Ep. 552 How To Train Smarter In Midlife: Dr. Andy Galpin on Strength, Recovery & Longevity
Sat Feb 07 2026
I am delighted to welcome Dr. Andy Galpin today. He is a scientist and tenured professor with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and an MS in Human Movement Sciences. He has spent the last 20 years focusing on the science and practice of enhancing human performance, in all its forms. He coaches some of the world’s highest performers, helping them fulfill their true potential.
In our conversation, we dive into women’s health during perimenopause and menopause, exploring the impact of estrogen decline on muscle and bone loss, the vital role of resistance training, and the integration of hormone therapy and GLP-1 medications. Dr. Galpin highlights the importance of sleep, offers practical strategies for starting an exercise routine, and shares some research on barriers to women’s health. He also addresses overtraining, under-fueling, and the need for an individualized, evidence-based approach for supporting women’s health and wellness.
Stay tuned for Dr. Galpin’s clear guidance on optimizing and maintaining your health through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
How estrogen decline impacts women’s muscle and bone loss in middle age
Why sleep is foundational for recovery, metabolic health, and body composition
The importance of resistance training as a lifestyle intervention in midlife
How under-fueling undermines your performance and recovery
The critical importance of learning movement skills in childhood
Strength training tips for middle-aged women
Ways to optimize your VO2 Max training
How unnecessary rules suggested in fitness messaging can make training less sustainable for many women
How hormone therapy and GLP-1 medications can support training and metabolic health
Connect with Cynthia Thurlow
Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn
Check out Cynthia’s website.
Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com
Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.
Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now!
Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book
The Midlife Pause Supplement Line
Connect with Dr. Andy Galpin
On Instagram and X
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I am delighted to welcome Dr. Andy Galpin today. He is a scientist and tenured professor with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and an MS in Human Movement Sciences. He has spent the last 20 years focusing on the science and practice of enhancing human performance, in all its forms. He coaches some of the world’s highest performers, helping them fulfill their true potential. In our conversation, we dive into women’s health during perimenopause and menopause, exploring the impact of estrogen decline on muscle and bone loss, the vital role of resistance training, and the integration of hormone therapy and GLP-1 medications. Dr. Galpin highlights the importance of sleep, offers practical strategies for starting an exercise routine, and shares some research on barriers to women’s health. He also addresses overtraining, under-fueling, and the need for an individualized, evidence-based approach for supporting women’s health and wellness. Stay tuned for Dr. Galpin’s clear guidance on optimizing and maintaining your health through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How estrogen decline impacts women’s muscle and bone loss in middle age Why sleep is foundational for recovery, metabolic health, and body composition The importance of resistance training as a lifestyle intervention in midlife How under-fueling undermines your performance and recovery The critical importance of learning movement skills in childhood Strength training tips for middle-aged women Ways to optimize your VO2 Max training How unnecessary rules suggested in fitness messaging can make training less sustainable for many women How hormone therapy and GLP-1 medications can support training and metabolic health Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow. Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Andy Galpin On Instagram and X Absolute Rest Vitality Optima Muscle