Stanford scientist Dr. Andy Galpin reveals groundbreaking research showing why physical strength is the #1 predictor of your lifespan, and the surprising connection between strength training and brain health. Learn why most people's fitness goals fail, the truth about intermittent fasting, and the optimal time of year to achieve different fitness goals! In this interview, we discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:56 The Best Routine to Gain Muscles 06:34 What’s Your Fitness Goal? 14:39 Bad vs. Good Fitness Coaching 20:50 What is the Pursuit of Fitness? 23:53 The Real Strength Training Process 32:17 Walking or Running? 42:09 Realistic Fitness Goal 43:42 Varying Recovery Requirements 48:29 Ideal Protein Intake 54:12 Post Exercise Anabolic Window 01:02:28 How Important is Proper Hydration? 01:08:55 How to Deal with Brain Fog 01:11:36 What’s Andy’s Schedule Like? 01:18:52 Is Evening Workout Effective? 01:23:17 Ideal Workout for PCOS and Menopause 01:29:26 Andy on Final Five Episode Resources: https://www.andygalpin.com/ https://x.com/drandygalpin https://www.instagram.com/drandygalpin https://www.youtube.com/@drandygalpin https://performpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty https://www.facebook.com/jayshetty/ https://x.com/jayshetty https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/ https://www.youtube.com/@JayShettyPodcast http://jayshetty.me