The Podcast That Inspired me to Start a Podcast

This podcast was originally recorded and aired on October 24, 2022, as part of Greetings From the Garden State podcast, hosted by Mike Ham. Now re-released as part of THE FIT LIKE KRYS PODCAST, this conversation dives into Krys's inspiring transformation and the creation of FLK Method.

Krys and Mike explore:

• How Krys pivoted from her early career in nightlife to building a thriving fitness brand.
• The personal health challenges that inspired her wellness journey.
• How FLK Method combines fun, accountability, and customization to help members stay consistent and reach their goals.
• The power of community in fitness and the meaningful connections built through her programs.

Whether you’re new to fitness or looking for a fresh approach, this episode will leave you motivated to find joy in your own wellness journey.

Originally aired on: Greetings From the Garden State, October 24, 2022.*

Resources Mentioned:

• FLK Method Website
• Instagram: @fitlike.krys | @flkmethod

Transcript

Krys [0:00 - 0:03]: Just a little under an hour. 

Mike Ham [0:06 - 0:06]: Until. 

Krys [0:06 - 0:14]: I hit the stage for another show. Driving on this road feels like forever. 

Mike Ham [0:18 - 0:27]: All right, what's up, everybody? Welcome back to another episode of greetings from the Garden state. I'm your host, Mike Ham. We are here in north Caldwell, New Jersey, day at FLK Method with Crystal Weisberg. Crystal, welcome to the show. 

Krys [0:27 - 0:27]: Thanks for having me. 

Mike Ham [0:28 - 0:31]: It's good to have you. Cool studio, first off. Thank you. 

Krys [0:31 - 0:31]: Thank you. 

Mike Ham [0:31 - 0:47]: Yeah. Know what to expect because, you know, I mean, like, sometimes I go to someone's. It's like, in your house. Right. Sometimes when I go to people's houses, I'm, like, in, like, their kitchen or, like, their dining room or whatever. But then I walked around back, and you got, like, this whole cool studio back here. It's awesome. Was that, like, something that you always had down here? 

Krys [0:47 - 0:52]: No. So this was actually an entertaining space. As you see, there's a bar. 

Mike Ham [0:52 - 0:53]: Yeah. 

Krys [0:53 - 0:56]: There's actually a. There's actually a wine fridge back there that has water in it. 

Mike Ham [0:56 - 0:57]: So. 

Krys [0:57 - 1:10]: Sorry. But it was an entertaining space. But I moved into this house three months before COVID Okay. And so there was nothing to entertain. 

Mike Ham [1:10 - 1:10]: Yeah. 

Krys [1:10 - 1:37]: Right. And I. Which we'll get into in a little bit, I assume. I started doing virtual workouts, and I was like, this is a really cool space down here. I did a couple things different to it, but then eventually I was like, I did have classes down here, too. And then when things started getting a little more normal, it just turned into my studio. There was, like, couches down here, a tv. There's a fireplace. It was a total different vibe. 

Mike Ham [1:37 - 1:52]: Yeah. No, I love it. I think it's very cool. So good for you. Thank you. All right, so I guess we're going to learn a little bit. Not. I guess this is what we're going to do. We're going to learn a little bit about you and kind of, like your background all the way up to when you start flk messing. 

Krys [1:52 - 1:53]: I don't know why I'm so nervous. 

Mike Ham [1:53 - 1:58]: I know. Well, we've done. Just full disclosure. We've already done a show together before. 

Krys [1:58 - 2:00]: And that was, like, every day, all the time. 

Mike Ham [2:00 - 2:03]: Yeah. But that was, like, two years ago. Isn't that crazy? Almost. 

Krys [2:03 - 2:08]: I was in another. That was, like, two I lived in. Yeah. I don't even know where I was living. I wasn't here. 

Mike Ham [2:08 - 2:08]: Yeah. 

Krys [2:08 - 2:10]: That was, like, three years ago. 

Mike Ham [2:10 - 2:15]: Was it? Yeah, that was. I know. I know. It was during 2020, so that's why I'm going to. 

Krys [2:15 - 2:16]: It might have been like, right. 

Mike Ham [2:16 - 2:21]: It's still 2022. Yeah, it was like. Well, basically it's like end of the summer, I think. 

Krys [2:21 - 2:22]: Okay. 

Mike Ham [2:22 - 2:30]: 2020 seems like a lifetime ago because I had just launched my old show and then that was like my fourth episode of that. So we've come a long way. 

Krys [2:30 - 2:30]: Oh, geez. 

Mike Ham [2:30 - 2:42]: Apparently. Okay, so we're gonna learn a little bit about you. So fitness industry, has that always been something that you've done? Was that, like, what you grew up, like, I'm gonna be a fitness instructor? 

Krys [2:42 - 3:04]: No. I started smoking cigarettes when I was 14 and drank a lot and did a lot of things. So. No. Fitness was much, much later in life. My. I had a pretty serious heart. Well, I had an aortic aneurysm when I was 14. Oh, right. When I started smoking cigarettes. Same time. 

Mike Ham [3:07 - 3:08]: Don't smoke kids. 

Krys [3:10 - 3:12]: I started smoking cigarettes after I had. 

Mike Ham [3:12 - 3:17]: Okay, take the edge off a little bit, you know, it was a lot. It was a lot to handle to deal with. 

Krys [3:17 - 3:34]: My mom smoked newborns. I was like, let me have one of those. So it was. It's interesting to be in this space now because for a long time my doctors told me not to do any physical activity. Really? It was like, you can walk and do yoga. 

Mike Ham [3:34 - 3:34]: Yeah. 

Krys [3:34 - 3:52]: And it's actually funny that that's what they suggested because yoga is so intense. And I think a lot of doctors. No shade if you're a doctor. But a lot of doctors don't know. Like, it's actually very intense and can be way more intense than like a hit. A high intensity workout. 

Mike Ham [3:52 - 3:57]: Yeah. So I don't think we're big in the medical community, so I think you're safe. 

Krys [3:57 - 4:06]: Safe to talk shit. Doctor is cool. All right. So. So yeah, they told me, you know, to do, like, light resistance and yoga. 

Mike Ham [4:06 - 4:06]: Yeah. 

Krys [4:07 - 4:09]: So I was actually in the club industry. 

Mike Ham [4:12 - 4:13]: Like clubbing. 

Krys [4:13 - 4:39]: Yeah. Like, it was full on nightlife. I was operations manager. I started as an assistant. Operations manage. Essentially. I just partied a lot for eight years. And I did that for a long time. Loved it. That was my job right out of college. And then I couldn't do it anymore. I was working like 100 hours a week. But, like, hard work. 

Mike Ham [4:40 - 4:41]: Not just chilling. 

Krys [4:41 - 5:08]: No, like hard work in the sense that I was not being good to my body. I was drinking a lot. I was smoking the cigarette still. So it was just like a lot of years of bad. Really fun, but really bad. And I just got to a point that I got burnt out and I just. I quit and I had nothing. Wind up Yeah. I was 27 at the time and I took a yoga class because that what. That's what I was like. 

Mike Ham [5:08 - 5:09]: You were allowed to. Yeah. Right. 

Krys [5:09 - 5:27]: And I was never interested in fitness at all. I was always. Apart from being on prednisone and steroids, which made me gain a lot of weight for a period of time, I was heavier in my life. Once I was off that, I was always very thin because I didn't eat. 

Mike Ham [5:27 - 5:28]: Okay. 

Krys [5:28 - 5:41]: Because I just didn't eat food. Like I would. I was anorexic, essentially. I would just eat like a cube of cheese and like ice cubes. And I had such a complex with my body because I gained all the weight from the steroids. 

Mike Ham [5:41 - 5:41]: Sure. 

Krys [5:41 - 5:54]: Once I lost that steroid weight, I became obsessed with kind of being skinny and I just didn't eat. So I was skinny for a while. So I was like, I don't need to work out because I just don't eat. 

Mike Ham [5:54 - 6:01]: So this works. If you're not fat and you're skinny, then it's like, oh, I'm in shape, but actually you're in rough shape. 

Krys [6:01 - 6:20]: Rough shape, yeah. And so I really got into yoga. I actually don't know. I couldn't explain the exact thing that hooked me other than maybe it was the first time in my life that I was paying attention to my thoughts. 

Mike Ham [6:20 - 6:22]: When you were doing yoga classes. 

Krys [6:22 - 6:37]: Yeah. It was like the end of my first yoga class in Shavasana and it was just me and my brain and what was happening. And that was the first time I had experienced mindfulness or anything like that. There had never been a time before that that I had just like sat with my thoughts. 

Mike Ham [6:38 - 6:38]: Yeah. 

Krys [6:38 - 7:01]: So that kind of. I was like, intrigued. What is this? So I went back. That led to me doing yoga, teacher training, becoming a yoga instructor. I then. This is sort of before FLK Method started. Because I was in the club industry, I was really good at promotions. I went to college for marketing. 

Mike Ham [7:01 - 7:01]: Yeah. 

Krys [7:01 - 7:05]: Pace University. Woo. Woo. I actually. That's a whole different. 

Mike Ham [7:05 - 7:08]: Are they the setters? Is that right? 

Krys [7:08 - 7:09]: They suck. 

Mike Ham [7:09 - 7:12]: If you like sports. Is that the name? I think it is. 

Krys [7:12 - 7:13]: I think it's awesome. 

Mike Ham [7:13 - 7:15]: I don't know why I know that it's so bad. 

Krys [7:16 - 7:16]: Probably because it's so bad. 

Mike Ham [7:17 - 7:18]: It's one of those things in my brain. 

Krys [7:18 - 7:20]: Yeah. Cause you're like, wow, that's bad. 

Mike Ham [7:20 - 7:20]: Yeah. 

Krys [7:21 - 7:33]: Yeah. If you like sports, you shouldn't go to that college. Cause it's just. There's no college team, there's no college, there's nobody to root For. So it was. And I used to. I still love sports, but I used to really be into sports. 

Mike Ham [7:33 - 7:34]: Right. 

Krys [7:35 - 7:51]: And so that was really not great for me. But so we went to. I went to Pace for marketing. Really good in marketing and promotions. And when I entered the yoga fitness world, I was going to all these studios and I was like, wow, nobody knows what they're doing. 

Mike Ham [7:51 - 7:52]: Yeah. 

Krys [7:52 - 7:57]: Like all these places are so bad when it comes to getting the message out there. 

Mike Ham [7:57 - 7:57]: Sure. 

Krys [7:57 - 8:05]: Like, it was this amazing thing they were doing, but nobody knew about it. Classes were dead empty. This is a story for a lot of fitness studios, even today. 

Mike Ham [8:05 - 8:06]: Sure. 

Krys [8:06 - 8:22]: So I started a consulting company called the Studio Manager. And I just was like, what's that. What's that guy, the Prophet? What's that show where he goes in and like fixes a business? Oh, he's really mean. I don't know. 

Mike Ham [8:23 - 8:24]: Gordon Ramsay. 

Krys [8:24 - 8:24]: Similar. 

Mike Ham [8:24 - 8:25]: Similar to that. 

Krys [8:26 - 8:38]: Somebody's watching this and is like, man. But I would just go into a business and give that, like, look. I would do my research, walk in, see if a manager or the owner was there. Usually the owner was there. 

Mike Ham [8:38 - 8:38]: Yeah. 

Krys [8:38 - 8:40]: So I got like someone to talk to right away. 

Mike Ham [8:40 - 8:52]: That does seem to be the case. Like a lot of just fitness studios in general because, you know, to have like a whole bunch of staff there is expensive, you know, so you do get the time to actually go in and talk to that person. Sorry. 

Krys [8:52 - 9:04]: No, it's fine. That was also a huge selling point for me because it's like you can't afford a 40 to 60 thousand dollars a year General manager salary with what you're making. 

Mike Ham [9:04 - 9:04]: Yeah. 

Krys [9:04 - 9:14]: This is a quarter of the cost and I'm going to give you more then what a manager. And I came up with like a structure that I could offer studios and that business did really well. 

Mike Ham [9:14 - 9:15]: Yeah. 

Krys [9:16 - 9:52]: But after doing that for a couple years, I was missing something. Like, I couldn't sink my teeth in everywhere. I wasn't a part of anything because I was a part of everything. So I found a couple studios that I really liked and really resonated with. And then I started doing more certifications, getting into other types of fitness. I had a lot of teachers in my life and business owners urge me to do other things. Like, you're doing this. Why don't you try teaching this? And I was like, I'm never going to teach a weights class. 

Mike Ham [9:52 - 10:04]: Yeah, well. So at this point, have you just been like, are you still only doing. Taking yoga classes or have you dabbled in other stuff where you're just like, well, I'm only cleared to do yoga and walk, so that's all I'm going to do. 

Krys [10:04 - 10:04]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [10:04 - 10:07]: So how can I teach it if I can't do it? 

Krys [10:09 - 10:21]: I am a walking contradiction because even though the doctors told me to just do yoga, I didn't really care. I was again, smoking cigarettes and drinking. They were. I didn't care that that was their. 

Mike Ham [10:21 - 10:22]: I'm sure that wasn't on the plan either. 

Krys [10:22 - 10:22]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [10:22 - 10:23]: Yeah. 

Krys [10:23 - 10:37]: So I just. Yoga was something that I just. I loved. I learned to love it. And I went because I. The first time I went, I went because I heard it can help you sort of figure things out. And I was just, like, lost. I didn't know what to do. 

Mike Ham [10:38 - 10:38]: Right. 

Krys [10:39 - 10:52]: So I wasn't interested in fitness at all. Like, hated working out. Didn't even understand, like, the gym, like, kill me. Like, oh. Even. Even now, honestly, like, a gym with, like, machines, I'm like, oh, good. Yeah, this is fine. 

Mike Ham [10:52 - 10:55]: Yeah. I can never get myself going with places like that. 

Krys [10:55 - 11:13]: It's hard. Yeah, it's really hard. Even if you know what you're doing, it's still kind of like, there's a lot missing. So. Yeah. I. Most of my certifications and getting into other things came from people saying, you'd be good at that. You should do that. 

Mike Ham [11:13 - 11:13]: Yeah. 

Krys [11:13 - 11:17]: And I'm like, all right. Or like, you can make more money doing this. 

Mike Ham [11:18 - 11:18]: Okay. 

Krys [11:18 - 11:21]: And I'm like, cool, I'll get my personal training certification. 

Mike Ham [11:21 - 11:21]: Yeah. 

Krys [11:21 - 11:28]: You know, you can make $35 teaching a group fitness class or $150 doing a one on one for the same amount of time. 

Mike Ham [11:29 - 11:29]: Right. 

Krys [11:29 - 11:37]: So I also started to expand, you know, for that reason, to increase my income, of course. So. That was awesome. 

Mike Ham [11:37 - 11:38]: Yeah. Sounds awesome. 

Krys [11:38 - 11:39]: That's a lot. 

Mike Ham [11:39 - 11:39]: That was a lot. 

Krys [11:39 - 11:40]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [11:40 - 11:52]: But it is. I mean, that's a great kind of like, story, I think. So then at some point, I guess you would take what you were doing and being like, why am I at other studios? I could just do this stuff for myself. 

Krys [11:52 - 11:57]: Well, that the train of thought first was I could do this for one studio. 

Mike Ham [11:57 - 11:57]: Okay. 

Krys [11:57 - 12:00]: And it will be more fulfilling. And it will, you know, I can. 

Mike Ham [12:00 - 12:01]: Because you're like, a part of it. 

Krys [12:01 - 12:07]: Yeah. And I can have more of a say because a lot of, you know, I was a consultant, so it was like, only my suggestions. 

Mike Ham [12:07 - 12:08]: Yeah. 

Krys [12:09 - 12:29]: So there was a few places that I really kind of latched onto and loved. And then when Covid happened, that was more of the. Since, you know, since day one of me having a Job in life. I've always been the type of person that treated the business like it was my business, for better or for worse. 

Mike Ham [12:29 - 12:29]: Yeah. Right. 

Krys [12:29 - 12:38]: I would butt heads with my bosses all the time because I would take ownership of things that I probably shouldn't. I'm like, you just change the price of that. That's fine. That seems fair. 

Mike Ham [12:38 - 12:38]: Yeah. 

Krys [12:39 - 12:45]: Like, I'd be like, this is a good idea. Like, I'm going to do this. I don't need to ask anybody permission. This is obviously the best idea. 

Mike Ham [12:45 - 12:46]: The whole thing. With forgiveness or permission. 

Krys [12:47 - 12:47]: Yes. 

Mike Ham [12:47 - 12:47]: Yeah. 

Krys [12:47 - 13:12]: I'm like, this is going to be good for you whether you like it or not. So I'm just going to go ahead and do it, and we'll see how it goes so that, you know, good, for better or for worse. So when Covid happened, it was. It was sort of a light bulb of I am doing everything. Like, I am sort of. My brain is always on for someone else or something else. 

Mike Ham [13:13 - 13:13]: Right. 

Krys [13:13 - 13:15]: Like, why not do that for myself? 

Mike Ham [13:15 - 13:41]: Yeah. No, I love that. Because, you know, like, it takes that ownership, and it's. It's yours. So it's like, literally the ownership of that. So, like, this and also this whole time, did you start to, like, was there a moment where you were like, yeah, this fitness industry thing, it's working for me too. Right. Like, because I think that that was a big thing that you were just talking about, and you wanted to kind of take that and give it to other people. Does that make sense? 

Krys [13:41 - 13:42]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [13:42 - 13:42]: Yeah. 

Krys [13:42 - 13:50]: Yeah. So I. What kept me in the business was the people. 

Mike Ham [13:50 - 13:51]: Yeah. 

Krys [13:51 - 15:35]: And seeing someone cry in a class because they had a breakthrough or seeing someone show up every day when they had told me that they had never been consistent with anything before, or, you know, just seeing someone happy after seeing them so long. Not happy. Like, seeing physical changes in people's energy because of something that I said or that I offered, which was not. It was a little bit of what I learned, but it was more of just who I was and what I had went through. I was just sharing what worked for me and the fact that it did work for me, and it worked for someone else and then someone else, and then it's like 10 people, 20 people, 30 people. And I was just like, oh. Cause I was always very insecure about being a fitness instructor because of my background, because I was. I was just so terribly unhealthy and just like a hip. I was teaching spin classes. And then I remember this one specific time teaching a spin class, and I'm Sitting outside of the studio in a nice area of New Jersey, like a little just rat with a styrofoam chicken fingers, like covered with cheese. French fries, like a Diet Coke, probably like an ice cream. I used to eat crazy. And this client, it was like off hours of the studio. I thought it was just, I just like had it all laid out and she comes in and she like looks down and she was like, I'm so happy to see you doing this right now. Because again, I was, I was very unhealthy. I used to eat like that, but that would be the only thing I ate that day. 

Mike Ham [15:35 - 15:35]: Okay. 

Krys [15:35 - 15:42]: You know, and I was also working out a lot, so I was eating really unhealthy food, but a little, just a little of it. 

Mike Ham [15:42 - 15:43]: Yeah. 

Krys [15:43 - 15:45]: So I was able to again stay skinny. 

Mike Ham [15:45 - 15:50]: Right. So yeah. Awesome. All right, so we're going to get into. We're our first break of this episode. 

Krys [15:50 - 15:51]: Oh, thank God. 

Mike Ham [15:53 - 16:06]: And then we're going to get into the second segment which we're going to learn all about what FLK Method is and kind of how it all started. So we're at FLK Method today in North Caldwell. So this is the Greetings from the Garden State podcast. I'm Mike Ham. We'll be right back. 

Krys [16:06 - 16:48]: My name is Krys, founder of FLK Method, where being fit does not feel out of reach. In fact, you're going to have fun when you show up for class. FLK also offers access to a supportive community, monthly partner challenges and instructors who care. Not to mention our amazing in person events, more than 20 styles of workouts and on demand channels designed specifically for your goals. Head to fitlikeKrys.com that's F I T L I K E K R Y-S.com to learn more or to get started. For just $25, give yourself a chance to feel your best because that is exactly what you deserv. 

Mike Ham [16:49 - 17:01]: All right, we're back for segment two of this episode of Greetings for the Garden State. I'm Mike Ham. We're here in North Caldwell, New Jersey. North Caldwell, New Jersey. That's a mouth. I can't say that at FLK Method with fit like Krys. 

Krys [17:01 - 17:02]: Sure, yes, please. 

Mike Ham [17:03 - 17:05]: I know we said the first, like the whole name first. 

Krys [17:05 - 17:06]: It's a lot. 

Mike Ham [17:06 - 17:34]: Just stick with that. That's also your Instagram handle, so we'll plug that right out of the gate here in the second one. And FLK Method is also an Instagram handle too, so. Yeah, both. Right. Boom. Normally we wait till the end to do that. But we did like an early plug, so we'll plug them again later. Okay. So we learned kind of your whole story background from basically like the beginning almost to what you're doing now. So we're going to learn a little bit about like what FLK Method is. So let's go broad strokes. What is it? 

Krys [17:34 - 17:36]: And then the anxiety. 

Mike Ham [17:36 - 17:38]: Can you describe what it is? 

Krys [17:38 - 17:52]: So there's like a behind the scenes scenes. You know, it's like a running joke. Like every time someone asks me what FLK Method is, I just like run. I'm like, no, I can't define it. 

Mike Ham [17:52 - 17:54]: Yeah, you can't run because we need to finish. 

Krys [17:54 - 18:20]: Yeah, I can't. I can't run. Okay, so let me start by saying that FLK method, it's hard to define. And most recently, the best way that I've come to define it is that it's. I know what it's not. 

Mike Ham [18:20 - 18:23]: Okay, we'll start with that. 

Krys [18:23 - 18:26]: I know what it's not. It's not boring. 

Mike Ham [18:26 - 18:27]: Okay. 

Krys [18:29 - 18:35]: That's actually all. I know this. I thought there was more. It's not boring. 

Mike Ham [18:35 - 18:36]: That's a good start. 

Krys [18:36 - 18:36]: It's really important. 

Mike Ham [18:36 - 18:38]: If it was boring, then we should just. 

Krys [18:38 - 18:57]: Really important. I remember teaching a class and my. The F in FLK method stands for fit, but I often say that it stands for fun. And that was a big element of how I used to teach before. I always wanted to make it fun because that's what I needed. 

Mike Ham [18:57 - 18:58]: Right. 

Krys [18:58 - 19:02]: And so like engaged and locked. It's really a reflection of what has worked for me. 

Mike Ham [19:02 - 19:03]: Yeah. 

Krys [19:03 - 19:32]: And again, I have seen that it's worked for so many people. So I got a lot of pushback from my peers in a sense that they would say, you know, like, you have like, it's more important that the class is cohesive and you're thinking about alignment or you're teaching about. And this was true in a lot of different methods that I learned, whether it be yoga or spin or strength training. I got a lot of sort of side eyes, let's say. 

Mike Ham [19:32 - 19:34]: Cause you're having too much fun. 

Krys [19:34 - 19:41]: Yeah. And it was like, she's not. What is that even? Yeah, it was a lot of like, what is that? And it's just like, it's fun. 

Mike Ham [19:41 - 19:41]: Yeah. 

Krys [19:42 - 19:43]: So they're gonna come back. 

Mike Ham [19:43 - 19:43]: Sure. 

Krys [19:43 - 20:32]: And that's what it is. So it's fun and you're gonna come back is sort of the broad stroke of what FLK Method is. My newest definition of it is that it was similar to an iPhone or Alexa in the Sense that you receive, you have this product right, you get it right. Looks the same as everybody else's iPhone from the Surface. You're like, oh, it's a phone and you can use it just as it is. You can make calls, you can text. You don't have to customize it at all. However, there is a very layered and deep ability to make it work specifically for you. 

Mike Ham [20:32 - 20:32]: Yeah. 

Krys [20:33 - 21:18]: And that's what FLK Method is. It's an app, It's a program. It's a virtual and not virtual fitness community that if you want to, you can make it completely customized to your lifestyle. And that's why I think people have been so consistent with it, because it's not a one size fits all. It's not like FLK Method is not a strict thing. Like, here, do these 10 things, because that doesn't work. So it's like, what do you need in your life? What gaps do you need to fill? And if you look and you practice and you are consistent for even just a couple weeks or a month, you can create a program even over time, as you change, it can change with you. 

Mike Ham [21:19 - 21:20]: Love that. That was a great definition. 

Krys [21:20 - 21:20]: Thank you. 

Mike Ham [21:20 - 21:33]: So you can't really define it because it's almost like individualized to a degree for everyone. Yes. So what are some things, I guess, that you do offer? Like the basics? 

Krys [21:33 - 21:33]: Yes. 

Mike Ham [21:34 - 21:36]: Like live classes in person. 

Krys [21:36 - 21:53]: I guess so. FLK Method, I do have an app, so you can download the app. It's free just to have the app, but to sign up, you have to be a member. I have over 25 live classes a week, which is. I'm probably the only trainer doing that. 

Mike Ham [21:53 - 21:54]: It's a lot of classes. 

Krys [21:54 - 21:54]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [21:54 - 21:55]: Do you do all of them? 

Krys [21:55 - 22:39]: No. I also have instructors that work with me and we're working on getting more people as well. But I teach about 20 classes a week. We're working on that. But I love to do it. That's something at this stage of my life I would never not do because I love to do it. So that's step one. Now let's talk about customizable, the timing of class. There's early morning, mid morning night. There's 15 minute classes, 30 minute classes, 45 minute classes. There's classes seven days a week. In addition to those live options, there's an on demand library. So every single class that I teach, regardless if I mess up or if something doesn't go right, you can take it. 

Mike Ham [22:39 - 22:40]: Yeah. 

Krys [22:40 - 23:03]: And there's like a nice. That's a nice feature for a lot of people. Because a lot of these on demand options with the fitness, it's just like a little box, you know, it's like, it's not like real or authentic because it didn't just happen. It's something that was like, it's not relevant. So the fact that there's new fresh content every day, even though it's on demand, it still feels like live because it's fresh. It's from the same day. 

Mike Ham [23:03 - 23:03]: Yeah. 

Krys [23:04 - 23:15]: And then in addition to that, I have an on demand library that I curate myself. So 25 classes a week over the course of years is a lot of classes. 

Mike Ham [23:15 - 23:16]: That is a lot of classes. 

Krys [23:16 - 23:57]: So when you go on this on demand library of a thousand plus two thousand classes, what do you pick? Yeah, it's like, ah. So I think about again, all the things that I would struggle with. So I'm like, I need guidance. So I created a on demand library that has channels. So it's like all about abs, leaner legs, mindset, reset, time crunch. All of these sectors that are my favorite classes that I taught or my instructors have taught in that category. So it's like the best of the best in those categories. So if you want to work on a specific body part or a specific focus, because it's not just about the body, at FLK method, you can do that. 

Mike Ham [23:57 - 23:58]: Yeah. 

Krys [23:58 - 24:03]: And that's. That's just one part. And then there's lots more parts if we want to keep going. 

Mike Ham [24:03 - 24:07]: Yeah, no going. We'd love to talk about more parts. Okay. So these live classes. 

Krys [24:07 - 24:07]: Yes. 

Mike Ham [24:07 - 24:18]: You're doing them. I already know the answer to this, but I'm gonna ask anyway so you can say it. And it's like, are you the only one on the screen or is everyone else on the screen? 

Krys [24:18 - 24:25]: So since the beginning, that was such an important part for me to not it not be a one way thing. 

Mike Ham [24:25 - 24:26]: Yeah. 

Krys [24:26 - 25:13]: I was like, I. I don't. Because that's how it started. When Covid started, it was like, I'm the teacher and you're gonna see me and that's fine. And it's my computer and my camera. I was like, I have to. I can't. I need to be able to see people. Also my strongest background, I would say, is yoga and alignment. So even though I do have fun, I have a lot of knowledge that I want to make sure that I can give to people and help them correct their form. Yes. And also just. It's an accountability thing, which is also a huge part of FLK method. So I. In my studio, I Installed a TV that's this size in my virtual studio. So I can see up to 24 videos. So when I first started virtual, I was probably. I still probably am. I cap my classes. 

Mike Ham [25:13 - 25:14]: Yeah. 

Krys [25:14 - 25:18]: So it's virtual, but there's wait lists, right. Like you have to sign up so. 

Mike Ham [25:18 - 25:18]: That you can actually see. 

Krys [25:18 - 25:45]: Because I want to be able to see you now. Sometimes I increase it because I know a lot of people don't put on their camera. So it doesn't matter. Like, you know, there's like a huge group of people who still don't put on their camera, which is fine. I love them. I love them for showing up. But I can increase the capacity for that reason. So I have a very strong connection. And I think that people would say the same thing. Everybody knows me. I know them. 

Mike Ham [25:45 - 25:45]: Right. 

Krys [25:45 - 25:50]: Like Erin Brockovich. I could tell you people's like, address, number, kids names, what animals they have. 

Mike Ham [25:50 - 25:51]: Social Security number. 

Krys [25:51 - 25:52]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [25:52 - 25:52]: Everything. 

Krys [25:52 - 25:55]: Yes. How do you think I pay for it? You know, like, come on. 

Mike Ham [25:57 - 26:24]: Not just fitness classes. Nope. No, that's awesome. I think that's cool because like you said, I mean, especially early on, you know, like you did a virtual class and like you said, it would just be like me in my apartment, like staring at this computer, and I'd just be like, I'm not gonna do this. But then all of a sudden, the camera's on you. It's like, you know, I'll struggle through this, like that kind of thing. Okay, so live classes. You could see other people. What are some other things that you offer? 

Krys [26:24 - 26:44]: So the other program that I started before FLK method, which was sort of like the pre. The baby to FLK method is Bikini boot camp, which I thought it was gonna be a one time thing, and I literally have not. It's a six week program that I've been running every six weeks since the first one I started. 

Mike Ham [26:44 - 26:44]: Oh. 

Krys [26:44 - 26:46]: Because there's been a demand for it. 

Mike Ham [26:46 - 26:46]: Yeah. 

Krys [26:46 - 26:55]: So it's just like when I was done the first one, right before I was done, the women who did it were like, when are you doing the next one? And I was like, now. 

Mike Ham [26:56 - 26:58]: There was run it back. 

Krys [26:58 - 27:15]: There was nothing else to do. Yeah. So it's a six week program that is my answer to or my method for personal training. So personal training. Also I found that although it's great for the trainer because the trainer makes a lot of money and does essentially not a lot. 

Mike Ham [27:15 - 27:16]: Yeah. 

Krys [27:16 - 27:19]: That's not good value for the person that's doing it. 

Mike Ham [27:19 - 27:19]: Right. 

Krys [27:19 - 28:29]: It's like, it's Not, I won't say a waste of money because having a coach or trainer is a really amazing thing. But if you can't afford 150 to $300 a week like most people, or like you're just not willing to spend that much money on that asset, which is totally understandable. What's the other option? To have that personal one on one accountability customized. So this is you meet with me once a week. It's only 15 minutes, but it's enough. Yeah, because it's a, it's. It's weekly, it's a six week program. But every week I send the plan to the group. So it's a group of women. Women. So you're working with me one on one, but you're also accountable to a group. And it's. I don't want to. It's hard. Again, it's like FLK method. It's hard to describe. It's basically like having a personal trainer but for a third of the cost. And when you go to a personal trainer, a lot of times they'll give you tips on like what to eat or what not to eat, but it ends there. Like, they're not going home. 

Mike Ham [28:29 - 28:30]: I'm still gonna eat what I'm not supposed to eat. 

Krys [28:30 - 28:57]: Exactly. And listen, I'm not going home and cooking with you. But I give people so many tools for. And I don't have any background in nutrition. Zero. The only thing I have background in is what has worked for me. And I have researched a lot and I have tried a lot of things. And I don't like eating things that taste like shit just because they're healthy. Like, I hate salad. I tell people I eat salad and I make sure I eat greens and vegetables. And my diet is amazing now. 

Mike Ham [28:57 - 28:57]: Yeah. 

Krys [28:57 - 29:11]: But I hate salad. It's just like the last thing I ever want to eat. And when you. Yeah, like, no, honestly, like, even a really good salad, I'm just like, ugh. Like, I'm so hungry. I'm so starving. This is just not enough. 

Mike Ham [29:11 - 29:12]: Just didn't do it for me. 

Krys [29:12 - 29:43]: That, like, it's a palate cleanser. Like, I just don't want it. So that was like, really? When I first started to eat healthy, that was like, that's the answer you get from a lot of places. It's like, eat more salads. And I'm like, oh my God. Yeah, it's like, don't eat bread. I'm like, you know, oh my God. Don't eat like, you know, fried food. I'm like, oh, My God. It's like the sweat starts. Like, all I do is eat chicken nuggets. 

Mike Ham [29:43 - 29:47]: Like, I don't start sweating out the fryer grease. Yes. 

Krys [29:47 - 29:58]: I'm like, oh, my God. Literally everything in my house is like, not. And so over the course of years, I have learned how to eat and food that is truly delicious. 

Mike Ham [29:58 - 29:59]: Right. 

Krys [30:00 - 30:22]: And I made a couple cookbooks with a friend during quarantine. And now I've continued to kind of work on recipes and stuff like that. But it's all from personal experience. So bikini boot camp is body, mind, nutrition. And the name of it is sort of a trick. I promote it heavily with body pictures, like, before and afters, but only because I know that's what used to work for me. 

Mike Ham [30:22 - 30:22]: Right. 

Krys [30:22 - 30:38]: Like, before I knew anything about myself or my body, I just wanted to lose weight and be skinny. And there's nothing wrong. There's nothing wrong with thinking that way because that's all you know. But there's something wrong with. And I hate to use the word wrong, but there's a better way. 

Mike Ham [30:38 - 30:38]: Right? 

Krys [30:38 - 31:00]: And sort of I use this approach to hopefully get to women that were like me who are so focused on their body, and it's like, it's a trick. It's not anything about, like, sure, people get results and you see that, but it doesn't come through focusing on how you look. It's actually the opposite of that. 

Mike Ham [31:01 - 31:06]: Right. Just get more, like, in tune with yourself. And then, like, you know, the back end results become those things. 

Krys [31:06 - 31:07]: Yes. 

Mike Ham [31:07 - 31:24]: Yeah. No, I love that because I think, like, if you start putting too much pressure on being like, hey, if your picture's not right by the end of the session. Yeah, we're gonna get any more people in the next session. Yeah, we're trying to keep this train rolling. But so then I know, like, also, like, everybody, like, so part of that. That's like the check mark is that. 

Krys [31:24 - 31:25]: Right. 

Mike Ham [31:25 - 31:27]: And so, like, you have to, like, go through your checks to make sure you're getting your checks. 

Krys [31:27 - 31:47]: Yeah, yeah, Getting checks. I have a. I have a checklist system, which, again, that speaks to the customizable portion of it. So during bikini boot camp, that is a part of it. So every person in it gets like a checklist, but that's completely customized to them and their lives and their goals. 

Mike Ham [31:47 - 31:48]: Right? 

Krys [31:48 - 32:42]: So it might be something that they're not currently doing, but that they need to start doing based on their goals. So it's not about what I want. It's not about what society says you need. It's I literally asked the person, what do you want? And then I just drill, like, why? But why? Why? And then sometimes I really get people to step back from this. Some people have a goal of getting a six pack. And I'm like, why? And then I talk people out of that. Cause I'm like, are we on a magazine photo shoot? Like, what's happening? And then there's this huge time rush and I'm like, are you getting married? I understand certain things. I'm like, is there pictures happening you're gonna look at for the rest of your life? Or is there some? If there's not something like that, what are we? This is a lifestyle. And if it's gonna be a lifestyle, it has to be realistic. You have to be able to eat. 

Mike Ham [32:42 - 32:45]: Chicken nuggets and sustainable. Yeah, yeah. 

Krys [32:45 - 32:52]: You have to be able to do the things that you love and also have a good relationship with all food, not just healthy food. 

Mike Ham [32:52 - 33:00]: Yeah, no. 100%. Life's all about balance. I'm a big believer in that. All right, so is there anything else? 

Krys [33:00 - 33:00]: Yes. 

Mike Ham [33:01 - 33:01]: Oh, okay. 

Krys [33:01 - 34:26]: Good. All right. Yeah, I know, I know. So I have also monthly, it's called the Course. This is actually a new program I'm launching. It's making my coaching even more accessible. So that is customization and accessibility is what I. Those are the two things I lead with. So I'm like, there's a lot of people who I have said I can't afford doing multiple bikini boot camps, right? There's a lot of people that do a lot of them, but there's a lot of people that like, it's a great value, but I can't especially like in today's, you know, economy and world. So I'm like, my group coaching has. My one on one coaching has changed a lot of women's lives just by getting them to say stuff. It's like less about what I say, similar to therapy. And so I'm like, how can I do this for a group? So I have group coaching sessions. We're going to do one a month. There will be an accountability factor. So you're going to share your goals with a group in a certain way. It's not going to be like one at a time. It's going to be fun, right. But it's going to be a results driven program. So that's another option that even if you're not a member, you could just jump in these and do them once a month. Then I also have a teacher training program coming up where I'm going To teach people how to teach. So this is something that again, I. I am so thankful for all the teachers who taught me how to teach. 

Mike Ham [34:26 - 34:27]: Right. 

Krys [34:27 - 34:33]: Because training programs and certifications do not do that. You just get a certification. You actually don't know how to teach. 

Mike Ham [34:33 - 34:34]: Right. 

Krys [34:34 - 35:05]: So how to use your voice, how to tap into your inner strength, your confidence, how to create a playlist that actually makes sense to the class, the atmosphere, the vibe. Like, there's so many elements of what not to do. Similar. It's again, teaching people what not to do. So this program. Program will help people put their current certifications to use, but also can kind of give people insight to the background of what's happening if they think that fitness might be something that they want to do, their career. 

Mike Ham [35:06 - 35:06]: Yeah. 

Krys [35:06 - 35:14]: And I think the last thing that I. That I do will save maybe for when we talk about community, because it's more of a free thing that's open to everybody. 

Mike Ham [35:14 - 35:21]: Yeah, for sure. Yeah. Okay, so you got FLK Method. That's like the big one. People could just be a member and get the classes. 

Krys [35:21 - 35:22]: Yes. 

Mike Ham [35:22 - 35:26]: Bikini boot camp and the course. Like, those things are more specific. 

Krys [35:26 - 35:26]: Yes. 

Mike Ham [35:26 - 35:34]: A little more detailed. Yes. A little more personal touch type. Deal. Got it. All right. I think we hit everything. Not everything, but a lot of stuff. 

Krys [35:34 - 35:37]: Yeah. I mean, after we're done, I'm like, why didn't you say that? 

Mike Ham [35:37 - 35:42]: Yeah, you forgot this one. But, you know, people go on, they start doing some research. I'm sure they can find those things that we're talking about. 

Krys [35:43 - 35:44]: Yeah. Fitlikechris.com. 

Mike Ham [35:44 - 35:44]: Yeah. 

Krys [35:44 - 35:51]: So I wanted. Yeah, I wanted to keep that website. Although I also own FLK Method. 

Mike Ham [35:51 - 35:51]: Right. 

Krys [35:51 - 36:31]: But flk fitlight Chris, is flk. And fitness is a mindset. Like that word fit. It's like, I really. As people use FLK Method, they get to know me, they get to know the program that becomes more apparent, like, oh, fit is not. We're not talking about how we look. We're not trying to get. Of course there's an element of. I play on bikini bottom and sundressed shoulders. Again, I make it fun. But getting in shape is not. If your focus is solely on changing the way your body looks, it's going to be really hard for that to be sustainable. 

Mike Ham [36:31 - 36:32]: You get disappointed a lot. 

Krys [36:32 - 36:33]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [36:33 - 38:20]: Yeah. Awesome. No, I love that. And I think it's all great. And we've had people on the show in the past that have been a part of this whole program and everything, so love it. So we're going to get into the community stuff here in a second, but we're taking our second break, our last break of this episode. So this is Greetings from the Garden State. I'm Mike Ham. We're here with Fit Like Chris in North Caldwell, New Jersey, at FLK Method. We'll be right back. All right, we're back for our third and final segment of this episode of Greetings from the Garden State. I'm Mike Ham. We're here at FLK Method in North Caldwell, New Jersey, with Fit Like Chris. So first I. We learned all about your background and how you had this obvious path from being smoker and drinker to now this fitness instructor. But we figured out what that path was and why it happened, which was great. I thought it was awesome. Second segment, we learned all about FLK Method and all the different offerings that you have. But this one last segment, we always do kind of a community focused segment. And one of the things, because of people that I know that have done that have gone through your program and are currently in your program, one of the things I think is really cool, it's like, even though a lot of this stuff is virtual, like, everyone is like, friends. And I don't know if they were friends before because I haven't known them for a long time, but it's like, it's it. To me, that's very rare. Like, if you go to, like. Like, I go to a CrossFit gym. Like, I'm friends with a lot of people because I see them like, almost every day. These people that are in your program, they. I guess they do see each other sometimes, like, on the screen, but, like, that's a totally different vibe, you know? So maybe take me through kind of like how that process got started and when maybe you started to see, like, oh, like, this community is getting a little bit more cohesive rather than just like, us turning on our computers, working out, and then being like, peace, we'll see you tomorrow. 

Krys [38:20 - 39:13]: Yeah. So before FLK Method was Fit Like Chris and that Instagram page, and that's how everything got started. Yeah, I wanted to hold myself accountable, which is my favorite way to do anything in life. I either share my goal or I make someone do it with me. So I did a fitness challenge for free on Instagram. I think, like, five people joined. Shout Out. Melissa Craig. She's like, the first. She was. It was her. And she was, like, so into it too. And she's still a member. I can't remember who else did it. I actually. I don't know if they're still with me. But it was small. She is a og, like, shout out for the fit like Chris challenges. But so it was. It started off as me. I made a. It was. I think it was called Fit in six. 

Mike Ham [39:13 - 39:13]: Okay. 

Krys [39:13 - 39:25]: And I did six checklist items, six things you have to do every day. And then I posted a workout on the day, and the workout of the day was just on my stories. It was like, so, you know, whatever. 

Mike Ham [39:25 - 39:28]: Yeah, right. Like bootleg in the biz. 

Krys [39:28 - 39:37]: Bootleg, bootleg, ratchet, ghetto. All of it. It was. All of it. But it was great. 

Mike Ham [39:37 - 39:37]: Yeah. 

Krys [39:37 - 40:09]: And I got personally really great results. I think that challenge was like, I got. It was like AB specific, I believe, and it was the best my abs have looked. And then I just don't care about that as much anymore. But when I did and I was like, following, like, this challenge, I was like, oh, my God, that worked. I had never done anything like that before because, again, the general consensus in the trainer world is like, you can't target a specific part of the body. 

Mike Ham [40:09 - 40:09]: Right. 

Krys [40:09 - 40:18]: You hear that all the time. It's like, you can't. So I never did, but actually when I did, I was like, did that just work? 

Mike Ham [40:18 - 40:19]: Yeah. 

Krys [40:19 - 41:29]: And so then I did arms, and then I did. And then I started doing body part specific. Now, of course, those checks were also nutrition related. We're also doing, like stretching. It was kind of all encompassing, but there was an emphasis on five to 10 minutes of working out a specific body part per day. And it started off as 30 day challenges, you know, come to a couple years later now during COVID they blew up. Like, if I scroll back to my challenge that I did, I think the first one was called Band Together. It was a resistance band challenge. I think, like, on those videos, there's like 400 comments. Comments, not views. And that's crazy. Like, the engagement of that is just like. And these are people commenting that they're doing the workout. And I was like, oh, my God. So I did that. And then that became sort of like the base, because that one was so big that I was able to. And I just kept doing challenges. Every month or every two months, I would do another Instagram challenges, which I still do those. And they're free. 

Mike Ham [41:29 - 41:29]: Yeah. 

Krys [41:30 - 41:54]: So that's something that I always offer to people. And it is a baby or like a taste of what FLK method is. You get a checklist and the community aspect. And kind of what started this, a lot of these friendships comes through the way that I run my accountability challenges, which Are also a part of FLK method. Like, if you're a member, there's like a VIP section for the challenges. 

Mike Ham [41:55 - 41:55]: Right. 

Krys [41:55 - 42:02]: It's like, the challenges are free, but as a member, you open up these new levels and features to the challenge. 

Mike Ham [42:02 - 42:03]: But a lot of layers. 

Krys [42:03 - 42:04]: There's a lot of layers. 

Mike Ham [42:04 - 42:04]: Yeah. 

Krys [42:04 - 42:10]: It is like an iPhone. There's a lot of shit in your phone that you don't even know it does. 

Mike Ham [42:10 - 42:11]: Oh, yeah. 

Krys [42:11 - 42:18]: Because you don't take the time to down. But if you really, like, customize it to you, it becomes like a. You rely on it. 

Mike Ham [42:18 - 42:20]: Like a limb. Yeah. Yes. 

Krys [42:20 - 42:22]: And that's what I'm trying to do with that volcano. 

Mike Ham [42:22 - 42:22]: Right. 

Krys [42:23 - 42:23]: Similar to a cult. 

Mike Ham [42:24 - 42:25]: Yeah. Yeah. Okay. 

Krys [42:25 - 42:25]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [42:25 - 42:27]: So drink the Kool Aid and you're like. Like, you're good to go. 

Krys [42:28 - 42:29]: And this is. 

Mike Ham [42:29 - 42:29]: And pay me. 

Krys [42:29 - 42:35]: Yeah, yeah, exactly. So I. One of the things that I also. 

Mike Ham [42:35 - 42:37]: Can you just, like, move a little closer? Cause you're not in the camera. 

Krys [42:37 - 42:37]: Sorry. 

Mike Ham [42:37 - 42:42]: I wanna make sure when we get the good stuff here, like, I could actually use it for some. My social media stuff. 

Krys [42:42 - 43:01]: Yeah, yeah, sure. So one of the things that I used to take me hours when I first started, but I've come up with a secret in science and ingredient way to do this. I buddy people up. So, of course, you get a lot of people resistant to this idea. 

Mike Ham [43:01 - 43:01]: Sure. 

Krys [43:03 - 43:18]: And now I actually give people the option if they want to fly solo or not. But most people don't. And you get buddied up with a stranger. I don't take any requests. Like, people are like, can you buddy me? And I'm like, nope, sorry. First of all, it takes too long if I take requests. 

Mike Ham [43:18 - 43:18]: Sure. 

Krys [43:19 - 43:26]: But second of all, that's not the point. I want you to be buddied up with a person you don't know. You're going to be more accountable than if it's with your cousin. 

Mike Ham [43:26 - 43:27]: Right. 

Krys [43:27 - 43:28]: Joe, who doesn't give a shit. 

Mike Ham [43:28 - 43:29]: Tell her, like, whatever. 

Krys [43:29 - 43:43]: Yeah. Like, also, like, they don't. Your family and friends, like, all right. Like, they're supportive, but a stranger. It's weird how humans work, but, like, you're way more likely to be accountable to a stranger than to someone that you know and love. 

Mike Ham [43:43 - 43:44]: Yeah. 

Krys [43:44 - 44:05]: Weirdly weird. So I buddy people up and that. I still do that in almost every program I do. Which is like, that's the big layer of accountability. And so people get buddied up with different people every month. And there's people that are best friends from FLK Method. 

Mike Ham [44:05 - 44:07]: Yeah. Which is wild. 

Krys [44:07 - 44:18]: They're like, bet I. My closest friends. Like, some of my closest friends. Best friends I met through FLK method. 

Mike Ham [44:18 - 44:18]: Yeah. 

Krys [44:18 - 44:26]: Like, just. It's. It's. It is bizarre because a lot of it. I've never met some of these people. 

Mike Ham [44:26 - 44:26]: Right. 

Krys [44:26 - 44:30]: I've never met these people. Yeah, I love them. 

Mike Ham [44:30 - 45:33]: So do you think, like. And so I think one of the things that we were talking about before is the fact that, like, when you're doing these classes and they're fun, and you try to, like, put yourself into it as much as you possibly can, rather than just being like, we're gonna do this workout today. And then everyone's like, great. But I think that eventually. Because you've been doing this stuff for now two years. Is that right? Yeah, to me. And you can correct me if I'm wrong. It seems as though, like, over time, the people that are attracted to the stuff that you do are kind of like you to a certain degree, maybe not exactly like you, because everyone's unique. But I think that's a big thing because, you know, like, the energy that you put out, eventually you start to attract that same energy. So, like, I think maybe that's why, because everyone kind of like, it's like the, you know, rallying around, like, one person, and, like, you're bringing in all these different people that have, like, similar personalities or similar interests or whatever it is, and then there you go, and that's where we are. Which I think is cool. 

Krys [45:33 - 45:33]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [45:33 - 45:34]: Yeah. 

Krys [45:34 - 46:30]: I think there's an element of that that's definitely true. I mean, I could write down a list of 50 women right now who I have nothing. And they're clients. And I'm like, I don't. And that was a huge barrier for me before I started, when I first started getting into fitness, because I was so scared to be myself and to offer what I had to offer. Cause I'm like, these people in this part of the world, super affluent, very proper. I'm like, I can't play. I can't play this music. Like, I don't. I gotta. And then. And I really. I am a professional, and I know how to be professional. And I really kind of latched on to that and did all the things that I knew worked, but once I kind of opened it up a little bit. 

Mike Ham [46:31 - 46:34]: Yeah, dip your toe in the water. See how they do. 

Krys [46:34 - 46:59]: Yeah. I was like. And there was this one specific moment that was not. Not in a fitness class. It was actually. I think I was in Turks and Caicos, or I was in some I was on some island and there was a parade happening. It was like a nice. It was like a nice one of those. Like, I actually hate going on some vacations where it's like so nice, and then the fucking place next door is like such a shithole. I'm like, I don't know if I should be here. 

Mike Ham [46:59 - 46:59]: Yeah. 

Krys [46:59 - 47:49]: Like, I try to donate all my clothes to them before. I'm like, this seems wrong. I don't. No. But anyway, I was on a really excellent vacation. It was top notch in this, like, parade of people. And it was all these, like, rich white people. But it was like. The music was like, ra. It was like raunchy. No, it was raunchy. Like, it was like. I don't even remember what it was. Let's say it was like, I don't know, turned down for what? I don't know, like some Little Wayne or some just down self dirty, like. And they were just doing the most. They were just like dropping it, doing all this stuff. And like, that wasn't a surprise to me. Like, it's not like I hadn't seen that before. 

Mike Ham [47:49 - 47:49]: Yeah. 

Krys [47:49 - 48:45]: I grew up in Boston. I'm Puerto Rican. Half Puerto Rican. But I grew up in a neighborhood where all my friends were black and Spanish. Like, all the music I listened to was from, like. My best friend was West Indian. I was friends with a bunch of Spanish kids. I also had a bunch of Irish friends, too, because I was in Boston. So I was like a mix. But I. It wasn't like I had never seen, you know, race was always something that I was. It was just like a touchy thing for me. I don't. And I think it's because I, like, looked white, but I was Spanish, so I always had this, like, different lens. I always, like, looked at it a different way. So when I was in communities or studios where it was like, predominantly white, I was like. I felt like I fit in because I look like this. But the music I really want to listen to or how I want to talk or I can't. 

Mike Ham [48:45 - 48:45]: I just can't. 

Krys [48:45 - 48:52]: I can't possibly. And then. So when I was at this parade and I just saw. I just had like a light bulb, and I'm like, they love this shit. 

Mike Ham [48:53 - 48:53]: Yeah. 

Krys [48:53 - 49:37]: And I just. One day when I came back, I wish I remembered what song it was. And I just pressed play, and I was like, all right, guys. I know we're in, you know, X New Jersey. I'm not gonna shout the town. I don't. I know we're Here. But we're in Dorchester, Massachusetts, right now. Okay. Shout out to all my Boston people from Dorchester. But, yeah, I just. And everybody loved it. And I think I was putting the focus on the wrong thing, whether it's race kind of music. Like, that's a very immature way to think about it, which I know now. And I think what people resonated with the most and why they loved it is because I was me and I was having fun. 

Mike Ham [49:37 - 50:04]: Right? Yeah. And that's why they see you, and then you're just like, oh, that's like, she's a real person. Yes. Like, the authentic thing gets batted around all the time, which I think it's like, my least favorite word of all time. Because everyone just, like, tries to fit themselves into a specific box. Like, oh, if I'm authentic, I need to have, like, tattoos and be crazy and stuff like that. But, like, not that, you know, I mean, I have tattoos. I call you out. But. But, like, then they don't really get in touch with, like, who they actually are. 

Krys [50:04 - 50:04]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [50:04 - 50:18]: And so, like. But people's BS meters are, like, so finely tuned these days that just, like, they can sniff that out no problem. So if they see someone being just them, like, they're like, I can dig that. I can dig that. I don't care, like, what kind of music she listens to, but she's, like, a real person, you know? 

Krys [50:18 - 50:35]: I think that people's BS meters are subconscious. Like, I. When you go to trainers or places or businesses that are busy, sometimes people don't even know why they like it so much. 

Mike Ham [50:35 - 50:36]: Yeah. 

Krys [50:36 - 50:41]: It's like. But when you do go to something that is forced. 

Mike Ham [50:41 - 50:42]: Right. You know, you do. 

Krys [50:42 - 50:46]: You. You just, like, you don't even know why you don't like it, but you don't like it. 

Mike Ham [50:46 - 50:48]: It just feel, like, uncomfortable. 

Krys [50:48 - 51:05]: Yeah. And so, like, that. That was. My classes started to get really popular and really busy, and I was like, I was just not. I was just. I wasn't doing anything. I was actually doing less. 

Mike Ham [51:05 - 51:06]: Right. 

Krys [51:06 - 51:12]: I was doing less. I was like, I'm not going to try so hard to fit. 

Mike Ham [51:12 - 51:14]: Yeah. Fit into the box or even to. 

Krys [51:14 - 51:17]: Try so hard to be myself. It's like, what song do I, like. 

Mike Ham [51:17 - 51:21]: Protect other people from what you like? Almost. 

Krys [51:21 - 51:21]: Yes. 

Mike Ham [51:21 - 51:23]: Yeah. Nobody's had time for that. 

Krys [51:23 - 51:54]: Yeah. But it took, you know, it took a very long time to get to that place and even to continue to do that because I still have a level of professionalism that I have to hold. And it's like, there's A thin line with. You know, because I do want everything I do to be accessible and I want to make sure people are comfortable and they're feeling empowered. And so, you know, I've also refined my authenticity. Like, you know, there is a place. 

Mike Ham [51:54 - 51:55]: And a time, polished it up a little bit. 

Krys [51:55 - 52:02]: Yeah, there's a place and a time for certain things, but ultimately I feel comfortable, most comfortable being myself. 

Mike Ham [52:02 - 52:03]: Yes. 

Krys [52:03 - 52:07]: So, I mean, I think that's why. A big reason of why it works and why people relate to it. 

Mike Ham [52:08 - 52:38]: No. 100%. No. I love that. And, like, that was one of the things that I had known before even going into this interview, like, that the community side was such a big thing. And it's just cool to kind of hear, like, your perspective because, like, I mean, whether knowingly or not, like, you just built this whole thing out and, like, people are now your friends, people are friends, all that kind of stuff, which is really cool to see. All right, so since we are basically out of time, we're going to hit everybody with links, social handles. Like, what. Where should people go? 

Krys [52:38 - 52:42]: I thought we were going to do the last five questions. One word speed round. 

Mike Ham [52:42 - 52:43]: No, we don't do that. 

Krys [52:43 - 52:44]: Not that kind of podcast. 

Mike Ham [52:44 - 52:55]: No, we don't do that here. It's too much prep. Way too much prep. But okay, so website links, what do we got? 

Krys [52:55 - 52:57]: Fitlikechris.com. 

Mike Ham [52:57 - 52:58]: That'S the hub. 

Krys [52:58 - 52:59]: That's the hub. 

Mike Ham [52:59 - 53:02]: Could you get anywhere you need to go from fitlikechris.com? 

Krys [53:02 - 53:02]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [53:02 - 53:02]: Okay. 

Krys [53:02 - 53:09]: Yeah, most of all, you can just contact me directly. Like, I'm gonna answer your email. Okay, so fitlikechris.com is the place. 

Mike Ham [53:09 - 53:12]: Got it. And then social handles. People just like, wanna check it out, see what's up. 

Krys [53:12 - 53:15]: Fitlike Chris. Fit like dot Chris. 

Mike Ham [53:15 - 53:17]: Okay. And Chris is with a Y. 

Krys [53:17 - 53:20]: Yes. And a K. And a K. So K, R, Y S. Right. 

Mike Ham [53:20 - 53:25]: We gotta make sure we spell it right. And then at flk, Method is just kind of like the. 

Krys [53:25 - 53:31]: My business. Yeah, that's. That is more for that. Instagram is so curated for members. 

Mike Ham [53:31 - 53:32]: Okay. 

Krys [53:32 - 53:33]: Like, and that's. 

Mike Ham [53:33 - 53:35]: I wouldn't. I wouldn't get it if I. Yeah. 

Krys [53:35 - 53:46]: It'S like the similar with Fit. Like Chris with Instagram. My value. My, like, core values. And the reason I do things has never been like, how do I get more members or more followers? 

Mike Ham [53:47 - 53:47]: Sure. Yeah. 

Krys [53:47 - 54:07]: I'm like, the people that are already liking what. What I'm doing, how do I, like, make them excited? How do I get them excited? How do I give them information and most of my business comes from word of mouth, and I think that's why it's just so FLK Method is specifically for members. And Fit like Chris, to an extent, is specifically for the people that already follow me. 

Mike Ham [54:07 - 54:08]: Gotcha. 

Krys [54:08 - 54:08]: Yeah. 

Mike Ham [54:08 - 54:27]: Okay, cool. All right, so we'll make sure we put all that in the show notes so people can go connect with you if they want. And like you said, if they email you, you will email back. So that's great. I'll make sure I put the website for the show, which is greetingsfromgardenstate.com My email address is mikereatingsfromthegardenstate.com Chris, thanks so much for doing with us today. This was great. 

Krys [54:27 - 54:29]: Thank you so much for having me. I really appreciate it. 

Mike Ham [54:29 - 54:41]: Yeah, of course, of course. So, everybody, just one more time. This has been the Greetings for the Garden State podcast. I'm Mike Ham. We were here in North Caldwell, New Jersey, at FLK Method with Fit Like Chris. Thank you for listening and we will catch you next time. 

Krys [54:41 - 54:42]: See you, class.