Episode

A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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2:16:55
Published: Wed Mar 30 2022
Description

Today’s guest is Dr. Andy Galpin, the creator of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory at CSU Fullerton, as well as their Director of Sports Performance. His studies prove that most people don’t fully understand the influence exercise habits, food consumption, and technology usage have on your long-term health performance. The co-author of Unplugged: Evolve From Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness Performance and Consciousness joins us to explain why awareness is the key to living a longer, healthier life. In this episode we discuss:Why stress is so important to muscle development.The importance of maintaining your fast twitch muscles.5 top foods to help optimize your health.Common dieting myths and misconceptions.And so much more! For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1247Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://link.chtbl.com/970-podDr. Joe Dispenza on Healing the Body and Transforming the Mind: https://link.chtbl.com/826-podMaster Your Mind and Defy the Odds with David Goggins: https://link.chtbl.com/715-pod 

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The speaker reflects on the weakening of physical and mental toughness in modern times, attributing it to the increased access to technology and comfort, and emphasizes the importance of building resilience to ensure one can handle different types of insults.
00:00 - 01:47 (01:47)
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Mental Toughness
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The speaker reflects on the weakening of physical and mental toughness in modern times, attributing it to the increased access to technology and comfort, and emphasizes the importance of building resilience to ensure one can handle different types of insults.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
This podcast discusses the process of metabolizing energy and how it results in the release of carbon dioxide.
01:48 - 07:24 (05:35)
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Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide
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This podcast discusses the process of metabolizing energy and how it results in the release of carbon dioxide. It also explains how carbon monoxide can be deadly by binding to oxygen instead.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The fundamental goals of the human race have always been happiness and longevity, and the use of technology to achieve these goals needs to be approached with sensitivity and awareness.
07:24 - 13:19 (05:54)
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Technology and Human Physiology
Summary

The fundamental goals of the human race have always been happiness and longevity, and the use of technology to achieve these goals needs to be approached with sensitivity and awareness.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Consistently practicing self-care and wellness routines can become counterproductive and damaging if they consume too much time and energy, leading to a hyper-sensitive state that impairs productivity.
13:19 - 15:22 (02:02)
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Self-improvement
Summary

Consistently practicing self-care and wellness routines can become counterproductive and damaging if they consume too much time and energy, leading to a hyper-sensitive state that impairs productivity.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Learn about the difference between adapting and optimizing your workout routine, and how to strategically stress your body for better results.
15:22 - 20:18 (04:56)
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fitness
Summary

Learn about the difference between adapting and optimizing your workout routine, and how to strategically stress your body for better results.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The importance of investing in yourself to improve all areas of your life, including work, relationships, and health, is emphasized.
20:18 - 23:50 (03:31)
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Self-improvement
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The importance of investing in yourself to improve all areas of your life, including work, relationships, and health, is emphasized. It's crucial to challenge yourself and continuously strive to improve, keeping in mind that everyone has different max capacities.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
A father discusses how he prioritizes being present for his family while also managing his work responsibilities by making difficult choices and setting clear expectations with his team.
23:50 - 26:58 (03:08)
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Work-life balance
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A father discusses how he prioritizes being present for his family while also managing his work responsibilities by making difficult choices and setting clear expectations with his team.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Skimping on sleep during the week and trying to make up for it on the weekends is not an effective way to manage your sleep.
26:58 - 31:18 (04:19)
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Sleep
Summary

Skimping on sleep during the week and trying to make up for it on the weekends is not an effective way to manage your sleep. Sleep experts agree that investing in consistent, quality sleep is crucial for maintaining physical health.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the benefits of daily thermal and hormonal stresses, such as extreme hot or cold, and their impact on the body's health and performance.
31:18 - 34:54 (03:36)
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health
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the benefits of daily thermal and hormonal stresses, such as extreme hot or cold, and their impact on the body's health and performance.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The key to optimal sleep is creating a sleep sanctuary by considering various factors including psychology, breathing, nutrition and sleep environment.
34:54 - 39:21 (04:27)
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Sleep
Summary

The key to optimal sleep is creating a sleep sanctuary by considering various factors including psychology, breathing, nutrition and sleep environment. Neglecting these factors can lead to a degradation of physiological state and negative impacts on overall health.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
This podcast discusses how air flow noise, such as the sound from a fan or white noise machine, can improve sleep quality by creating a consistent sound that can block out environmental noise.
39:21 - 41:09 (01:47)
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Sleep
Summary

This podcast discusses how air flow noise, such as the sound from a fan or white noise machine, can improve sleep quality by creating a consistent sound that can block out environmental noise. It also suggests that the cause of poor sleep may sometimes be a lack of adequate air ventilation in the sleeping environment.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The speaker offers tips for better organization, including keeping a notepad by your bed and thinking about what you need to write before going to bed.
41:09 - 45:31 (04:22)
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Organization
Summary

The speaker offers tips for better organization, including keeping a notepad by your bed and thinking about what you need to write before going to bed. They also briefly discuss the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The size and quality of muscles are important for overall health, especially in preserving fast twitch muscle fibers.
45:31 - 49:08 (03:37)
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Muscle Health
Summary

The size and quality of muscles are important for overall health, especially in preserving fast twitch muscle fibers. Strengthening muscles, particularly in the legs, leads to increased physical activity and secondary benefits.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the differences between fast twitch and slow twitch muscles and how individuals have varying amounts of each type of muscle fiber.
49:08 - 52:42 (03:33)
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Fitness
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The podcast discusses the differences between fast twitch and slow twitch muscles and how individuals have varying amounts of each type of muscle fiber. It also delves into the importance of activating fast twitch muscle fibers for strength training.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is caused by the micro tears and damage to muscle fibers during eccentric muscle contractions, such as the lowering phase of a pull-up, and can lead to increased strength over time.
52:42 - 54:44 (02:01)
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Fitness
Summary

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is caused by the micro tears and damage to muscle fibers during eccentric muscle contractions, such as the lowering phase of a pull-up, and can lead to increased strength over time.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The recommended rest time between working muscles during strength training is three to five minutes to maximize its efficacy.
54:45 - 57:06 (02:21)
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Strength training
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The recommended rest time between working muscles during strength training is three to five minutes to maximize its efficacy.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The podcast offers advice on achieving specific fitness goals through specialized approaches like hypertrophy, endurance, and speed training.
57:06 - 59:06 (01:59)
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Fitness
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The podcast offers advice on achieving specific fitness goals through specialized approaches like hypertrophy, endurance, and speed training. The speaker also highlights the optimal workout length for strength and power training.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
This podcast talks about the advantages of having a nutrition plan that is micronutrient developed.
59:06 - 1:02:13 (03:07)
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Nutrition Plan
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This podcast talks about the advantages of having a nutrition plan that is micronutrient developed. It explains how one can use it to their advantage while avoiding certain nutrients.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
In this podcast, the speakers mention some important factors to burn fat and combat obesity, such as reducing carb and sugar intake, avoiding other performance anchors, and taking some simple steps on a daily basis.
1:02:13 - 1:05:38 (03:24)
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Fat burning, obesity
Summary

In this podcast, the speakers mention some important factors to burn fat and combat obesity, such as reducing carb and sugar intake, avoiding other performance anchors, and taking some simple steps on a daily basis. They also agree that obesity is a serious issue that cannot be ignored.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Ensuring a sufficient intake of protein is crucial for optimal health and fitness.
1:05:38 - 1:07:43 (02:05)
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nutrition
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Ensuring a sufficient intake of protein is crucial for optimal health and fitness. The carbohydrate to fat ratio may vary depending on individual needs and goals.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
In this podcast, the debate between plant-based and meat-based diets is discussed.
1:07:43 - 1:11:36 (03:53)
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Diet and Nutrition
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In this podcast, the debate between plant-based and meat-based diets is discussed. The guests touch on the benefits of each and how it affects elite athletes and executives.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The field of mental health is recognizing the need for quick and reliable methods to determine effective treatments for individuals.
1:11:36 - 1:14:16 (02:40)
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Mental Health
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The field of mental health is recognizing the need for quick and reliable methods to determine effective treatments for individuals. Evidence-based questionnaires have been developed to separate reliable sources from false promises in the market.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The speaker believes that athletes can perform just as well on a plant-based diet and will train athletes in whatever programs they need including a plant-based diet if it is better for their health.
1:14:16 - 1:16:48 (02:31)
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Plant-Based Diet
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The speaker believes that athletes can perform just as well on a plant-based diet and will train athletes in whatever programs they need including a plant-based diet if it is better for their health.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The bioavailability and completeness of a protein are generally higher in animal sources than in plant-based foods, though plant-based sources often have lower calorie intakes.
1:16:48 - 1:19:14 (02:25)
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Veganism
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The bioavailability and completeness of a protein are generally higher in animal sources than in plant-based foods, though plant-based sources often have lower calorie intakes. This makes it difficult for athletes to fulfill their protein requirements without exceeding their calorie limits.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Eating at a consistent frame can help burn more calories, as it is a proven method towards weight loss.
1:19:15 - 1:23:06 (03:51)
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Weight Loss
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Eating at a consistent frame can help burn more calories, as it is a proven method towards weight loss.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The speaker discusses a meal plan for optimum nutrition which includes three to four eggs with diced veggies and a protein source after three hours, and he suggests removing avocado for a heavier carbohydrate source like sourdough bread.
1:23:06 - 1:26:19 (03:13)
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Nutrition
Summary

The speaker discusses a meal plan for optimum nutrition which includes three to four eggs with diced veggies and a protein source after three hours, and he suggests removing avocado for a heavier carbohydrate source like sourdough bread.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
As long as one has a general understanding of their carbohydrate and fat intake, they can easily mix and match food items.
1:26:19 - 1:29:00 (02:40)
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Nutrition
Summary

As long as one has a general understanding of their carbohydrate and fat intake, they can easily mix and match food items. This lifestyle may not result in peak performance in physical activity but is still a viable and healthy option.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Vitamins stay in the body for different periods of time.
1:29:01 - 1:31:23 (02:22)
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nutrition
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Vitamins stay in the body for different periods of time. Fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin D remain in the body for a long time, while water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C enter the bloodstream and leave the body quickly.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Learn why creatine is the number one supplement you should be taking on a daily basis for improved physical performance.
1:31:23 - 1:33:03 (01:40)
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Creatine
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Learn why creatine is the number one supplement you should be taking on a daily basis for improved physical performance.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the impact of vitamin D on hormones and physiology and mentions that removing vitamin D has doubled testosterone levels in some cases.
1:33:04 - 1:36:12 (03:08)
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Vitamin D
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The speaker discusses the impact of vitamin D on hormones and physiology and mentions that removing vitamin D has doubled testosterone levels in some cases.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Creatine, often associated only with athletic performance, may also be beneficial for cognitive function and mental health.
1:36:14 - 1:40:52 (04:38)
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Creatine
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Creatine, often associated only with athletic performance, may also be beneficial for cognitive function and mental health. Research suggests that creatine can improve neurological function and combat cognitive decline.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the benefits of eating fish and game meat, which are high-quality sources of protein.
1:40:52 - 1:43:28 (02:35)
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Health and Nutrition
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The podcast discusses the benefits of eating fish and game meat, which are high-quality sources of protein. The hosts share that they eat exclusively game meat and fish, owing to their high nutritional value.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the importance of identifying the non-movable parts in communication to effectively convey messages.
1:43:28 - 1:45:46 (02:18)
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Communication
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The speaker discusses the importance of identifying the non-movable parts in communication to effectively convey messages.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Rhonda Patrick discusses the different benefits and drawbacks of restrictive eating, highlighting how it can be a useful tool for some people to manage their food intake and avoid overindulgence.
1:45:46 - 1:47:25 (01:38)
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Restrictive Eating
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Rhonda Patrick discusses the different benefits and drawbacks of restrictive eating, highlighting how it can be a useful tool for some people to manage their food intake and avoid overindulgence.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Fasting does not provide any inherent benefit for fat loss, according to literature.
1:47:25 - 1:49:20 (01:55)
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Fasting
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Fasting does not provide any inherent benefit for fat loss, according to literature. There is no evidence that fasting helps in burning fat.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
Using animal or cell culture models to replace human evidence is misinformation.
1:49:20 - 1:52:32 (03:12)
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Animal Studies, Human Evidence, Misinformation
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Using animal or cell culture models to replace human evidence is misinformation. The efficacy of a treatment or drug cannot be determined through animal studies as humans have unique biological responses, which are not accurately represented in animals.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
While training is an important factor in reaching a high VO2 max, it is not necessarily essential for improving longevity.
1:52:32 - 1:55:45 (03:12)
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Longevity
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While training is an important factor in reaching a high VO2 max, it is not necessarily essential for improving longevity. A study showed a 92-year-old with a VO2 max close to that of an average college student.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
It is a common misconception that eating more fat leads to burning more fat.
1:55:45 - 1:59:21 (03:36)
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Fat Burning
Summary

It is a common misconception that eating more fat leads to burning more fat. However, consuming more fat does not necessarily result in fat loss as burning fat is not the best indicator of weight loss.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
A lack of fat burning can lead to excess storage of fat in the body, due to the body relying on carbohydrates for energy instead of burning fat.
1:59:21 - 2:02:23 (03:01)
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Fat Burning
Summary

A lack of fat burning can lead to excess storage of fat in the body, due to the body relying on carbohydrates for energy instead of burning fat. Being able to go for a jog without food is an indication of decent fat burning ability.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The overuse of drugs in cycling has gone from giving cyclists a little extra juice to damaging their ability to function normally, emphasizing the need for better control.
2:02:23 - 2:04:55 (02:32)
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Cycling
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The overuse of drugs in cycling has gone from giving cyclists a little extra juice to damaging their ability to function normally, emphasizing the need for better control.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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In this podcast, the focus was on consciousness hacking with Dr. Andrew Huberman and how exercise affects human consciousness.
2:04:55 - 2:09:20 (04:24)
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health
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In this podcast, the focus was on consciousness hacking with Dr. Andrew Huberman and how exercise affects human consciousness. Dr. Huberman encourages his followers' physical and mental wellbeing by sharing various exercise and nutrition tips, among other health-related tips.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The host reflects on the idea of certainty and truth, acknowledging that what may be true for one person may not be true for another due to differing perspectives.
2:09:20 - 2:11:59 (02:39)
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Philosophy
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The host reflects on the idea of certainty and truth, acknowledging that what may be true for one person may not be true for another due to differing perspectives. They also discuss the three truths that they would leave behind from their life experience or research.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
First principles thinking involves questioning assumptions and stripping ideas down to their foundational building blocks.
2:11:59 - 2:14:59 (02:59)
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First Principles
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First principles thinking involves questioning assumptions and stripping ideas down to their foundational building blocks. By doing this, you can gain a deeper understanding of a concept and create innovative solutions.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the benefits of constant research, testing, and optimizing of humans for athletic performance.
2:14:59 - 2:16:45 (01:45)
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athletic performance
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The podcast discusses the benefits of constant research, testing, and optimizing of humans for athletic performance. The guest expresses gratitude for the lab's work and making the information accessible for everyone on YouTube for free.

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A MASTERCLASS On Weight Loss, Stress Management, Building Muscle & Reversing Your Age w/Andy Galpin EP 1247
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The School of Greatness