{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"SportsEpreneur","title":"Simplifying Sports Science and Overcoming Adversity with Dr. Erik Korem, Founder of AIM7","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2355,"description":"In this episode of The Sports Backdrop, we’re joined by a sports scientist who is bridging the gap between data and action in the wearable tech and mHealth space, Dr. Erik Korem. With over 15 years of experience as a High Performance director in collegiate football and the NFL, and as the founder of AIM7, Dr. Korem uses his in-depth knowledge and experience to provide realistic, science-backed guidance for everyday people seeking to improve their health and wellness.\nIn this conversation with Dr. Erik Korem of AIM7, we discuss:\n\nHis days playing college football at Texas A&M, including the challenges and transitions he faced with a head coaching change going into his senior year.\nDealing with unfortunate circumstances in his college football career and how the mantra of “chopping wood” kept him persevering.\nHis personal experience with bullying. He shares a powerful story about the resolution of a bullying incident and the long-term effects that it had on his life (and his bully’s).\nThe concept of enforcing your will and the power that holds in achieving your goals.\nNavigating the overwhelming world of biohacking. We discuss the overload of information available and how to sift through it effectively.\nPractical tips for improving physical fitness, including simple actions anyone can incorporate into their daily lives.\nThe benefits and frustrations of wearable tech. We explore the confusion surrounding these devices and how to make the best use of them.\nThe crucial importance of taking time off, both for your physical and mental wellbeing.\nThe reason behind having a podcast (The Blueprint), appearing on podcasts, and producing a large amount of content. He shares insights on the impact content creation can provide.\nStraightforward strategies for improving sleep and overall health, based on scientific research and practical experience.\n\nDr. Korem also introduces us to his organization, AIM7. Built for real people with busy lives, AIM7 is designed to offer...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xnVD5lo-InuYCbkJy3t8DMot3yiB7IaPdbxc-_U877w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYjQ3/ZWU3NzBiYjAwZWQ3/NGI3MTAyNjY3NDQz/YTc3My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}