🎧 How To Gain Weight The Right Way | The Truth About Fast Metabolisms | Macros, Supplements, Exercise & More
Today’s eye-opening episode is all about the science behind healthy weight gain. Pratik Patel, former Director of Performance Nutrition for the New York Giants, demystifies the truth about caloric surplus and its impact on muscle gain, why some people struggle to gain weight despite overeating, resistance training in healthy weight gain and much more.
Wednesday’s episode is Part One of a new series all about pickleball conditioning. We’ll break down the science behind conditioning and reveal why most players are training incorrectly and provide a detailed overview of the energy systems you need to train to transform your game and prevent burnout.
And on Friday, the Director of Mental Performance for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cecilia Clark, reveals a groundbreaking framework for understanding mental toughness across generations and breaks down why different approaches to adversity might all have their place.
All this, and much more, coming up this week on The BluePrint.
Struggling to put on weight despite eating everything in sight? In this eye-opening episode, Pratik Patel, former Director of Performance Nutrition for the New York Giants, reveals the science behind healthy weight gain. Pratik demystifies the challenges faced by "hard gainers."
Drawing from his experience with elite athletes and everyday individuals, Pratik breaks down effective strategies for building muscle mass. You’ll discover:
Why some people struggle to gain weight despite overeating.
The truth about caloric surplus and its impact on muscle gain.
How to structure your diet for optimal weight gain without excess fat.
The role of resistance training in healthy weight gain.
Supplements that can support your muscle-building journey.
Pickleball Conditioning Part 1: The 3 Energy Systems, Conditioning For Tournament Play & More With Dr. Erik Korem.
In part one of a new series on pickleball conditioning, I break down the science behind conditioning and reveal why most players are training incorrectly. I provide a detailed overview of the energy systems you need to train to transform your game and prevent burnout.
Learn:
Why traditional conditioning methods might be hurting your pickleball performance.
How three distinct energy systems power your gameplay differently.
The hidden connection between skill development and physical conditioning.
The critical mistake singles players make in their training approach.
Why some players gas out while others maintain intensity.
Join the Ultimate Pickleball Off-Season Program. Click here to learn more. You can also learn more about Erik and connect on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Enjoy my Adaptation weekly newsletter for free practical mind and body resilience techniques used by world-class performers. Plus, you can also try AIM7 for FREE, the #1 Pickleball app for ultra-personalized workouts, mobility, warmups, mental fitness tools and more to unlock your potential. Or, book Dr. Erik for your next event.
Is toughness about taking the punch, getting back up, or avoiding the hit altogether? In this episode, Cecilia Clark, Director of Mental Performance for the Philadelphia Phillies, reveals a groundbreaking framework for understanding mental toughness across generations. Drawing from her experience in MLB and Special Forces, Ceci breaks down why different approaches to adversity might all have their place.
Learn:
The surprising generational shift in how we handle life's challenges.
When avoiding hardship might be smarter than pushing through.
A counterintuitive truth about building psychological strength.
Why your approach to difficulty might be limiting your growth.
The hidden value of each mental toughness strategy.
You can learn more about Ceci and her work here. Want to work with Ceci? Reach out on X or LinkedIn.
Yours in Wellness,
