In this episode of The BluePrint, I dive into a recent study that challenges conventional wisdom about resistance training for fat loss. Is a full-body workout really more effective than the classic split routine? I break down the research and share practical insights you can apply to your fitness regimen.

Learn:
How full-body routines impact fat loss compared to split routines
The unexpected connection between workout type and muscle soreness
Why training frequency matters for fat loss and overall fitness
How to structure your workouts for optimal fat-burning results
The role of exercise volume in driving fat loss

I explore the study's findings on energy expenditure, muscle soreness, and training volume and discuss how these factors contribute to fat loss. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just starting your weight loss journey, this episode offers valuable insights to help you optimize your workout routine for maximum fat-burning potential.



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Quotable moments:

"The full body routine led to significantly greater reductions in whole body and regional fat mass compared to the split routine." - Dr. Erik Korem

"By engaging every muscle group multiple times a week, the full body routine may have increased post-exercise oxygen consumption, which leads to higher overall caloric expenditure." - Dr. Erik Korem

"If fat loss is your primary goal, aim for high frequency and the appropriate intensity. Try to hit each major muscle group two to three times per week." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Don't neglect recovery, even though the full body group experienced less delayed onset muscle soreness, recovery is critical if you want to grow." - Dr. Erik Korem



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.

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In this episode of The BluePrint, I dive into a recent study that challenges conventional wisdom about resistance training for fat loss. Is a full-body workout really more effective than the classic split routine? I break down the research and share practical insights you can apply to your fitness regimen.
Learn:
<ul>
<li>How full-body routines impact fat loss compared to split routines</li>
<li>The unexpected connection between workout type and muscle soreness</li>
<li>Why training frequency matters for fat loss and overall fitness</li>
<li>How to structure your workouts for optimal fat-burning results</li>
<li>The role of exercise volume in driving fat loss</li>
</ul>
I explore the study's findings on energy expenditure, muscle soreness, and training volume and discuss how these factors contribute to fat loss. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just starting your weight loss journey, this episode offers valuable insights to help you optimize your workout routine for maximum fat-burning potential.

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Quotable moments:
"The full body routine led to significantly greater reductions in whole body and regional fat mass compared to the split routine." - Dr. Erik Korem
"By engaging every muscle group multiple times a week, the full body routine may have increased post-exercise oxygen consumption, which leads to higher overall caloric expenditure." - Dr. Erik Korem
"If fat loss is your primary goal, aim for high frequency and the appropriate intensity. Try to hit each major muscle group two to three times per week." - Dr. Erik Korem
"Don't neglect recovery, even though the full body group experienced less delayed onset muscle soreness, recovery is critical if you want to grow." - Dr. Erik Korem

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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.
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The BluePrint Podcast is for go-getters and high achievers who crave practical strategies to elevate their health, well-being, and performance. Host Dr. Erik Korem delivers bite-sized, science-backed tactics to optimize your busy life and help you excel in all areas. Whether climbing the corporate ladder or managing a hectic household, this show equips you with the tools to thrive.

Oh, and we also talk about pickleball!

Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss actionable science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.  

Dr. Erik Korem is a high-performance pioneer on a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life. Over a decade ago, he introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football and 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 also the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the first pickleball health and performance app designed to prevent pain and injury and elevate performance.

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QUOTES  

“The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That’s what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem  

“I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you’re leading, you’re a leader. If you’re swimming you’re a swimmer, if you’re driving you’re a driver. If you’re leading you’re by definition a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to make a decision or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it’s your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce

"Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl

“That’s what I’ve discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry

"Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day!. That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik Korem

The BluePrint Podcast is for go-getters and high achievers who crave practical strategies to elevate their health, well-being, and performance. Host Dr. Erik Korem delivers bite-sized, science-backed tactics to optimize your busy life and help you excel in all areas. Whether climbing the corporate ladder or managing a hectic household, this show equips you with the tools to thrive.
Oh, and we also talk about pickleball!
Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss actionable science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.  
Dr. Erik Korem is a high-performance pioneer on a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life. Over a decade ago, he introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football and 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 also the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the first pickleball health and performance app designed to prevent pain and injury and elevate performance.
SUPPORT &amp; CONNECT  
Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/">https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ </a>
Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/ErikKorem">https://twitter.com/ErikKorem </a>
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ </a>
Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem">https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem </a>
Website - <a href="https://www.erikkorem.com/">https://www.erikkorem.com/ </a>
Newsletter -<a href="https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/1"> https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/</a> 
QUOTES  
“The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That’s what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem  
“I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you’re leading, you’re a leader. If you’re swimming you’re a swimmer, if you’re driving you’re a driver. If you’re leading you’re by definition a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to make a decision or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it’s your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce
"Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl
“That’s what I’ve discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry
"Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem
"Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day!. That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik Korem

The BluePrint Podcast offers busy high achievers practical, science-backed strategies to boost health, well-being, and performance. Dr. Erik Korem provides concise tactics to optimize your life, excel in your career or home, and even up your pickleball game. Tools for thriving, no matter how hectic your schedule.

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Dr. Erik Korem breaks down new research on full-body vs split routines for fat loss, revealing surprising insights to optimize your workout for maximum results.

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