475: How to Recover from Exercise with Dr. Andy Galpin

The Lucas Rockwood Show

How to Recover from Exercise with Dr. Andy Galpin

--------------------------- Has this ever happened to you? You’re on a roll with a new exercise routine. You’re going to yoga or the gym every day. You feel stronger and energized, and maybe you even lose some weight. Then you get injured. You hurt your back. Or your knee. Or your shoulder. You miss a few days, take some pain Once you’ve fallen out of the routine, it feels impossible to start again. One small injury suddenly can turn your active lifestyle into a sedentary one - and what do you do? Rest, ice, compress, elevate? Ibuprofen? What else? On this week’s podcast, we’ll explore recovery and pain relief with Dr. Andy Galpin. Listen & learn:

• Why it’s so hard for most of us to interpret research
• The double-edged sword of siloed experts
• Rest, ice, compress, elevate?
• Ibuprofen?

Links & Resources Andy’s Website

ABOUT OUR GUEST Andy is a tenured Professor in the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton. A lifelong athlete, Andy played college football, competed in weightlifting, and Mix Martial Arts. His current focus is Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Designing Exercise Programs, Applied Strength and Conditioning. He’s the co-author of a book called, Unplugged.

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