Ryan has been a huge contributor to the Health & Fitness industry for more than a decade. He is known around the world for his Explosive athleticism. He has broken multiple world records with both Guinness and the World Records Academy in various jumping feats.
What sets him apart from everyone else??
Ryan had lived in a state of near constant pain since his life altering bike accident at 8 years of age. He spent most of his young adult life searching for methods to help him overcome his pain, while vigilantly pursuing all of his dreams and goals. He has overcome so much physical and mental adversity that medical practitioners have been quoted saying; “We don’t understand how he is even moving, let alone doing all the incredible things he now does!”
Ryan has overcome debilitating injuries, life-threatening and infectious disease, broken limbs, multiple concussions, double knee surgery, and even paresis (partial loss / impairment of voluntary movement). He was told by doctors on 3 separate occasions that he would; “never walk, run, or play sports again.” Professionals have even referred to him as a “Scientific Anomaly!”
In his pursuit of breaking multiple world records Ryan developed a multitude of health and fitness programs on diverse platforms for all types of people. He travels the world speaking about “Strength Through Adversity”, “Prolonging Lifespan & Increasing Quality of Life”, and conducts training seminars that teach his health and fitness methodologies. Ryan has spoken at over 400 locations in 30 countries and on 6 continents since 2010. Ryan’s programs touch a broad and inclusive audience, as everyone can benefit from improved Health, Fitness, and Quality of Life.
Ryan is a graduate of Boise State University and The University of Utah, with degrees in Exercise Sport Science. In addition to speaking and teaching health & fitness seminars, Ryan has written multiple articles for nationally publicized magazines, and is currently in the works on his book; “Rise Above”. Ryan is also the creator of THEXWOD.com, a program dedicated to furthering an individuals’ ability to build explosive power and speed.
Show Notes:
In the first block of The Cultural Hall we get introduced to the guest, Ryan Moody, and learn exactly what box jumping is, that it involves plyometric movements, and what those are (exercises that involve a jumping movement). Ryan tells about setting a world record for jumping onto a box. He then tells the story of the snowboarding accident that got him into fitness and his plan to go to Africa and do a box jump on top of Mount Kilimanjaro. The expedition will benefit Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), an organization that rescues children from sex trafficking.
The second block begins with Ryan telling about his parent’s conversion to the LDS church. Next, he tells us about his life growing up in Texas and then coming to the Mormon corridor in Utah and Idaho. Richie and Ryan discuss the pros and cons of living in predominantly LDS areas vs outside of those areas. They also discuss the merits of whether or not to get a college degree and family pressure to get one. Ryan tells the story about his first major injury: a bike accident when he was 8 years old. Parts of the story may make you cringe a little at how bad the injuries were.
In the third block Ryan goes into more details about the Kilimanjaro expedition. You can donate to the expedition at ExpeditionChange.com. They then discuss Ryan’s work as a motivational speaker. Ryan discusses overcoming victimization and oppression. When Richie asks for an example, Ryan illustrates his point with a story about overcoming adversity on his mission to Lisbon, Portugal. He was injured playing basketball and was in a state of paresis for a time. Discussion then turns to Ryan’s upcoming book, “Rise Above”, which includes a reference to the song “Tubthumping” (you’re welcome for the ear worm). They finish with the three questions that are asked of everyone who steps into The Cultural Hall.
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Video of Ryan jumping 66.5″ onto a box
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