TRAIN
FOR
LIFE.
Live for adventure.
Functional movement. Real results. 27 years of coaching experience built into every session — designed to prepare you for whatever terrain life throws your way.
-Training Philosophy-
PRIMAL
MOVEMENT
FRAMEWORK
Human bodies were built to move through the world — to squat, hinge, push, pull, rotate, and cover ground. At Maxmead Fitness, every program is built on this primal foundation, restoring the movement patterns your body was designed for.
This isn't about the gym. It's about being capable — on a mountain trail, on the rugby pitch, in the backyard with your kids. We train for the full spectrum of life.
"Don't just exercise. Train with purpose."
Our Services
A 90-minute deep-dive assessment that maps your movement patterns, identifies compensations, and builds your personalized training blueprint. The starting point for everyone.
Fully individualized sessions built around your goals, your body, your timeline. Every rep and every exercise has a reason — drawn from 27 years of coaching experience.
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LET’S TALK
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The Coach
Ryan McDowell
Ryan brings a true passion to coaching and teaching. Ryan specializes in building movement with knowledge and experience in movement assessment, strength training, and corrective exercise.
Ryan has 28 years experience with over 18,000 hours as a personal trainer, strength coach and instructor of small and large groups. Having coached over 100+ college and professional athletes in many sports, including football, hockey, rugby, track & field, and volleyball, Ryan has a broad knowledge of athletic performance. In addition to training, Ryan has conducted over 225 presentations for corporate, civic, athletic, and philanthropic organizations. He spent 3 years working with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger football, soccer, and wrestling teams.
A lifelong athlete, Ryan spent 12 years as a D1 college and Senior Men's club Rugby player as well a white-belt in Jiu-jitsu.
He lives in Hopkins with his wife and 4 kids. Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, working out with sandbags, coaching rugby, and adventuring outdoors.