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Oct 2025
2h 37m

Train Like A Pro: Exercise Scientist And...

Rich Roll
About this episode
Andy Galpin is a PhD in exercise bioenergetics, professor at Parker University, and elite performance coach to professional and Olympic athletes. This conversation explores his framework of nine fitness adaptations and why many people plateau in what could be called the "gray zone"—working hard enough to feel exhausted but not specifically enough to trigger ... Show More
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