Riding the Waves of Life: Ryan Burgess on Transformation, Paddleboarding, and Fitness | Ep 18

The Driven Athlete

Ryan Burgess shares his story with us on this episode - transformation through adversity. Ryan is a full-time functional fitness coach at MADabolic in Jupiter FL seeking to shape bodies and minds. Through our conversation, his evolution from client to coach unfolds, revealing a dedication to fostering transformation in others, and offering a glimpse into his personal revolution through paddle boarding and the inspirational Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis event. Ryan is an expert Paddle Boarder with extensive breath work training and goals to train other water sport adventurists through unique water based training and underwater methods.
Sometimes, the waves we ride aren't just in the ocean; they're the crests and troughs of life. Ryan's candid disclosure of his six-year sobriety journey charted a course through challenging waters, where paddleboarding wasn't just a sport, but a lifeline. His participation in the 80-mile paddle for Cystic Fibrosis epitomized endurance—physical and spiritual. His tale is a compass for anyone navigating the storms of personal challenge, proving that finding purpose can empower us to push far beyond what we believed was our horizon.
The podcast wasn't just about strength of body, but resilience of spirit. Under the tutelage of legends like Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reese, Ryan dove into the transformative world of breathwork and underwater training. His experiences with the Wim Hof Method and the discipline of controlled breathing illuminated not just the physiological, but the psychological benefits as well. As we wrapped our conversation, the ripples of Ryan's journey became clear—it's not just about conquering the ocean or the gym; it's about mastering the waves within ourselves.

챕터

1. Athlete Podcast and Paddle Boarding (00:00:00)

2. Crossing for the Cure (00:06:22)

3. Training and Growth in Water Sports (00:16:49)

4. Wim Hof, Breathwork, and Underwater Training (00:24:02)

5. Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis (00:34:25)