Kyle Landi

About

Canadian bodybuilder certified personal trainer, and fitness content creator best known for being one of the world's first competitive bodybuilders with Down syndrome and for earning certification as a CanFitPro personal trainer and becoming the first person with a developmental disability to do so. He is also known for his large following across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube where he posts training clips, motivational content, and bodybuilding updates for his followers.

Before fame

He was born six weeks premature and required heart surgery as a baby after doctors discovered multiple holes in his heart. He grew up in Ontario where he fell in love with sports, gymnastics, martial arts, and strength training. He taped workout routines from fitness magazines onto the walls of his basement as a kid so he could follow them. He became determined to step on a bodybuilding stage himself after watching Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas. He began formally training for competition in January 2023 and began working with coaches and trainers to prepare for the stage. He won the True Novice Bodybuilding title and the Spirit of Determination Award at the Pure Muscle + Fitness Championship in 2023.

Trivia

He earned a black belt in taekwondo after around 12 years of training. His nickname "Green Ranger Kyle" comes from his love of the Green Ranger character in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He appeared on stage at the Arnold Classic in 2023 after receiving a personal invitation from Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Family life

He was born to Joe Landi and Kimberly Murphy who are both supportive advocates for inclusion and fitness accessibility. His mother often appears in his workout videos and celebrates his achievements publicly.

Associated with

He has trained and appeared alongside bodybuilding legends including Ronnie Coleman.