When it comes to training, we all get to a time during the session when we start to have a conversation with ourselves. We either submit or push through that self doubt. Aipa shares a tip on how to build a Ku Mindset during training and exercise. He gives a simple exercise for you to do to find that time where your Ku Mindset kicks in.

Recently came across the topic of reversing diabetes on Good Morning America, I was disappointed by it because it touched upon the same things that everyone knows about exercise and nutrition being important. What made it worse for me was the fact that they shared a study of a group going through a program with a personal trainer and following a healthy diet. Everyone received great results and improvements, but after the program ended found that majority of the participants were right back to where they started. That just made me want to share some insights on this problem not from a diabetes standpoint but from a fitness professional who is tired of organizations and the fitness industry not focusing on the MAIN PROBLEM!!!

Daniel Aipa shares an olelo no'eau or Hawaiin Proverb that speaks about Canoe fillers who one must be aware not to become one or surround yourself with them. This follows the idea of "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" by Jim Rohn and being aware of who you surround yourself with.

Aipa dives into the 3 Mechanisms for Hypertrophy, or building muscle. How can I build muscle? Is a common question that Aipa comes across and in this episode, he tries to simplify what it takes to build muscle, how to go about it, and offers several examples

http://VoicesOfTruthTV.com - 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.”

Aipa shares his thoughts on what it means to BE KU by sharing the 3 pillars of Dedication, Discipline, and Determination. He believes that if you can apply these pillars to any aspect of life, you can create a life full of meaning and value.

Aipa dives into this thoughts on the status of the fitness and health in Hawaii, especially amongst the Native Hawaiian Community.

I share a personal story of growing up with a hearing impairment which then led me to pick up a really bad speech impediment.  

Itʻs a story of overcoming your obstacles and pushing forward to be stronger.

Aipa tackles a few questions that ask about his training and coaching background, whether or not women can get bulky like men due to lifting weights, and finally many are wondering if how we train at The Ku Project is like Crossfit.

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Daniel Aipa answers questions on what is the proper heart rate for warming up and having an effective workout, how to balance work and life, and suggestions on how to improve your workouts at a crowded 24 Hr Fitness