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Moment: Top Exercise Scientist Shares his Life Hack for Optimal Performance

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In this episode, Dr. Andy Galpin reveals his latest research on hormone-based birth control and its effects on the sex hormones and gut microbiome of female athletes. They delve into the challenges of women-specific research and the quest to untangle the web of how exercise and birth control influence overall health. This conversation sheds light on the need for more comprehensive data on women in sports, the physiological nuances of performance, and the importance of resilience. He also discusses his approach to life, emphasizing the avoidance of dependency on routines for peak performance. The episode is a thought-provoking exploration of the intricacies of female athletic health, emphasizing the movement from good to great, and the necessity of listening to one's body for optimal personal performance and wellbeing.


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00:00 Lab projects

00:27 Female athletes & birth control study

01:05 Hormones and libido discussion

02:01 Exercise impact on gut microbiome

03:03 Menstrual cycle's effect on studies

04:00 Keeping research notes

04:48 Daily non-negotiables

06:41 Changing the world with data

09:07 Listening to your body


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