Ku Body Podcast: Hawaii's Health And Fitness

Welcome to Episode 97 of The KU Project Podcast with Daniel Aipa. In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of balancing self-care and caring for others. Prepare yourself for an enlightening discussion that will empower you to take care of your well-being while remaining compassionate towards those around you. Amidst a world that constantly emphasizes the values of kindness, compassion, and empathy, it's easy to overlook the person who should be our first priority—ourselves. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the idea that self-care is not selfish; instead, it is a necessity. By investing time and effort in our own well-being, we become better equipped to care for others. After all, it's challenging to pour from an empty cup. Aipa explores the concept of self-care, emphasizing that it doesn't have to be extravagant or time-consuming. It can be as simple as dedicating a few minutes each day to activities that bring us joy and rejuvenate our spirits. By engaging in small acts of self-care, we

In this episode, Daniel Aipa of The Ku Project sits down with Shar Tui'asoa of Punky Aloha to learn about her journey toward becoming a Pasifika illustrator and muralist.  She shares her ups and downs of finding herself and her calling of becoming an artist that has now worked with companies such as Disney, Amazon Prime Video, Guess, AT&T, and local businesses like Foodland, Manoa Chocolate, and Hawaii Business Magazine. Born and raised in Kailua, Hawaii Shar struggled to find what she was meant to do but was surrounded by a great support system that believed in her and wanted her to succeed.  She shares a positive message for all of us to remember to uplift others who are just beginning in their journey because you were once in their shoes.

What does Aloha mean to you? Why are you here? What is your purpose? We sit with Kahu Elijah Kalā McShane and learn about his spiritual journey of finding his answers to those specific questions, and how Aloha has become his calling to share with the world.  Elijah shares his learnings and teachings as he breaks down his three principles for Awakened Aloha: Aloha Aina, Aloha Akua, and Aloha Kanaka. Being an Ambassador of Aloha and a teacher who helps people to feel grounded within themselves and more connected to the Aina, he empowers others to stand tall and live life full of meaning and purpose.  Thatʻs KŪ.

In this episode, Daniel Aipa speaks with Noe and Kyle of Health Tech Apps, a Native Hawaiian owned company who created My Health Story, the first ʻOlelo Hawaiʻi brain health app and designed from a Native Hawaiian point of view, then translated into English. They share the story behind their project and insights around brain health, institutional racism, and generational trauma.  

In this episode, Daniel Aipa talks stories with Coach Alyssa of Pali Ke Kua Wellness, to learn more about her story of getting into fitness and health and her journey in starting her own online coaching business during the pandemic. Enjoy listening to her story.  I really enjoyed her simple but yet effective approaching to fitness and coaching through incorporating our Hawaiian values.  

Aloha, in this episode of The KU Project Podcast, we introduce a new series in partnership with Ka Mahina Project.  Our goal with this KU x HINA talks is to explore the balancing of Ku and Hina energies along with their impact on pilina, relationships. Our pilina with 'ohana, friends, partner, the 'aina, the moon (mahina), and most importantly - the relationship with ourselves. Listen to our Host, Daniel, of The KU Project talk story with Hi'ilani of Ka Mahina Project.

In this episode, Daniel Aipa talks about 5 things to help you Holomua, to keep moving forward.  He takes the time to break down things he has learned during his journey and gives you the space and time to reflect on these thoughts on your own. Mahalo for listening to the KU podcast. Please subscribe and share your learnings or questions about any of the episodes you come across here. Your review is always welcomed and helps us out tremendously. Mahalo. Daniel Aipa is known as "Hawaii's Coach". He is the owner and founder of The KU Project and on a mission to help Hawaii stand taller and stronger, and create a space for us to ho'ōla and hoʻoikaika (heal and strengthen) to because the best version of ourselves Connect with us: KU Project IG: http://instagram.com/thekuproject Facebook: http://facebook.com/thekuproject Website: https://www.thekuproject.com

In this episode, Daniel Aipa of The KU Project talks about 6 ways you can protect your Inner Peace as he reboots the KU Project Podcast after many requests.

In this episode, Daniel Aipa talk stories with Kaʻuanoe, of Beyond the Bar and Hā Organics out in Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island, to talk about her story of getting into physical performance and her journey as a mom towards balancing her health and wellness with starting her own business. She specializes in Personal and Athletic Recovery using tools that connect with people on a cellular level but most importantly, she creates an environment where she can connect with her community on a personal level.

In this episode, Daniel Aipa sits with and interviews Alyssa Chang to learn more about brain based training, neural lingo, and the importance of learning how to working in before working out. Coach Alyssa Chang takes an holistic approach to her own health and wellness along with her coaching. She talks about the importance of understanding the threats/stressors we approach on a daily basis on how you can cope with those feelings as well as overcome certain traumas that have an impact on our wellbeing. Mahalo for listening to the KU podcast. Please subscribe and share your learnings or questions about any of the episodes you come across here. Your review is always welcomed and helps us out tremendously. Mahalo. Daniel Aipa is the creator of The KU Project and on a mission to help Hawaii stand taller and stronger, where we believe optimizing human performance enhances self confidence and self discovery through a cultural lens. Connect with us: Daniel Aipa: http://instagram.com/coachaipa KU Project: http://inst

In this episode, Daniel Aipa brings back the Ku Project podcast with re-introducing what the philosophy behind "Build a Ku Body, Live a Ku Life" roots from. Mahalo for listening to the pocdast. We hope you can stay up to date with our podcast. Please subscribe and share your learnings or questions about any of the episodes you come across here. Your review is always welcomed and helps us out tremendously. Mahalo. Daniel Aipa is known as "Hawaii's Coach" and is on a mission to help people stand taller and stronger, and believes taking responsibility of your fitness and health enhances self-confidence and self-discovery. Connect with Daniel Aipa: Instagram: http://instagram.com/coachaipa Facebook: http://facebook.com/thekuproject Website: http://thekuproject

In this episode, Daniel Aipa sits down with Rob Mora to catch up on fatherhood and his Marathon Training. We go over how Rob began running marathons and what made him decide to run a Marathon on each major Hawaiian island in one year. We cover how it's been with balancing training, work, and family especially with the birth of his first child. Enjoy this episode of Hawaii's podcast with Rob Mora and Daniel Aipa Mahalo for listening to the KU podcast. Please subscribe and share your learnings or questions about any of the episodes you come across here. Your review is always welcomed and helps us out tremendously. Mahalo. Daniel Aipa is known as "Hawaii's Coach". He is the owner and founder of KU and on a mission to help Hawaii stand taller and stronger, where we believe optimizing human performance enhances self confidence and self discovery. Connect with us: Daniel Aipa: http://instagram.com/coachaipa KU Project: http://instagram.com/thekuproject Facebook: http://facebook.com/thekuproject Website: https://

In this episode, Daniel Aipa sits down with Mario Quezada of Made x Maker who's a brand strategist, CrossFit Coach, and most importantly a father and family man.

Aloha In this episode, Daniel Aipa, touches upon solid topics such as the ultimate white vs brown rice debate, whether or not you should put butter in your coffee, and a discussion around exercises that are ONLY for women (which there are none). The Ku Body Podcast is Hawaii's resource for fitness, health, and the Kū lifestyle.  Every episode Aipa touches upon topics based around TRAIN. LIVE. BE KU, to help empower and educate Hawaii on how to live a healthier and stronger life as well as entertain you.   Mahalo for listening to the podcast and if you enjoy it, please share it with your ohana and friends.  

In this episode, Daniel Aipa goes into topics around Train, Live, and Be Ku. He shares how to properly approach warming up before a workout, whether or not intermittent fasting is right for you, how he approaches training paddlers, and leaves you with a few thoughts on how to be Ku.

We are making a comeback to the podcast world and wanted to take the time to say "Aloha", give some updates on whatʻs been going on this past year, what Daniel Aipa has been experimenting with and diving into lately, and he shares his morning ritual and thoughts the over complexity of health, fitness, and performance and the need to simplify it all. Tell your ohana and friends about Hawaiiʻs health and fitness podcast, by Hawaii and for Hawaii. Shoots!

Daniel Aipa shares recent news that he came across such as Hawaii's first female QB to throw a touchdown, Alexandria Buchanan, and if women will ever play college football. He then shares serious news around the events happening at the University of Maryland football team with the death of one of the players during conditioning at offseason training in May. He goes into questions that came his way such as if he always wanted to e a coach and how he got into the strength and conditioning field. Lastly, he dives into how you can bring up lagging muscles. Mahalo for listening to the podcast. We hope you can stay up to date with our podcast we release on a weekly basis. Please subscribe and share your learnings or questions about any of the episodes you come across here. Your review is always welcomed and helps us out tremendously. Mahalo. Daniel Aipa is known as "Hawaii's Coach". He is the owner and founder of Ku Performance Hawaii, a private training facility based in Kailua, Hawaii and on a mission to help Haw

This is an interview I had with Voices of Truth over a year ago where I shared my story about the history of The Ku project and the philosophy around Build a Ku Body to Live a Ku Life. In this interview, Voices of Truth shared: "Newly married with no job prospects, Daniel Aipa moved back to Hawai`i in 2013 and decided to do the one thing which was his passion - show others by example how to lead healthier lives. And thatʻs how the Kū Project was born. The Kū Project quickly became his lifeʻs work coaching his clients how to strengthen oneself in order to make a difference within your own family and community. Donʻt miss our amazing visit with Daniel who says the key to becoming an influential leader is to “Be You - Be Kū.” Mahalo for listening to the pocdast. We hope you can stay up to date with our podcast we release on a weekly basis. Please subscribe and share your learnings or questions about any of the episodes you come across here. Your review is always welcomed and helps us out tremendously. Mahalo. Da

Daniel Aipa sits down with Landen Paikai who is running for OHA Trustee At-Large. They talk about topics based around the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the role of the Trustees and Trustees at large, and the different issues many Native Hawaiian are dealing with today. Mahalo for listening to the pocdast. We hope you can stay up to date with our podcast we release on a weekly basis. Please subscribe and share your learnings or questions about any of the episodes you come across here. Your review is always welcomed and helps us out tremendously. Mahalo. Daniel Aipa is known as "Hawaii's Coach". He is the owner and founder of Ku Performance Hawaii, a private training facility based in Kailua, Hawaii and on a mission to help Hawaii stand taller and stronger, where we believe optimizing human performance enhances self confidence and self discovery. Daniel is the host of the Ku Project Podcast, a podcast focused Q&A around everything about building a ku body and living ku, a public speaker, writer, and creative

Daniel Aipa sits down with Matt Chong and dive into meditation practices, lucid dreaming, sleep, mindfulness, and stress management Mahalo for listening to the pocdast. We hope you can stay up to date with our podcast we release on a weekly basis. Please subscribe and share your learnings or questions about any of the episodes you come across here. Your review is always welcomed and helps us out tremendously. Mahalo. Daniel Aipa is known as "Hawaii's Coach". He is the owner and founder of Ku Performance Hawaii, a private training facility based in Kailua, Hawaii and on a mission to help Hawaii stand taller and stronger, where we believe optimizing human performance enhances self confidence and self discovery. Daniel is the host of the Ku Project Podcast, a podcast focused Q&A around everything about building a ku body and living ku, a public speaker, writer, and creative fitness junkie born and raised in Hawaii. Connect with Coach Aipa: Instagram: http://instagram.com/kubody_project KU PERFORMANCE IG: ht