Later in his teens, Ryan had found his calling in the activity of fitness training. He knew there was more to this than the thoughtless leveraging of heavy weights. Through hands on experience combined with scholastic achievements, Ryan began to see a different side of the "sport." He describes it as an "artistic approach." He began to work as a fitness trainer in 1994. This was his awakening. Not only could he inspire others to achieve a healthier lifestyle, but also share in the benefits of what he had developed. His technique allowed his clients to progress at a much safer and effective rate. With passion to hone his technique, Ryan worked with every possible clientele. He instructed a wide spectrum of clientele ranging from, the elderly & post rehab patients, to competitive athletes.

In 1998, Ryan traveled to Atlanta to train the cast of Elton John and Tim Rice's, A ida. As the play moved back to New York, so did Ryan. Now setting his sights on "the big city," he researched the vast variety of fitness facilities. It was The Sport Center at Chelsea Pier, where Ryan later became employed. There he had an opportunity to share what he developed to a much larger crowd. He was a hit, quickly establishing a solid following as a P .I.E.R. level trainer. The fitness director Michael Liteman & Celebrities such as Richard Kind, Heather Locklear and Ethan Hawk were some of his select clientele. As time went on, Ryan completed his M.S. in Exercise Physiology at Adelphi University. Always living on Long Island he desired to establish a business nearer to home working exclusively as a free lance trainer due to his fondness for the one on one atmosphere. His main base became Powerhouse Gym a place where he could develop his business. Simultaneously, he sustained an array of select clientele snch as Oliver Platt & NBC employees.

Ryan's personal fitness achievements have translated down the modeling avenue. He is featured in Exercise for men ma2azine, April 2001. Currently he is working on a book deal, in efforts to demonstrate his experiences and "physical Art," his technique. The future looks bright for Ryan; he currently seeks to do what his passion drives him at its pinnacle. That is to help others continuously set and achieve their fitness relates goals in effort to facilitate quality of life and overall well being. His focus is on presenting this to the largest audience possible.