About Kyle Panela

ABOUT KYLE

Kyle Panela is a functional nutritionist, bodybuilding prep coach, and transformation specialist based in Orange County, California. Over 12+ years in elite personal training, he’s built a reputation for science-based, data-driven training and nutrition protocols — combining academic credentials with real-world results for hundreds of clients ranging from national-level competitors to lifestyle clients fixing metabolic issues and building better physiques.

Kyle’s background runs deep on both sides of the coaching equation: he’s spent over a decade as a certified personal trainer with the National Council of Strength and Fitness, holds NASM’s Corrective Exercise Specialist credential, is a Precision Nutrition Level 1 certified nutritionist, and was an Equinox Tier 3+ Master Trainer and Fitness Director — one of the most demanding tiers in the high-end personal training industry. He’s also a published fitness model and a nationally qualified NPC Men’s Physique competitor with multiple top-10 national placings.

That dual perspective — competitor on stage AND coach in the trenches with hundreds of clients — is what he brings to Die Tryin Co. content.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Kyle’s philosophy is summed up in one line: “Hard workers only.”

He doesn’t take on clients looking for shortcuts. His approach demands commitment — from the client and from him — because, in his words, “your success is a reflection of my work, and I hold a very high standard for myself.”

That standards-first mindset aligns directly with how Die Tryin Co. builds its formulas: real doses of real ingredients, no shortcuts, no compromises. Discipline beats motivation. Both Kyle and DTC operate on that principle.

KYLE’S COMPETITION & EXPERIENCE RECORD

Nationally Qualified NPC Men’s Physique Competitor with multiple top-10 placements at the national level
Published Fitness Model
12+ Years of in-person personal training experience
Ex Equinox Tier 3+ Master Trainer & Fitness Director — the elite end of the personal training industry, requiring continuous education + maintaining the highest client roster standards
Hundreds of Clients coached through national-level prep, transformation, and metabolic recovery

ROLE AT DIE TRYIN CO.

Kyle’s role with Die Tryin Co. is two-fold:

Featured Expert. Kyle represents the lifestyle transformation + Men’s Physique side of DTC’s expert roster — combining elite personal training experience with stage-level competition credentials.
Transformation & Nutrition Content Reviewer. When Die Tryin Co. publishes content on body transformation, sustainable nutrition coaching, lifestyle cutting / recomp, men’s physique competition prep, posing fundamentals, or corrective exercise, Kyle reviews it for accuracy and real-world applicability. That’s 12+ years of in-person trainer experience plus national-level competition credentials on every piece of content in his lane.

Die Tryin Co. was founded and is owned by Jon Klipstein. Kyle’s role is a featured expert and content reviewer, not an ownership stake.

PHYSIQUE INC.

Outside of his role with Die Tryin Co., Kyle is the head coach of Physique Inc. — offering private training and nutrition coaching for serious individuals. His client services include:

In-person training sessions in Orange County, CA
Online lifestyle coaching (1:1 weekly or bi-weekly check-ins, fully personalized workout splits, set-meal nutrition plans, cardio plans, macro splits based on BMR/TDEE, supplementation guidance, unlimited text/email support)
NPC competition prep (in-person & online)
NPC Men’s Physique posing instruction

If you’re looking for serious 1:1 transformation or competition coaching, that’s the next step. Reach Kyle through @kylepanela on Instagram.

WHAT KYLE REVIEWS

Die Tryin Co. content in these areas is reviewed for accuracy by Kyle before publication:

Body transformation programming (cuts, recomps, lifestyle clients)
Sustainable nutrition coaching (macros, habit-based eating, BMR/TDEE-driven programming)
NPC Men’s Physique competition prep (in-season and off-season)
Posing fundamentals for Men’s Physique division
Corrective exercise + movement quality + injury prevention
Beginner-to-intermediate training programming
Supplementation guidance for transformation clients
Habit formation + adherence + behavior change

WHAT THIS PAGE DOESN’T CLAIM

Kyle is a certified personal trainer (NCSF), Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), and Precision Nutrition Level 1 nutritionist. He is not a registered dietitian, a licensed physician, or a PhD scientist. Content reviewed by Kyle on this site is performance and lifestyle-focused commentary based on his coaching and competition experience, not medical advice. Statements regarding dietary supplements on this site have not been evaluated by the FDA; products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your physician before starting any supplementation or training program.

CONNECT WITH KYLE

Instagram (personal + coaching): @kylepanela
Head Coach (Physique Inc.): @physiqueinc

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Profile last reviewed and updated: June 1, 2026 · Maintained by the Die Tryin Co. editorial team

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