The New Science Of Heart Health, VO2 Max & Sleep Hacking - Dr Andy Galpin - #822

Dr Andy Galpin is a professor of kinesiology, exercise scientist, and an author.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and poor sleep is affecting almost everyone. Andy has some of the best, evidence-based strategies for improving both, while becoming fitter and more resilient.

Expect to learn which metrics matter most for health, the best ways to train your VO2 Max, what the most optimal daily routine for peak VO2 max looks like, advanced techniques to enhance your sleep, what happens when you over optimise life, whether breathwork can replace your afternoon nap, how to improve your sleep with nutrition and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Most Important Health Metrics (04:01) Why People Are Prioritising VO2 Max (11:19) Favourite Protocols to Improve VO2 Max (20:52) Integrating VO2 Max in a Normal Week (31:25) Motivation to Train VO2 Max (43:26) Common VO2 Max & Cardio Errors (49:13) Andy’s Sleep Company (57:55) What Most People Don’t Know About Sleep (01:01:53) Key Metrics for Understanding Your Sleep (01:12:56) Important Tips for Sleep Enhancement (01:23:58) Letting Go of Obsession Around Sleep (01:41:40) How Beneficial Are Earplugs for Sleep? (01:45:16) Making Your Home Better for Sleep (01:52:37) The Truth About Sleep Banking (02:03:54) Nutrition’s Impact on Sleep Quality (02:10:06) Where to Find Andy

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