Collin Ryan

09/23/2025

💪 Seeking Personal Training Opportunities in Toms River, NJ! 💪

Hello Toms River Fitness Community!

I’m Collin, an Exercise Science student at Kean University (Toms River campus) with experience as a personal trainer at Retro Fitness. I’m eager to re-enter the fitness industry and collaborate with local gyms to help clients achieve their health and fitness goals.

✅ Experience: Personal training at Retro Fitness
✅ Education: Exercise Science student at Kean University
✅ Availability: Flexible hours, ready to work with your team and clients
✅ Specialties: Strength training, functional fitness, client motivation, program design

If you’re a gym owner or manager in Toms River and are looking for a dedicated and motivated personal trainer, I’d love to connect! Please feel free to reach out via DM or email me at [email protected]

Looking forward to the opportunity to contribute to your team’s success!

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03/24/2025

V4 The Dangers of Following FAD Diet

•What is a FAD diet?- According to the British Dietetics Association, a FAD diet is any diet that promises rapid weight loss. •The diets are restrictive and don’t have any scientific evidence to support its claims.
•There are many types of FAD diets, but some of the most popular FAD diets are the vegan diet, the paleo diet, and the keto diet.
Why FAD diets are Dangerous

1. They are too restrictive- When you follow a FAD diet, you are missing out on essential vitamins and minerals needed for the body to sustain itself, and many of these FAD diets exclude certain foods that your body needs to stay healthy .
2. They lack essential nutrients the body needs to sustain itself. Many FAD diets exclude whole grains and carbohydrates, which the body heavily relies on for fül and energy. Other FAD diets like the vegan diet exclude meat and other animal products, which leaves people susceptible to various nutritional deficiencies when not planned right.
3. FAD diets are too expensive. The average monthly cost of following a FAD diet back in 2021 was anywhere between $50-$250 a month. , all the way up to $200-$500 a month. The end result is an increase in cravings for junk food, a yo-yo effect after weight loss, and eventually quitting the diet altogether it’s too hard to follow.

Sources and Citations

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0033062023000075 t
https://online.uga.edu/news/5-dangers-following-fad-diets/ #:~:text=You%20could%20be%20missing%20out,with%20essential%20nutrients%20and%20antioxidants.
https://www.saintlukeskc.org/about/news/research-shows-vegan-diet-leads-nutritional-deficiencies-health-problems-plant-forward
https://neurotypetraining.com/the-real-cost-of-fad-diets/

02/01/2025

Myths and Facts about Supplements
*Myth: Supplements are on store shelves, so they must be safe.
*Fact: Supplements are not regulated by the FDA, resulting in inaccurate packaging labels and athletes getting busted for failed drug tests.
*Myth: Any supplement can help an athlete heal from injury
*Fact: Choosing which supplement to take for different types of injuries is important, depending on the type of injury. Examples include: Soft tissue/ligament or tendon injuries: Collagen Peptides, Omega-3s, Vitamin D, Creatine Bone injuries: Vitamin D, Calcium, Collagen Peptides Concussions: Creatine, DHA, Omega 3

*Myth: Creatine is all athletes need to gain weight and muscle.
Facts: Being in a calorie surplus— eating more calories than you burn each day — is ultimately what promotes weight and muscle gain. If you do not eat adequate food each day, your body will not grow, even if you use creatine. When you are in a calorie surplus, creatine can help support muscle growth.

Sources and Citations

https://us.sodexo.com/inspired-thinking/healthcare/blogs/myth-busting-supplements

02/01/2025

Myths and Facts about Supplements
*Myth: Supplements are on store shelves, so they must be safe.
*Fact: Supplements are not regulated by the FDA, resulting in inaccurate packaging labels and athletes getting busted for failed drug tests.
*Myth: Any supplement can help an athlete heal from injjuryury
*Fact: Choosing which supplement to take for different types of injuries is important, depending on the type of injury. Examples include: Soft tissue/ligament or tendon injuries: Collagen Peptides, Omega-3s, Vitamin D, Creatine Bone injuries: Vitamin D, Calcium, Collagen Peptides Concussions: Creatine, DHA, Omega 3

*Myth: Creatine is all athletes need to gain weight and muscle.
*Facts: Being in a calorie surplus— eating more calories than you burn each day — is ultimately what promotes weight and muscle gain. If you do not eat adequate food each day, your body will not grow, even if you use creatine. When you are in a calorie surplus, creatine can help support muscle growth.

Sources and Citations

https://us.sodexo.com/inspired-thinking/healthcare/blogs/myth-busting-supplements

01/26/2025

01/21/2025

The Dangers of High School Students Using
Steroids
*Data shown by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (2019), reports that 1.6% of high school seniors have reported to abusing the use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids
*Despite the usage of the use of steroids going down among high school students in recent years, reports from Monitoring the Future (2016), states that 45% of high school seniors do not see the risk of using steroids one or two times during their high school career.
*Steroids are synthetically manufactured versions of the hormone testosterone They can help aid in the growth of muscle tissue, and are usually prescribed by a doctor for certain medical conditions. People using steroids without a perscription are in violation of the law.
*High school students often use anabolic steroids to improve their physique, increase their performance in their given sport, or use them in the hopes of attracting someone from the opposite s*x.
*There are a lot of health consequences that can happen to high school students who use steroids. Teenagers can experience stunted growth, acne, damage to organs, high blood pressure, fertility problems, mood swings, aggressive behavior and depression. Boys can experience smaller testicles, and development of breast tissue. In teen girls, steroids can cause irregular menstrual cycles, a deeper voice and promote the growth of facial hair.

Sources and Citations

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9762502/ -list1
https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/family/what-you-should-know-about-steroids-and-young-people
Mohamadi, Ali. “Teens and Steroids: A Dangerous Combo.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Accessed May 2017. https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm373014.htm. Taylor Hooton Foundation. http://taylorhooton.org/

12/06/2024

The Psychological Effects Of Exercise And Weight Loss

*Research shows that people who reguarly engage in exercise has positive impacts on an individual’s psychological well being.

*There are many benefits for your mental health that are associated with exercise, includingreduced anxiety and depression, improvement in self-esteem, and self-confidence,better sleep, and increased brain health.
*Other research has shown that it’s not just regular exercise like weightlifting that helps improve overall mental health. Physical activities like walking, gardening, and washing your car can boost your overall mood

Sources and Citations

https://www.waldenu.edu/online-bachelors-programs/bs-in-psychology/resource/five-mental-benefits-of-exercise
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495 #:~:text=Regular%20exercise%20has%20many%20mental,can%20lead%20to%20worsening%20symptoms.

12/06/2024

How Obesity Is Affecting Society

*Obesity is when a person’s Body Mass index(BMI) is greater than or equal to 30, putting them in the obese category. Obesity is caused by sedentary behavior, such as not getting enough exercise and not eating nutritionally balanced meals, and by over-consumption of junk food and prepackaged food.

*Obesity can have serious consequences to your health, an not addressing the root cause of obesity can lead to health problems, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, NAFLD, etc. In the United States, 100 million adults are affected by the impacts of obesity . Because it is so hard for obese people to lose weight, due to lack of motivation, most of the time, it takes 7 serious attempts for an obese person to lose weight long-term.

Sources and Citations
https://www.truthaboutweight.com/understanding-excess-weight.html?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=obesity%20can%20lead%20to&utm_campaign=3_All_Shared_UB_Health_Risks&mkwid=s-dc_pcrid_654523551516_pkw_obesity%20can%20lead%20to_pmt_p_slid__product_&pgrid=148327780975&ptaid=kwd-345242364361&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgJa6BhCOARIsAMiL7V8AyQasRx7lH4PUc4mGU-OFCNwXUfswEg8dJgYZYKmw7Bpynjndr4caAmWGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

11/24/2024

How To Lose Weight For Beginners
V2.1*According to recently developed data, the rate of obesity has more than tripled worldwide between 1975 and 2022. In 2024, the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration gathered data and made observations, and concluded that more than 159 million children and more than 1 billion people worldwide are living with obesity, with nearly 880 million adults and adolescents ages between 5 and 19 who live with obesity.

*New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) has found that 40% of adults in the United States are obese with numbers slowly declining, according to the National Nutrition and Examination Survey, with reports from 2000 indicating that 30% of adults were obese and in 2020 the CDC reported that 41.9% of adults were obese.

11/24/2024

*In accordance with the data, there are ways for you to lose weight and keep it offin a safe and healthy way. Here are some tips, as well as some do’s and dont’s on how to lose weight.

Do’s
get active for 150 minutes a week – you can break this up into shorter sessions
aim to get your 5 A Day – 80g of fresh, canned or frozen fruit or vegetables count as 1 portion
aim to lose 1 to 2lbs, or 0.5 to 1kg, a week
read food labels – products with more green colour coding than amber and red are often a healthier option
swap sugary drinks for water – if you do not like the taste, add slices of lemon or lime for flavour
cut down on food that’s high in sugar and fat – start by swapping sugary cereal for wholegrain alternatives
share your weight loss plan with someone you trust – they can help motivate you when you have a bad day

Dont’s
do not lose weight suddenly with diets
do not stock unhealthy food – popcorn, fruit and rice cakes can be healthier alternatives
do not skip meals – you might end up snacking more because you feel hungry
do not finish your plate if you’re full – you can save leftover food for the next day
Sources and Citations
https://www.worldobesity.org/about/about-obesity/prevalence-of-obesity #:~:text=View%20our%20data&text=The%20worldwide%20prevalence%20of%20obesity,risk%20to%20health%20than%20underweight.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/obesity-rate-us-adults-cdc-data-map/ #:~:text=By%20Alexander%20Tin,Please%20try%20again.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/managing-your-weight/tips-to-help-you-lose-weight/

11/22/2024

The Physiological Impacts Of Eating Junk Food
*Junk Food is any type of food that lacks nutritional value and are high in kilocalories (1/1000) of a calorie, salts, sugars, and fats. Junk Food is appealing because not only does junk food taste so good, but the brain secretes a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which makes your body crave more junk food.
*The consequences of consistently eating junk food can have negative effects on your overall health and well-being, including diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and some cancers.

Short-term effects
increased stress levels
fatigue and decreased energy levels
difficulty sleeping
concentration difficulties
feeling down
tooth decay
Long term effects
type 2 diabetes
heart-related problems (such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol)
overweight and obesity
osteoporosis
certain cancers
depression
eating disorders
Sources and Citations
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/junk-food-and-your-health
Healthy WA (Junk food), Healthy WA (Healthy eating), Health star rating system (About Health Star Ratings), Australian Government (Australian Dietary guidelines), Eat for health (Healthy eating on a budget), Eat for health (Choosing nutritious foods), Eat for health (Meal planning), Eat for health (Discretionary foods and drink choices), RMIT (Five ways junk food changes your brain)
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Last reviewed: June 2023