Dr. John P. Ryder, Ph.D.
Dr. John P. Ryder, Ph.D. is a multi-award-winning Certified Master Personal Fitness Trainer, Interscholastic Coach, Health/Physical Education Teacher, and Life Coach. He holds multiple individualized certifications. Some of the specialty certifications he holds and accolades he’s obtained are:
- Certified Master Level Personal Fitness Trainer
- Certified Elite Level Personal Fitness Trainer
- Certified Exercise Therapy Specialist
- Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Certified Senior Fitness Specialist
- Certified Martial Arts Conditioner
- Certified Exercise Recovery Specialist
- Certified Nutritionist
- Certified Health and Physical Education Teacher in the State of Arizona
- Interscholastic Coach. Certified in Wrestling and Strength and Conditioning
- Second Degree Black Belt in the Korean Martial Art of Taekwondo and has studied various other styles
- Past bodybuilding, physique, and martial arts competitor
- Ranked #3 in the Top Ten Fitness Trainers in the USA by Topteny Magazine in 2018
- Named Personal Fitness Professional Magazine’s Trainer of the Month for July 2019
- Featured Member for the Medical Fitness Network for 2019
- Medical Fitness Network’s Pro of the Month for April 2021 and Nominee for Pro of the Year
- Entered into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2022
- Chosen as a Professional Contributor and as a Pro to Know in 2023 by the National Fitness Hall of Fame
- Ranked #4 in the Top Ten Fitness Trainers in the USA by Pouted Lifestyle Magazine for 2023
- Showcased as “One of America’s Top Personal Trainers” by the National Fitness Hall of Fame in their annual publication for 2023
- Author of two health and fitness books
- Contributing Holistic Wellness Writer and Columnist for The Maverick Magazine since 2018
- Contributing Holistic Wellness Writer and Columnist for The White Mountain Independent Newspaper since 2018
- Holistic Wellness Motivational Public Speaker
- Occasional Actor and Pro-Level Drummer
- Nearly forty years experience in the health, fitness, and holistic wellness fields
Dr. Ryder’s formal educational background includes:
- Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Holistic Life Counseling from the University of Sedona
- Master of Metaphysical Science (M.Msc.) from the University of Metaphysics
- Bachelor of Metaphysical Science (B.Msc.) from the University of Metaphysics
- Master of Education from Plymouth State University
- Additional Undergraduate Degrees obtained from Youngstown State University, University of Metaphysics, Rio Salado College, and Pima Community College
Dr. Ryder is the founder and CEO of Ryder Fitness-Personal Training Studios, a total fitness training and holistic wellness center in Show Low, Arizona. Here, along with his team of trainers, he has worked with individuals since 2016 to help them become more functional, healthier, and happier individuals. Dr. Ryder’s studio offers Life Counseling, Rehabilitative Exercise Therapy, One-on-One Personal Training, Mature and Senior Fitness, and much more!
For more information, please contact John at:
Phone:(928) 537-2444
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Books available on Amazon:
– The Better Side of the Hill.
– The Personal Trainer’s Trainer.