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WE'RE BACKKKKK BABYYYY!!! The Reformed Athlete is BACK with season 3! And we're kicking it off with some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!! After going over some exciting announcements, we dive head first into the topic of the episode: navigating different seasons of life like a pro (athlete). Knowing when to go pedal-to-the-metal and when to lay your foot off the gas. JOIN ATHLETIC AF HERE SUBSCRIB...

Hitting you with hard truth today. Are you REALLY, TRULY investing in your health? Are you taking the steps now to be able to enjoy your retirement? Are you gonna accept your fate as someone who get stiff and injured with age, or are you as convicted in investing in your health the way you are in your finances? Join me as I get real with everyone today and share a topic that's been heavy on my...

JOIN THE PLAYBOOK: https://fit-by-kp.circle.so/checkout/... When you feel like crap and don't want to show up...When you say getting to the gym is half the battle and half ars things when you get there... When you feel like showing up was good enough and now you can relax...Tap into your champion mindset and use THIS skill to develop skills and muscles that go far beyond the 4 walls of the gym...

Since everyone and their mother has gotten sick this past week, it seems like a great time to bring this conversation to the forefront: how to come back to your workout routine after you've been sick or injured. I discuss how to get your mind oriented around doing this successfully without hurting yourself and how you can expect your body to respond. Send this episode to a friend who needs to...

Concluding this 10 Day Podcast Series with a BANG! Today I am sharing the EXACT 6 month plan you need to follow to train like an athlete and make 2025 the year of the athlete for you. I breakdown my 3 phase, 6 month "Athletic AF Playbook" to show you the exact steps it takes to go from bored body builder to athletic AF- SO SHARE THIS VIDEO WITH A FRIEND! Thank you all so much for being h...

Do you LOVE working out solo and cherish your alone time in the gym but still want to feel like you're a part of a supportive, encouraging, and motivating team? Do you miss being on a team but don't want to sacrifice your gym sessions for group fitness classes? Episode 9 of the 10 day podcast series has arrived... and this one is SO. FRIGGIN'. IMPORTANT!!!! JOIN ATHLETIC AF, MY 6 MONTH...

This one is gonna hit home for so many of you. Let's dive right into the real talk- how to take rest days. If you feel guilty, judged, or anxious when it comes to rest days, this is for you. Hear from my personal experience (and how poorly this ended up for me) and learn the way I teach my athletes inside Athletic AF to take rest days in a way that feels healing and productive at the same time...

THE EPISODE YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR- How to FUEL YOUR BODY like an athlete with your nutrition! Today I go over my core tenants of what it means to fuel like an athlete, how I personally approach nutrition, and I go into the helpful details of what each food does for your body from an athlete's perspective. Learn how to eat without any restrictions, crazy fad diets, or ridiculous rules so you...

A *highly requested* episode- PLYOMETRIC TRAINING We discuss: - what plyometric training is - why it matters (esp for adults over 30!) - how to use it as a former athlete looking to train like an athlete at the gym still - how to progress your plyometrics from beginner to advanced - how a beginner can incorporate these in their gym program TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PLYOMETRICS, GET A FULL WEEK OF BEGINN...

Being a winner is a CHOICE- and today I'm showing you how to make that choice. Listen as I share the story of how I went from feeling ordinary, average, and like an imposter to cultivating a life where I know I can be a winner as long as a CHOOSE to do so. Lifelong athletes who train like athletes must also think like athletes. Enjoy today's episode and tune in tomorrow for day 6 of the 10...

Welcome back to day 2 of the 10 day "Train Like An Athlete in 2025" series!  DAY 4 of the 10 DAY PODCAST SERIES is here... and this one is VULNERABLE for ya girl, Coach KP. Today we dive into the power of our INTERNAL DIALOGUE. We explore how our thoughts create our reality, and you can use this information to make the best life possible for yourself.  You'll learn: - How your limiti...

Welcome to my DEEP DIVE into the differences between training like an athlete in the gym, and training like a bodybuilder in the gym. I'm sharing the difference between: - training goals - training outcomes - style of weightlifting - types of exercises used - mental aspects And finishing the episode explaining how to COMBINE THESE 2 DISCIPLINES for the best possible physique AND performance. L...

Today is part 2 to yesterday's strategy discussion where we determined exactly what steps need to be taken this year to train like an athlete.  Today, we dive into the MENTAL strategy so you can use the champion mindset to stay consistent and disciplined on your road to athleticism.  This episode will help you: - Show up to every single workout no matter how badly you "just don't want...

WELCOME BACK to Season 2 of The Reformed Athlete! The Reformed Athlete is an opportunity for me to mentor my younger self, while speaking to my future self. This is a platform where I can reflect on all of the lessons I've learned about athleticism since becoming a coach in life-after-sport and what I want to take forward with me as I fully step into my identity as a lifelong athlete. My hope...

Today's episode shows a different said of coach KP. Earlier this week, I had a 1 on 1 client ask me how he can work on pushing through the fatigue/burn of a workout. He wants to work on his mental strength & resilience and was seeking advice. So in today's episode, I am sharing what I told him and what YOU TOO can do to motivate yourself through difficult and challenging moments. This podcast...

It's that time of year, athletes! It's what was formerly known as "holiday season"- but we're rebranding it as separation season. When we commit to embracing the lifelong athlete identity, we don't have "off seasons" because we LOVE taking care of ourselves and never want to take a day off of feeling our best. This episode dives deep into the concept of NO OFF SEASONS and how this time of year can...

Today's episode covers one of my big secret super powers in coaching: learning how to SET THE ENERGY in a room. In this episode, you'll learn about what it means to be an energetic leader in any room you walk into so you can positively impact those around you. You'll learn how to navigate hard times, push through personal challenges, and utilize energy to your advantage to make your life (and thos...

It happened... we're 3-0 babyyyyy! Yesterday was the first fight I've had in 1.5 years so I'm sharing the play by play of how the day went and what was going through my head for those that are curious about a "day in the life" of a fighter on game day. I am eternally grateful for my team and my coaches. Who knew I'd be so lucky to have a community like this one. Give this episode a listen and if y...

Welcome back athletes! This week is a special episode because right now... I'm preparing for WAR. Tomorrow is my 3rd Muay Thai fight and I'm sharing all of the tricks I use to get myself game-ready. I share.... - the power of visualization - detaching from the outcome - playing the "what if" game - the role of faith in the journey IF YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE, MAKE SURE TO SHARE WITH YOUR AUDIENCE AND...

Today's episode comes per personal request from one of YOU GUYS to go deeper into lesson 19 from my "27 Lessons I've Learned In 27 Years" episode. I talk about setting standards for yourself, and how to take INSPIRATION from others instead of copying them so you can make sustainable, lasting change in your life while hitting your goals. IF YOU HAVE ANY TOPICS YOU WANT ME TO COVER IN AN EPISODE, ME...

Welcome back, athletes! Today's episode dives head first into the world of being a LIFELONG ATHLETE (which is one of the founding reasons I started this podcast!) In today's episode, I discuss... - The moment I realized my sport was over and the emotional realizations that came with it - Discovering fun hobbies/activities in life after sport - Competing again - Inspiration from the 50+ year old at...

It was my birthday on Tuesday, and after a long weekend camping with my best friend, I have some thoughts to share... Today I am sharing 27 Lessons I learned this past year (and have collectively been learning my whole life so far) This episode goes deep into my hippy side, my personal experiences, and how this all ties to competing in Muay Thai as an adult athlete. This is my longest episode yet...

Ever wish you could go back and tell your younger self advice that would change their life? Yep, me too. And that's what today's episode is all about. I am sharing the TOP 3 LESSONS I wish I could tell younger KP to remind her she is anything but average and deserves to shoot for the stars. I speak on the value of: - hard work/outworking the enemy - the loving side of discipline - the power of emb...

Today, I am touching on the key points that the athletes inside my free telegram 5 day experience, The Champion Mindset, just learned. This episode is all about learning how you can think like a champion and apply it to your everyday life so that you can live to your fullest potential and be a champion at life. If you found this podcast helpful/empowering, join my 12 week group coaching program, A...

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Reformed Athlete! Today, I dive deep into my story: - how growing up as an athlete has impacted my identity and mindset - the challenges I had transitioning out of being a competitive athlete - how I found my way into training like an athlete - the evolution of starting my business - the real message and reason behind TRAINING LIKE AN ATHLETE This episode is all about g...