The Kahuna Strength Podcast

https://kahunastrength.comWhat does fitness really look like at 69 years old?In this episode of The Kahuna Strength Podcast, Andrew and Ben are joined by Andrew’s neighbor Ciprian—known as “Cip”—a 69-year-old who stays active, consistent, and strong without extremes. Cip shares what his workouts look like today, how movement has changed over the years, and why simply staying active matters more than chasing intensity.We talk about the real importance of getting your daily steps, how Ben has literally broken treadmills over the years, and whether programs like P90X are effective or simply overkill—especially when it comes to injury risk. Ben also explains how to progressively increase workouts over time so they stay challenging without breaking your body.This episode is a powerful reminder that fitness is not about age—it’s about consistency, smart progression, and playing the long game.

In Mini Episode #001, Andrew—founder of OIB Kahuna and Kahuna Photo, and co-owner of Kahuna Strength—sits down with neighbor Ciprian “Cip” for an honest, unscripted conversation about building brands, losing momentum, and choosing reinvention over quitting.This episode walks through:• How OIB Kahuna began as a surf and beach lifestyle brand• How Kahuna Photo evolved into a full-scale real estate media business• What was learned from growth, burnout, and stepping away• Why Kahuna Strength was paused—and why now was the right time to bring it back• What reinvention really looks like in your 40sThis isn’t a highlight reel or a hype story.It’s a grounded conversation about discipline, timing, identity, and rebuilding something meaningful the right way.This mini episode sets the tone for the Kahuna Strength Podcast—real conversations, practical perspective, and long-term thinking.

In this episode of The Kahuna Strength Podcast, Andrew and Ben are joined by Aimee to break down how meal prep actually works in real life. Aimee shares how she meal preps for Ben’s high-calorie, high-protein diet—around 3,000 calories and 280 grams of protein—while also prepping meals for herself with different needs and goals.We talk about why starting with protein first makes nutrition simpler, how planning around protein helps the rest of your meals fall into place, and how to prep food in a way that’s sustainable for busy schedules. This episode is perfect for anyone trying to eat better, build muscle, or stay consistent without overcomplicating nutrition.

In Episode 3 of The Kahuna Strength Podcast, Andrew and Ben are joined by Destinie for an honest, educational, and sometimes funny conversation about how training, hormones, and nutrition change as you move from your 20s into your 40s.We break down what peptides actually are and what role they play in recovery and health, compare TRT today versus the steroid culture many people experienced in college, and discuss how workouts, recovery, and expectations shift as you get older. Destinie brings the 20-something perspective, while Ben shares decades of training experience and Andrew keeps it real with lessons learned the hard way.Along the way, Andrew tells a classic story about his friend’s grandmother, the “Pie Lady,” and how real-life food situations fit into a flexible diet. We also talk about staying inside your macros without living like a robot—and why long-term consistency matters more than perfection.This episode is for anyone trying to train smarter, eat realistically, and build a fitness approach that actually works for real life.

What happens after you hit a big fitness goal?In this episode of The Kahuna Strength Podcast, Andrew and Ben are joined by Sara as she shares her experience training for and completing a half marathon—and the unexpected challenge that came after: the “now what” phase. When the race was over, motivation dipped, routines changed, and familiar roadblocks showed up.Ben brings perspective from over 30 years of consistent training, explaining why having a long-term plan matters more than chasing one-off goals, and how viewing fitness as a lifelong practice helps you stay healthy, strong, and grounded through different seasons of life.This episode is for anyone who’s finished a race, reached a goal, lost weight, or checked a box—only to feel stuck afterward. We break down how to transition from short-term motivation to long-term consistency in training, health, and daily life.