The Absolute Strength Podcast

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 normal during a fat loss phase to lose strength with certain muscle groups but gain strength in other muscle groups/areas? Two, how do you deal with a client that wants to lose weight but is brainwashed to think they need to eat a 1200-calorie diet or less to lose weight and don't believe you when you say you need to eat more? If you had to start over from scratch, and start Hunt Fitness today, how would you do it? 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://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF Axe and Sledge Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://axeandsledge.com/

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 macros not always line up on labels and in food trackers? Q4: Hey Kyle, what is your take on Boron supplementation for free testosterone increase and hypertrophy? I've been taking 12mg every night. Q5: What are some signs of a bad training program? 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://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF Axe and Sledge Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://axeandsledge.com/

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 didn't use the word "fat" for both dietary and body fat? Q#3: How should we approach vacations with our fitness goals? Should we continue to be aware of our macros/find ways to train? Or should we give ourselves a diet and training break on these occasions? Q#4: Have you ever considered starting your own supplement company? Q#5: You have probably answered this in the past, but should you have lower calories on rest days? Could not doing this potentially stall progress? 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://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF Axe and Sledge Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://axeandsledge.com/

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://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF Axe and Sledge Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://axeandsledge.com/

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 Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Absolute Progress 2.0: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/absolute-progress Shop training programs including - Powerlifting, Powerbuilding, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF Axe and Sledge Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://axeandsledge.com/

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 training programs including - Powerlifting, Powerbuilding, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF Axe and Sledge Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://axeandsledge.com/

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. Why is that? How do you handle excuses from clients as a coach? I'm a new personal trainer and trying to balance being tough but understanding. FREE Flexible Dieting Manual: HERE 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: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/absolute-progress Shop training programs including - Powerlifting, Powerbuilding, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp

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 exercises. Do you have any underrated exercises for strength or general fitness? 3: I know you are a big fan of creatine, but I have never noticed anything when I have taken it in the past. Am I just a non-responder? How do you know if you are? 4: What's the deal with everyone doing cold plunges and ice baths? Is it for recovery or something else? Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Absolute Progress 2.0: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/absolute-progress Shop training programs including - Powerlifting, Powerbuilding, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF Axe and Sledge Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://axeandsledge.com/

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 and thinking about getting blood work done to see if I qualify. 4: I loved the recent episode on peri-workout nutrition. I may have missed it, but did you mention what percentage of calories should be allocated around workouts? 5: My wife and I just moved to a different state. I like my new gym, but I hate training by myself. How do I find new training partners? Books I read in April 1. Breath by Rickson Gracie 2. The Warrior Elite by Dick Couch 3. The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor 4. Consider This by Chuck Palahniuk 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: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/absolute-progress Shop training programs including - Powerlifting, Powerbuilding, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF Axe and Sledge Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://axeandsledge.com/

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 Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Connect with Kyle: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Absolute Progress 2.0: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs/products/absolute-progress Shop training programs including - Powerlifting, Powerbuilding, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp Get 10% OFF Axe and Sledge Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://axeandsledge.com/