Dr. Erik Korem: How to Utilize Wearable Tech to Achieve Peak Performance

Dr. Erik Korem: How to Utilize Wearable Tech to Achieve Peak Performance

Author: Abel James November 17, 2023 Duration: 1:00:23

Do you use wearable technology to track your health data?

How accurate is it?

And most importantly, how can we use those data points to change our habits and create meaningful results in our actual lives?

Whether you're collecting data from wearable technology or not, we're going to share a few simple strategies we can use to boost mood, productivity and energy.

And joining us today is Dr. Erik Korem, a high performance thought leader in athlete tracking technologies and the founder of the AIM7 app. Eric has his PhD in exercise science with an emphasis in sleep, and nearly 2 decades of experience working with the NFL, college football and even gold medal Olympic athletes.

Buckle up, in today's conversation with Dr. Erik Korem were chatting about:

  • How to build adaptive capacity and consistent peak performance
  • A surprising way to boost mood and improve resilience to stress
  • Fun activities for young people to build confidence and support overall health
  • Simple strategies to sneak movement breaks into your day
  • How to turn wearable technology data into actionable tasks
  • Why you don't want to microwave your brisket
  • And tons more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/dr-erik-korem-how-to-utilize-wearable-tech-to-achieve-peak-performance/ 

Go to AIM7.com and get started syncing your wearables to get tailored recommendations from Dr. Erik Korem and the AIM7 team of coaches and scientists. And here’s a special Fat-Burning Man listener discount code you can use to get your first month for just $1: FBMA7

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For over a decade, the Abel James Show has served as a deep and often surprising conversation space where health, business, and human potential intersect. Rather than offering quick fixes, this podcast delves into the nuanced strategies and personal philosophies of top performers across diverse fields. You’ll hear candid, long-form interviews with hundreds of pioneers, from biochemists like Dr. Casey Means and longevity experts like Dr. Mark Hyman to entrepreneurial minds such as Tim Ferriss and James Clear. The discussions naturally explore the practical connections between metabolic health, cognitive performance, and building a meaningful career or business. Launched back in 2012, the show has evolved from its original, playful focus into a broader exploration of what it means to live well and work smart. Tuning in provides a unique blend of actionable science for your body and innovative thinking for your ventures, all framed through Abel’s engaging and curious perspective. Each episode feels like a chance to sit in on a private masterclass, stripping away the hype to examine what truly works for optimizing a modern life.
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