The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem #366. The #1 Reason People Don’t Achieve Their Fitness Goals & The Lie of Social Media with Jim Laird
The fitness journey can feel like an uphill battle. But top strength coach Jim Laird reveals that progress doesn't have to be complicated—it comes down to consistency. With over 25 years of experience training elite athletes and everyday clients, Jim shares the simple habits that separate the successful from the rest.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why intensity isn’t the answer to long-term progress
- 3 simple behaviors that yield exponential fitness results
- The difference between training for health and high-performance.
- The main difference between clients who actually achieve their goals versus those who spin their wheels.
- The importance of understanding and embracing one's body type.
- How to avoid unrealistic fitness expectations set by social media.
Jim also tackles unrealistic expectations fueled by social media and provides perspective on owning your ideal healthy body type. If you're ready to stop chasing quick fixes and follow a straightforward blueprint for fitness, tune into this conversation. Discover how to create sustainable momentum, fall back in love with exercise, and become the best version of yourself.
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Quotable moments:
"So many people are chasing shiny objects instead of doing the fundamentals." - Jim Laird
"If more people knew how easy it was to look good and feel good..." - Jim Laird
"Let's become the best version of you and stop comparing yourself to everyone else." - Jim Laird
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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