Episode 212: The Pros and Cons of Training Elite Level Professional Athletes: An Interview with Dr. Andy Galpin
On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Dr. Andy Galpin and I discuss what it really takes to train elite, high-level athletes. Enjoy this open and honest conversation! Head over to https://miketnelson.com and sign up for my geeky, almost-daily email newsletter about how to add muscle, increase your performance, and improve body comp all without destroying your health.
Flex Diet Podcast · Dr Andy Galpin, Suzie Glassman, Jodie “Fabulous” Nelson, Dr Mike T Nelson
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Show Notes
- [4:21] Differentiating between high-level pro athletes and high-profile athletes
- [7:28] Andy's first experience working with high-profile athletes
- [10:42] Setting expectations
- [17:49] The skills you must have
- [24:51] Two things to think about
- [32:26] You're not gonna be famous
- [38:38] Working with high-level athletes
- [46:53] Be clear about what you're doing this for
- [51:32] Ending a relationship with an athlete
- [59:11] Resource limitations
Connect with Dr. Galpin:
Referenced Links:
- ISSN Meeting June 15-17.
- Flex Diet Podcast Episode 144: Peptides -- Bleeding Edge Performance, Muscle, and Recovery with Dr. Andy Galpin & Dr. Ryan Greene
- Flex Diet Podcast Episode 11: Doc & Doc - Interview with Dr. Andy Galpin
About Dr. Galpin:
Andy Galpin is a tenured full Professor at California State University, Fullerton. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes (including All-Star, All-Pro, MVP, Cy Young, Olympic Gold medalists, Major winners, World titlist/ contenders, etc.) across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces, and more.