#101 Dr. Andy Galpin: The Optimal Diet, Supplement, & Recovery Protocol for Peak Performance
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Dr. Andy Galpin discusses how to optimize diet, supplementation, and recovery for peak athletic performance.
Download my "How to Train According to the Experts" guide Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Nutrition, supplementation, and recovery are foundational for enhancing exercise performance, but their full potential often remains untapped. In this episode, Dr. Andy Galpin , a renowned expert who has coached Olympians, world champions, and professional athletes across major sports, breaks down exactly how to leverage these critical elements to meaningfully enhance your results. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (05:01) Eating to perform vs. eating to live longer—do you have to choose? (08:20) Training fasted—are the mitochondrial benefits worth it? (14:53) What should you eat before early-morning strength training? (16:52) Why nutrient timing isn't critical for the average exerciser (18:44) Is intermittent fasting killing your gains? (29:24) Carbs before resistance training—fuel or fluff? (31:07) Endurance fueling strategies—what actually works? (36:02) When is post-exercise carb intake truly essential? (37:35) Game day fueling—how to get it right (40:25) Carb supplements vs. whole foods—what do elite athletes actually eat? (43:18) Rethinking fat intake for exercise performance…
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