The Heart Is the Strongest Muscle

Know Your Why and Take Your Mindset from Great to Unstoppable

By: Tia Toomey

Narrated by: Tia Toomey

The legendary six-time CrossFit Games champion and Olympic athlete shares lessons from her inspiring story of leveling up her performance, embracing failure, and fiercely taking on impossible goals.

“Champions are built in the mind first, and Tia Toomey understands exactly how to do that.”—Andy Frisella, entrepreneur, creator of 75 Hard and Real AF podcast

Tia Toomey, the world’s fittest woman, has won the CrossFit Games an incredible six years in a row and is undeniably a true warrior. She has also trained for the Winter Olympics in bobsledding, competed in the Summer Olympics in weightlifting, and was a Commonwealth Games gold medalist. She is, in short, one of the most accomplished and dominant athletes in human history.

But for Tia physical fitness is only a small part of overall strength. More important is building mental toughness.

In The Heart Is the Strongest Muscle, Tia shows how she reached elite levels by focusing on her “why.” By always having a clear picture of her purpose—what drives her heart—she can push through even the toughest challenges. From the early days of her fitness journey to the peak performance that has put her atop the podium in the CrossFit Games, Tia also reveals the secrets, struggles, and successes that have made her a killer competitor.

Nothing comes easy, but in The Heart Is the Strongest Muscle, Tia hopes to show you how to build your own unstoppable mindset. Whether you are already a serious athlete or someone looking to conquer a new challenge, you’ll be able to use her methods to keep winning.

Critic reviews

“Tia Toomey is one of the greatest athletes in the history of sports. You don’t become that without a bulletproof mindset. Champions are built in the mind first, and Tia understands exactly how to do that.”—Andy Frisella, entrepreneur, creator of 75 Hard and Real AF podcast

“Tia Toomey knows that being a fierce competitor is about more than just the body. Her wisdom in this book will help keep your mind sharp and heart full.”—Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain

“I have been honored to closely follow the journey and success of Tia Toomey as a high-level CrossFit athlete. But more impressive has been following her development and journey as a person. This book gives a wonderful glimpse into all aspects of her amazing journey.”—Dave Castro, director and programmer of the CrossFit Games

“Learning to have grit and mental toughness is something all of us need to constantly be working on. Having the opportunity to train with Tia showed me her persistence and resilience to keep fighting and pushing back, even when she was being challenged mentally and physically. The fire she has to never quit is extremely rare. This is a must-read for every person who wants to learn from one of the best at being mentally prepared!”—Josh Bridges, US Navy Seal, multiple CrossFit Games athlete

“Through nothing but hard work Tia has shown what the human body is capable of time and time again. Inspiring millions to pick themselves up and keep moving forward is what this book is all about. It puts fire in my belly reading what I already knew. . . . Tia is the definition of hard work pays off.”—Eddie Hall, World’s Strongest Man 2017

Her interpretation of how your body could react to pain seeing it as a positive rather than a negative

Really enjoyed this book. Tia Toomy is an inspiration to all humans. Her insight and perseverance in the pursuit of having her best day is yet to come !

Great read of heartfelt wisdom!

"The Heart is the Strongest Muscle" regenerates a refreshing perspective on life's chaos, encouraging readers to delve into their purpose. This no-nonsense approach, akin to a genuine chat with a best friend, resonates deeply. The book's reminder that our heart, determination, and mindfulness are our greatest strengths is both comforting and empowering. Tia-Clair Toomey's genuine care for readers and her humbleness is evident throughout the book, adding an inspiring touch. I hope this impactful read reaches each and every person who picks up this title, sparking a meaningful journey of self-discovery and connection with the why.

Solid Listen

Great to hear in her voice. Good info and strong mindset information. I love her intensity and fearlessness.

Great insight and candor.

Well said Tia! At the end of the day natural talent takes you only so far, hard work and sacrifice is imperative to the be the best. She doesn’t sugarcoat it, just honestly breaks down what it takes for her to be the best and stay the best. Well written and read by the author.

Self awareness

Amazing book,
I follow Tia since her first crossfit games and always saw the fire that define her. Is nice
to understand deeper from where that fore comes and how she use it to remain motivated. This book is an asset for any athlete, specially in those moments of doubt.