
#132 - See you at the top - Ryan Sylva
About this episode
This week, I sit down with Ryan Sylva, Coach/Owner of Trainer by Sylva. Ryan is a strength and physique coach, NPC Super Heavyweight bodybuilder, and international elite powerlifter based at The Training Center in New Castle, Delaware. He’s coached athletes to pro status, top 5 finishes, and all-time world records—blending proven methods with real-world experience to help both athletes and hobbyists create lasting physical and mental transformation.
We discuss:
Ryan’s journey into coaching
Training around some of the strongest humans on the planet
The evolution of coaching
Just helping people as a practice
Why conjugate training?
Adapting the toolbox to the needs of the lifter
Why are people so scared to train hard?
Transitioning to bodybuilding
Motivations to train and compete
Lessons learned from being coached
Genuinely caring about your athletes
Operating a referral based business
Most proud moment as a coach
Find Ryan
Instagram - @sylva_strong
Email - [email protected]
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Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry.
If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com.
If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com
Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance
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Who am I and why should you listen to me?
Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.
RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!
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