In this episode, I answer questions from my newsletter subscribers. Questions on the show: Q 1: A few people wanted to get my take on the McGregor vs Mayweather fight Q 2: Kurt- I had a car accident and now, after 4 weeks, I am cleared to go to the gym again. How should I organize my training and nutrition? Before the accident, I was in the middle of a cutting phase, and in those weeks of inactivity, I have put on 5-7 lbs. Should I go straight into a cut or is that too much of losing muscle afte...
Jul 21, 2017•1 hr 26 min
In this episode, I sit down with the owner of Doughnuts and Deadlifts, Krissy Mae Cagney. Connect with Krissy: https://doughnutsanddeadlifts.com/ Instagram: @KrissyMaeCagney YouTube: @KrissyMaeCagney Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Get Strong Now - Absolute Strength Training Program: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/...
Jul 18, 2017•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, I talk with cinematographer Zack Kravits. Zack and I met last month in Austin Texas. After digging into some of his work, I was blown away by his video quality. Zack is creating some of the best videos in the YouTube fitness space right now. In the social media era we live in, learning how to create better content is huge and it's just going to get more important! The future "resumé" is going to be directly tied to your social footprint. We talked a lot about how you can make hi...
Jul 14, 2017•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, I sit down with the founder and CEO of Elitefts.com, Dave Tate. We started off the conversation talking about social media marketing. Then we dug into the process of starting Elitefts, Dave detailed some of the struggles of building a brand from the ground up. The truth is, most people make entrepreneurship sound too easy. After that, we went over the process of outfitting a gym. How do you select the right equipment to make sure a gym is set up for success? We finished up talki...
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 22 min
In this episode, I sit down with pro natural bodybuilder and raw powerlifter Ryan Doris. This was a great conversation that went way beyond just sets and reps. You are going to really dig this one! If you enjoy the show, please give us a 5 star review and tell one friend about it. As always, I greatly appreciate your continued support! Connect with Ryan: https://www.fortiseq.com/ YouTube: @TheNattyPro Instagram: @TheNattyPro Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ YouTube: @HuntFitnes...
Jul 07, 2017•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Bell. If you don't know who Mark Bell is, you have probably been living under a rock the past 10 years. Mark is the owner of Super Training Gym, Power Magazine, the inventor of the Slingshot and was featured in the movie Bigger, Stronger, Faster. This episode is loaded with great information, I know you are going to love it! Connect with Mark: https://www.howmuchyabench.net/ Instagram: @MarkSmellyBell YouTube: @SuperTraining06 Connect with Kyle: http://www.k...
Jul 04, 2017•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, I talk with Paul Revelia from Pro Physique. Paul is a natural pro bodybuilder and contest prep coach. Paul and I recently met in Austin Texas, we started off the episode talking about that weekend and the benefits of being around like minded people. I can't stress the importance of seeking out positive influences enough! We also dug into the story behind how Paul left his office job to become a full time online coach. We discussed the differences between prepping men vs women an...
Jun 30, 2017•53 min
In this episode, I sit down with serial fitness entrepreneur Cory Gregory. You might know Cory from his days as the president of Muscle Pharm or his new company Max Effort Muscle. Cory has done it all in the fitness industry as a trainer, gym owner, supplement company president, cover model, bodybuilder, powerlifter, etc. Success leaves clues. I always enjoy talking with people like Cory because you find a lot of similarities between high achievers - hard work, discipline, self development and a...
Jun 27, 2017•53 min
In this episode, I answer questions I received from my newsletter subscribers. Sign up for my newsletter here: kylehuntfitness.com/flexibledietingmanual Q 1 – Fake Weights Q 2- Isaac: Hey Kyle, during deadlifts I find that my form is inconsistent. A lot of the time the 1st rep always looks better than subsequent reps. What would you recommend? Resetting after each rep? Thanks man. Thoroughly enjoy your content! Q 3- Nick: Kyle, What courses did you have to take in college for your degree and whi...
Jun 23, 2017•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, I talk about how I try to balance everything I have going on in life. I dig deep in this one. The truth is, it's really hard to be a good dad, run a successful business and still make progress in the gym. I'm not perfect, but I have a pretty good system down. I think you are going to enjoy this episode a lot. Please make sure you are subscribed to the show! Connect with Kyle: Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Get Strong Now - Absolute Strength ebook/program: http:/...
Jun 16, 2017•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, I sit down with Derek Charlebois. We had a fun discussion about a wide range of topics, but a large part of this episode is dedicated to supplement science. We dug into some issues within the supplement industry and highlighted a few things you need to look out for when purchasing products. In addition, we looked at some common pre workout supplement ingredients and what the studied dosages actually are. Of course, nutrition and training info got thrown around as well! As always...
Jun 09, 2017•1 hr 56 min
In this episode, I sit down with 10 year NFL veteran Heath Evans. Heath was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks and played 10 years with other stops in Miami, New England and New Orleans. Now Heath is an analyst for NFL Network. We had a great talk about how his training and Nutrition has changed since retiring, why the Patriots always win, the importance of taking care of your body, why there is more to the concussion issue the media portrays, and more. Connec...
Jun 06, 2017•29 min
In this episode, I answer the following questions from my newsletter subscribers. Subscribe to my newsletter here: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/the-big-3/ Questions: Q1: Isaac: Do you have any experience (yourself or others) with step counting as a way to measure activity level. Do you think it is useful or does it become obsessive? Q2: Garrett: Do you think it would benefit a powerlifter to train on competition brand equipment such as elkio or commercial gym equipment Q3: Don: Mobility vs fle...
Jun 02, 2017•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, I sit down with USAPL powerlifter Kristen Dunsmore. As a whole, powerlifting has exploded in popularity in recent years. In that time, the growth with the female population has really taken off as well. In the show we talked about some reasons why that is. In addition to that, we also touched on how Kristen went from a cardio bunny to bad ass powerlifter, the importance of just signing up for your first meet, why it's a good idea to always listen to your body (don't ignore injur...
May 30, 2017•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, I sit down with the author of 531, Jim Wendler. This is one of my favorite podcasts to date! Jim has made a huge impact of the fitness industry. His 5/3/1 program is one of, if not the most popular strength training program of all time. Some of the topics covered in the show - Jim's experience as a walk on Division 1 football player, the importance of basing your training off from solid principles, why the basics always win, the evolution from the original 5/3/1 to his new book ...
May 26, 2017•1 hr 28 min
In this episode, I sit down with Sohee Lee. Sohee made history as the first girl to be a guest on the Absolute Strength Podcast! We had a lot of fun and I know you are going to enjoy this episode! Some of the things we talked about: the process of writing a book, the importance of taking small steps in your fitness journey, the responsibility of fitness professionals to provide information for beginners, how Sohee overcame an eating disorder to take control of her life, why taking the emotion ou...
May 19, 2017•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, I sat down with powerlifting and movement coach Elish Le. This podcast is loaded with information! We talked a lot about the role of a great coach/mentor, the importance of quality movement, the benefits of unilateral exercises, the ideal warm up, how to avoid injuries and more. Connect with Elish: Instagram: @ElishLe Connect with Kyle: Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTv Get Strong Now - Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute...
May 16, 2017•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, I sit down with Joe Stanek for the second time! We talked about a wide range of topics in this show including: how music effects training, the importance of developing a bullshit detector and how to plan out a yearly powerlifting cycle. Connect with Joe: Instagram: Joe_tsa YouTube: @JoeStanek Connect with Kyle: Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV...
May 12, 2017•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, I answer questions from Instagram (@huntfitness) Here are the questions: Q1: joe_tsa - Where do you see the direction of the fitness industry going next? Q2: ashlynbrierre - Which is easier on your knees front or back squats? Q3: mo_a89 - Implementing controlled cardio in a powerbuilding program a good idea? Q4: i_am_ray_wong - When should one reset their day's macros if for example one has a a few overnight shifts throughout the week. Keep it consistent and reset macros when it...
May 05, 2017•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, I sit down with fitness YouTuber Maxx Chewning! This conversation was a lot of fun. We talked a lot about the importance of sticking to a training program, the benefits of percentage based training and getting stronger while maintaining or losing weight. We also dug into why Maxx feels he has been so successful on YouTube. Connect with Maxx: Instagram: @MaxxChewning YouTube: youtube.com/maxxchewning https://www.everforwardapparel.com/ Connect with Kyle: Instagram: @huntfitness Y...
Apr 28, 2017•47 min
In this episode, I sit down with Gary Vee's old trainer, Mike Vacanti. Mike has an interesting story that I know you are going to enjoy! We started off the show talking about caffeine consumption. How much caffeine do we drink? How much is too much...can there ever be too much lol? Next we dug into our early days of fitness, what is the learning process of a fitness pro? You might be surprised! Next, we ventured into social media a little bit. We talked about the pros/cons and why most people ar...
Apr 21, 2017•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I answer questions submitted from my newsletter subscribers! Questions from the show: Question 1 – My take on aggressive fat loss diets. Question 2 – Would I ever consider offering guided programming? Question 3 – Carb cycling 101 Question 4 – French Press Coffee ratios and how to recover from a cold/flu? Question 5 – Bulgarian Training for Powerlifting Question 6 – Over saturation in the fitness industry? Question 7 – Lifting and nutrition advice for a 13 year old? Question 8 –...
Apr 12, 2017•1 hr 24 min
In this episode, I sit down with the director of branding and marketing for Gamma Labs, Sal Triolo. We had a great conversation. I wanted to have Sal on the show because we have a lot in common and always have epic conversations when we are together. We started out the show talking about why there is REAL 24 Karat Gold in Gamma Labs new pre workout 24K. We then spent some time talking about MMA, wrestling and of course training. Sal also laid out the strategy Conor McGregor can use to be competi...
Mar 31, 2017•52 min
In this episode, I sit down with Jorge Rosado. This was a great conversation! We covered so much content, it would take an essay to write it all out for you. The overlaying theme of this episode is improvement - be honest with yourself, take a helicopter view on your life, and make changes to improve. Connect with Jorge: Instagram @fitness_iq YouTube: @flexibledieterz Connect with Kyle: Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @huntfitnesstv Get Stronger Now! Get the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Progr...
Mar 28, 2017•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Kevin Lisak. We went over a ton of topics during this episode. Topics of the show: *Contest Prep 101 *How the presentation of "Flexible Dieting" has changed over the years. *The story of how Kevin got destroyed by a prowler. *Overcoming injuries and training smart *The gluten free diet fallacy *How social media has changed the fitness industry. *Setting goals and staying motivated And more! Connect with Kevin: Instagram: @KevinLisakFitness YouT...
Mar 24, 2017•1 hr 41 min
In this episode, I sit down with CrossFit games hopeful Tim Paulson. Tim is a gym owner and competitive CrossFit athlete. Topics of the show: *The process of opening up a successful gym. *Explaining the qualifying standards for the CrossFit Games. *The yearly and weekly training cycle for a CrossFit athlete. *Benefits of hiring a fitness coach. *The strength standards for CrossFit *How Flexible Dieting has made him a better athlete. *The difference between a CrossFit lifestyle and the CrossFit G...
Mar 21, 2017•49 min
In this episode, I answer questions submitted from my newsletter group. Sign up for the newsletter here: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/flexibledietingmanual/ Questions from the show: 1 Alain: What are your thoughts on the highly popularized YouTube strength standards (bench 225, squat 315, and deadlift 405 -all for reps)? Realistic? 2 Nick: (1) You're thoughts on expos like the Arnold? And would you ever have a booth or complete there? (2) Dumbbells vs barbells, should you do both? (3) How impo...
Mar 17, 2017•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Farr, also known as Silent Mike. This podcast was a lot of fun! Topics of the Show: - The story behind why we were standing outside a Columbus Ohio bar in the freezing cold watching McGregor vs Diaz. - How Mike found powerlifting. - The benefits of using good equipment. - Why fitness and powerlifting is on the rise. - Would being in the olympics even benefit powerlifting? - How genetics play a bigger part than we sometimes realize. - Mike's plans for 2017 An...
Mar 10, 2017•49 min
In this episode, I sit down with strength and conditioning coach Pete Bommarito. This was a fascinating discussion on how to train NFL athletes. Pete is the owner of Bommaritio Performance. His company has trained some of the BEST athletes in the world. His client list reads like a NFL Pro Bowl roster - Leveon Bell, Lesean McCoy, Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham, Tyrod Taylor, Rob Gronkowski, Von Miller, the list goes on! In the show we talked about: - The NFL draft prep process. - How his company h...
Mar 03, 2017•58 min
In this episode, I sit down with Matty Fusaro. This episode was a lot of fun. I was hyped up for hours after we got done talking and I think you will be as well! Topics Include: - Flexible Dieting - How Matty went from an overweight, insecure teenager to a popular fitness YouTuber. - The business of fitness - The mistakes we made in the past...this was funny!!! - Common mistakes people make in their fitness journey - The current landscape of YouTube fitness. - Why the best investment is the inve...
Feb 28, 2017•1 hr 3 min
