Byron Ross on Fitness Transition
In this week’s episode, Virginia welcomed a very special guest — her husband, Byron Ross of Byron Ross Fitness. Together, they dive into Byron’s inspiring transition from training women to working with young athletes, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why discipline, confidence, and consistency matter at every stage of life.
From Training Women to Coaching Kids
For years, Byron’s fitness business primarily focused on training women, many of whom came to him with weight loss goals. While he loved that work, he always felt a pull toward athletic training — the type of environment that had shaped his own upbringing.
Recently, Byron made the transition into working with kids and student athletes, and the experience has been both refreshing and rewarding. Unlike adult clients who often bring emotional challenges tied to weight loss, kids bring energy, openness, and a willingness to be shaped by structure.
“Training children reminds me of myself growing up. I looked up to athletes, I loved sports, and I wanted to be inspired. Now I get to be that influence for them.”
Lessons in Consistency and Discipline
One of the biggest takeaways Byron brings to both kids and adults is the importance of showing up consistently. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, build strength, or gain confidence, the results don’t come overnight — they come from doing the small things every day.
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Consistency builds habits. When kids see the value of daily training, it sets them up for a lifetime of staying active.
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Discipline beats motivation. As Byron says, motivation comes and goes — but discipline is what carries you through on tough days.
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Confidence grows when you keep your word to yourself. Each time you do what you say you’ll do, your self-trust strengthens.
What He Wishes He Could Tell His Female Clients as Kids
When asked what advice he would give his female clients if he could speak to them as children, Byron emphasized shifting the focus away from the scale.
“Weight loss is important for many women, but it’s not the whole picture. I would tell those little girls to enjoy the process, build habits early, and not let the number on the scale define them.”
By instilling these lessons in children now, Byron hopes they’ll carry forward a healthier, more balanced relationship with fitness and wellness.
Building Confidence Through Standards
Confidence is another cornerstone of Byron’s philosophy. For his athletes, it starts with setting clear standards.
Byron challenges kids to ask:
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What do you stand for?
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How are you showing up for yourself every day?
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What standard are you holding yourself to — and are you meeting it?
He also holds himself to the same expectations, creating a powerful model for his athletes to follow.
Big Picture Fitness — For Kids and Adults
One theme that runs throughout Byron’s approach is the importance of looking at the big picture. Whether it’s recovery days for student athletes, or adults learning not to let one chocolate bar ruin an entire week, Byron encourages everyone to zoom out and see wellness as a lifelong journey.
Fitness isn’t about being perfect every day. It’s about building sustainable habits, honoring recovery, and staying focused on long-term goals.
Byron’s Top 5 Wellness Tools
To wrap up the conversation, Byron shared his five essential tools for anyone on a wellness journey:
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Set clear intentions for your goals — and make them personal.
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Break big goals into smaller wins so you can build momentum.
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Stay hydrated — water is the simplest and most overlooked tool for health.
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Prioritize rest and recovery — your body needs time to recharge.
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Eat enough protein — especially as we age, maintaining muscle is vital.
Final Thoughts
Byron’s transition into training kids has not only reignited his own passion for athletic coaching, but it’s also reinforced the universal lessons of discipline, consistency, and confidence that apply to every age group.
Whether you’re a young athlete learning to set standards or an adult rebuilding your wellness habits, the message is clear: keep your word to yourself, play the long game, and enjoy the process.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of the Podcast featuring Byron Ross here.