225. Mike Ryan's: Longevity at 59 and the Blueprint for Strength That Lasts

The Kris Gethin Podcast

Kris Gethin

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.9 • 598 Ratings

🗓️ 18 September 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Most guys fall apart with age. Excuses pile up. Strength fades. But Mike Ryan proves you can get stronger every decade. At nearly 60, he's outlifting men half his age, and he's been doing it while training Hollywood's biggest names like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson .

In this episode, we break down what actually drives longevity in fitness. Mindset over motivation. Why recovery, hydration, and sleep matter more than the latest trend. And why your environment will dictate your results more than any program.

Mike gets real about TRT and peptides, the role of cheat days, and what decades at Gold's Gym Venice have taught him about strength, discipline, and staying relevant. We also tackle overrated vs. underrated exercises, celebrity training under pressure, and how to avoid the social media nonsense that's making lifters weaker.

Mike Ryan is a Gold's Gym Venice legend who's trained top celebrities and athletes, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. At nearly 60, he's still pushing massive weight and proving that longevity comes from discipline, mindset, and consistency.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) From Gold's Gym to Celebrity Training and Longevity
(10:31) Evolution of the Fitness Industry and Staying Relevant
(16:56) Training Secrets Recovery Habits and Performance Enhancers
(27:05) Pop Culture Conversations and Personal Insights
(33:47) The Shocking Cyberbullying Documentary That Left Us Speechless

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Find more from Mike Ryan:

Instagram: @mike_ryan_celebritytrainer

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Chris Getten podcast where we dive deep into the science of building a stronger physique,
0:11.9	unlocking the secrets of anti-aging and optimizing your health through cutting edge biohacks,
0:17.6	fitness strategies and mental resilience. I've been a personal trainer for nearly 30 years now and voted the number one transformation
0:25.2	trainer by governing bodies such as PT Academy, bodybuilding.com and trainerize.
0:31.9	I am the co-founder of unmatched supplements, co-founder of the Chris Kathleenethyn Jims franchise, and co-founder of my
0:39.6	online coaching platform, Chris Kethin Coaching, and author of several books.
0:44.8	I'm a hybrid athlete, a natural pro bodybuilder, and I've competed in events such as Ironman
0:50.1	Triathlon, Ultramarathon, Spartan, and many more. My goal with this podcast is to cut through
0:56.7	the noise of fitness myth, misconceptions, and deliver clear protocols, actual tips, and real
1:04.1	resilience and science to help you optimize your physique, elevate your physical and mental
1:10.4	health span, and, of course, enhance your
1:13.5	life. The fitness industry thrives on hype, flashy workouts and quick fixes, but the real
1:22.4	longevity isn't about trends, it's about consistency, the mindset and a system they can actually sustain for years.
1:29.9	Today, I'm at the legendary Gold's Gym Venice with Mike Dry and a man pushing heavier
1:36.1	weight and looking sharper at 59 than most people half his age. I've known Mike for over 20
1:42.3	years now, and to say that he's a Gold's Gym
1:45.9	Venice legend is an absolute understatement. He's trained top celebs and athletes, including
1:50.7	Dwayne the Rock Johnson, Priyanka Chopra, Ed Norton, and Mickey Rook, just to name a few.
1:57.5	At nearly 60 years old, he's pushing massive weights and proving that longevity comes
2:02.8	from discipline, mindset, and consistency. And we dive into the training principles that stand
2:08.8	the test of time, why recovery is a non-negotiable, and the mindset that keeps you competitive
2:15.2	no matter what your age. We cover the truth about cheat days,
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