FITNESS PROFILE
Father now has time to surf again

By Paula Rath
Advertiser Staff Writer

Clyde Kaimuloa and his dog, He'e Nalu, ride tandem at Ala Moana Bowls. Kaimuloa hits the waves at least six times a week. Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser

Age: 50

Profession: Owner of Holopapa Wood Flooring

Height: 6 feet, 3 inches

Weight: 235 pounds

Target weight: 225 pounds

Workout habits: Surf with or without his dog at least six times a week. "My work is a workout," he says.

When and why I started working out: "When my oldest son, Kamakana, graduated from high school, I had more time. My wife and sons bought me a board for Father's Day, and I got back into surfing. When my younger son, Pono, went to college, it gave me even more time to pursue my passion for surfing."

Good foods/bad foods: "Chicken, chicken, chicken and salads/buttermilk bars from Zippy's, and Häagen-Dazs bars."

My biggest motivator: "My wife and my two sons."

My biggest roadblock to fitness: "No waves, and chocolate cake."

What saves my sanity: "Paddling out with my friends at dawn, with the full moon's reflection soothing my soul."

My next challenge: "To keep it all in balance mentally and physically."

Advice for those in the same boat: "Find something that you're passionate about and make that a top priority. My board is 55 pounds, and Nalu is 70 pounds, and surfing with him became a workout without my even realizing it."