Dr. Andy Galpin on Fat loss, Hydration, Human Performance, and Raising Strong Kids

Episode Highlights With Andy GalpinHow he got into working with high level athletes all over the world and teaching at a graduate level about these topicsWhy strength and performance is about much more than aesthetics or fat loss and why it should be a focus for all of usWhy on average, the people who die fastest are the weakest and have the least muscle massThe reason strength outweighs even cardiovascular fitness, smoking, and other risk factors for predicting life spanReasons it is important to build strength right nowHow glucose regulation is controlled partially by muscleMetrics for knowing if your skeletal muscle is in a good range as you ageHow grip strength is correlated to strength and longevityWhat a DEXA scan is and what the data meansFFMI calculations and what they can tell usWhy muscle matters potentially more than fat for healthActual differences between men and women when it comes to trainingWhy women tend to recover better and handle more volumeWhat the 3-5 protocol is and how to use it for building strength most effectivelyProtocol for strength, hypertrophy, and fat lossWhat actually works for fat lossWater is the only macronutrient that every single living being needs to consumeHydration tests you can do on yourself to know if your hydration is goodResources We MentionAndy GalpinAndy Galpin - InstagramHand grip strength testerFFMI CalculatorWHR CalculatorExtreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif BabinMindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck