

Legendary Life | Transform Your Body, Upgrade Your Health & Live Your Best Life
Celebrity Fitness Trainer & Longevity Enthusiast Ted Ryce
Now featuring Your 2026 Body Blueprint — a science-based body blueprint for men over 40 who want to rebuild their body and health in 2026.
Start Here: Your 2026 Body Blueprint
Listen in order — or jump to the episode that matters most to you.
1. Why Most Men Over 40 Age Faster Than They Should (And How to Stop It)
2. The Biggest Weight Loss Mistake Men Over 40 Make (And Why GLP-1 Isn't Enough)
3. How Men Over 40 Should Train for Maximum Muscle in Minimal Time
4. The Cardio Mistake Men Over 40 Make (And How to Improve VO₂ Max Without Living on a Treadmill)
5. Why Results Slow Down After 40 (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)
6. How to Design a Fitness Routine That Fits Your Busy Lifestyle While Growing Your Business or Career
7. How to Apply the Blueprint and Start Seeing Results in the First 7 Days of 2026
The Legendary Life is a fun and enlightening look at health fitness, nutrition, biohacking, fat loss, anti-aging, and cutting-edge health advice from celebrity fitness trainer Ted Ryce. Ted's clientele consists of celebrities, including Richard Branson, Ricky Martin, and Robert Downey Jr., CEOs of multimillion-dollar companies, and other high performers.
He breaks down countless health topics and provides science-backed solutions and the most effective, uncommon strategies to rapidly lose weight, improve your health, and upgrade your physical and mental performance, so you can live the life you deserve.
No guru. No fluff. And no preaching of generic fitness advice here.
Along the way, Ted shares his own journey of how he turned great tragedy and loss into success and hope. Now, his mission is to empower you with the tools and the knowledge you need to live your best life.
New episodes every Monday and Friday. More at http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com
Start Here: Your 2026 Body Blueprint
Listen in order — or jump to the episode that matters most to you.
1. Why Most Men Over 40 Age Faster Than They Should (And How to Stop It)
2. The Biggest Weight Loss Mistake Men Over 40 Make (And Why GLP-1 Isn't Enough)
3. How Men Over 40 Should Train for Maximum Muscle in Minimal Time
4. The Cardio Mistake Men Over 40 Make (And How to Improve VO₂ Max Without Living on a Treadmill)
5. Why Results Slow Down After 40 (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)
6. How to Design a Fitness Routine That Fits Your Busy Lifestyle While Growing Your Business or Career
7. How to Apply the Blueprint and Start Seeing Results in the First 7 Days of 2026
The Legendary Life is a fun and enlightening look at health fitness, nutrition, biohacking, fat loss, anti-aging, and cutting-edge health advice from celebrity fitness trainer Ted Ryce. Ted's clientele consists of celebrities, including Richard Branson, Ricky Martin, and Robert Downey Jr., CEOs of multimillion-dollar companies, and other high performers.
He breaks down countless health topics and provides science-backed solutions and the most effective, uncommon strategies to rapidly lose weight, improve your health, and upgrade your physical and mental performance, so you can live the life you deserve.
No guru. No fluff. And no preaching of generic fitness advice here.
Along the way, Ted shares his own journey of how he turned great tragedy and loss into success and hope. Now, his mission is to empower you with the tools and the knowledge you need to live your best life.
New episodes every Monday and Friday. More at http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com
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Oct 31, 2016 • 56min
210: Aaron Marino: How Shark Tank Can Change Your Life
Brief Bio: In 2006, Aaron Marino started a men's image consulting firm, alpha m. Image Consulting, to help average men with simple common sense advice; aimed to enhance their image, style, grooming, fashion and most importantly their confidence. Aaron has been featured in countless publications, as well as guest appearances on various television and radio programs, both locally, as well as nationally. Throughout the past 10 years, Aaron has worked with thousands of men from around the world, helping them with their personal style, grooming, fashion, image, wardrobe and even dating. Through his weekly YouTube posts, Aaron covers a host of topics in the area of men's style, fashion, grooming and even personal responsibility. Aaron has not only expanded his reach with his viral videos but also with a variety of products such as the Alpha M Style System that was featured on the ABC's Shark Tank. In this episode, you'll learn: What really happens behind the scenes of Shark Tank 6 Tips for building a brand How to handle rejection Why Aaron walked away from his Shark Tank deal How Aaron built a successful YouTube channel 5 Ways to overcome failure and achieve your goals The importance of authenticity in business Effective ways to use social media Why there is no perfect moment to start up a new business How exercising can make you a better entrepreneur Why flexibility is necessary for entrepreneurs Connect with Aaron: Website YouTube Twitter Facebook STYLECON Event Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Oct 26, 2016 • 1h 5min
209: 6 Fitness Secrets To Get Bigger, Leaner And Stronger with Ted Ryce
Today, I will be teaching you some of the best workout secrets I learned after seventeen years in this fitness industry and training celebrities, CEO's of multi-million dollar companies and real people like you. There is now an overwhelming amount of information, and it has become increasingly difficult to know what works, what does not work, and what to do instead. Based on the presentation I gave recently at The 21 Convention, If you want to transform your body and your life, apply these six fitness secrets to getting bigger, leaner and stronger. Listen Now! Be Consistent #1 Key to getting results with exercise Must show up most weeks of the year You start to detrain after a couple weeks of no exercise Perfect your technique Technique will determine how good or bad your results are Learn how to do the movement Accentuate The Negatives (take 3-4 sec during the negative) Isometric Pauses (in reps) Eccentric Isometrics Strength 1-3 reps 2-4 sec pause Hypertrophy 4-6 reps 4-7 sec pause Choose the best exercise for size and strength Squats Deadlift Pulling Pushing Side Leg Core Carry Increase the frequency of your workout More frequent workouts work better 2-6 days of strength training per week Day & 4-Day splits work best for most people Sample Workout 3 DAYS Mon: Total Body Workout Tue: 45-60 Min Walking Wed: Total Body Workout Thu: 45-60 Min Walking Fri: Total Body Workout Sat: 45-60 Min Walking Sun: 45-60 Min Walking 4 DAYS Mon: Upper Body Tue: Lower Body Wed: 45-60 Min Walking Thu: Upper Body Fri: Lower Body Sat: 45-60 Min Walking Sun: 45-60 Min Walking Track your progress Longer rest intervals produce better muscle and strength gains Rest 2-3 minutes between straight sets or 60-90 seconds between alternating sets. Focus on Recovery Training doesn't make you stronger, recovery does Factors that affect recovery: Sleep, Nutrition & Stress Management

Oct 24, 2016 • 1h 5min
208: Dr. Mike Israetel: Scientific Principles Of Strength Training
Brief Bio: Mike is a professor of Exercise Science at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and was previously a professor at the University of Central Missouri, where he taught Exercise Physiology, Personal Training, and Advanced Programming for sports and fitness. Mike's Ph.D. is in Sport Physiology, and he has been a consultant on sports nutrition to the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, TN. Mike has coached numerous powerlifters, weightlifters, bodybuilders, and other individuals in both diet and weight training. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Mike is a competitive powerlifter, bodybuilder, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler. In this episode, you'll learn: How long it really takes to transform your body 5 Ways to take your fitness routine to the next level The biggest myths about weightlifting 6 Tips to reach your fitness goal How long should you rest between workouts How to optimize pre and post workout nutrition 5 Common muscle building mistakes Bro split routines: What you need to know Why proper fitness takes time 7 Signs you're overtraining How to lose weight and keep it off 5 Reasons you should be eating carbs What you need to know before going on a ketogenic diet Connect with Mike: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Oct 17, 2016 • 44min
207: Hal Elrod: How To Create A Morning Ritual To Supercharge Your Productivity & Career
Brief Bio: Despite being dead for 6 minutes, in a coma for 6 days, breaking 11 bones and being told he may never walk again, Hal Elrod defied the logic of doctors and the temptations to be a victim and is now one of the highest rated keynote speakers in America, Hal is the #1 best-selling author of one of the highest rated books in the world (with over 1,500+ five-star Amazon reviews), The Miracle Morning and creator of The Miracle Morning book series. He is also a Hall of Fame business achiever, ultra-marathon runner (that's 52 consecutive miles), host of the top-rated Achieve Your Goals podcast, creator of the Best Year Ever [Blueprint] live event, and grateful husband & father of two. In this episode, you'll learn: 5 Ways to become more production Learn how Hal overcame trauma and tragedy Tips to unlock your potential 5 Keys to accepting what you can't change How to find opportunities in adversity Simple steps to build a successful mindset How to create the life you want How the five-minute rule changed Hal's life 5 Steps to stop snoozing and get yourself out of bed How to hack your sleep to have more energy Why you should drink water first thing in the morning Learn how Hal doubled his income in two months Resources: The Miracle Morning Book Event Connect with Hal: Website Facebook Twitter Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Oct 12, 2016 • 41min
206: 6 Fitness Secrets I've Learned Over 17 Years As A Personal Trainer with Ted Ryce
Nobody is perfect. And neither are our fitness routine. In this episode I'll give you my "I wish I'd known sooner" secrets for having a better, more effective and enjoyable workout. So you don't have to learn the hard way! Also, nutrition and healthy living secrets to help you be more healthier, leaner and fit. My Health & Fitness Secrets: We Are More Sedentary Than We Realize We Are More Weak Than They Realize We Eat More Than We Realize We Are More Immature Than We Realize We can Get In Better Shape Than We Realize It Doesn't Take As Much Work As We Realize Announcement: CEO Strength online fitness coaching program is closed until December. But because I've had a lot of requests, I decided to offer the same workout program for you. Also, a sample meal plan to help you with your nutrition and 50%OFF. Learn More about the CEO Strength 90-Day Workout Program Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Oct 10, 2016 • 1h 12min
205: Christopher Sommer: How To Build Muscle And Mobility With Gymnastic Strength Training
Brief Bio: Christopher Sommer is former US national team gymnastics coach. During his extensive 40-year coaching career tens of thousands have benefited from the knowledge of Coach Sommer. The conditioning that created hundreds of National, State and Regional champions was adapted and scaled in a way that bridges the poor flexibility and strength of most adults with the possibilities opened up by high-level gymnastics. This led to the birth of GymnasticBodies. Entire new trends in bodyweight training and culture have formed as a result of GymnasticBodies and many students have become successful both in physical prowess and in life. In this episode, you'll learn: 5 Myths about bodyweight training The importance of mobility for strength training 5 Ways to avoid injury How to build lean muscle with bodyweight exercise How to recover from workout injuries 7 Tips for getting your workout routine back on track How your lifestyle can affect your health How to change your mindset to achieve your fitness goals How stretching can make you stronger Top 5 exercises everyone should be doing How to train like a gymnast Connect with Christopher: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Oct 7, 2016 • 32min
BONUS: 9 Life Lessons I Learned From Hurricane Matthew (and Hurricane Andrew)
Gisele and I were faced with category 4 Hurricane Matthew early this week. Thanks fully, it passed by Miami Beach with little damage or destruction. Unfortunately, Haiti and other islands in the Caribbean didn't fair so well. There are over 250 deaths in Haiti as well as massive loss of property and power loss. Parts of Central Florida were hammered as well with more destruction and power outages. I give my take on the Life Lessons I've learned from dealing with the threat of Hurricane Matthew as well as the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in 1992--the most destructive hurricane that hit South Florida in many decades. My family lost power for 3 months and we were some of the lucky ones. Listen to this episode to learn the lessons that will apply to any threat or disaster you will ever face.

Oct 3, 2016 • 1h 6min
204: Seth Blaustein: How To Be The Change You Want To See In The World
BRIEF BIO: Film/TV director, entrepreneur and co-founder of the Voice & Exit festival in Austin, TX. With a personal mission to serve planetary human flourishing, Seth is dedicated to creating media and imaginative experiences that expand and push boundaries. Beyond experience design, Seth can be found aggressively climbing trees, diving at Barton Springs pool and competing on American Ninja Warrior. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why Voice and Exit is the "Festival of the Future" • How transformation begins with the individual • Why you should question the systems and institutions around you • Why it's important to explore all aspects of human potential–mental, physical and spiritual • How Seth went on American Ninja Warrior • How fitness is the foundation of your success • Why protesting doesn't change anything • How to manage stress through mediation • Fitness hacks for your office space • The ethos behind Voice & Exit • Why local communities are key to changing the current broken models • Criticism without a suggested solution is only complaining • Why your beliefs creates your reality • You are your own hero and worst enemy CONNECT WITH SETH: Voice & Exit Website Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Sep 26, 2016 • 1h 14min
203: Dan Pardi: The Best Way To Change Your Habits
Brief Bio: Dan Pardi is an entrepreneur and researcher whose life's work is centered on how to facilitate health behaviors in others. He is the developer of Loop Model to Sustain Health Behaviors to help people live a healthy lifestyle in a modern world. He does research with the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at Stanford, and the Departments of Neurology and Endocrinology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. His current research looks at how sleep influences decision making. Dan also works with Naval Special Warfare to help the most elite fighters in the world maintain vigilant performance in both combat and non-combat conditions. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to set goals for a healthier life • How an injury changed Dan's trajectory • How modern life is affecting your health • 5 Steps to change any behavior • The value of "why" • How artificial light is ruining your health and life • How to break a bad habit • How to overcome frustration • Why being healthy is a journey, not a sprint • 3 Ways to motivate yourself to work out • Why is sleep important • What is humanOS • The importance of wearables • The best fitness tracker you can buy • How technology is going to help you get back in control of our health Connect with Dan: Twitter Podcast Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Sep 19, 2016 • 56min
202: Lori Harder: From Overweight Kid to Fitness Champion
Brief Bio: Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. As a self-made millionaire, successful entrepreneur, network marketing professional, author, cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, she offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being, and financial freedom. In this episode, you'll learn: . Why your childhood doesn't determine your success . How Lori went from an overweight kid to fitness model . Why fitness professionals aren't that different from you . The importance of nutrition and knowing your food triggers . Why working with a coach will help you progress faster . Why it takes years to master fitness . How Lori became a world fitness champion . Why it's all about the journey, not the destination . If you're not happy now, you'll never be happy . The dark side of high achievement . How to be more grateful in your life . Why service is the key to making money . Setting goals and gratitude . How to get fit fast . Why you should meditate Connect with Lori: Website Snapchat Instagram Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted


