Ep. #1168: Dr. Andy Galpin on Strength Training for Recreational Athletes

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Are you passionate about tennis, golf, or martial arts, but hesitant to spend time lifting weights?

In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Andy Galpin. He reveals why recreational athletes should embrace strength training and how it can dramatically improve your game. From preventing injuries to enhancing your performance on the court or course, Dr. Galpin shares practical tips on integrating weightlifting into your routine without sacrificing the sports you love.

As a professor of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton, and co-director of the Center for Sport Performance, Dr. Galpin is a leading expert in muscle physiology and human performance. He has extensive experience working with a diverse range of elite athletes across combat sports, team sports, individual sports, and military personnel, including many at the very top of their respective fields.

In this interview, you'll learn . . .

Why strength training is essential for longevity and overall health How weightlifting helps prevent injuries and strengthens soft tissues The surprising ways strength training enhances performance in non-explosive sports like gold, tennis and pickleball How to improve posture and correct imbalances with strength training How to create a custom training plan for your specific needs

And more . . .

So, if you want to understand how strength training can help improve your athletic performance and overall health click play and join the conversation.

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Timestamps:

(11:18) Decision-making pyramid

(17:10) Sleep optimization

(24:08) Weightlifting benefits for recreational athletes

(27:20) Short-term effects of weightlifting

(33:27) Faster recovery

(37:13) Performance benefits

(46:50) Programming tips

(50:05) Movement patterns

(52:22) Injury vs. performance

(55:07) Recovery philosophy

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Vitality Blue Print

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