Inspiring self-care by unpacking the why behind your workout.
Fortified provides training-related insights to gym-goers nationwide that want to learn how to take care of themselves in the context of a workout. Understanding why you do what you do during your workout increases adherence to exercise and reinforces healthy lifestyle habits when you’re not training. Fortified isn’t just a workout, it’s the thought process behind why you train.
Ryan Lutke, BS, CSCS, has been at the forefront of the fitness industry in midtown Manhattan for more than five years as a personal trainer, coach, and entrepreneur. His philosophy is simple: provide the opportunity for growth by making training efficient. He helps his clients optimize their time working out by educating on the go and enjoying the process.
In college, Ryan studied exercise science at the University of Slippery Rock Pennsylvania as an All-American NCAA Division II soccer player. He draws upon the demands of a student athlete's lifestyle to support his clients in preparing for their workouts without sacrificing professional responsibilities. In graduate school, Ryan spent two years as assistant men's soccer coach while also serving as strength and conditioning coach for men's soccer, women's soccer, and women's volleyball. Ryan uses this valuable field coaching expertise in the gym to monitor his clients as they train, prioritizing safety and effectiveness without compromising technique.
Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American College of Sports Medicine, Ryan excels at creating not just the perfect workout, but the perfect workout for you. His robust training background combined with the knowledge of a Level 1 Precision Nutrition coach pool together the scientific principles of training and their practical application in the gym.
I know that after a training session, I will feel better than when I started, and that I am taking care of my body versus just "working out". He's the trainer who will turn you into a "workout person" versus someone dreading going to the gym.
I really appreciate that Ryan is a great communicator. He asks questions to check in and make any necessary adjustments in real time, but also to encourage me to gauge my capabilities and support my progression.
In addition to his vast knowledge of the human body and the reason behind the exercises we do, Ryan is fun, funny and enthusiastic, always bringing professionalism and a fantastic attitude to our workouts.
