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TK Pod

by Tyler Kluver

My name is Tyler Kluver. I am a former Division 1 football player. I have a degree in exercise science with several fitness certifications. This podcast is basically an audio diary of my personal health and fitness, lifestyle, and other weird shit that I am in to.

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  1. Competition Week | Previewing the Monster Games 2026 | TK Pod 249

    I roll through the final month of prep for my competition and give brief thoughts on how I will approach each event.

  2. Monster Games Prep Almost Ruined + 3 Events Released! | TK Pod 248

    My near trip to the ER, the details of the Swim and Run events, the competition throwing me a softball, and pod plan through july

  3. Just A Bear In The Woods | TK Pod 247

    Not dead, just working, we update the competition prep 58 days out

  4. Time To Start Rolling? | TK Pod 231

    Best nutrition advice for the Holidays, jiu jitsu interest, guns, business ops in 2026, and training for an Indy Comp

  5. Time To Start Rolling? | TK Pod 231

    Best nutrition advice for the Holidays, jiu jitsu interest, guns, business ops in 2026, and training for an Indy Comp

  6. RecoveryMaxxing, Slow Q, and Cancer Rates | TK Pod 246

    Today we discuss how my first swimming session went, the thoughts running through a 31 year old dad's brain, Iowa's cancer rates, putting disc golf on hold, and how I am trying to not get hurt

  7. Into The Deep End, Literally | TK Pod 245

    107 days out from the summer comp, I update you on a new program I'm following, injury prevention with increased volume, what my weekly split looks like, and more

  8. Humbled By Quarterfinals | TK Pod 244

    We recap Quarters, and discuss mindset and strategy less than 4 months out from QF

  9. Did I Get Worse? CrossFit Open Recap/Quarters Preview | TK Pod 243

    We talk how I stayed in routine on vacation, a new PR, how the open finished up, where I rank, and what it means moving towards Quarterfinals and into the next phase of Monster Games Prep

  10. Fear Of Failing | TK Pod 242

    Today we discuss the tangible motivation that I have already felt in the first few weeks of Comp prep, as well as recap Week 2 of the 2026 CrossFit Open

  11. Is This Year The Peak? | TK Pod 241

    We talk CrossFit Open week 1 recap, mental gymnastics of dealing with peak fitness, and how long will the door be open? Also- worst cramp of my life

  12. 5 Months To Be Selfish | TK Pod 240

    We discuss the upcoming disc golf season, dad life, what business looks like in early 2026, and how we are structuring prep for the Monster Games this summer

  13. A Goal Realized 16 years Later | TK Pod 239

    Today I take you back to when I found crossfit and first felt like I could compete in the sport, and how 16 years later that dream will be realized in Kansas City later this year

  14. Tragedy Strikes The Qualifier | TK Pod 238

    We update the world on how the Monster Games 2026 Qual is going

  15. Even The Best Slip Up | TK Pod 237

    We talk about my recent lack of discipline in both diet and financially, and we talk about my strategy and mindset in approaching the 19 day Monster Games qualifying window

  16. Monster Games Qualifer Workouts 2026: Initial Thoughts | TK Pod 236

    We talk tough fatherhood grind, a business meeting that 'could' lead exciting places, and some initial thoughts on the Monster Games 5 qualifying workouts

  17. Someone Is Always Watching | TK Pod 235

    We talk being 1 week out from qualifier, getting recognized at the doctors office, new equipment for the podcast, and a diet tip for the year

  18. Mortality Perspective & 2026 Momentum | TK Pod 234

    talking an interesting life perspective conversation around mental health and being grateful, how my neck and fitness are feeling, and exciting potential in the business world

  19. Slight Setback And Dad Life Full Force | TK Pod 233

    We talk neck injury, eyes forward towards monster games and crossfit season, and what each of my kids is bringing out in me as a person

  20. The 2025 Finale! | TK Pod 232

    we talk motivation heading into the new year, where my competitive focus is, and why this specific comp is the best for me

  21. Did We Qualify? | TK Pod 230

    We talk about how the WZA team qual went, and where we stand 3 months out from the CrossFit Open season

  22. Wodapalooza Qualifier Is HERE | TK Pod 229

    Today we go over the WZA 2026 team qual workouts, how they line up for our team, where I fit in individually, and our realistic chances of making it back to Miami

  23. Hawks Lose, Double Espresso, New Training Plan? | TK Pod 228

    Getting closer to competitive shape

  24. Massive Weekend For The Brand | TK Pod 227

    Disc golf fall off, my latte recipe, a big weekend for Iowa and the media brand, and more

  25. Im Not Going To Be Ready | TK Pod 226

    Business thoughts on advertising, 12 month lead on audience numbers, current fitness levels, WZA team

  26. Mile Run, Caffeine Experiments, and AI | TK Pod 225

    An update on where my running program stands, How I view and use caffeine for life and performance, disc golf and more

  27. I Lied About Competing.. Sorta | TK Pod 224

    I am bad at running and verbally comitted to a team qualifier

  28. Nobody Knows What They're Doing | TK Pod 223

    Private suite in Kinnick, a few weeks out from a Mile Trial, and the bizarre superintendant story

  29. Cardio & Calorie Deficit Actually Works.. | TK Pod 222

    A new microwave, my running program, ETFs and investing, the parenting good days, and a private box

  30. It's Time To Shed Some Weight | TK Pod 221

    Today we discuss the last 6 months of my bodyweight metrics, how those have mirrored the training phases of that time, where I perform and feel the best, and how I am going to get back there using running, extra walks, and diet

  31. Meat On The Bone | TK Pod 220

    Today we discuss an impromptu sponsor of my podcast to highlight reaching your potential and squeezing the lemon until there's no more juice

  32. Are My Competition Days Over? | TK Pod 219

    We discuss an impromptu disc golf round, how the business is going as we enter busy season, my drive to compete, and more

  33. The Crisp Air Awakens | TK Pod 218

    We discuss a move in recording schedule due to the busy football season starting, The start of school, Outside temperature affect on workouts, and more

  34. Another Injury, No comps, and No Cardio | TK Pod 217

    today we discuss the last 2 weeks of my life, the prospects of fitness competitions and disc golf in the near future, and a results from my recent bloodwork

  35. 8 Weeks of Self Programming | TK Pod 216

    Dildo crisis, Hopper and Buhr are champs, 8 weeks of programming for fun, and more

  36. I've Been Slacking For 2 Months | TK Pod 215

    Creating a net positive work to life ratio, 2 months of being a turd, and living life in phases

  37. Fitness in the Ozarks | TK Pod 214

    A not so good 'first' in the gym and a chance to get out of the gym and express fitness on a trip to Missouri

  38. I Started a 3rd Business | TK Pod 213

    The ins and outs of the new lawn care business I started with my brothers.

  39. Biggest Sponsor Deal Yet | TK Pod 212

    New sponsor for Walkons, inside baseball on securing partnerships for the podcast, big moves for Lawn care business, and a sick day at Waterford Disc Golf

  40. It's Just A Phase | TK Pod 211

    Today we talk less sleep, more PRs, humidity affecting workouts, missing an important date, and more

  41. The Importance of Self Agency | TK Pod 210

    Little sleep, maintenance is progress, self agency, and more

  42. Dad of 2 and a PR Snatch | TK Pod 209

    I update on the last couple weeks, the birth of my second child, a lifetime 20 lb PR, and more

  43. What is a Mini Cut and Mini Bulk? | TK Pod 208

    Today we discuss how I am measuring myself fitness wise in a down time, and dive into a mini cut and mini bulk lesson on what they are and how you use them.

  44. Would You Have It Any Other Way? | TK Pod 207

    Life update in a crazy season, How I am going about training as a soon to be father of 2 trying to stay elite, and perspective smacks me in the face

  45. Hard But Necessary | TK Pod 206

    Today we talk protein, annoying adult problems, baby on the way, and 2 dialed rounds of disc golf

  46. Always Getting Better | TK Pod 205

    Today we discuss the 2 semis workouts I complete, the 2 I have yet to do, where that would land me worldwide and why the base is set for next year. New business ideas, eternal improvement, and my first 9 holes of disc golf in 2025

  47. Unofficially Giving Semis A Run | TK Pod 204

    I am still going to do CrossFit Semis, but unofficially. The body is feeling better but not 100%, and we talk through the semifinal workouts being release and how I will approach them in training for motivation moving forward

  48. You Never Know | TK Pod 203

    We discuss the last 8 days of my life where we are now voluntarily opting out of CrossFit Semis to preserve health

  49. I Haven't Been Tracking.. | TK Pod 202

    Tracking calories vs latest performance, crossfit frauds, no coffee and no disc golf

  50. In The Thick Of It | TK Pod 201

    We discuss how my toddler allows for a whole different perspective on my life, an injury in todays training session, and why the next 4 weeks are deep in the jungle. Also- Pokemon and Disc Golf

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

My name is Tyler Kluver. I am a former Division 1 football player. I have a degree in exercise science with several fitness certifications. This podcast is basically an audio diary of my personal health and fitness, lifestyle, and other weird shit that I am in to.

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