What endurance sports teach you about life

Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to [email protected] and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. On episode 187 of the Mile 40 Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Axman, a name synonymous with New York City’s fitness scene. From his early days as a self-proclaimed theater and band geek to becoming an influential group fitness coach and Ironman athlete, Kyle shares a candid look at his unconventional journey. The conversation explores his evolution from aspiring actor to recognized fitness leader, the pivotal role his father played in shaping his approach to training and perseverance, and the lessons learned through career pivots, personal setbacks, and fatherhood.Together, they dig into the realities of building resilience, the behind-the-scenes mental toughness required to not just survive, but thrive in fast-paced, high-visibility industries, and the enduring importance of community — both inside and outside the gym. With stories that highlight the highs, lows, and everything in between, this episode delivers a heartfelt reminder that the comeback will always outshine the setback.Kyle Axman is the Sales Account Manager for Hospitality and Residential at Technogym, overseeing partnerships across New York City’s outer boroughs and Long Island. With over a decade in the fitness and wellness space, Kyle has built a career that bridges performance, people, and purpose.He began his career as a founding trainer and talent manager with boutique fitness pioneers like Flywheel, Rumble, and Swerve, and today continues to coach as a Master Trainer at Lifetime and personal trainer on the side. Beyond the podium, Kyle has led sales and partnership strategy for wellness innovators including Therabody, Restore Hyper Wellness, and Continuum Club, helping shape the future of longevity and high-performance.A 6x Ironman 70.3 competitor and sub-3 marathoner, Kyle lives and breathes the active lifestyle he promotes—but his proudest role is being dad to his 8-month-old son, Rory, a future triathlete in the making. For Kyle, wellness starts at home—and family always comes first.More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros