The Truth About Fitness & Anxiety | Ryan Kibler (Evergreen Fitness)

In this episode of Live from Springfield USA, host Josh Taylor sits down with Ryan Kibler, the founder of Evergreen Fitness. Ryan shares his 15-year journey in the fitness industry—from working at a local Footlocker to hand-picking equipment from across the country to build one of Springfield’s most dedicated training facilities. Ryan dives deep into the "unspoken" side of fitness: how exercise acts as a regulator for the nervous system, the reality of managing business-owner anxiety, and why "skin in the game" is the secret ingredient to client success. Whether you are a local Springfield resident or an aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with insights on discipline, community, and the power of delayed gratification. Connect with Evergreen Fitness: https://www.instagram.com/evergreenfitnessspringfield/ Location: Springfield, OH Services: 24/7 Access, Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching Instagram: [Insert Link] Key Moments in this Episode: 00:00 - Meet Ryan Kibler: 15 Years in Springfield Fitness 01:45 - The Mindset of a Self-Made Business Owner 03:15 - Overcoming Chronic Health Issues through Nutrition 07:30 - Why "Free" Doesn't Work: The Importance of Skin in the Game 11:40 - The Transition from Trainer to Gym Owner 14:10 - Why Nutrition is 80% of the Battle 15:45 - Exercise as Medicine for Depression & Anxiety 22:10 - Real Talk: Handling the Panic of Opening a Business 26:30 - The 0 to 100 Trap: How to Actually Build Discipline 32:45 - Evergreen Fitness: Membership & Training Info 36:50 - Hand-Picking Equipment & Community over Competition Subscribe for more stories from the Springfield community! #SpringfieldUSA #EvergreenFitness #FitnessMindset #GymOwner #HealthAndWellness #SmallBusinessGrowth