Krista Stryker 
We’ve all been there—making steady progress, feeling great, and then… suddenly, it feels like you’re stuck in place. You’ve hit a plateau. In my 15 years in fitness, I’ve encountered plateaus more times than I can count. They’ve cropped up in everything from increasing my rep count in interval workouts to perfecting handstands to advancing …
What separates elite performers from everyone else? Is it talent, effort, or access to resources? According to sports psychologist Alex Auerbach, it’s something far simpler — and more accessible to all of us: mastering the mental skills that fuel confidence, resilience, and consistent growth. That’s exactly why I’ve been drawn to sport and performance …
If you want to kick off Thanksgiving with some movement, try this quick and effective bodyweight workout. It’s short, fun, and requires zero equipment. Try doing it first thing in the morning and you’ll feel energized for the rest of the day. Bonus points if you get the whole family involved — modifications make it …
650 calories. Not bad. That was my first thought after making it through Thanksgiving dinner one year. While everyone else piled their plates high with turkey, stuffing, and gravy, I carefully constructed a meal that was mostly vegetables. Plenty of salad, Brussels sprouts, a small side of mashed potatoes, and a sliver of my …
When I first started working out after college, and soon after that started 12 Minute Athlete, high intensity interval training (HIIT) and calisthenics workouts were my main form of exercise. I paired them with moderate activities like walking, biking, and hiking, and that was enough to keep me feeling fit and strong. But over the …
The other day, I set out to get some exercise. At first, I thought about going for a run—but to be honest, I’ve never loved running. Next, I considered jumping rope or hitting a punching bag, but neither option felt particularly appealing. Instead, I found myself thinking about what actually sounded fun. I realized I …
Let’s face it—finding time for long workouts can be tough when life gets busy. But the beauty of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is that you don’t need hours to see results. HIIT workouts are intense (the only way they work is if you push yourself hard!), but the benefits are more than worth it. With …
You don’t need fancy equipment or a gym membership to get in shape. In fact, one of the best ways to stay active and build strength is to embrace the world as your gym. Whether you’re traveling or just don’t feel like hitting the gym, your environment is full of opportunities to move your body …
No matter how much my fitness goals have evolved over the years—from building all-around athleticism, to mastering gymnastics, and now to focusing on Brazilian jiu-jitsu—plyometric exercises have always been a staple in my training. Why? Because they’re one of the most effective ways to improve strength, speed, and agility. Whether you’re an athlete looking …
When I first started my fitness journey right out of college, I made a ton of mistakes. Like so many people, I believed that to get fit, I needed to spend hours in the gym, do endless cardio, and stick to the old-school “more is better” mindset. Looking back, I wish someone had told …
