Ku Body Podcast: Hawaii's Health And Fitness

I've been enjoying sitting down the my athletes and students to hear their stories. Kū Athlete and Student, Landen Paikai, shared with me his empowering story of taking a step into the unknown and out of his comfort zone. His journey of building Kū body and living a Kū life will inspire you to embark on your own journey. Landen has been with The Kū Project for close to 2 years and he symbolizes the epitome of patience, consistency, and enjoying the process. I learned a lot from Landen about answering your calling and taking action, finding balance, that your voice matters, and what it means to leave behind a positive legacy. I'm stoked to share his story in episode 42.

I believe strength in contagious. Some of us may feel like we don't matter very much or what we do in life isn't very important. I was never the confident type that wanted to put myself out there and share my thoughts and stories. But I knew I wanted to help others and make a difference. This is when I realized that I had to strengthen myself and approach obstacles and overcome my fears. Doing so, I was able to break down barriers and limitations I placed on myself. In this Single Tasking Friday Episode 41, I want to empower you to take responsibility and be that symbol of strength and inspires and empower, to ultimately be Ku. This weekend I'm inviting you to make strength contagious by focusing on yourself. Did you enjoy the podcast? What makes you feel stronger? Contact me and let me know what you thought about today's show.  You can reach me at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with me at: www.twitter.com/thekuproject www.facebook.com/theaipaproject www.instagram.com/

I sat down with Kū Athlete and Student of The Kū Project, Kapono Kiakona, and talked about his view strength and his experience of becoming stronger. Kapono is a lawyer which is a job known for its long hours of work and time away from family.  We talk about how he balances work, family, and health to ensure he lives a life full of joy and strength while enjoying a great bottle of wine. I was definitely fascinated by his strength of looking for help when he knew he needed it and how he was able to question himself about how his behavior not only affected him but also the people he loves. Contact me and let me know what you thought about today's show.  You can reach me at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with me at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject  SNAPCHAT: @danielaipa  

In this episode, Aipa talks about that true moment of Aloha and what Aloha means to him.  Today, the word Aloha itself has been watered down overtime and has been used as candy to tempt consumers into transactions.  People throw the word Aloha around without truly understanding the depth of what it means.   Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject

Daniel Aipa sits down with Ryan Moody, 9-Time World Record Holder and owner of The XWOD, and shares his story of overcoming a huge injury setback into becoming a world renowned coach who travels around the world coaching athletes and giving seminars on explosiveness and mental focus.  We talk about Crossift, misinformation in the fitness industry, Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell, becoming explosive, and always striving to push the envelope of your human potential.

Are you mindful of your actions and behaviors every day? The more mana you have the more influence you have on others. When you are given mana you have the decision to use it for good or bad.  Do you practice what your preach? Mana is a powerful tool that you must know how to access and use.  You should also check your account on a daily basis to hold yourself accountable for your actions and behavior. If you actions and behaviors go against what you want to stand for, then your mana goes down.   But that's okay.  There will be setbacks, but it's what you do after those setbacks to rebuild your mana that makes your all the more influential.   Build up your mana to be Kū.

Aggression is bad.  Controlled aggression is good.  Aipa shares the importance of embracing your aggression and learning on how to direct the aggression into positive outlets instead of negative ones.   Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

Jack Cambra is the owner and Head Coach of CrossFit Fifty and Fifty Barbell.  He's not afraid to share his thoughts, ideas, and opinions but the culture he has built at his gym is undeniably tough and effective.   In this talk stories, we cover quite a bit.  Here are a few examples: -Coach Jack Cambra's introduction to weight training. -What it means to be the fittest person in the world. -CrossFit being the best program out there -Why most people who do box squats, do them wrong. Links and shownotes from the episode can be found at http://www.thekuproject.com/category/podcast/ Enjoy and Be Kū. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

We talk with Vince 'The Anamoly' Cachero, the current 135 lb Champion of U of MMA, and learn how he prepares for his fights from diet all the way to the moments before he steps into the cage. On top of being a fighter, Vince Cachero is an artist and entrepreneur working on his business Mana Sports Co and serving his community with Mana Kids Foundation. We dive into the mindset of a champion and how he approaches not only fighting but life itself.  We hope all the best for Vince as a young uprising star in MMA who embodies the Kū lifestyle.  Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

In this episode, Aipa dives into the importance of focusing on the process towards reaching a certain goal rather than trying to get results as quick as possible.  Through embracing the process you learn much more and create habits and lessons of life that are more sustainable.  Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

In this Single Tasking Episode, Aipa shares 6 steps on how you can get out of your mind's maze.   Through the lessons of James Allen and his book As a Man Thinketh, Aipa shares how bad thoughts bear bad fruits and take root in a person's life.   He give you 6 steps towards getting rid of those bad thoughts that hold you back from living a Kū life.   Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

You have a super power.  Everyone and everything has a super power, but they just don't realize it. The super power you possess is your Mana.  Your mana is a inherited through your ancestors and family, and acquired through your life experiences and lessons. The more Mana you possess, the more influence you have on other for the good or bad.  It's up to you.   Daily, you must intentionally check your Mana Account by asking yourself the 10 questions you'll find in this episode.    Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/thekuproject Music credit: AlexPulseSound

I was stoked to talk stories with Keʻōpū Reelitz, former editor of Mana Magazine, Paʻi Award winning writer, someone who participated in a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and continues to take a lead in the Hawaiian community. I've spent a lot of time reaching out the the movers and shakers, thinkers, and difference maker in Hawaii to have them share their stories of becoming stronger and how they embody our philosophy of building a Kū body and living a Kū life to empower others. Keʻōpū shared a personal recollections of overcoming challenges from the loss of her father, coping with depression, and keeping Hawaii as the Hawaii she grew up with for future generations.  Keʻōpū has great advice for all of us for when we come to those moments where we begin to question ourselves or feel like the world around you is spiraling down. She empowers you to become stronger, and to ultimately be Kū. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info

This single tasking friday, we dive into what it means to overcome the feeling of being shame of who you are when others try to make you feel unworthy.   In Hawaii there is a tug-of-war between who's more Hawaiian and what it means to be Hawaiian.   If you find yourself being shame of being lesser Hawaiian, the person who is doing the shaming is unsure of who they are. Be You. Be Kū. Continue to accentuate your strengths because that will only make the world you live in even stronger.

On this Single-Tasking Friday, we focus on Why we Emphasize on building a stronger body, or what we call a Kū body.  But instead of looking at what exercise can help prevent, focus on what exercise can actually help build up.  Those who make fitness as a part of who they are and not some burden they feel like that HAVE to do, they sleep better, able to burn more fat, increase their confidence and mood, energy levels increase, and they even enhance their sex drive among other things. Approach fitness and strength with those things in mind and you'll be able to build the strongest version of yourself.   Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject

LiAnn Uyeda is a practitioner of the healing arts of lomilomi and ho'opono.   In this interview, she discusses the importance of self awareness and understanding the language you use when you speak to others and yourself.   She shares actionable steps you can take to reflect on yourself and become stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject

Today we focus on doing more of what you are afraid.  Aipa gives a self-experiment for you to try to overcome a fear or feeling of disconnection and loneliness. He talks about the importance of embracing your fears and overcoming them.  You never really get rid of your fears you just get better and overcoming them.

When you can gain control of your nutrition, you can gain control of your life.  Many of us find ourselves wanting to eat healthier but let's be honest, it takes a lot of time in shopping, preparing, and cleaning.  A lot. So when I came across a local business in Kailua, my hometown, who makes eating healthier convenient and tastes amazing I had to hear the story. The owner and founder of Good Clean Food Hawaii (GCF Hawaii), Janelle Bremer, is helping Hawaii become healthier and stronger by bringing healthy meals straight to you. Janelle taught me that when you feel passionate about doing something, go for it and do it.  You will get criticism and you won't be able to make everyone happy, but that's okay.  You still have people behind who believe in you and that's what matters most. It was awesome sitting down with Janelle and learning about the story behind her success and her approach to living out her passion. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproje

We talk about the 4 Pillars of success that must be in place before you start your way on any goal.  The 4 Pillars to Success are: 1. Purpose and Intention 2. Accountability 3. Support System 4. Deadline If you have these pillars in place, then you are setting yourself up for success.   John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire has a great Acronym for FOCUS which is, Follow One Course Until Success.  When it comes to becoming the strongest version of yourself, you must FOCUS because strength is contagious.  The stronger you become, you empower others around you to be stronger.  Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/theaipaprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject