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Kyle Hoffman: Surf Therapy, Men’s Body Image, and Training Like a Human

14 Jan 2026

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Kyle Hoffman is the head trainer at Alo’s New York Wellness Club, the founder of his own online coaching platform, and one of the clearest voices in the next wave of fitness — the kind that’s less about punishment and more about sustainability. He grew up in Rockaway Beach chasing waves and playing soccer, and that mix of competition, community, and movement still shows up in everything he does.In this pilot conversation, Kyle and Yale get into what it means to be a guy today: confidence, masculinity, body image, discipline, and the quiet power of being vulnerable when nobody expects it from you. Kyle talks about building a life around movement without turning it into obsession, why most men have unspoken body dysmorphia, and how he’s trying to model something more realistic than “chicken, rice, and no fun.” They also talk Hyrox, burnout, social media boundaries (yes, he locks his apps at 8pm), and the surprising creative side project Kyle’s pushing next — a script based on a real-life, truly insane breakup. The result is funny, honest, and way more thoughtful than the “bro” first impression would suggest — a conversation in Kyle’s Office.Don’t miss this episode where Kyle talks about:Growing up in Rockaway: surfing as therapy, community as identity, and why everyone moves backHow team sports shaped his mindset — and why competition should still be funA realistic fitness philosophy: go out, live your life, then reset (instead of pretending you never party)Hyrox explained — and why it’s the most fun “competition” workout right nowMotivation, burnout, and the underrated power of taking a week off to fall back in love with trainingMen’s body image: why it’s worse than people think — and why it’s rarely talked aboutTraining as therapy: building real connection, not just “a hard workout”Social media boundaries that actually work: locking apps after 8pmWhat’s next: a movie script (based on his life), plus bigger plans with Alo and beyondFind Kyle:IG: @kylerussellhoffmanTikTok: @kylerussellhoffmanQuestions, comments…sharp takes? Shoot us a note at [email protected] Find out more about the Office Of Podcast One more thing! Not all offices are created equal. See who else is part of our world and all of the unstructured, messy behind-the-scenes that comes with it on our Instagram & TikTok.And! If you particularly enjoyed this episode – or any others – please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.Recorded at The Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.Thank you for listening.

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OFFICE OF Podcast

Kyle Hoffman: Surf Therapy, Men’s Body Image, and Training Like a Human

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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