Ep. 378 | Post Workout Recovery: Supplements, Sauna, Massage, Ice Baths and More

Nov 14

The fitness hype machine is in overdrive with questionable claims about supplements and recovery modalities. How do you separate fact from fiction? In this episode, Dr. Erik Korem, a sports scientist and performance coach with over 15 years of experience with elite athletes, presents a summary of Dr. Susie Resiner's AIM7 blog. This blog provides research-backed facts on optimizing your post-workout recovery.

Learn:

The crucial macronutrient for muscle recovery and how much you need
Which supplement actually improves performance and cuts muscle damage
Why sleep trumps all recovery strategies (and how much you need)
What the science says on cold water immersion and muscle growth
Evidence that saunas relieve pain and boost heart health
When to use recovery tools as “silver bullets” versus daily strategies

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.