Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin

Andy Galpin breaks down the nine components of physical fitness—from movement quality and power to VO2 max and muscular endurance—and provides simple, actionable tests for each. He explains how to assess grip strength, perform a standing broad jump, estimate VO2 max, and use heart rate recovery, all in a practical framework anyone can follow. The episode covers how to structure testing sessions to get accurate results and prioritize training based on your individual strengths and weaknesses.