The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Is sitting really the new smoking? I examine a fascinating new study showing how sedentary behaviors like prolonged sitting negatively impact heart health and longevity. The research categorizes daily movement into sleep, sitting, standing, light activity, and moderate/vigorous exercise. It then models reallocating time between these behaviors. The results show startling effects from too much sitting, and I explain how just small changes in your day can impact your BMI, waist circumference, and cardiometabolic risk factors. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Quotable moments: "Sitting really is the new smoking." "Just 5-7 more minutes per day of standing or light activity leads to lower BMI and waist size." "30 more minutes of brisk walking or exercise substantially improves heart disease risk factors." 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. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really take to achieve financial freedom? Growth expert Clint Murphy breaks it down into three simple steps anyone can follow. In this straight-talk conversation, Clint gets real about his path to financial freedom before 40. Learn how he: Earned more by developing rare skill combinations Spent less by cutting wants and focusing on needs Invested the rest into real estate over time Clint also shares how to apply these three steps in your own life. Discover how to: Increase your earnings through professional development Reduce expenses while still enjoying life Put excess cash into “set it and forget it” ETFs If you feel stuck on the path to financial freedom, this episode will get you unstuck. Tune in now for simple wealth-building tactics tailored for your busy lifestyle and goals. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Follow Clint on X, Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube Listen to the Growth Guide Podcast Growth Guide newsletter   Quotable moments: "Hey, the market in Texas is in a dip, prices are down, no one's buying, interest rates are too high. Guess what? That's when you need, that's when you need to buy." - Clint Murphy "If you don't want to put the time in to learn what you're going to invest in, just put your money in ETFs and let compounding in time do the work." - Clint Murphy "When our listeners combine their existing skills with communication skills, there's very few people that are combining those." - Clint Murphy "What pays a lot today won't pay a lot tomorrow. What you want is to be in demand. And the way you do that is you pick up rare skills." - Clint Murphy “You will get wealthy in the fullness of time with real estate...10, 20, 30, 40 years down the road." - Clint Murphy 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. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get the inside track on optimizing body composition from leading sports nutrition expert Pratik Patel. With over 20 years studying nutrition, fitness and recovery, Pratik shares little-known tactics for accurately measuring body fat percentage. Learn the pros and cons of methods like DEXA scans, calipers, and bioelectrical impedance. Pratik also reveals ideal body fat percentage ranges that support health and performance without going to extremes. Expect to discover: The best at-home tools for tracking meaningful fat loss trends Biggest mistakes that skew body composition results Ideal body fat % ranges for men and women Whether six-packs and cover model looks are realistic or sustainable How to embrace your natural body type for lifelong wellness Drawing on his experience directing performance nutrition for the NY Giants and consulting with pro teams, startups and VCs, Pratik cuts through the hype with science-backed wisdom. Tune in now to master healthy, aesthetic and high-performing body composition goals. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Follow Pratik on Twitter & Instagram   Quotable moments: "As a male, you can look really good, really lean, really strong in around 12 to 15% body fat." - Pratik Patel "I think people have a skewed view on what they should look like." - Pratik Patel   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. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro cyclist turned podcaster, Anthony Walsh, joins Dr. Erik Korem to discuss the joy of exercise. They explore finding fulfillment in fitness, rediscovering the freedom of movement from childhood, the importance of alignment, and prioritizing time with loved ones. Tune in to enrich your relationship with fitness and rekindle your love of movement.

Managing irritable bowel syndrome often feels like an uphill battle. But what if you could unlock simple, drug-free techniques to tame your symptoms from a leading GI psychologist? In this revelatory conversation, Dr. Megan Riehl, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan, pulls back the curtain on integrative therapies that can transform your relationship with IBS. With 13 years of clinical experience and specialized training in psychogastroenterology, Dr. Riehl meets patients where they are. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach equips you to understand the brain-gut connection, retrain habitual thought patterns, optimize nutrition, and intuitively care for your unique microbiome. Tune in to discover: A 4-minute breathing exercise to instill calm when GI symptoms flare The proper pooping posture that ensures complete bowel movements How gut-directed hypnotherapy sessions can override distress signals between your brain and digestive tract Strategies to curb constipation and urgency episodes If a probiotic is right for you If you feel discouraged by hit-or-miss IBS treatment plans, this conversation offers reason for hope. Dr. Riehl leaves no stone unturned in equipping you to live fuller and freer. Her integrative methodology helps you become CEO over your own care - and write a new story of resilience. Get the AIM7 Weight Loss Manual and Save 36% off an annual membership Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Pre-order Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS Follow Dr. Riehl on X, and Instagram YouTube Video - Diaphragmatic Breathing with Dr. Riehl   Quotable moments: "The research shows [gut-directed hypnotherapy] is a better treatment than any other drug on the market for IBS." - Dr. Megan Riehl 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. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do foam rollers and massage tools actually help you recover faster from tough workouts? Get the real science behind these popular recovery techniques. In this episode, I dive into a new research review on using self-massage for addressing muscle pain and restricted mobility associated with intense exercise like resistance training. I summarize findings on the efficacy of common self-massage tools - including foam rollers, massage balls, vibrating rollers - and interprets how average gym-goers can apply the science to their own fitness routines. Learn: The proposed mechanisms behind why self-massage provides acute benefits How does foam rolling compare to massage sticks for pressure and mobilization The limited evidence on long-term efficacy and injury/performance impacts Caution about claims that self-massage boosts athletic performance The role self-massage can play before exercise as part of a warm-up Safe self-massage techniques to avoid nerve damage How the average person can use self-massage to manage delayed onset muscle soreness Get clarity on what the research says so far regarding self-massage for mobility and recovery. Discover tips for smart incorporation into your own exercise programming. Self-Massage Techniques for the Management of Pain and Mobility With Application to Resistance Training: A Brief Review Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free   Quotable moments: "So instead of going to a massage therapist, they're using these devices, different self massage tools, like foam rollers, massage balls and percussion massagers, like a Theragun aim to improve blood flow and mobility while lowering. the perception of pain." - Dr. Erik Korem "Foam rolling may provide greater pressure and tissue mobilization compared to like roller massagers, like massage sticks. So if you're taking a massage stick and just massaging your quads, versus laying on a foam roller which has got your whole body bearing down on it. It's going to provide more pressure." - Dr. Erik Korem "I actually like these things. It's like a regular foam roller and there's like a, you know, vibration device in there. And I like to kind of do a trigger where I'll just kind of sit on an area and then move the area." - Dr. Erik Korem   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. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Achieving sustainable body composition goals requires a long-term mindset. Leading performance coach and dietitian, Pratik Patel, distills 20 years of expertise into a simple 3-part framework for lasting fat loss. Learn the most effective nutrition, exercise and lifestyle tweaks to support your physique 365 days a year. Expect tips on: Starting (or restarting) a plan now to build momentum Exact protein targets to preserve precious muscle Strategic movement minimums that boost metabolism daily Intermittent fasting windows that avoid starvation Keeping perspective through heavier eating seasons Drawing from his experience fueling pro athletes and executives, Pratik helps you take the long view. Reframe every day as an opportunity to nourish your body, not just passport days to overindulge. Tune in now and get back on track with an intelligent plan for consistent, sustainable change in 2024 and beyond. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Follow Pratik on Twitter & Instagram Quotable moments: "Sitting really is the new smoking." "Just 5-7 more minutes per day of standing or light activity leads to lower BMI and waist size." "30 more minutes of brisk walking or exercise substantially improves heart disease risk factors." 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. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/fSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growth expert Clint Murphy shares the simple steps to achieving success: vision, plan, and action. Learn how to define your goals, create a plan, and develop daily habits for long-term progress. Clint emphasizes the power of action in achieving goals and discusses the importance of taking daily steps. They explore the idea of compounding in various aspects of life. They also discuss the significance of discipline and having a clear vision for success. Finally, they highlight the importance of focusing on the process and setting achievable goals.

After 400 episodes and hundreds of conversations with high performers, I noticed key commonalities that set my most impactful guests apart. I share the 5 major themes that emerged and how you can apply them to your life. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free   Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Quotable moments: "They were dedicated to their craft and it's not just one skill set that these people had. They had A rare combination of skill sets." "You know you're a master of a subject when you can understand that subject and make it simple for somebody else." "These people are self aware. They can step back and they can look at their life and they can ask the hard questions." "I've just noticed that these folks like really care about other people and they understand they can't do it themselves."   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. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - hhttp://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fitness world is divided: Are free weights or strength machines superior for building muscle, power, and strength? Dr. Erik Korem dives into the research to provide definitive science-backed answers. Discover a recent 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis comparing muscular changes from these modalities head-to-head. The verdict may surprise you! Get the real reasons why each method succeeds despite prevailing myths. Learn how to incorporate both into an integrated training program for more well-rounded development.   Expect insights on: Specificity: How practicing the exact exercise drives superior results Why do machines effectively grow muscle  Strategies to blend free weights AND machines for optimal muscle gains Using machines to safely push close to complete failure How to choose tools aligned with your specific strength goals Dr. Korem cuts through the debates to reveal how you can harness the unique advantages of both free weights and machines. Apply his science-backed blueprint to pick the right modality for your needs and optimize all aspects of your training. Gain versatility, safety, precision, and the best path to accomplish your fitness goals. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Paper: Machines and free weight exercises: a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing changes in muscle size, strength, and power.   Quotable moments: "The study highlights something really important. Specificity. If your goal is to increase strength in a specific exercise, like a squat, then practicing that specific exercise will yield better results." - Dr. Erik Korem "For optimal muscle development, incorporating both free weights and machines might be the best strategy." - Dr. Erik Korem "The most important thing is, is that you're applying the principles of volume, intensity, and frequency." - Dr. Erik Korem 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. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.