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GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat

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Feb 1, 2023
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Andy Galpin
Dr. Andy Galpin, a kinesiology professor at California State University, Fullerton, shares his expertise on endurance and fat loss. He discusses innovative training techniques, such as breathwork and metabolic flexibility, to enhance performance. Galpin explains the body's use of different energy sources during exercise and how exercise can accelerate fat loss. Listeners learn about the significance of hydration, anaerobic versus aerobic exertion, and even the role of lactate as a crucial energy source, challenging common fitness misconceptions along the way.
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INSIGHT

Fat Loss via Respiration

  • Fat loss occurs through respiration, by exhaling carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • The body breaks down carbon bonds for energy, and CO2 is how we expel this carbon.
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Burning vs. Losing Fat

  • Burning fat during exercise does not directly equate to losing stored body fat.
  • Fat loss depends on total carbon intake versus output, not the fuel source used during exercise.
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Lung Capacity and Fat Loss

  • Increasing lung capacity won't accelerate fat loss.
  • The body regulates cardiac output according to energy needs, adjusting heart rate and stroke volume.
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