28 episodes

The Body of Knowledge is a serialized podcast featuring stories from the intersection of science and fitness. Each story is born in a conversation about quality of life and incubates until it can grow into actionable insight. The show is hosted by former comedian and lifelong human performance coach, Kenny Kane and Professor of Exercise Physiology at CSUF, Andy Galpin. The show is produced in volumes and the chapters of each volume are released weekly.

The Body of Knowledge Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

    • Science
    • 4.9 • 327 Ratings

The Body of Knowledge is a serialized podcast featuring stories from the intersection of science and fitness. Each story is born in a conversation about quality of life and incubates until it can grow into actionable insight. The show is hosted by former comedian and lifelong human performance coach, Kenny Kane and Professor of Exercise Physiology at CSUF, Andy Galpin. The show is produced in volumes and the chapters of each volume are released weekly.

    The Snapshot

    The Snapshot

    Where do you spend your time and energy? We describe the snapshot and how we use it to be honest with ourselves about where the chips fall. 

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Growth Quadrants

    Growth Quadrants

    Kenny drops one of his favorite models for growth - the four quadrants. We also dive deep into how to use them for just about anybody. 

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Muscle Growth

    Muscle Growth

    Andy hits us with what's new in the science of muscle growth. Spoiler alert - we were all wrong about a few things... 

    • 1 hr 3 min
    The Five (Voltron) Tenants

    The Five (Voltron) Tenants

    Kenny lays out the five tenants of coaching at Oak Park - purpose, growth, connection, contribution, and value. 

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Invest vs Consume

    Invest vs Consume

    Are you investing in your growth or consuming physical experiences? We break it down and help you distinguish between the two. 

    • 25 min
    Use Your Brain

    Use Your Brain

    Kicking off season 3 with a conversation about the growth of science and technology. 

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
327 Ratings

327 Ratings

OB-UCD ,

Snapshot

Episode 6. Nice work. What a way to gain perspective in a quick timeframe. Time to implement immediately!

imagodei20 ,

Respect "going dark"

I think social media is bonkers for our brains nowadays and I am glad that the main host is at least trying to reright the ship on this issue. I am sure ratings have went down, but I just wanted to let you guys know that I appreciate the work you do!

Tbullybadazz ,

So glad you’re back!!!

This is a great podcast. Experiment muscle growth on me. I will sign all wavers.

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