In this episode, Derek and I answer questions about learning, our next powerlifting meet, selecting the right barbell for your home gym, why you are not losing weight, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Questions on the show: Q1: Where do you, personally, go to keep up with studies regarding strength and nutrition? I.e., do you subscribe to MASS, view PubMed periodically, or just have a library of info in your brain? Also, when are YOU competing in PL again? Q2: Hey Kyle, I want a nice barbel...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 362
In this episode, I answer questions about leg drive in the bench press, non-complete protein sources, popular fad diets, and more. Questions on the show: 1: Hello, sir! My question to you for the podcast is, how do I know I am getting enough leg drive to support either a flat bench or an incline bench press with a barbell? 2: I had a question about something that came up on your podcast. You were talking about all the ways to hit your daily protein intake, but my question is, should most of your...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 361
In this episode, I go over the books I read in July and answer questions from listeners. Books I read in July The Terminal List – Jack Carr Scars and Stripes – Tim Kennedy How to Win at the Sport of Business – Mark Cuban The Spartan Way – Joe DeSena Questions or Topics: 1: How do I maintain my strength while trying to lose weight? 2: How does a novice lifter know when they are an intermediate or advanced lifter? 3: What exercises should athletes do besides squat, deadlift, bench, & overhead ...
Aug 03, 2022•52 min•Ep. 360
In this episode, I answer questions from listeners, three of which are on protein intake. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Questions: 1: What are some good high protein and low-fat protein sources? I find myself running out of fat early in the day with protein still to eat. 2: What is the lowest amount of protein you can eat while maximizing muscle growth? 3: In your opinion, what are the best protein sources considering amino acids, calories, macros, etc.? 4: What clients are the easiest to work wit...
Jul 25, 2022•55 min•Ep. 359
In this episode, I tell a bizarre story and answer five questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Questions on the show: 1: Hi Kyle, I’m going on vacation in a few weeks, and during I’ll have access to a gym but, I probably won’t have access to my normal implements (swiss bar, trap bar, landmine, etc.). What is the best way to approach training in a situation like this? 2: Hey Kyle, I have a question for you. I love taking pre-workout supplements and energy drinks, but some people sa...
Jul 18, 2022•55 min•Ep. 358
In this episode, I talk about the books I read in June, give a detailed look at Chris Bumstead's training and diet, and answer questions from listeners. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Books I read in June: Ultimate Conditioning for Martial Arts – Loren Landow Sparring Partners – John Grisham How to Become a Straight-A Student – Cal Newport Getting Things Done – David Allen Questions on the show: I am currently in a fat loss phase and trying to balance being patient while making good progress. Do yo...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 357
In this episode, Derek and I go over our favorite exercises for each muscle group. We talk about everything from the back and chest to forearms and calves. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on ...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 356
In this episode, I talk about fitness being more than what we do in the gym and answer listener questions. Questions on the show: I have heard you talk about double progression in the past. Can you explain how it works again? Hey Kyle, I have a question for you. Is it better to take a multivitamin or just take individual vitamins/minerals you might be low in? I know regular stretching has fallen out of favor in recent years, but should we be stretching? This is a two-part question. One, is it no...
Jun 27, 2022•59 min•Ep. 355
In this episode, I answer questions from the newsletter. Questions on the show: Q1: How do you find the appropriate weekly volume for a muscle group? I know there is a certain usual range, somewhere between 10 and 20 sets per week, but how do you find this? Do you just start with 10 and work your way up until you see the most change? How many weeks should I try a certain volume to see if it works or not? Q2: What is the best way to combine running with lifting weights? Q3: Why do calories and ma...
Jun 20, 2022•53 min•Ep. 354
In this episode, I answer questions from my newsletter. Questions on the show: Q#1: I have been lifting consistently for five years. I listen to your podcast and others for advice on nutrition and weight lifting. However, all the information is for the young lifter. I am 50 years old. I would like to hear advice on how to make progress as an older lifter. Older lifters have some limitations that younger lifters don’t. Thanks. Q#2: Do you think diet culture history could have been different if we...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 353
In this episode, I go over five books I read in May, the relationship between volume and frequency, trusting the process, caffeine intake, and knowing who to trust in fitness. 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 Absolute Progress 2.0 Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://a...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 352
In this episode, I go over everything you need to know to build muscle. I talk about the role of progressive overload, mechanical tension, volume, intensity, frequency, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Read the article here: https://kylehuntfitness.com/the-ultimate-training-guide-to-build-muscle/ Get the NEW Absolute Muscle program here: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/absolute-muscle Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with K...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 351
In this episode, Heather and I talk about supplement manufacturing 101. We dig into how supplements get made, quality control, testing for banned substances, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Heather @h_jacques Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Absolute Progress 2.0: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/absolute-progress Shop tr...
May 23, 2022•54 min•Ep. 350
In this episode, Derek and I answer questions from listeners. Questions on the show: Hey Kyle, I love the podcasts with Derek. Can you ask him how he got started with bodybuilding and powerlifting? What are your thoughts on tempo training? Is it an effective way to train or a waste of time? When is the best time to do cardio? I know there is some debate on this topic, and I am curious what your opinion is? When you watch a lot of pro bodybuilders train, they often use partial ranges of motion. W...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 349
In this episode, I talk about Charles Oliveira's win over Justin Gaethje, productivity tips, cognitive benefits of intermittent fasting, creatine non-responders, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Questions on the show: 1: What are your thoughts on the cognitive benefits of Intermittent Fasting? 2: I listened to your podcast with Mike Matthews on underrated exercises. You guys focused mostly on underrated muscle-building exerci...
May 09, 2022•57 min•Ep. 348
In this episode, I talk about my Instagram experiment, the four books I read in April, and answer questions from listeners. Download FREE Flexible Dieting Manual: HERE Questions on the show: 1: I have always been told you should not eat at night, is there any truth to this? 2: Hey Kyle, I have a teenage daughter who plays high school soccer. Should she be training differently than the boys? 3: What are your thoughts on TRT? It seems like most of the fitness industry is on it. I'm in my mid-30s a...
May 03, 2022•54 min•Ep. 347
The idea that you can maximize progress by altering what you eat before, during, and after a workout is nothing new. This concept is called peri-workout nutrition, and it has been around for a long time. Although peri-workout nutrition may not be as important as once thought, it can make a difference. Besides, often there is no downside to implementing these strategies. Since you have nothing to lose and potentially some to gain, it’s worth it to give peri-workout nutrition some thought. Hire Ky...
Apr 29, 2022•58 min•Ep. 346
In this episode, Derek and I answer questions submitted by listeners of the show. Q#1: Hey Kyle, I heard that creatine causes hair loss and baldness, is there any truth to this? Q#2: I travel a ton for work and it makes it hard to follow any type of diet. Do you have any advice for things I can eat on the go, or what to order when frequently eating at restaurants? Q3: I have a strange question. I think I have a strength imbalance between my right and left leg. Would there be any downside to doin...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 345
Almost every food has been villainized by the media. Of course, we have the typical culprits such as processed food, saturated fat, and sugar getting the brunt of the attention. But, depending on where you look, you can find things like grains, red meat, and dairy receiving similar treatment. Furthermore, there are even some circles that recommend avoiding fruits and vegetables. You may be thinking, if all of these foods are bad, what am I supposed to eat? You see, right there is the problem. Fo...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 344
In this episode, I answer questions from Instagram. 1: Why do lighter weights sometimes feel heavier than usual? 2: I’m overweight and currently eating at maintenance. When should I start cutting for summer? 3: When does intra workout carbs make sense? 4: Advice to break out as a fitness coach in the saturated fitness coach/influencer realm we live in? 5: Are deloads a good idea? When should you do them and who are they for? And is it just by feel or is there a formula to follow? 6: Should you l...
Mar 22, 2022•58 min•Ep. 343
The fitness industry is built from arguably, one of the most persuasive advertising tools in existence – the transformation picture. These “before and after’s” are used to sell everything from workout equipment, coaching, books, and supplements. But, at the personal level, these transformations sell hope. Few things in fitness are as exciting as the prospect of losing body fat. In the beginning, simply the anticipation of seeing your abs for the first time is enough to get the wheels turning. Th...
Mar 15, 2022•52 min
Two plates. It’s a milestone for every young lifter. We all remember that feeling of pushing up 225lbs for the first time. Some of us probably even remember the gym where it happened. It’s safe to say a 225lbs bench press is a big deal. However, as we advance in our lifting career, the expectations rise. Eventually, it becomes unacceptable to just hit 225lbs for a rep or two. The next goal is to rep it with ease. The NFL made the 225lb bench press test for max reps famous. Every year the NFL hos...
Mar 08, 2022•59 min
In fitness, time on task should be worth a lot. However, sometimes experienced people still struggle with their fitness goals. Why is that? We all follow basically the same pattern with any new skill we learn. We start off wanting to get better at something, gather information from a book, website, podcast, or coach, practice until we reach an acceptable level, and then let it become automatic. For much of what we do, this is perfectly acceptable. For example, once you become a competent driver,...
Mar 02, 2022•58 min
In this episode, I go over how to calculate calories and macros for building muscle and losing fat. The “secret” to any diet in terms of body composition comes down to calories and macronutrients. Every diet is a macro diet, whether you track them or not. In my opinion, regardless of what diet you choose to hitch your wagon to, it makes sense to learn how to calculate calorie and macronutrient targets. Understanding the basics of energy balance, portion sizes, and food tracking is the best pract...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, Heather and I answer questions about supplements! What are the three best supplements for building muscle and general health? Should you take a break from caffeine? Is it a bad idea to dry scoop pre-workout? We go over all of these questions and more in today's episode. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Heather: IG: @h_jacques Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTub...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, I talk about how to use percentages, RPE, and RIR in your training. Both percentage-based training and an autoregulated approach using the RPE scale and RIR have their place. The key is understanding how they fit together to help you get the most out of your training. Knowing which string to pull at the right time is one of the primary aspects of programming. Either way, both methods provide an effective system to determine the correct load to put on the bar. Sit back, relax, an...
Feb 10, 2022•42 min
In this episode, I sit down with sports psychologist Dr. Jason Selk. Jason was the director of sports psychology for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2006 to 2011. He is a bestselling author, international speaker, and top performance coach. During the show, we talk about training for mental toughness, the dangers of problem-centric thinking, goal setting, the mental side of injury rehab, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect ...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Derek and I talk about a bunch of random things and answer questions from listeners at the end. Questions on the show: 1. I have heard when you are cutting, it's a bad idea to have carbs and fats in the same meal. Is there any truth to this? [should the post-workout meal be low fat?] 2. When you get closer to your genetic potential is there anything you have to change or do differently to continue seeing progress? 3. I know you say not to worry about day-to-day weight fluctuatio...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 44 min
In this episode, I sit down with Cory Gregory. Cory is an OG in the fitness space. During the show, we talk about old-school bodybuilding, powerlifting, getting the right squad around you, mindset, and more! Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Cory: https://maxeffortmuscle.com/ IG: @corygfitness Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Absolute Progress 2.0: https://ky...
Jan 31, 2022•53 min
Let’s face it, training to build muscle can get boring. The most effective training programs involve the same basic exercises repeated consistently, and progressively over time. With that being said, variety is the spice of life. How many cable crossovers and dumbbell curls can you do before getting tired of it and joining a CrossFit gym? Sometimes just adding in a new exercise can give you an added jolt of enjoyment to push harder during your workouts. And, enjoying your workouts is more import...
Jan 28, 2022•55 min
