Exercise & FitnessAndy Galpin Reveals How to Test and Improve All Nine Components of Fitness
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, Dr. Andy Galpin — a leading exercise physiologist — breaks down the nine major components of physical fitness and explains how to assess each one using simple, at-home tests. From grip strength and the standing broad jump to VO2 max estimates and nasal-breathing endurance tests, Galpin provides a comprehensive fitness audit framework. He covers movement quality, speed, power, lower-body strength, muscle mass, muscular endurance, anaerobic capacity, heart rate recovery, and long-duration endurance. Crucially, he also addresses how to sequence tests, how often to retest, and how to prioritize the weakest areas in your training. Because VO2 max and grip strength are among the strongest predictors of all-cause mortality, this testing framework functions as a practical longevity biomarker screen accessible to anyone.
