What if your workout actually made the rest of your life easier? We sit down with Ryah Arthur with MOTUS Athletic Club to unpack a practical blueprint for sustainable fitness that goes beyond reps and sets and into breath, mobility, strength, sleep, and stress. Ryah’s journey from competitive surfing to coaching high performers shaped a philosophy built on the seven movement patterns, smart programming, and small habits that compound into real change.

Ryah explains why women won’t get bulky from lifting and how muscle quality now stands as a key marker of health and longevity. He makes the case for ditching chronic cardio in favor of a mix of easy aerobic work and targeted strength training, supported by mobility to restore range and control. We also explore how breath work downshifts the nervous system and helps you recover faster, think clearer, and show up better. The conversation keeps circling back to consistency: hydration, nutrition, sleep timing, and stress management are the quiet drivers of results.

We talk about the power of training outdoors, community accountability, and why simple wins beat complex hacks. Ryah shares how his local classes in Laguna Beach and his three-month online program give people structure and support without overwhelm. He and his father, a veteran chiropractor and bodyworker, bring extra depth through their radio show-turned-podcast, making evidence-based wellness accessible and actionable.

Visit: https://www.ryaharthur.com/

If you want a plan you’ll keep, start here: lift with intention, move in all seven patterns, breathe to recover, walk for your heart, and protect your sleep. Ready to build a body that lasts and a routine you’ll love? Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help more neighbors find the show.