The Power of Community in Fitness with Kenzie Skye
Nov 25, 2025
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Summary
In this episode, Kenzie Ryburn shares her journey from San Diego to Pittsburgh, her experiences as an instructor at Zenergy, and the profound impact of music and community in her life. She opens up about facing challenges, including her fiancé’s life-changing diagnosis, and emphasizes the importance of living one’s truth and embracing vulnerability. Kenzie highlights the power of connection and the responsibility we have to uplift each other, especially in difficult times.
Takeaways
- Kenzie transitioned from being a rider to an instructor at Zenergy.
- She moved from San Diego to Pittsburgh for a water polo scholarship.
- Kenzie emphasizes the importance of community in fitness.
- Music plays a crucial role in her classes and personal life.
- Facing her fiancé’s ALS diagnosis has reshaped her perspective on life.
- Kenzie believes in the power of vulnerability and living one’s truth.
- She encourages others to embrace their struggles and connect with others.
- Kenzie finds purpose in teaching and inspiring others through fitness.
- The journey of moving across the country taught her about taking risks.
- Kenzie feels a responsibility to honor those who cannot move freely.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kenzie Ryburn
02:37 Journey to Zenergy and Teaching Experience
04:21 Life Before Pittsburgh: Growing Up in San Diego
07:22 The Road Trip: A Journey of Change
09:19 Lessons from Taking Risks
11:27 Building Community in a New City
13:22 The Role of Music in Fitness
17:41 Kenzie’s Musical Journey and Connection
22:19 The Transformative Power of Music in Workouts
23:48 The Importance of Musicality in Training
26:39 Navigating Life Changes and Challenges
31:43 Finding Gratitude Amidst Hardships
33:53 The Transformative Power of Movement
39:22 Living Life to the Fullest
45:28 Embracing Vulnerability and Connection
