Dr. Erik Korem: How The Average Person Can Train Like An Elite Athlete

Get ready for a very interesting and dynamic guest, Dr. Erik Korem, the founder and CEO of AIM7 and host of The Blueprint. I apologize for the somewhat abrupt start to the show—we were getting to know each other offline and started to get into some pretty serious and fun topics, so I began recording as our conversation was starting to take off. As you will hear, Dr. Erik is a man of many interests, with many different skills and areas of expertise, and in this episode, you will learn about his company AIM7, and the technology that helps guide you to smart lifestyle decisions by calculating where you stand in terms of stress levels, sleep quality, and workout performance and recovery. I am usually a skeptic/generally disinterested in wearable technology and biofeedback devices, but when you’re talking about technology that helps you tap into your intuition better, that’s an entirely different story, and one that I am very interested in. You will also learn about the brain’s natural detoxification system, brain health and why we need to prioritize sleep to protect against the alarming rising rates of cognitive decline, and why social isolation poses equal, or perhaps even more severe risks to health than smoking.   TIMESTAMPS: New technology can help you better tap into your intuition and enhance your performance. [00:46] Erik has pioneered technology used by the NFL and college football teams helping them adapt to physical and psychological stress.  [05:34] This technology can measure biological states of readiness. [11:14] There is no such thing as “muscle memory.” It is the essential nervous system that tells the muscles when to fire. [14:41] When working with the world-class sprinters, what did Erik notice had been their shortcomings that needed correcting? [19:41] This technology measures HRV and DC potential. With the new technology, they were able to change the way teams practice.   [25:39] As you age, you have to change your whole fitness protocol. [31:27] if you don't move enough during the day, the cardiometabolic benefits of exercise aren't the same. [38:51] The glymphatic system enables the inflow of cerebral spinal fluid into your brain while you sleep. [44:21] There is an increase in our society in mental health problems and it is mostly related to lack of healthy sleep patterns. [48:21] Why wait to see what the next scientific discovery is?  Make healthy living decisions now. [51:21] Social isolation has been driven by technology. Face-to-face communication is significantly more effective than electronic forms. [54:44] AIM7 is an app that helps people pursue long term goals for their health. [01:02:27]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel Erik Korem.com Dr. Erik Korem on Instagram Aim7.com Body by Science   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to [email protected]. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.