Ep. 428 | The Secret to Unlocking the Power of Your Wearable (Apple, Garmin, Oura, Fitbit, Whoop & More) with Peter Tierney

Mar 11

Wearable technology (e.g., Apple Watch, Oura Ring, Fitbit, etc.) gives us incredible data, but without context it’s meaningless.

In this episode, health & performance coach Peter Tierney reveals how to integrate subjective measures like mood, stress and motivation with wearable tech data to truly understand what’s going on in your body. Peter draws from his experience working with elite athletes and as a senior researcher in the performance apparel industry. He shares smart insights on key metrics to focus on, why mismatches between feelings and data are valuable, managing load based on your phase of training, tools for assessing readiness to train, and more.

ABOUT Peter Tierney

Peter Tierney is a Health & Performance Coach & Researcher. After having spent 8 years working in high performance sport, Peter is currently working as a Senior Researcher in Product Innovation in the performance apparel industry, based in Vancouver, Canada. Most recent to this he spent over 2 years as a Sports Scientist & Physical Performance Coach with the English Football Association, and over 5 years with Leinster Rugby in Dublin. He completed his PhD whilst working across both sporting organizations, which applied a sport science approach to better understanding performance in rugby union. His education background prior to this includes a ProfDip in Data Analytics & Statistics, an MSc Research in the application of GPS technology, and a BSc in Health & Performance Science. Peter’s interests and experiences include all things sports science, athletic performance, human health, recovery, wearable technology and innovation. He collaborates with various people, organizations and teams through consultancy, research, and performance support and is always keen for a chat!

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.