Kristin Pope is a professional bodybuilder in the IFBB. She shares a lot of workout videos on Instagram. In a recent video, Pope is seen doing exercises with weights. She is wearing a light blue set of workout clothes in it. Pope captioned the post, “You are the main character BUT…. You are also the *director* of your life.”
She's The Main Character
Pope talked about the importance of being the main character in her life in the caption of her recent post. “Instead of focusing on your part and what is happening to you as the main character, you can instead pivot mentally to writing and directing the storyline of the show. Create a plot that puts the main character in situations they can thrive in. Make magic for this main character in the future. Make this show WORTH WATCHING. This mindset shift is so subtle but so powerful. Your life is not happening to you. Your choices are what are navigating your life. Take some quiet moments to step in to your director role and think about what you want the main character’s story to be next season.”
She Lifts Weights
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In her Instagram post, Pope is seen lifting weights. The Mayo Clinic states that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”
She Follows Her Dreams
Pope is all about following her dreams. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “People might call you delusional for chasing a dream they can’t see—but here’s the thing: those dreams chose you for a reason. Manifestation isn’t magic; it’s alignment. It’s believing that what you want is already yours and showing up for it every day. Even when the world doubts you. Even when the path feels unclear. What’s truly risky isn’t failing—it’s settling. It’s letting fear keep you small when you’re meant to grow into something greater. Take the leap. Bet on yourself. One day, they’ll stop calling you crazy and start calling you inspiring.”
She Sets Goals
Pope stays motivated to workout. One way she does so is by setting goals. Pope talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “You don’t need a perfect situation for progress to start happening, and you don’t need motivation. You need to work with what you’ve got and inch your way closer to where you want to be little by little. Start checking as many boxes as possible each day. Once you get the ball rolling you create DISCIPLINE and HABITS. These go a hell of a lot farther than motivation will ever take you. Motivation is fleeting and it’s overrated.”
She Works Her Lower Body
Pope doesn’t skip leg day. She shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram post. Pope captioned it, “Random Workouts = Random Results. Want to build your glutes? Make sure these exercises are in your routine: Squats. Hip Thrust. Hip Extension. RDL. Want to train with me? Jump on the @dynamicpursuit bodybuilding program for the full programming and rep schemes to dial in your volume and intensity.”
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