Ryan Irwin
Contest prep and fitness coach for bodybuilding competitors
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | BS; CPT |
| Practice | Impact Action Coaching |
Ryan Irwin is a fitness and nutrition coach who helps bodybuilding and bikini competitors prepare for shows. He also works with people who want to lose fat and get back in shape without competing. He is the founder of Impact Action Coaching and has 2 decades of online and in-person coaching experience. He ran a natural bodybuilding competition in 2014. Some of his clients have earned pro cards with the International Pro Elite Bodybuilding Federation.
What Ryan helps with
Ryan helps people reach fitness and nutrition goals while keeping up with work and family. He handles both stage prep and everyday lifestyle goals.
- Contest prep for bodybuilding and bikini shows
- Posing coaching for first-time competitors
- Cutting down for a show
- Fat loss and getting back in shape
- Raising calorie intake after a diet without gaining back fat
- Building muscle while keeping metabolism healthy
- Preparing for powerlifting meets
- Staying consistent with training and nutrition
Who Ryan works with
Ryan's clients include first-time and experienced natural bodybuilding competitors, bikini competitors, and people preparing for powerlifting meets. He also coaches people who do not want to compete but want to lose weight, build strength, or get back on track. Some clients are busy parents balancing work, family and training.
How Ryan works
Ryan builds a nutrition plan and workout plan for each client, so the plan fits their life and is easy to stick to. He holds regular progress check-ins to review goals and solve problems. Some check-ins happen in person. He also teaches clients to look beyond the scale, and he has moved post-diet clients to higher calories to support muscle and metabolism.
Background and qualifications
Ryan Irwin holds a BS and is a certified personal trainer (CPT). He is the coach and founder of Impact Action Coaching. He has 2 decades of online and in-person coaching experience. In 2014 he hosted a natural bodybuilding competition. He has coached clients through bodybuilding shows, bikini bodybuilding prep, and powerlifting meets. Several clients have won their classes and earned pro cards with the International Pro Elite Bodybuilding Federation.
Ryan Irwin pricing
Programs and services
- Full-time contest prep coaching
- Posing coaching
- Custom nutrition and workout plans
- In-person progress check-ins
- Lifestyle fitness coaching
Ryan Irwin reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ryan has coached clients to pro cards in natural bodybuilding and once hosted a natural bodybuilding competition himself.
Best for natural bodybuilding and bikini competitors who want a custom plan and regular check-ins.
Common questions
How much does Ryan Irwin charge?
Coaching with Ryan runs $80 to $175 an hour. Message Ryan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ryan Irwin help with?
Ryan Irwin helps with contest prep for bodybuilding and bikini shows, posing coaching for first-time competitors, cutting down for a show and fat loss and getting back in shape.
Does Ryan Irwin coach online?
Ryan is based in United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Ryan Irwin certified?
Ryan Irwin lists: BS; CPT.
Does Ryan only coach people who compete?
No. He also coaches people who want to lose weight and get back in shape without stepping on stage.
Does Ryan coach beginners for their first show?
Yes. He has worked as a posing coach for first-time competitors and then coached them through later shows.
How do I contact Ryan Irwin?
Send Ryan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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