Dr. Erik Korem is the Founder & CEO of AIM7. He pioneered sports science and athlete wearables in America. Erik works with the NFL, NCAA, and with Olympic athletes.
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AIM7.com – Unlock the power of your wearable data!
The BluePrint Podcast – Check out Erik’s podcast!
3 Value Bombs
1) While prior knowledge and skills are valuable, assessing each new situation independently is crucial.
2) By understanding how to enhance our capacity to adapt to stress, we can thrive in challenging circumstances and reduce the negative impact of stress.
3) Adaptive capacity refers to your ability to adapt to stress. Your body seeks stability through allostasis.
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Show Notes
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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: Science-Based Strategies to Prevent Burnout & Boost Performance with Erik Korem
[1:25] – Erik shares something he believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.
- He believes that while prior knowledge and skills are valuable, assessing each new situation independently is crucial, considering its specific dynamics and complexity.
[2:58] – Erik shares his origin story that led him to where he is today.
- He spent 16 years in the NFL and college football, starting as a human performance coach.
- In 2011, he became the GM of a premier football organization at 30 years old.
- He introduced sports science and athlete tracking from other countries to the US, using GPS devices connected to satellites to collect data.
- With the help of a NASA engineer, they turned that data into actionable recommendations, resulting in an 88% reduction in injuries and a championship win.
- Now he runs Aim7, which uses wearable data to teach people how to thrive under pressure.
[6:41] – Erik talks about his belief that stress is the gateway to growth and gives real-world examples of how it has helped him grow.
- Stress affects your physical and psychological well-being, activating the same biological systems in your body.
- Stress itself is not the enemy; it is the pathway to personal development.
- By understanding how to enhance our capacity to adapt to stress, we can thrive in challenging circumstances and reduce the negative impact of stress.
[9:14] – What is adaptive capacity, and what are its fundamentals?
- Adaptive capacity refers to your ability to adapt to stress. Your body seeks stability through allostasis.
- Imagine your adaptive capacity as a gas tank, representing your reserve for adaptation.
[12:10] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!
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[15:20] – Erik talks about 5 Pillars for Building Adaptive Capacity, emphasizing sleep:
- During sleep, remarkable things happen that are vital for your well-being. Here are a few key highlights:
- Immune system restoration
- Tissue regeneration
- Hormonal balance
- Brain detoxification
- Learning and memory consolidation
- Understanding and prioritizing sleep is crucial for enhancing your ability to adapt to stress and gain a competitive edge.
[19:20] – What is AIM7?
- In the early days of using sports data, he realized that having data without meaningful insights or actionable intelligence was pointless.
- Nowadays, millions of people use wearables like Apple watches and Fitbits, but most of the data collected remains just data.
- That is where AIM7 comes in. They provide personalized daily recommendations to help you improve your mind, body, and recovery.
[21:59] – Erik’s call to action.
- AIM7.com – Unlock the power of your wearable data!
- The BluePrint Podcast – Check out Erik’s podcast!
[22:17] – Thank you to our Sponsors!
- HubSpot: HubSpot’s integrated AI tech is helping teams of all types and sizes automate the more tedious parts of running a business. Learn more and get started today at HubSpot.com!
- Belay: Get Belay’s Ultimate Guide to Working with a Virtual Assistant today! Just text FIRE to 55123 to get started!
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