#386. Why Community Drives Fitness & the Hardest Mile of Your Life with Eric Hinman

What fuels elite performance and wellbeing long-term? For ultrafit hybrid athlete Eric Hinman, the answers are community and small, consistent actions. In this wisdom-packed episode, Eric explains why community bonds empower growth. He shares his daily routine—from 5 AM creativity to two-hour workouts, focused work sprints, movement meditation, and contrast therapy. Eric describes his go-to supplements that optimize his energy. He reveals why discipline matters more than motivation and how small steps compound into huge results over time. Whether you want to get shredded or find fulfillment, Eric’s story will expand your vision for what’s possible in your 40s and beyond. Learn: The power of community for growth and well-being How to build your schedule around self-care The importance of morning creativity and focus Using exercise and rituals to reset yourself daily Why whole foods optimize energy and mental clarity How discipline is more critical than motivation Why small, consistent actions drive significant results Embrace community and take small steps for massive changes. Eric’s wisdom will help you create sustainable peak performance. How to Maximize Your Post Workout Recovery Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free   Follow Eric Hinman on Instagram & checkout his website   Quotable moments: "I think community is that wellness behavior that we often overlook. You know, feeling like you're part of something is so important for our well being." - Eric Hinman "I realized that, you know, it was a little too small for me to be able to achieve. What I like to say is meet at least one new person every day that is so instrumental in my well being." - Eric Hinman "Anything worthwhile takes time, takes small actions consistently over and over." - Eric Hinman   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. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.