The Body of Knowledge

By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

What's The Body of Knowledge about?

The Body of Knowledge is a serialized podcast featuring stories from the intersection of science and fitness. Each story is born in a conversation about quality of life and incubates until it can grow into actionable insight. The show is hosted by former comedian and lifelong human performance coach, Kenny Kane and Professor of Exercise Physiology at CSUF, Andy Galpin. The show is produced in volumes and the chapters of each volume are released weekly.

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The Body of Knowledge episodes:

09.03.2019
The Snapshot
Where do you spend your time and energy? We describe the snapshot and how we use it to be honest with ourselves about where the chips fall.
08.27.2019
Growth Quadrants
Kenny drops one of his favorite models for growth - the four quadrants. We also dive deep into how to use them for just about anybody.
08.20.2019
Muscle Growth
Andy hits us with what's new in the science of muscle growth. Spoiler alert - we were all wrong about a few things...
08.13.2019
The Five (Voltron) Tenants
Kenny lays out the five tenants of coaching at Oak Park - purpose, growth, connection, contribution, and value.
08.06.2019
Invest vs Consume
Are you investing in your growth or consuming physical experiences? We break it down and help you distinguish between the two.
07.30.2019
Use Your Brain
Kicking off season 3 with a conversation about the growth of science and technology.
07.23.2019
Going Dark 2
Going deeper on why we're going dark.
07.16.2019
Going Dark
We're back... but not in the way you might expect. We're going dark on social media and moving to a new model.
03.08.2018
2.8 Epilogue
We conclude Volume II with some reflections on leadership. Kenny, Andy, and Josh lay out what leadership means to them and what they learned from each guest.
03.05.2018
2.7 Mental Skills (featuring Jared Cohen)
In chapter 7 of volume II, we dive into the mental side of training with Oak Park Mental Skills Coach Jared Cohen. There's a lot of discussion about mindset and mentality out there but few tools for measuring and improving...
02.19.2018
2.6 Dave Beck
In chapter 6 of volume II, we have the pleasure of discussing scientific thinking, sex education, and a slew of other topics with Dave Beck. Dave is a published author and science teacher who has been featured on the cover...
02.06.2018
2.5 Gabe Rangel
In chapter 5 of volume II, we sit down with Gabe Rangel to talk about leadership in the military, professional sports, and life. Gabe explains the importance of environment and humility in developing people into better athletes and human beings.
01.11.2018
2.4 Doug Larson
In chapter 4 of volume II, Co-Founder and Co-Host of Barbell Shrugged, Doug Larson joins us to talk about leadership in life and business. He goes into detail about his experience with being a fitness coach, entrepreneur, and father.
12.20.2017
2.3 What You Want
In chapter 3 of volume II, we attempt to answer the question, why don't you get what you want? From fitness goals to business solutions, people often fall short and don't know why. We discuss the importance of focus, authenticity,...
12.13.2017
2.2 Changing Roles
In chapter 2 of volume II, Andy interviews Kenny and Josh about their relationship dynamics and how they change roles constantly. We get into the details of rebranding CrossFit LA as Oak Park and the importance of flexibility in leadership.
12.04.2017
2.1 Lee Brown
In chapter 1 of volume II, Professor Lee Brown talks about sports science and mentorship. We discuss his research on power and velocity, overcoming cancer and the death of his son, and his role as a sherpa for hundreds of...
12.01.2017
2.0 Prologue
After some time off, we're back! The Body of Knowledge returns with Volume II: Sherpas. Kenny lays it all out in the Prologue and explains what to expect this time around.
05.25.2017
Epilogue: Volume 1
In the epilogue, Kenny, Andy, and Josh reflect on the experience of creating the inaugural volume of The Body of Knowledge. They share some of the back stories and conversations that went into the first nine chapters with a little...
05.16.2017
1.9 Human Healthcare
In chapter 9, we are joined by Linda Rosenstock to talk about healthcare and the various factors that influence it. Linda has 20 years of experience in clinical medicine, she was appointed by the Clinton and Obama administrations to advise...
05.09.2017
1.8 Human Performance
In chapter 8, we describe the evolution of human performance and the factors that influence it. We show how the modern fitness industry came to be plagued by extreme ideology, persuasion, and isolation. Andy provides context for this conversation with...
05.02.2017
1.7 Conscious Coaching [Brett Bartholomew]
In chapter 7, Brett Bartholomew joins us for a gripping conversation about conscious coaching. He explains how early struggles with extreme dieting and exercise provided the life experience that would ultimately influence his coaching philosophy. Brett emphasizes the importance of...
04.25.2017
1.6 Abundance Survival
In chapter 6, we address adherence, one of the most critical but least talked about topics in nutrition. Since many people struggle to adhere to eating plans, we focus on what it takes to actually stick to one. Kenny opens...
04.18.2017
1.5 Biases Collide
In chapter 5, we dive headfirst into the strength vs cardiovascular training debate. Andy sets the stage by telling the story of Bob Hoffman’s showdown with Dr. Peter Karpovich over this divide in 1940. Following the aftermath, we address our own...
04.11.2017
1.4 Transforming Training [Michael Blevins]
In chapter 4, Michael Blevins joins us for a fascinating conversation about the philosophy of transformation. Michael is known for training actors to play superheroes on the big screen but the path to get there was very unique. He began...
04.04.2017
1.3 Powerful Prevention [Jack Osbourne]
In chapter 3, Jack Osbourne discusses becoming a happy, healthy person. He grew up in a world of abundance as a reality tv star and the son of Ozzy Osbourne. Since then, he has sustained major personal growth. Kenny, Andy...
04.04.2017
1.2 Contextual Practice
In chapter 2, Kenny shows the value of context through stories about growing up in a fitness business, playing sports, performing standup comedy, and becoming a human performance coach. Kenny’s life experience has significantly contributed to the development of the...
04.04.2017
1.1 Deep Adaptations
In chapter 1, Kenny and Andy dive deep into the science and applications of physiological adaptation. Research has shown that people can significantly change the composition of their muscle fibers and the magnitude of such changes can be shockingly high....
03.27.2017
Prologue
In the prologue, we introduce Kenny, Andy, and Josh who each tell their side of the show's origin story. They individually explain their motivation for launching the project and provide context for what's to come in volume 1. The first...

What's The Body of Knowledge about?

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The Body of Knowledge episodes:

The Snapshot

Growth Quadrants

Muscle Growth

The Five (Voltron) Tenants

Invest vs Consume

Use Your Brain

Going Dark 2

Going Dark

2.8 Epilogue

2.7 Mental Skills (featuring Jared Cohen)

2.6 Dave Beck

2.5 Gabe Rangel

2.4 Doug Larson

2.3 What You Want

2.2 Changing Roles

2.1 Lee Brown

2.0 Prologue

Epilogue: Volume 1

1.9 Human Healthcare

1.8 Human Performance

1.7 Conscious Coaching [Brett Bartholomew]

1.6 Abundance Survival

1.5 Biases Collide

1.4 Transforming Training [Michael Blevins]

1.3 Powerful Prevention [Jack Osbourne]

1.2 Contextual Practice

1.1 Deep Adaptations

Prologue