Ryan Cortenbach

My passion for health and fitness comes from potential and responsibility. I grew up a big kid and always believed that if I truly committed, I could transform myself. That belief pushed me to start. More importantly, my father passed away from a heart condition when I was four, which made health feel personal early on. I prioritize fitness so I can live a long life and be present for my mother, who has supported my rigorous competition diet and training schedule, for as long as possible.

My favorite way to train is through an FST-style “bro” split created by my personal trainer while preparing for the Jay Cutler NPC 2025 in Las Vegas, where I won my division. The training emphasizes high intensity, short rest, and high volume, and I have seen major strength and muscle gains from it. I also enjoy training friends and helping others improve because sharing progress motivates me even more.

I would use the $20,000 to invest in both my nutrition and then build a platform focused on helping others improve their health without wasting money, time, or following social media misinformation. I would share the same training, nutrition, and systems that worked for me and make them as accessible as possible. Furthermore, I would create an online community and use paid ads to reach people who I can help live healthier lives.