In this episode, I sit down with Adam Hensley from Garage Gym Lab. During the show, we talk about what you need to know when starting a home gym - what equipment to start with, mistakes to avoid, flooring, lighting, climate control, the best ways to upgrade your space, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Adam: https://garagegymlab.com/ Instagram: @GarageGymLab Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Insta...
Apr 23, 2021•54 min
In this episode, I sit down with New York State Wrestling legend Troy Nickerson. Troy is the first five-time New York State High School wrestling champion in history. He went on to be a four-time All American and a 2009 NCAA Champion while wrestling at Cornell. Now he is the Head Wrestling Coach at the University of Northern Colorado. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfi...
Apr 21, 2021•42 min
In this episode, I sit down with Victor Brick. Victor owns 80 Planet Fitness clubs in the United States and Australia. He also co-founded the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation. During the show, we talk about business, success, mental health, sleep, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Victor: https://www.johnwbrickfoundation.org/ Instagram: @CVBrick Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Derek and I talk about the most valuable ways to spend money to improve your fitness. How do things like coaching, education, a gym membership, quality food, belts, knee sleeves, supplements, and recovery tools stack up? We didn't agree on everything, and I'm sure you will have a different opinion as well. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Derek: Instagram: @DerekCharlebois https://www.prbreaker.com/ Connec...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, I talk about a few strategies to help you read more books without actually reading faster. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/ Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.s...
Apr 07, 2021•36 min
In this episode, Derek and I talk about business/marketing, chasing new goals, the importance of a good training environment, and the role of programming vs. genetics. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Derek: https://www.prbreaker.com/ Instagram: @DerekCharlebois Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below: https://www.kylehunt...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 49 min
In this episode, I talk about the importance of increasing 1RMs when trying to build muscle, my favorite piece of cardio equipment for home gyms, losing fat without losing muscle, and more! Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Questions on the show: 1. How important is increasing 1 RMs in the big lifts when the primary goal is to build muscle? 2. If you had to choose one piece of cardio equipment for a home gym, what would you pick? 3. What is the best strategy for training, and nutrition to lose fat wit...
Feb 25, 2021•55 min
In this episode, Derek and I talk about the benefits of double progression, the importance of improving performance on assistance exercises, remembering to utilize breaks to avoid burnout, the psychology around training motivation, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Derek: https://www.prbreaker.com/ Instagram: @DerekCharlebois Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @Hunt...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 34 min
In this episode, I sit down with former Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl Center Eric Wood. Eric was the 28th pick in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, and he went on to start all 120 games he played in over a 9-year career. Topics covered during the show, Eric's path to the pros, what a week of preparation looks like during an NFL season, how he dealt with a career-ending injury, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Connect with Eric: https://ericwoodmedia.com/ IG: @EWood70 Pod: What's Next with Eri...
Feb 11, 2021•51 min
When you hear the word rookie, what do you think? What initially pops into your head? You probably think of a beginner or novice athlete, or someone in their first year on the job, like a rookie police officer. Or, maybe you think of the baseball movie with Dennis Quaid, isn't that called The Rookie? It has been 15 years since I have seen it but, I thought it was pretty good. I am a sucker for a sports movie. Regardless, when you hear the word rookie, you also probably think of the expression, "...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, I answer seven listener questions. Questions on the show: What are your favorite training splits for building muscle? How often do you program touch and go reps on the bench press for your powerlifting clients? I have heard you talk about the concept of “junk volume” on the podcast before, but how does someone know if the amount of volume they are doing is junk volume? In general, how long should you rest between sets? Realistically, how frequently should you be hitting new PRs?...
Jan 28, 2021•50 min
In this episode, Derek and I go over the mindset you need to crush your goals in 2021. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Derek: https://www.prbreaker.com/ Instagram: @DerekCharlebois Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/ Shop other training programs including - Powerbuil...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 40 min
In today's episode, I talk about the most impactful books I read this year, some random thoughts on training, and my goals for 2021. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/ Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc. ...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr
Shredded, jacked, ripped, or toned, regardless of the terminology used to describe it, most people go to the gym with the same goal; to improve their body composition. The quest to build muscle and lose fat has led to a fascination in the fitness community around measuring body fat percentage. But, is that fascination warranted? Is body fat percentage something you need to track? Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http...
Dec 17, 2020•43 min
In this episode, Derek and I answer a variety of questions submitted by the podcast listeners. If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, send me an email at kylehuntfitness@gmail.com or on Instagram @huntfitness. Questions on the show: 1. Was there one tweak or change you made to your own program back in the day that proved to be the key to getting bigger and/or stronger? 2. In drug-tested powerlifting, how common do you think it is for lifters to try to "beat the test" by taking...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 42 min
In this episode, I answer a variety of questions submitted by the podcast listeners. If you have a question you want to be answered on the show, send me an email at kylehuntfitness@gmail.com or on Instagram @huntfitness. Questions on the show: 1: Hey Kyle, lately when I bench, the bar is coming up uneven. Do you have any tips or tricks to fix it? 2: I know you recommend tracking steps for cardio, but do you ever prescribe traditional cardio as well, in addition to steps? If so, how does that wor...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Bodybuilding has a long history as a physique transformation tool. Tales of Eugen Sandow lifting and flexing go back as far as the late 1800s. You can even follow along throughout history and read about how bodybuilders such as Steve Reeves, John Grimek, Reg Park, Arnold, Franco, Dorian, and Ronnie, trained and dieted. Learning the best practices of each era is fascinating. I would call the past decade the "evidence-based era." As more research around training and nutrition becomes available, it...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, the topic of discussion is the effectiveness of using a bodybuilding routine for general fitness and the most important variables to track for efficient results in the gym. When discussing general fitness, first we need to define what that means. Of course, it will be different for everyone, but to me, it comes down to four qualities: body composition, strength, cardiovascular health, and longevity. Is bodybuilding the best method for developing those four qualities? What about ...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, I answer listener questions on a wide range of topics. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Questions on the show: What are your thoughts on German Volume Training? Can it be used as part of a bodybuilding style program? Hey Kyle, I am having trouble bracing for squats and deadlifts, what are your favorite coaching cues to help clients improve at this? How do you build a thick neck like a wrestler? Are there any benefits t...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Patience is one of the fundamental truths of training as a natural athlete. Without the use of anabolic steroids, you have to do a lot of things right, over a long time, to make serious gains. Dedication, desire, and discipline are all prerequisites but alone are not enough. Maximizing progress requires giving yourself every advantage possible. It’s paramount to follow a well-constructed training program, get adequate rest and recovery, sleep eight or more hours per night, and spend as much time...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Over the years, I find myself thinking more and more about the basics. The truth is if you have been around fitness for a few years, it's likely you know everything you need to know to achieve outstanding results. Even a quick flip through one of my beginner books will provide enough information for years of progress. The problem is, there is a bit of joy in thinking you are not privy to the truth, that a lack of information is what's holding you back. If only you knew about the secret supplemen...
Sep 04, 2020•59 min
Powerlifting has undergone a tremendous transformation in recent years. When I started lifting weights in the early 2000s, the perception around the sport was incredibly different than it is today. Not only that, how powerlifters prepared was very different as well. In today's episode, I talk about these changes and what you need to do to keep up with the times! Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfit...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, I talk about 9 tips for handling your fitness when life gets crazy! Set a schedule Use "life periodization" Audit your time Prepare and anticipate issues Prioritize and say no more often Follow a structured training program Autoregulate rest days Invest in a home gym Be patient Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuildin...
Aug 14, 2020•54 min
In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Tailored Coaching Method, Cody McBroom. Grab my new book, Strength Training for Beginners: https://amzn.to/2XBmRXV Connect with Cody: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/ Instagram: @cody.boomboom Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Beginner’s Guide to Weight Li...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, I talk about how to improve sleep, how stress relates to training, and how to improve your lifting environment for more productive training sessions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Get my new book - Strength Training for Beginners: https://amzn.to/2XBmRXV Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Beg...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr
In this episode, PR Breker CEO Derek Charlebois, and I answer questions from my Instagram (@huntfitness). Some of the questions include the ins and outs of supplement manufacturing, intra-workout carbohydrate intake, assistance exercises, and more! Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Grab my new book, Strength Training for Beginners: https://amzn.to/2XBmRXV Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Questions on the show: My question is about training through pain. When you should...
Jul 10, 2020•2 hr 23 min
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sebastian Gonzales to talk about what to do if you experience back pain from lifting weights. Lower back pain is one of the most common issues people who lift weights have to endure. We have all been there. It can happen while pulling a heavy deadlift or reaching down to pick up a pencil, either way, back pain is no fun. The moments immediately after are critical. What is the first thing to do in the gym once it happens? What do you do the next morning? How c...
Jul 09, 2020•56 min
Today we are talking about training to failure. How effective is it, what are some of the pros/cons, and is it something we should incorporate into our workouts? I wanted to cover this in the last episode, but we ran out of time. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Strength Training for Beginners: https://amzn.to/2XBmRXV Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beg...
Jul 07, 2020•58 min
In this episode, I talk about my new book, Strength Training For Beginners. Pre-order my NEW book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XBmRXV Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Beginner’s Guide to Weight Lifting on Amazon https://amzn.to/2O1ie4i Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below: https://www.kylehuntfitness...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I go over 5 mistakes I made when I first got into training that you should avoid. When I was younger, I ate too much protein, did too much "junk volume", was a "chronic dieter", didn't emphasize performance enough, and did not use good technique. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min
