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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 49 MIN

146: How Busy Dads Can Stay Fit Without Living in the Gym w/Chris Ryan

from Fatherhood Fitness · host Anthony Pluff

In this episode of the Fatherhood Fitness Podcast, Anthony sits down with fellow coach Chris Ryan to talk about what fitness really looks like when you’re balancing work, marriage, kids, stress, and real life. They dive into why so many dads struggle to stay consistent after having kids, how to make fitness fit into your life without letting it consume your life, and why trying to train like you’re still 22 usually backfires.You’ll also hear:• Why short workouts still work• The benefit of having a home gym setup• How your kids are shaped by the habits they see• Why strength, energy, and mobility matter more as you get older• The biggest mindset shift dads need to make with fitness• How to stop letting “busy” become an excuse• Why taking care of yourself helps you show up better for your familyConnect with Chris:Website: chrisryanfitness.comBlog: https://thefitlifewithchrisryan.com/Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/chrisryanfitInstagram: @chrisryanfitnessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisryanfitness?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_iosYouTube: https://youtube.com/@chrisryanfitness?si=zMKb7TJDFkY1bXn6Here's Some Other Ways to Connect with Anthony Busy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aplufftraining⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Private Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fatherhood Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠aplufftraining.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coaching Application ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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