Kelly Starrett grew up in Garmisch, Germany, where he enjoyed Alpine ski racing and kayaking.
[7][8] Since 2013, Starrett's fitness career has focused primarily on publishing and continued CrossFit and mobility training.
[10] Before writing full-length books, Starrett contributed articles to the Crossfit Journal, focusing on the basics of posture and gait.
[11] Becoming a Supple Leopard made the New York Times bestselling sports books list,[12] though it did receive criticism for being "a trial and error method rather than a system of standard operating procedures to diagnose and fix movement.
[18] The book was precipitated by the launch of the Starretts' nonprofit, StandUp Kids, which raises money to purchase standing desks for children in schools.