130 | DR ERIK KOREM - How to Handle Stress Better (and be a better Dad & Husband)

31-08-2023 • 1 hora 3 minutos

If you want to....

get in better shape
stop burning out
turn stress into strength
improve your adaptive capacity
be a more capable husband and dad

.... thenClick here and get started w/ AIM7!

Dr. Erik Korem is a sports scientist w/ a PHD who’s worked in sports performance with various, college and NFL football teams, Olympic athletes, and the US department of defense. He’s now the CEO of AIM7, which takes the data from your wearables, like an Apple Watch, Garmin, Whoop, Aura ring, etc. and ACTUALLY TELLS YOU HOW TO USE THAT DATA.

Super cool stuff. I use the app myself, and I love it. Sign up at the link above!

DISCUSSION POINTS

Married 15 years - 3 kids (11, 7, 4)
Helping people look, feel, and perform their best
“Stress isn’t the enemy, it’s the gateway to growth.”
Adapting to stress
Beings stressed as a parent doesn’t mean you are flawed
Discipline, David Goggins, & the comparison game
The 5 Pillars of Adaptive Capacity
1. Sleep
Your sleep tracker sucks
Most important things to track - duration, onset, consistency
How to sleep better - sun in the morning & evening
Sleep is extremely important for hormone (testosterone)
2. Exercise
Movement - 8k steps per day
Aerobic / Heart rate elevated exercise
Stength training
3. Nutrition
Protein - .7 - 1 pound of protein per pound of bodyweight
Fiber - minimum 25 grams per day
“Protein & produce”
4. Mental Fitness
“If the outcome of an event is uncertain and important, you should expect to feel uncomfortable.”
“But how you feel doesn’t have to impact how you perform.”
5. Community
One meaningful conversation boosts mood, lowers stress, enhances social connectedness significantly
Digital communication does not count
AIM7 - the app you need to help you do all the things we’ve talked about today —> CLICK HERE