About this podcast

Dive deep into the science of recovery with Dr. Andy Galpin, professor of kinesiology, in this essential episode of Huberman Lab. As part of a special series on fitness, exercise, and performance, Dr. Galpin explains the critical role of optimized recovery in achieving your fitness goals and preventing the detrimental effects of overtraining. Learn about the cellular mechanisms behind muscle soreness, the necessity of adequate recovery for physical adaptations, and actionable techniques to enhance recovery, including breathwork, thermal, movement, and pressure-based methods. Discover how to identify and avoid overreaching or overtraining using specific biomarkers and indicators. This episode provides an invaluable toolkit to monitor and improve your exercise recovery abilities, ultimately boosting your overall mental and physical health. It's not just about the workout; it's about how you recover to truly make progress.