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Krista Stryker

Krista Stryker is a passion journalist and the force behind the Substack newsletter On Fire, where she profiles and learns from the world’s most passionate individuals while studying the science of passion. A renowned fitness expert, author of The 12-Minute Athlete, and founder of the transformative 12 Minute Athlete platform and app, Krista has inspired hundreds of thousands to unlock their inner athlete and achieve their fitness goals.

As the first chief performance coach at the Center for Human Potential, Krista collaborates with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman to help people live fully using wisdom from philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.

An athlete who pushes boundaries, Krista has mastered skills from handstands to amateur boxing and for the last two years, has put her heart into Brazilian jiu-jitsu-jitsu, winning many gold medals in the process. Her work has been featured on ESPN, Good Day New York, NBC Miami, and in major outlets like The New York Post and SHAPE.

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On Fire - a Substack newsletter by Krista Stryker about passion

The Only Newsletter Dedicated to Passion

On Fire is the only newsletter dedicated to exploring passion. Each week, subscribers receive a deep dive into passion: from profiles of the most passionate people across various fields, interviews with experts in human potential, personal essays, and insightful research.

From circus performers and humanistic psychologists to extreme ironers, bean enthusiasts, gamers, and everyone in between, On Fire is more than just a read. It’s a nudge, a prompt, an invitation to ask: What’s my ‘thing’?

Subscribe for actionable tips, inspiration, and to learn about what makes us come alive.

Discover Your Inner Athlete with Efficient, Minimal Equipment Workouts

Krista Stryker is the founder of 12 Minute Athlete, a transformative online website and app that has helped hundreds of thousands of people get in better shape, build strength, and improve their conditioning. Whether you’re just starting out on your fitness journey or are a seasoned athlete, Krista’s workouts and fitness philosophy can help you unleash your inner athlete and get fit in less time.

Available online, the App Store, Google Play, or in bookstores near you. 

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