In this episode I’m chatting with the Stupid Fit Couple, Karley Phillips & Aaron Denius. Karley is a Los Angeles based interior designer Karley Phillips and Aaron Denius is an author/TV writer. Both are full-time career people by day and fitness enthusiasts by night. They believe that fitness doesn’t have to be so serious to make a difference in your quality of life. Their refreshing approach to exercise stemmed from their desire to show others that fitness can be fun, goofy, and still have a great impact on your life.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
- How they got their book deal for “50 Totally Stupid Real-Life Reasons to Workout” with Knock Knock
- They share some of their stupid real-life reasons to work out
- Connecting with the body and moving mindfully
- What inspired their brand name “Stupid Fit Couple”
- Staying mentally grounded in LA
- Their desire to meet like-minded people and create community around people who are career oriented, not into partying, enjoy being active, and want to connect with others
- They wanted to approach fitness from a less-serious, fun, light-hearted approach that feels more accessible – to show that you don’t have to be at a certain caliber to enjoy movement.
- Doing fitness for health, not for pictures
- Karley shares about her 10 year battle with an eating disorder
- Aaron’s history as an athlete and letting go of the athlete mentality to “push through the pain” & learning to listen to our bodies
- Karley’s health scare and how it taught her the value of rest and slowing down
- The importance of mental, emotional, and physical breaks
- How to ground yourself and avoid/get out of the comparison trap
Bonus Track:
- Aaron shares about his past as a standup comedian & what inspired him to pursue comedy
- The difference between improv & stand-up
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CONNECT WITH KARLEY & AARON:
Website: knockknockstuff.com/pages/author-stupidfitcouple
Instagram: @stupidfitcouple
Their Book: 50 Totally Stupid Real-Life Reasons to Work Out
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