Ryan has been a personal trainer for over 12 years. He is a certified functional aging specialist with a bachelors degree in Health & Exercise Science. Ryan has completed over 14,000 personal training sessions in his career and works with people of all ages & fitness levels with a focus on women over 50. He has transitioned from a local “in-person” personal trainer to an online trainer with clients in New York, New Mexico, Montana, Georgia, Connecticut, New Jersey, & even Italy.

Notes from podcast:

1. Ryan simplifies fitness with baby steps and micro progression. Anything can be measured and improved using 4 steps-corner stone, push, pull, accessory exercise.
2. Count the # of men vs women in the weight training section of your gym and you won’t find women over 60; they need this the most. I remove the intimidation barriers in my training program called the Courage Corner.
3. 90% of the people I work out with are on zoom. Started w the pandemic. Starts with one session on zoom to get them comfortable.
4. I provide people with a gift of bands. They get the door anchor and you basically have a complete cable machine. Easy to travel with.
5. I want people to meet me half way. I ask my clients to get a complete set of dumb bells. The more equipment the better.
6. The half hour work out has become the most popular. The intensity goes up. When you exercise at a high level, your metabolism is still working the next day.
7. There’s a large body of evidence that shows weight training improves your bone health keeping them strong and healthy, boosts your metabolism for fat loss, regulates your insulin passively, increases general strength, improves balance, improves your sleep and improves your confidence.
8. Build a program around the client’s needs. Smart goals. Keep things very simple.
9. Look at the functional aging trajectory. There is a decline if you don’t move. You control your quality of life. The key is to just do something.
10. Weight training improves your bone density and makes you more bullet proof to better survive a fall. Improves your ADLs-the activities of daily living.
11. Numbers don’t lie. Performance based metrics.
12. How do people get in touch with you? Call or text (914) 330-5968.

To learn more about Jean and the Be Joyful podcast visit www.bejoyful.love.