The Joy and Importance of Exercise and Fitness

While intense physical exertion can build character, the transcendent joy of movement matters too. So how do you unlock the happiness, freedom and childlike wonder that exercise offers?

On this episode of The Blueprint, pro cyclist turned podcaster Anthony Walsh joins me to discuss leveraging fitness for fulfillment beyond sculpted physiques. We also discuss aligning your life and schedule with your values and what matters most.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the joy of training is often deferred, emerging after we push past discomfort
• How to rediscover the pure freedom of movement from childhood
• Why consistency matters less than finding activities that make time fly by
• How to let experimentation and play guide your fitness journey
• Why health provides the foundation enabling us to show up for everything else in life
• How to align your schedule with your values and priorities

Whether you feel disenchanted with exercise or simply strive for deeper meaning, this thoughtful conversation offers ideas and inspiration to enrich your relationship with fitness. Tune in now to rekindle your innate love of movement.

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Quotable moments:

"There's almost no correlation between money and happiness." - Anthony Walsh

"If you say your wife and your kids are important...and all your time is work...guess what - they're not your priority." - Anthony Walsh

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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