In this episode, I explain a set of fitness tools gleaned from the 6-part guest series on fitness, exercise and performance with Dr. Andy Galpin. First, I explain the essential components of a well-rounded fitness program for lifelong health and performance including the minimum requirements for progressive resistance and cardiovascular training. Then, I discuss 12 valuable science-supported fitness tools that take a small amount of time to implement, yet all of which can greatly enhance your level of fitness. These include short endurance-enhancing and strength and hypertrophy-enhancing tools, as well as psychological, respiration (breathing), nutrition and supplementation-based tools — all of which will improve your fitness in meaningful ways and can be easily layered into existing exercise programs to improve your fitness and performance outcomes. #HubermanLab #Science #Fitness Thank you to our sponsors AG1 (Athletic Greens): https://athleticgreens.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman Supplements from Momentous https://www.livemomentous.com/huberman Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://hubermanlab.com/ Newsletter: https://hubermanlab.com/neural-network Huberman Lab Guest Series with Dr. Andy Galpin Episode 1 – Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness: https://hubermanlab.com/dr-andy-galpin-how-to-assess-improve-all-aspects-of-your-fitness Episode 2 – Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles: https://hubermanlab.com/dr-andy-galpin-optimal-protocols-to-build-strength-and-grow-muscles/ Episode 3 – Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat: https://hubermanlab.com/dr-andy-galpin-how-to-build-physical-endurance-and-lose-fat/ Episode 4 – Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimize Your Training Program for Fitness & Longevity: https://hubermanlab.com/dr-andy-galpin-optimize-your-training-program-for-fitness-and-longevity/ Episode 5 – Dr. Andy Galpin: Maximize Recovery to Achieve Fitness & Performance Goals: https://hubermanlab.com/guest-series-dr-andy-galpin-maximize-recovery-to-achieve-fitness-and-performance-goals/ Episode 6 – Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness: https://hubermanlab.com/dr-andy-galpin-optimal-nutrition-and-supplementation-for-fitness/ Watch the full guest series on YouTube:    • Guest Series with Dr. Andy Galpin   Other Resources Fitness Toolkit: Protocol & Tools to Optimize Physical Health: https://hubermanlab.com/fitness-toolkit-protocol-and-tools-to-optimize-physical-health/ Foundational Fitness Protocol: https://hubermanlab.com/foundational-fitness-protocol/ “3 x 5” Approach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyDLbrZK75U “Sugarcane” Protocol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNkDA2F7CjM How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance: https://hubermanlab.com/how-to-breathe-correctly-for-optimal-health-mood-learning-and-performance/ Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity: https://hubermanlab.com/dr-rhonda-patrick-micronutrients-for-health-and-longevity/ Dr. Layne Norton: The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle: https://hubermanlab.com/dr-layne-norton-the-science-of-eating-for-health-fat-loss-and-lean-muscle/ Timestamps 00:00:00 Tools to Improve Fitness 00:02:36 Sponsors: LMNT & Helix Sleep 00:05:13 Foundational Fitness Program 00:13:33 Tool 1: Zone 2 Cardio & Daily Activities 00:20:33 Tool 2: Low Repetition Strength Training, 3 x 5 Protocol, Warm-Up Sets 00:33:11 Age-Related Strength Decline 00:36:53 Sponsor: AG1 (Athletic Greens) 00:38:08 Tool 3: “Sugarcane” Endurance Protocol 00:43:29 Tool 4: Exercise “Snacks”; Cardiovascular & Muscular Endurance 00:55:31 Tool 5: Rest Period & Physiological Sighs 00:01:20 Tool 6: Down-Regulation Breathing & Recovery 01:04:32 Sponsor: InsideTracker 01:05:38 Tool 7: “The Line” 01:09:55 Tool 8: Smartphone Use & Training 01:13:44 Tool 9: Omega-3 Fatty Acids 01:15:37 Tool 10: Creatine 01:20:08 Tool 11: Rhodiola Rosea 01:25:13 Tool 12: Training Fasted or Fed, Caffeine 01:31:09 Training Session Flexibility 01:33:37 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac - https://www.blabacphoto.com/ Disclaimer: https://hubermanlab.com/disclaimer