Consulting

Like so many incipient forays into the world of diet and exercise, mine proved more confusing than informative, more bewildering than beneficial. Well-honed marketing machines powered by supposedly vetted gurus layered upon my psyche a contradictory mess of knowledge that left me in a place worse off than where I began.

The struggle against issues of weight and obesity came about for me at age nine. Not much changed over the course of my teen years as I entered my freshman year of college sporting a 42-44 inch waist. One deprecating inhalation of a buffalo wing platter inspired a cardio-heavy regime that had me eating air sandwiches whilst training every single day. In three short months I dropped over 1/3 of my body weight and entered summer unrecognizable to both  friends and family.

Since then, I’ve spent over half a decade researching, applying, and in turn educating others on how to avoid the very mistakes I made early on. The good news is that, while the fitness industry is confusing, the actual process and means of reaching your fitness goals is simple. It took me far too long to realize this, and it was only after hiring an industry-leading fitness researcher and counselor did I come to understand this key maxim.

I now offer my services, my knowledge, and my lessons learned to a committed, motivated, and eager clientele.

My approach is client-dependent. Every program element is customized from the ground up, covering nutrition, training, supplementation, and lifestyle. I make a commitment to educate each client, to bestow upon them the means to live a healthy lifestyle and maintain an exceptional physique for the rest of their lives. In pursuit of this aim, I offer a variety of programming options to fit any budget or goal.

One-Time Consultation

For those wanting to pick my brain and have their questions answered, fitness myths debunked, or individuals seeking objective feedback on a program they’re following, this is the perfect option. The contents of our discussion are dictated by you, the client. I ask that clients provide me with a list of questions to which I will research and respond to by e-mail, with one follow-up for clarifying purposes. In addition, I offer consultations by phone and instant messaging.

One-Time Consultation begins at $100.

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One-Time Consultation with Program Design

For those individuals who need a little more in the way of guidance, program design fills the stopgap between my one-off consultation services and my monthly consultation program. We will assess your particular needs and performance targets then develop a program to help you achieve your goals. This is accompanied by a one-time consultation with follow-up as provided in the above option.

One-Time Consultation with Program Design begins at $250.

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Monthly Consultation with Program Design

As my premier service option, you receive the same custom program design available in the option above but with a full month’s access to me as a consultant. You will receive recurring updates and troubleshooting via e-mail, instant messaging, or phone, along with bi-weekly progress check-ins to monitor your progress and ensure you achieve your goals. If you want to leave nothing to chance, ensuring that, come hell or high water you get to where you want to be, my monthly consultation service is your best option.

Monthly Consultation with Program Design begins at $350.

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Client Testimonials

From Jessie W. in Seattle, WA:

I knew Ryan when he was fat. So I also knew him when he decided to change his life for the better: through a lot of hard work, trial and error, and sheer perseverance, he became incredibly fit and developed an infectious enthusiasm for all that is healthy. It comes to no surprise then, that when I gained the dreaded “Freshman 15” in college (give or take a few pounds…) I went straight to Ryan.

Ryan made me a detailed meal plan that was very easy to follow and the experience as a whole was satisfyingly dynamic. He talked with me every day to assess the meals I had eaten and he fine-tuned my meal plan to better fit my needs as my body adjusted to this different nutrition intake. He even took the time to explain to me the physiological processes of my body, so I would understand how I would be losing weight by following his plan (as a molecular and cellular biology major, I knew that his explanations were completely grounded in science).

Ryan’s absolute confidence in his knowledge and his genuine passion for health and fitness motivated me to stick rigorously to his plan. Within 2 months, I had lost the 15 pounds and felt healthier than I had ever been in my life. I was most astounded by how delicate my taste buds became, and how much I craved natural, raw foods over the junk food I used to inhale.

Ryan is truly a fitness expert. Not only will he provide you with the means to develop the body you always wanted, but he will provide you with an incredible learning experience and heighten your appreciation for the art of well-being.

From James S. in Seattle, WA:

I hate getting training and weight loss advice from people who’ve been thin and fit their whole lives. Listening to someone with a naturally amazing metabolism talk about their diet tips is like getting business advice from someone who inherited all their money – yeah, they have what you want, but they never had to work for it.

Ryan Zielonka is different. I’ve known Ryan for years, and I watched from a front-row seat as he went from significantly overweight to cut, ripped, and lifting weights that should have squashed him like a bug. More importantly, though, I watched how he did it – saw the countless hours of research and education, the science and methodology, and the sheer grit that went into it. In the end, it was watching him transform himself that convinced me there might be hope for me as well.

Unlike a lot of trainers, Ryan understood my limitations, my apprehension. Working under the significant constraints I requested – no more than a few hours of working out a week, plus my eccentric vegetarian diet which most people said could never mesh with bodybuilding – Ryan crafted a unique workout and diet plan designed to maximize my gains with minimal impact on my life. What’s more, he was able to succinctly and specifically answer my questions about the science behind each choice. Understanding why we did things didn’t just satisfy my need to know, it also made it easier for me to get out there and do the work.

When we started, after several years of fruitless exercising on my own, I was among the weakest and slowest of my friends, with zero muscle definition. With Z’s help, I began making steady advances almost from day one, and in no time at all I was packing on muscle, losing fat, and lifting more than I’d every imagined – I even got asked to pose for a charity swimsuit calendar. But most of all, I’ll never forget that first moment in the gym when, after several months of Ryan’s instruction, I deadlifted far more than should have ever been possible and was hit by the sudden realization that I was a real powerlifter. Me. The wimpy, nerdy kid. Somewhere back in middle school, a twelve-year-old me smiled.

Talk to Ryan Zielonka. He’s been where you are now, and he’ll get you where you want to be.