Ryan is an absolute gem! I came to him broken, weak and exhausted. He worked with me to regain strength, adjusting for all of my numerous injuries, and always showing up with the right mix of compassion and go-get-em. Excellent trainer, and all around good person. If you have the chance to work with Ryan, take it! read more

My wife and I have been training with Ryan for the past year. He has been awesome to work with. My wife and I have different baseline experience with fitness but Ryan was able design sessions that works for both of us. My body has never felt better and we plan to work with Ryan for the long run! read more

After giving birth my ligaments were very loose (high relaxin due to breast feeding), and I just kept hurting myself doing basic activities. After PT and pelvic floor rehabilitation were complete I knew I needed a capable, highly-flexible trainer to get me back on the road to fitness without hurting myself again. My sister has worked with Ryan for several years, so I trusted he would be up for the challenge. After working with him for over a month my trust has been more than justified. I really appreciate feeling like I'm getting a solid work out in despite my many physical limitations at the moment; I was starting to feel like an invalid! Ryan makes a solid workout tailored to me, my goals, and my limitations. He easily and quickly modifies his program based on feedback about how I feel over the following days and what hurts in the moment. And, equally important, he makes me feel like he cares, proactively checks in, and keeps me highly motivated! read more

In the past, my fitness journey wasn't a sustainable routine. It was always an all or nothing mindset. From running 3 miles in the morning, to cutting out carbs completely, and going to the gym in between classes - it was all a recipe for burn out. It then became an on-and-off cycle of working out and not. With the emergence of Covid, attending nursing school, and my diagnosis of PCOS, it became more and more difficult to achieve my fitness goals. With everything that I was going through, I decided that I needed proper guidance and support. It's all thanks to Ryan that I can now follow a sustainable, healthy lifestyle unlike before. Despite the unpredictability of my work schedule, I am still able to follow a carefully-curated personal routine that helps me stay consistent with my fitness aspirations. Ryan has been very flexible and supportive whenever I needed adjustments. I am very appreciative of his understanding and patience in regards to my conditions and physical limitations, and through his training, I was able to surpass my own limiting self-beliefs. In working with Ryan for only a year, I've been able to see a drastic change when it comes to my relationship with food and how I view fitness. When working with Ryan you truly feel like he is on your side; he cares not just about your physical health, but also your mental health! Personally, that's something I've always looked for in a trainer - not somebody who guilts you or humiliates you for not being able to physically do something. I recommend Ryan to anyone who wants to achieve their fitness goals and improve their mindset with self-image! read more

My personal journey with fitness and dieting has always been one that was lost and misguided. I struggled to surpass my plateaus at the gym and have even tried extreme methods from intermittent fasting to pescatarianism; both of which proved to be unsustainable. Things did not get better for me until I made the decision to make a drastic lifestyle change - by fully committing to my fitness and diet with personal training. And I couldn't have asked for a better coach than Ryan Tern himself! I really agree with his philosophy of coaching and have learned so much through his guidance - from the dieting tactics to cues during exercises. Ryan has also helped me curate a proper routine and meal plan that works in the context of my current lifestyle and goals - something that I can sustainably follow and realistically achieve long-term. On top of that, in the time I have been working with him, Ryan has truly helped me exceed my limits. Not only am I currently in the best shape I have ever been in my life (with plenty of room to grow), but I am the closest I have ever been to reaching my end-goal - which is to be happy and healthy in my own skin. If you're looking for personalized guidance for your fitness goals that you can reasonably sustain, one that is also devoid of unnecessary pressure - Ryan Tern is your guy! read more

Coach Ryan has effective workouts that really gets you a good pump. The accountability aspect within his program is money well spent. After not working out for months, Coach Ryan had me build up strenth and started pushing two plates easily right away. read more

I first considered having a personal trainer near the start of the coronavirus shutdowns. My gym closed down as I was hitting a stride with my personal fitness goals, and a couple of weeks into the coronavirus shutdowns had me losing the progress I had worked so hard to make. I needed a structured workout routine, something to keep me accountable, and the workout equipment to continue making progress without being able to go the gym. I initially didn't feel comfortable with the idea of a personal trainer; I've always had this image in my head that a personal trainer is meant for those who are competing or who are extremely serious about their workouts, whereas I've always felt like an amateur just wanting to stay in relative shape. However, I decided to go for it and once I got started, I immediately saw and felt the difference it made in my personal fitness goals Ryan starts by assessing your current fitness goals via a questionnaire, structuring a workout routine accordingly, and running you through it via an app to easily stay connected and updated as it tracks your goals and important metrics (ex/daily weight, daily stretch/workout routine). Now, I look back at my before and after pictures, and see the difference from when I first started, to now. I'm much leaner, stronger, and overall feel so much better than I did at the start of the pandemic. Having Ryan as my personal trainer, has by far been one of best decisions I've ever made for my personal fitness goals, and overall quality of life. read more

I wrestled with the thought of hiring a personal trainer for some time now, with intense reservations might I add, as I did not feel comfortable working out in front of others. I finally decided to consult with Ryan after months of independent, mindless training and seeing no progress. Following our initial discussion about my fitness goals, all of my fears quickly subsided! Ryan is such an attentive trainor who is eager to meet your fitness needs, and I never once felt anxious or reserved about working out with him as my coach. I was able to increase my [powerlifting] PRs week after week with Ryan's program -- something I would have never been able to achieve had I not took the plunge. Not only do I feel physically/mentally stronger, I am more confident than ever before. Lastly, Ryan is extremely knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition; he is always looking for innovative ways to keep his clients happy and healthy -- a component of his training style that I am extremely grateful for. If you are in need of a fun and dedicated fitness coach who inspires you to be the best version of yourself, Ryan comes highly recommended! If you are ready for a change, I implore you to take the plunge! read more

I made my theme of the year discipline and thought that getting back into the gym would be a great way to practice that. Starting on your own is TOUGH, especially when you don't really know what you're doing. I needed help. That's where personal training came in. After stating me need and goals, Ryan created a workout program that also gave me the flexibility of swapping some days to home workouts to fit my lifestyle. He checks in regularly to ensure I am performing the exercises correctly and to answer any questions I have on working out or nutrition. I especially like how he would encourage me to lift heavier and switch up the program from time to time with new exercises to keep things interesting. Working with Ryan has helped tremendously. I feel more comfortable in the gym now that I feel more informed. Physically, I'm a lot stronger, I have more energy than before, and because I work out, I was able to build my appetite back up from almost nothing. One surprising outcome I got from personal training is that it is also mentally beneficial which helps a ton in different parts of my life. Investing in yourself is one of the most powerful things you can do. Book an appointment with Ryan, y'all. I promise you it's worth it. read more

The structure that Ryan provides, compacts the complicated world of fitness into a digestible form. The ease of access to his workout programs through user-friendly apps has made the daunting task of just starting so much more approachable. Some of my objections before even thinking about getting a personal trainer was the self-doubt I had in myself to make any progress but with the plans and measures that he has established, I never felt alone. The fire was lit again and each in-person or programmed session felt like real progress after months of stagnation from my own half-assed workouts. My pull-ups went from 2 to 15, my form in all workouts has improved, and my muscle mass up in just over 4 months. My main goal of bulking up with proper nutrition has been a change of pace from my long-distance running goals but one that I could not see possible in such a small amount of time without Ryan's guidance. Ryan's knowledge of supplements, nutrition, and human psychology has been instrumental to my success, and picking the mind of someone educated on these matters will help me for life even beyond having a trainer. read more

Before having the opportunity of having Ryan's guidance, I was mainly having problems with consistency as far as working out and nutrition goes. Because of this, I felt as though I wasn't using my full potential when it came to meeting my fitness goals. Personal training can seem very scary and intimidating. I admit that at first, I was hesitant on starting PT because I didn't want to fail at living up to the trainer's expectations. Once I started working with Ryan, though, all of those self-doubting thoughts melted away. He does an amazing job at keeping you accountable in a friendly and effective way. With his help, I was able to reach my goal and lose about 11 pounds while still getting stronger. My squats and deadlifts (the two compound lifts that I struggle with most) went up from 265 to 275 and 295 to 315. My advice to those who want to get a personal trainer but are doubtful, please give it a shot! You'll never know what the experience is going to be like until you actually go through it. Part of life is trying new things to better yourself and PT's like Ryan are there to help you improve not only physically, but also mentally as both can coincide with one another! read more