About the Episode

Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guests, Kelly and Juliet Starrett on their book, Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help you Move Freely and Live Fully.

Juliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, and podcaster. She is co-founder and CEO of TheReadyState.com, which has revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance as well as former CEO of San Francisco CrossFit, one of the first 50 CrossFit affiliates. She is the co-author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller, Deskbound and co-host of The Ready State Podcast. 

Kelly Starrett is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is the co-author of the New York Times bestsellers Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Deskbound. Kelly is also the co-founder and CEO of TheReadyState.com and co-founder of San Francisco CrossFit. Kelly consults with athletes and coaches from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, the US Olympic Team and CrossFit. He works with elite Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard forces, and consults with corporations on employee health and well-being. 

Kelly and Juliet emphasizes that movement is the key to overall health.  They recommend small changes in daily routines and non-exercise activities like walking, to improve overall wellness and manage weight.  They also emphasize the importance of consistent sleep patterns, tracking data and setting up long-term movement goals to improve mobility.  Kelly and Juliet break down vital signs beyond traditional health metrics to include physical behaviors like sleep, exercise and nutrition and offer benchmarks for improvement.