other…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin have?

Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin has published 28 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Fitness, Health & Fitness.

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Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 2h 7m.

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