29 October 2025
Train Like A Pro: Exercise Scientist Andy Galpin On Fitness Fundamentals, The 9 Adaptations, & Why Your Training Isn't Working
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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 adaptation. We discuss how movement quality often matters more than intensity, the difference between functional overreaching and overtraining, and what's actually limiting your progress.
Also, Andy coaches me through rebuilding movement patterns after spinal fusion surgery.
Andy translates complex exercise science into practical training wisdom. Enjoy!
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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 adaptation. We discuss how movement quality often matters more than intensity, the difference between functional overreaching and overtraining, and what's actually limiting your progress.
Also, Andy coaches me through rebuilding movement patterns after spinal fusion surgery.
Andy translates complex exercise science into practical training wisdom. Enjoy!
Show notes + MORE
Watch on YouTube
Newsletter Sign-Up
Today’s Sponsors:
On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style👉🏼https://www.on.com/richroll
WHOOP: The all-new WHOOP 5.0 is here! Get your first month FREE👉🏼https://www.join.whoop.com/Roll
Roka: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL👉🏼https://www.ROKA.com/RICHROLL
Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF👉🏼https://www.gobrewing.com
Momentous: High-caliber human performance products for sleep, focus, longevity, and more. For listeners of the show, Momentous is offering up to 35% off your first order👉🏼https://www.livemomentous.com/richroll
Calm: Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription👉🏼https://www.calm.com/richroll
Seed: Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF your first order👉🏼https://www.seed.com/RichRoll25
Pique: Get up to 20% OFF plus a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first subscription👉🏼https://www.piquelife.com/richroll
Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼https://www.richroll.com/sponsors
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