Why The Fitness Industry is BROKEN w/ Meagan & Patrick Ryan (LST #114)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #114 with Meagan and Patrick Ryan.

Maintaining good health and fitness is essential for entrepreneurs, as it not only enhances productivity and capacity to manage the demands of business ownership but also impacts every aspect of life.

Joining us on the show are Patrick and Meagan Ryan, co-owners of Aware Fitness Coaching. In this episode, they explore the flaws within the health and fitness industry, highlighting how it focuses on creating recurring customers rather than genuinely helping individuals achieve their goals.

Meagan and Patrick also explore the six additional dimensions of health and fitness that go beyond just physical training. They discuss the Emotional Health Dimension and the Environment Dimension, shedding light on how these factors play a crucial role in long-term success in health and fitness.

In addition to fitness, Meagan and Patrick reflect on their relationship and partnership, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries in both business and personal life. They also highlight the benefits of maintaining your physical and mental health and how it can positively impact every area of your life.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:18] Ben’s rotator cuff injury

[11:21] Get to know our guests Meagan & Patrick Ryan

[12:13] The flaws in the health and fitness industry

[19:06] The 6 additional dimensions of health and fitness

[21:21] Get in touch with Meagan & Patrick

• Meagan: https://www.instagram.com/mryan_nutrition/

• Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/patrick_ryanfit/

[22:12] #1 Emotional health dimension

[26:09] #2 Environment dimension

[29:50] Meagan & Patrick’s relationship and partnership

[34:23] Setting boundaries

[40:40] Benefits of maintaining your physical & mental health

[44:53] Integration assignment

[48:10] Connect with Meagan & Patrick

• Meagan: https://www.instagram.com/mryan_nutrition/

• Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/patrick_ryanfit/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1513722362108659

Key Takeaways:  

• The fitness industry’s restrictive approach to dieting is detrimental to our vitality as human beings. ~Meagan Ryan [12:13]

• The fitness industry, as a whole, is designed to make you a repeat customer; it’s not designed to help you achieve your goals. ~Patrick Ryan [14:45]

• The fitness industry focuses solely on nutrition and exercise, which account for only 14% of what’s actually needed to achieve your health goals. ~Patrick Ryan [14:55]

• “The only problems you are unable to solve are the problems you are unwilling to talk about.” ~Patrick Ryan [25:17]

• You may not be fully in control of your environment, but you are in control of how you respond to it. ~Patrick Ryan [27:07]

• Setting boundaries should be a collaborative experience rather than a combative one. ~Patrick Ryan [36:40]

• You can’t pour from an empty cup. ~Patrick Ryan [41:04]

• “You can’t know where you’re going unless you know where you are.” ~Patrick Ryan [41:46]

• Distractions while eating prevent you from connecting with your hunger and fullness cues, often leading to overeating across multiple meals. ~Patrick Ryan [45:58]

Keep In Touch with Patrick Ryan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrick_ryanfit/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1513722362108659

Keep In Touch with Meagan Ryan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mryan_nutrition/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1513722362108659

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