Ep. 535 | Keep Your Gains with Training Less? The Holiday Training Secret

Nov 18

Worried about losing your fitness over the holidays? In this timely episode, I share groundbreaking research that will ease your mind about reduced training frequency. Drawing from a fascinating 2024 study, I reveal how little exercise you actually need to maintain your gains during busy periods.

Whether you're traveling, hosting family, or simply need a break, you'll discover why taking time off might be less detrimental than you think – and could even work to your advantage.

Learn:

The surprising amount of training needed to maintain muscle mass
How your cardiovascular fitness responds to reduced workout frequency
Why some people actually come back stronger after a break
The critical difference between maintenance and complete inactivity
The hidden opportunity in holiday fitness disruptions

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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.