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Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin

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This is Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin. I'm Dr. Andy Galpin, a professor and director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University. With this podcast, my goal is to help you better understand and maximize your own physical and mental performance, leveraging my two decades of experience with elite performers, including Olympians and world champions across numerous sports. The goal is to cover a range of tools, technologies, and strategies designed to help everyone—from beginners to record-breaks, and everyone in between. While not all of us are elite athletes—myself included—there are countless lessons and tools we can learn from those performing at the highest levels. And remember, as legendary coach Bill Bowerman stated, "If you have a body, you are an athlete." If you're not already, I hope you'll consider starting to train and recover like one. 

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Position in the Fitness chart (US), last 90 days.

#1
all-time peak
179
days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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How to Reach Your Fitness Goals (Hard-to-Grow Muscles, Lose Fat, Busy Schedule & More) | Dan Garner

#16 trending · Fitness

In this episode, my guest is Dan Garner, a renowned human performance coach behind UFC champions, Olympic medalists, and CEOs. We discuss how he bridges the gap between s

Aug 19
3 h 02 min

The Fundamentals of Nutrition, Hydration & Performance Fueling

In this episode, I answer your questions on nutrition, hydration, and recovery in our second audience Q&A. I start with what I call the 90%: the principles nearly every e

Aug 5
1 h 08 min

The Fundamentals of Training for Muscle, Strength & Longevity

In this episode, I answer your questions in the first-ever open Q&A on Perform, working through the five themes that came up most. I start with how I think about training

Jul 22
1 h 12 min

What Drives Muscle Growth & What Doesn't | Dr. Mike Roberts

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mike Roberts, Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University, and one of the most respected muscle physiologists, to exp

Jul 8
2 h 27 min

Identify & Fix Muscle Imbalances & Injury Risks 

In this episode, I tackle muscle asymmetries and imbalances — when the differences between your two sides help you, when they hurt you, and what to actually do about them

Jun 24
1 h 39 min

Female Training, Hormones & Nutrition: Fact vs. Fiction | Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple to examine what the science says about female-specific training and nutrition. We discuss why so little researc

Jun 10
2 h 08 min

How to Think Clearly in an Age of Distraction | Sam Harris

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sam Harris to discuss how attention, mindfulness, and clear thinking shape performance. We start by separating intelligence from wisd

May 27
2 h 28 min

Intense Exercise & Potential Heart Damage (aka Athlete's Heart)

In this episode, I cover "athlete's heart" — the paradox where the same cardiovascular adaptations that make endurance athletes exceptional can also mimic, and sometimes

May 13
1 h 44 min

Hardship, Resilience & Competing at the Highest Level | Ken Rideout

In this episode, I sit down with Ken Rideout — author, elite masters marathoner, and one of the most compelling people I've ever had on the show — to discuss his journey

Apr 29
2 h 34 min

Build Mental Toughness & Perform Under Pressure | Dr. Lenny Wiersma

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lenny Wiersma — one of the most respected and quietly influential figures in sports psychology — for a conversation on what it actual

Apr 15
2 h 19 min

How to Build a Strong Core & Abs

In this episode, I break down everything you need to know to build a strong core and better-looking abs — and explain why most people are training them wrong. I start by

Apr 1
1 h 43 min

Enhance Your Physical & Mental Resilience (HRV, Respiratory Rate, RHR)

In this episode, I explain how to increase your control over your nervous system — not just to manage stress, but to recalibrate your autonomic nervous system for long-te

Apr 16 2025
2 h 08 min

Jill Miller: Increase Flexibility & Relieve Pain with Breathwork & Myofascial Release

In this episode, my guest is Jill Miller, a renowned fascia expert and teacher of breathwork practices and self-myofascial release (SMR) to improve mobility, reduce pain,

Apr 9 2025
2 h 10 min

Dr. Michael Ormsbee: Food Timing, Nutrition & Supplements for Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Recovery

My guest is Dr. Michael Ormsbee, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and integrative physiology and the director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine at Florida S

Apr 2 2025
2 h 32 min

Dr. Allison Brager: Improve Sleep Efficiency & Resilience

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Allison Brager, Ph.D., an active-duty Army neuroscientist whose research focuses on physiological resilience in extreme stress environmen

Mar 26 2025
1 h 57 min

Strength Training for Kids & Building Lifelong Movement Skills

In this episode, I discuss the importance of exercise, specifically strength training, for kids. With growing concerns over childhood obesity, limited opportunities for p

Mar 19 2025
1 h 49 min

Dr. Herman Pontzer: How We Really Burn Calories & Lose Weight

My guest is Dr. Herman Pontzer, Ph.D., a professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health at Duke University, known for his research on human bioenergetics, parti

Mar 12 2025
2 h 19 min

Jordan Sullivan: Fueling for Sports Performance & Body Composition

In this episode, my guest is Jordan Sullivan, APD, a registered sports dietitian and the founder of The Fight Dietitian (TFD), whose clients include UFC world champions,

Mar 5 2025
2 h 58 min

Enhancing Bone Health at Every Age

Bone health is often dismissed as something only “old people” or postmenopausal women should worry about, but evidence clearly indicates that poor bone health is extremel

Feb 26 2025
1 h 52 min

Dr. Bret Contreras: How to Build Bigger Glutes & Legs

My guest is Dr. Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS, a leading expert in glute training. We cover key strategies for maximizing glute growth, explore the anatomy and function of th

Feb 19 2025
3 h 28 min

Chart positions

Where Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 4, 2026).

#6 ▼ 1 Fitness US
#86 ▼ 14 Health & Fitness US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Listening to Dr. Andy Galpin’s podcast is like getting an unfair advantage in the gym. . .for free. After listening to hundreds of exercise “experts” who ultimately disappointed, I finally found a real one. World Class information on exercise and exercise nutrition.

Kane Garden · Aug 2026

I’ve been listening to Dr. Galpin’s lectures on YouTube for years. His work has directly influenced my training and scientific understanding of muscle hypertrophy. He’s a great educator and evidence-based. His guests are also fantastic.

BCrotchett · Jul 2026

Dr. Galpin has an exceptional ability to break down complex scientific research and to clear actionable advice without oversimplifying the science. I appreciate that podcast focuses on what the evidence actually says rather than chasing trends or making exaggerated claims. I continue to learn so much from his podcast and he has a great teaching ability. I always look forward to when a new podcast comes out.

SJChealthier · Jul 2026

I have recently hopped back on the fitness wagon, and the Perform podcast has provided a lot of insight to keep me focused and motivated. I don’t think it’ll take me long to get caught up on all the past episodes. I highly recommend this show to anyone who cares about their health and fitness.

2tree$ · Apr 2026

I really enjoyed the episode on VO2Max. Dr. Galpin walked through a the starting steps of a program and said we could find the link to the entire program in the show notes. Turns out, if you want the program it’s actually about a hundred bucks on sale. It just seems a little scammy to bait people for an hour describing a very simple 8 week program and then give a link where the full cost is a cool hundo.

KrisAllen59 · Nov 2025

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