We interview Krista Stryker - author, entrepreneur, and self-actualization coach specializing in physical and mental fitness - about how to flourish through fitness and movement. We discuss connections between mental fitness and physical fitness and the significant benefits of physical exercise for mental health and cognition. Krista offers practical advice on maintaining and building physical fitness, and how to use journaling as a tool for motivation and consistency. She emphasizes the importance of finding activities that you enjoy and tapping into intrinsic motivation to stay consistent.
Krista Stryker is the creator of the 12 Minute Athlete app, used by over 500,000 people worldwide. She is also the author of The 12-Minute Athlete: Get Fitter, Faster, and Stronger Using HIIT and Your Bodyweight.
Krista believes that everyone has untapped potential – and has made it her life’s mission to help uncover it. As a coach, she focuses on helping people grow as individuals in order to be their best selves, relying on the latest science-based tools and interventions emerging from the study of positive psychology and self-actualization to facilitate the process. Krista regularly writes and speaks about well-being, healthy living, positive psychology, and high performance.
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Time stamps:
00:00:05 - Introduction to Krista 00:00:54 - Benefits of Physical Exercise on Mental Health 00:01:46 - The Synergy of Mental and Physical Fitness 00:02:07 - Krista Background and Approach 00:05:22 - Fitness as a Pathway to Fulfilling Your Potential 00:06:06 - Discovering Growth Mindset 00:07:14 - The Impact of Coaches and Teachers 00:08:35 - Exercise for Building Mental Skills and Well-being 00:09:30 - Components of Mental and Physical Fitness 00:12:26 - The Benefits of Journaling for Exercise and Mental Health 00:16:14 - Finding Joy in Physical Activities 00:18:48 - The Role of Goals in Fitness Motivation 00:20:20 - Transitioning from Joyful Activity to Fitness Maintenance 00:22:36 - Practical Advice for Fitness and Consistency 00:27:17 - The Importance of Self-Awareness in Fitness 00:29:05 - Pre- and Post-Workout Journaling 00:32:51 - Different Types of Fitness Goals 00:37:13 - Choosing Activities that Bring Joy 00:38:24 - Key Components of Physical Fitness 00:41:11 - Resistance Training Recommendations 00:42:44 - High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) 00:45:15 - Zone Two Cardio and Enjoyable Activities 00:46:16 - Tabata Workouts 00:47:14 - High-Intensity Training for Mental Performance 00:48:28 - Personalizing Fitness for Mental Benefits 00:49:24 - The Flourishing Question: First Steps to Enhance Physical Fitness 00:50:25 - Where to Find Krista 00:51:09 - The 12-Minute Athlete App 00:51:43 - Closing Remarks and Outro
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