EPISODE · Jun 14, 2023 · 1H 4M
Episode 212: The Pros and Cons of Training Elite Level Professional Athletes: An Interview with Dr. Andy Galpin
from Flex Diet Podcast · host Dr Andy Galpin, Jodie “Fabulous” Nelson, Suzie Glassman, Dr Mike T Nelson
[4:21] Differentiating between high-level pro athletes and high-profile athletes[7:28] Andy's first experience working with high-profile athletes[10:42] Setting expectations[17:49] The skills you must have[24:51] Two things to think about[32:26] You're not gonna be famous[38:38] Working with high-level athletes[46:53] Be clear about what you're doing this for[51:32] Ending a relationship with an athlete[59:11] Resource limitationsConnect with Dr. Galpin:Rapid Health OptimizationWebsite and link to Huberman Lab Guest SeriesInstagramYouTubeTwitterReferenced Links:ISSN Meeting June 15-17.Flex Diet Podcast Episode 144: Peptides -- Bleeding Edge Performance, Muscle, and Recovery with Dr. Andy Galpin & Dr. Ryan GreeneFlex Diet Podcast Episode 11: Doc & Doc - Interview with Dr. Andy GalpinAbout Dr. Galpin:Andy Galpin is a tenured full Professor 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. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes (including All-Star, All-Pro, MVP, Cy Young, Olympic Gold medalists, Major winners, World titlist/ contenders, etc.) across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces, and more. Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter
What this episode covers
On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Dr. Andy Galpin and I discuss what it really takes to train elite, high-level athletes. Enjoy this open and honest conversation! Head over to https://miketnelson.com and sign up for my geeky, almost-daily email newsletter about how to add muscle, increase your performance, and improve body comp all without destroying your health.
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