Ryan Wilkins
Personal Trainer Tier III
He is certified as a personal trainer and specialist in exercise therapy from the International Sports Sciences Association; as a Kinesis instructor from the Functional Exercise Training Progression course by TechnoGym; and strength and conditioning coach from the International Youth Conditioning Association.
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Ryan was named 2012 Personal Trainer to Watch by Life Fitness. He was featured on the “Sweet Cakes Workout” segment of My Talk Philly, and in South Jersey Magazine‘s “Names to Know” section. Ryan also was featured in the article, “Trainer Wins Acclaim in International Competition” at Phillyburbs.com.
Ryan’s years as a trainer have been packed. He has worked successfully with professional football players, bodybuilders, collegiate and high school athletes, and post-rehabilitative clients. He specializes in athletic performance training, weight loss, strengthening and conditioning, speed and agility improvements, and kinesis training.
Previously, Ryan was head coach for the girls’ track team at Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, New Jersey. (He ran track and played football at Pemberton High School.) He enjoys working out, and continuously investigates new training methods and techniques. His favorite food is sweet potato pie. Fun fact: Ryan developed a post-rehab program for which he was recognized on television’s Health Check in a feature, “Local Boy Overcoming Obstacles.”
With a passion for helping people achieve athletic, fitness, and health-related goals, Ryan is eager to work with Center members. He loves being part of a like-minded community that shares his enthusiasm for healthy living.
Ryan’s Success Stories
Mindi H.
Ryan has been my personal trainer for about five years, and I can honestly say he’s changed my life. When I first started working with him, I was in the worst shape of my life — I had trouble even getting off the couch. Through his expertise and encouragement, Ryan helped me rebuild my strength so I could function again and truly enjoy life. Along the way, we discovered that much of my struggle came from degenerative arthritis in my hip. With his constant support and guidance, I made the decision to have a full hip replacement. Ryan trained me right up to the day of my surgery and was by my side just a week later, helping me safely rebuild my mobility and confidence. His knowledge of rehabilitation and strength training is truly unparalleled. Today, I’m not only pain-free — I’m running again, exploring adventurous hikes, and living with a quality of life I never thought I’d get back. I owe so much of that to Ryan’s dedication, patience, and belief in me.