Steve Magness: The Surprising Truth About Elite Performance & The Youth Sports Epidemic
The Ready State Podcast
Kelly Starrett & Juliet Starrett
4.9 • 623 Ratings
🗓️ 23 January 2025
⏱️ 77 minutes
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In this insightful episode of The Ready State Podcast, Kelly and Juliet Starrett sit down with Steve Magness—performance coach, author, and expert on mental and physical resilience. They explore the complexities of human performance and how embracing the basics can lead to extraordinary results. From the Instagramification of fitness to the critical role of intrinsic motivation and belonging, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways for athletes, coaches, and anyone striving to perform at their best.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey everyone, I'm Dr. Kelly Starrett. |
| 0:06.8 | And I'm Juliette. |
| 0:08.3 | And you're listening to the Ready State podcast. |
| 0:11.7 | You've got it. |
| 0:13.5 | You've got it. |
| 0:17.1 | Hey, everyone. |
| 0:18.8 | Juliet here. |
| 0:19.4 | I am so pumped to finally share something that Kelly and I have been working on behind the scenes for months. It's called the Starrett system. If you're like us, you're juggling and demanding career, an active lifestyle, and maybe even a family, and probably a million other priorities. You're the type who gives it you're all, but if we're being honest, your body might not be feeling as unstoppable as it used to. |
| 0:39.8 | Maybe you're waking up stiff and sore, feeling drained before the day even starts, or you've got nagging aches and old injuries that keep you from the activities you love. |
| 0:48.6 | You've tried all the programs, all the fads, and maybe you've even seen some results, but nothing sticks and feels like you're |
| 0:55.3 | spinning your wheels. The problem isn't your motivation, it's your strategy. And that's where the |
| 1:00.1 | startup system comes in. Starting January 27th, we're launching a program designed specifically for |
| 1:05.0 | high performers like you. This isn't about quick fixes or unsustainable routines. It's about |
| 1:09.5 | building strength, mobility, and energy into your life in a way that works for you. |
| 1:14.2 | We've created a system that simplifies your approach to health and performance. During the week, you'll follow progressive workouts that prioritize strength, recovery, mobility, sleep, and sustainable nutrition. On the weekends, it's all about playing outside and doing what you love. |
| 1:29.7 | This is about creating a body that doesn't just survive your busy life, but thrives in it. |
| 1:33.9 | Head over to starrette system.com to learn more and join us. |
| 1:38.4 | January 27th is just around the corner, and we can't wait to help you unlock the strength |
| 1:42.5 | and energy you deserve. |
| 1:44.9 | On this episode of the Ready State podcast, we are delighted to welcome Steve Magnus. |
| 1:49.6 | Steve is a performance expert and author of Win the Inside Game and the bestseller Do Hard |
| 1:54.8 | Things. His books, including The Science of Running and Peak Performance, have sold over 750,000 |
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