Ryan Jefferson Booth
Ryan Jefferson Booth, also known professionally as Ryan Booth, is a Vancouver-based actor, personal trainer, strength coach, author, and course creator.
He is the founder of Ryan Booth Performance Inc., formerly Reciprocal Innervations Personal Training, and the creator of ILU: Interruptive Linear Undulations.
Career and Coaching Approach
Ryan began working in the fitness industry in 1996 and earned his first personal training certification from the Sport Performance Institute in 1999. His coaching has included beginners, experienced lifters, and people returning to training after injury.
Alongside his coaching, Ryan has built a career in acting and developed his ILU book and continuing education course. These areas of work bring together performance, education, and strength training.
Learn about Ryan’s coaching approach and experience or explore personal training in Kitsilano, Vancouver.
Acting Work
Ryan Jefferson Booth’s acting work spans theatre, television, film, and performance capture. Selected screen credits include Superman & Lois, iZombie, Arrow, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Peacemaker, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, Fringe, Smallville, Stargate Universe, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG-1, The L Word, The 4400, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
His work also includes a guest-starring appearance on Murder in a Small Town, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes, and the short film Start the Show, directed by Brenna Goodwin-McCabe.
Personal Training and Strength Coaching
Through Ryan Booth Performance Inc., Ryan provides one-on-one coaching at Rep1 Fitness in Kitsilano, Vancouver. His work focuses on strength training, returning to training after injury, and powerlifting.
Coaching begins with an assessment of goals, training history, movement, strength, and mobility. Exercise selection and workload are adjusted around the client’s starting point, progress, and recovery.
Read more about Ryan’s coaching approach or view current training rates.
ILU: Interruptive Linear Undulations
Ryan Jefferson Booth is the author of ILU: Interruptive Linear Undulations — A Guide to Pain-Free, Sustainable Strength Training for the Rest of Us, published under his professional name, Ryan Booth.
ILU alternates high-intensity training with low-intensity sessions that support recovery. The framework distinguishes the weight being lifted from the intensity of the session: effort, volume and fatigue also matter.
He developed ILU into a self-paced continuing education course for personal trainers, teaching how to organise training intensity and adapt programming to clients’ needs.
Explore the ILU book or learn about the ILU continuing education course.
Background and Community
Ryan Jefferson Booth is a first-generation Palestinian Canadian based in Vancouver, British Columbia. His family background and community work inform his commitment to dignity, fairness, and human rights.
Alongside his professional work, Ryan participates in public education, community events, and advocacy connected to Palestinian and Indigenous peoples’ human rights.
His public work reflects a belief that strength can be physical, personal, cultural, and collective.
Professional Profiles and Publications
- Ryan Jefferson Booth on IMDb — acting credits and career information.
- Ryan Booth’s author profile on Lulu — author biography and publications.
- ILU book listing on Lulu — publication details and authorship.
- ILU book on Amazon — book details and purchase options.
- ILU continuing education course — course content and professional development information.
Ryan Booth Performance Inc.
Ryan Booth Performance Inc. provides personal training and strength coaching in Vancouver. Ryan’s work brings together one-on-one coaching, writing, and education for personal trainers.
Questions About Ryan Jefferson Booth
Are Ryan Booth and Ryan Jefferson Booth the same person?
Yes. Ryan Booth is the professional name used by Ryan Jefferson Booth for his acting, coaching and publications. His acting credits are listed on IMDb, and his author profile is available on Lulu.
Who created ILU: Interruptive Linear Undulations?
Ryan Jefferson Booth, writing as Ryan Booth, created ILU and authored the ILU strength training book. He also developed the ILU continuing education course for personal trainers.
For training enquiries, visit the contact page or email Ryan. Learn more about working with Ryan.
