Ted Ryce: 5 health mistakes entrepreneurs keep making?

Ted Ryce is a fitness coach who has spent 25 years helping entrepreneurs and executives lose fat, build lean muscle, and sustain results without extreme diets. Known for training figures like Robert Downey Jr. for Iron Man, he traces his health journey back to rebuilding himself after the tragic murder of his brother. “Physical health was the way that I was able to get back to a good place,” he says, explaining why body and mind recovery became inseparable for him.

We spoke about the five mistakes that keep entrepreneurs stuck: ignoring data, overlooking fat loss, skipping consistent exercise, sacrificing sleep, and neglecting emotional health. Ryce stresses that “health is not the story you tell yourself, it's the data.” For him, fat loss is not vanity—it’s metabolic health. He emphasizes resistance training as “the best investment you can make” to stay strong and independent later in life.

Practical steps include tracking body fat and blood work, prioritizing weekly resistance training, aiming for 6–7 hours of sleep, and being honest about emotional coping mechanisms. “If you want to feel great in your 70s, you can’t be an average 50-year-old,” he reminds listeners.

This conversation delivers a clear framework for entrepreneurs who want to protect their long-term performance, energy, and wellbeing without sacrificing their business goals.

Key takeaways

• Track body fat, blood work, and weight—don’t rely on how you feel.
• Fat loss is essential for improving metabolic health and preventing disease.
• Resistance training preserves muscle, strength, and independence as you age.
• Sleep 6–7 hours to support memory, fat loss, and long-term brain health.
• Confront emotional drivers of overwork, overeating, or alcohol use directly.
• Invest in health now to avoid losing freedom and mobility later.

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