DR. ANDY GALPIN | Unlocking Elite Performance: Mental & Physical Mastery

The MTNTOUGH Podcast

Andy Galpin is a professor of kinesiology 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 has collaborated with top-tier athletes across various domains including the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, Military, and Special Forces. Additionally, he co-founded Vitality Blueprint, Absolute Rest, BioMolecular Athlete, and RAPID Health & Performance and will be the host of the upcoming Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin podcast, set to launch this Summer 2024. To learn more about Andy, follow him on Instagram at @drandygalpin and check out andygalpin.com. Thank you to our sponsors. Please support them: SIG SAUER: https://www.sigsauer.com/ MTN OPS: Checkout MTN OPS x MTNTOUGH Co-Branded Hydrate Flavor: ⁠https://mtn-ops.sjv.io/5gJbz1⁠ TURTLEBOX Audio: Use promo code TOUGH for a free Turtlebox hat with purchase of a Gen2 speaker. https://turtleboxaudio.com/products/turtlebox-speaker-gen-2 ---- What is MTNTOUGH? MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The Dedicated Our premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go. Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Taking Responsibility for Your Own Success 00:05:33 - Enhancing Human Performance 00:10:07 - Making Science Accessible on Multiple Platforms 00:14:20 - Carving My Own Path in the Fitness Industry 00:18:30 - Taking Risks and Pursuing Autonomy 00:22:52 - Carving our Path 00:27:45 - The Mind-Body Connection in Coaching Programs 00:32:18 - Mental Performance in Sports 00:36:34 - Finding Focus in Stressful Situations 00:41:37 - Fighting through Chaos 00:45:50 - Mental Rehearsal and Conditioning Strategies 00:49:44 - The Importance of Controlling What You Can Control 00:54:49 - Maximizing Performance and Overcoming Constraints 00:59:08 - Optimizing Human Performance 01:03:10 - Remove Constraints for Peak Performance in Physiology 01:07:56 - Blood Markers and Optimal Performance 01:12:33 - Identifying Clinical Disorders 01:16:55 - Common Health Issues 01:21:13 - Effective Supplements for Performance 01:25:45 - Top Supplements for High Performance 01:30:21 - Check out Dr. Andy Galpin on Instagram and his upcoming podcast #humanperformance #andygalpin #mtntough #strengthtraining #BioMolecular #athlete #fitness #functionalfitness #weighttraining #motivation #performance #performancetraining #hypertrophy #sciencepodcast