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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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How to Get Faster (Acceleration, Deceleration, Agility & Strength) | Les Spellman
In this episode, I speak with Les Spellman (https://spellmanperformance.com/les-spellman), one of the most in-demand speed coaches in the world, who has trained more than 100 NFL athletes and worked with elite performers across football, ba
Boosting Testosterone & Understanding Your Testosterone Levels (Aging, Muscle Growth & Nutrition)
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Testosterone Explained (Low T, Muscle Growth, Aging & TRT) | Dr. Ben House
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ben House, a nutritional scientist who has spent nearly two decades working with elite athletes and professional sports teams. We take a detailed look at testosterone, what your lab results can and cannot te
How to Train Without Pain (Back, Shoulders, Mobility & Strength) | Dr. John Rusin
In this episode, my guest is Dr. John Rusin (https://drjohnrusin.com/), a physical therapist and strength coach who bridges rehabilitation and human performance. We discuss his approach to persistent back, shoulder, and knee pain and how to
How to Reach Your Fitness Goals (Hard-to-Grow Muscles, Lose Fat, Busy Schedule & More) | Dan Garner
In this episode, my guest is Dan Garner, a renowned human performance coach behind UFC champions, Olympic medalists, and CEOs. We discuss how he bridges the gap between sports science and real-world coaching. Dan explains constraint theory
The Fundamentals of Nutrition, Hydration & Performance Fueling
In this episode, I answer your questions on https://www.performpodcast.com/topics/nutrition/, hydration, and https://www.performpodcast.com/topics/recovery/ in our second audience Q&A. I start with what I call the 90%: the principles nearly
The Fundamentals of Training for Muscle, Strength & Longevity
In this episode, I answer your questions in the first-ever open Q&A on Perform, working through the five themes that came up most. I start with how I think about training for longevity—why being well-rounded and resilient matters more than
What Drives Muscle Growth & What Doesn't | Dr. Mike Roberts
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mike Roberts (https://education.auburn.edu/directory/profile.php?id=mdr0024), Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University, and one of the most respected muscle physiologists, to explain h
Identify & Fix Muscle Imbalances & Injury Risks
In this episode, I tackle muscle asymmetries and imbalances — when the differences between your two sides help you, when they hurt you, and what to actually do about them. I move past the popular "10% rule" and walk through my three I's fra
Female Training, Hormones & Nutrition: Fact vs. Fiction | Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple (https://www.drlaurencs.com/) to examine what the science says about female-specific training and nutrition. We discuss why so little research has historically focused on women, wha
How to Think Clearly in an Age of Distraction | Sam Harris
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sam Harris (https://www.samharris.org/) to discuss how attention, mindfulness, and clear thinking shape performance. We start by separating intelligence from wisdom, then look at how modern technology is
Intense Exercise & Potential Heart Damage (aka Athlete's Heart)
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 history of what’s now known as exercise-i
Hardship, Resilience & Competing at the Highest Level | Ken Rideout
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 and decade-long opioid addiction to becomin
Build Mental Toughness & Perform Under Pressure | Dr. Lenny Wiersma
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 stakes are highest. A professor for over
How to Build a Strong Core & Abs
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 between "abs" and "core," covering the key m
Enhance Your Physical & Mental Resilience (HRV, Respiratory Rate, RHR)
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 and adaptability. This episode goes beyond
Jill Miller: Increase Flexibility & Relieve Pain with Breathwork & Myofascial Release
In this episode, my guest is Jill Miller (https://www.tuneupfitness.com/), a renowned fascia expert and teacher of breathwork practices and self-myofascial release (SMR) to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance body awareness. We discu
Dr. Michael Ormsbee: Food Timing, Nutrition & Supplements for Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Recovery
My guest is Dr. Michael Ormsbee, Ph.D. (https://annescollege.fsu.edu/faculty-staff/dr-michael-ormsbee), a professor of nutrition and integrative physiology and the director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine at Florida State U
Dr. Allison Brager: Improve Sleep Efficiency & Resilience
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Allison Brager, Ph.D. (https://www.instagram.com/docjockzzz/), an active-duty Army neuroscientist whose research focuses on physiological resilience in extreme stress environments such as Antarctica and oute
Strength Training for Kids & Building Lifelong Movement Skills
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, decreased outdoor playtime, and reduced sp
Dr. Herman Pontzer: How We Really Burn Calories & Lose Weight
My guest is Dr. Herman Pontzer, Ph.D. (https://sites.duke.edu/pontzerlab/), a professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health at Duke University, known for his research on human bioenergetics, particularly energy expenditure and th
Jordan Sullivan: Fueling for Sports Performance & Body Composition
In this episode, my guest is Jordan Sullivan, APD (https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/), a registered sports dietitian and the founder of The Fight Dietitian (TFD) (https://thefightdietitian.com/), whose clients include UFC world
Enhancing Bone Health at Every Age
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, healthy people, including men. It is also h
Dr. Bret Contreras: How to Build Bigger Glutes & Legs
My guest is Dr. Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS (https://bretcontreras.com), 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 effective exercis
Dr. Tommy Wood: Enhancing Brain Performance & Preventing Dementia
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Thomas Wood (https://www.drtommywood.com/), 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 discuss how bot
How to Boost Your Metabolism & Burn Fat
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 seem to stay naturally lean with little ef
Nutrition to Support Brain Health & Offset Brain Injuries
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 (TBIs) and concussion, are not from sports
How to Use & Interpret Blood Tests for High Performance
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 testing for performance. I explain how to cho
Genetic Testing for Sports Performance
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 performance markers. I explain how to interpret
Avoid Fitness Plateaus, Overtraining & Mis-Timed Performance Peaks
In this episode, I discuss training plateaus, overtraining, and peaking (aka “tapering”) to help you train smart for your goals and effectively use rest to maximize performance. I discuss training plateaus, the underlying molecular mechanis
