The Absolute Strength Podcast

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 competitive with Floyd Mayweather... If you want to try the new pre workout 24K from Gamma Labs go to GammaLabs.net *Use the code "teamhf" for 10% off.   Connect with Sal: Instagram:Sal_Triolo YouTube: Sal Triolo   Connect with Kyle: Instagram:@HuntFitness YouTube:@HuntFitnessTV   Get Stronger Now! Get the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/    

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 Program here: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/    

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 YouTube:@KevinLisakFitness Clothing: https://mindovermatterco.com/   Connect with Kyle:  Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV Website: www.KyleHuntFitness.com    Get Stronger Now! Absolute Strength eBook: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/  

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 Games.  *And More    Sign up for the newsletter + get a FREE book on Flexible Dieting:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/flexibledietingmanual/   Connect with Tim: Instagram: @trexpaulson   Connect with Kyle: Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: HuntFitnessTV   Get Stronger Now:  Absolute Strength eBook: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/  

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 important is stretching and warming up? Specially to prevent injury or to improve your lifts? (4) What is the top necessary equipment you need to bring to the gym? 3 Mike: How important is sleep for training? 4 Ian and Don: Would love some advice/guidance on nutrition and eating on a day of a powerlifting meet. (24 hour vs 2 hour) 5 A Few People: How to decide what weight class to compete in? 6 John: Hey Kyle my question is about social media. I am designing a trading card game similar to yugioh or Pokémon if you have ever played those and I'm trying to get a bigger following what is the best way to do that? Second question is that I'm designing a bodybuilding card game where you collect meals sleep and workouts to get your "gainz" lol do you ever play board games and would you play one about bodybuilding?  7 Kurt: How often do you feel DOMS after your workouts?  8 Victor:  What is your take on Christian McCafferys 10 reps on the bench press portion of the NFL combine? Does it accurately depict his future at the running back position?   9 Mitch: I had the question about why powerlifters, bodybuilders, etc. don't incorporate wild game into their diet? Lower fat content and organic. 10 A few people asked: I do powerlifting programs but I wanna grow my arms. How would you go about combining the two? 11 Issac: Thanks for answering my previous question! I would like to ask what to do when I get buried by linear progression, should I move on to periodization? For a little bit of context my lifts are definitely what most people would call novice, but I am a small guy (48kg). 12 Ethan: What was your motivation when you started cross fit and would you ever consider going back to it?   Connect With Kyle: Instagram: @HuntFitness YouTube: HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/    

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 And more...   Connect with Silent Mike:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SilentMike95 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/   Connect with Kyle: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/huntfitnesstv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntfitness/   Show Notes: http://kylehuntfitness.com/   Get Strong now! http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/    

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 handles every aspect of combine prep - the training, nutrition, supplementation, mindset work as well as the logistics - housing, transportation, etc.  - The yearly periodization plan for a NFL veteran to peak for mini camp, training camp, and the end of the season. - The ratio of weight room work vs field work.  - What role do olympic lifts play in their training? - The top techniques to get athletes faster.  - Who was the fastest and strongest athletes he has ever worked with? - Why did he recommend Leveon Bell lose weight? - What are the best resources for strength and conditioning information? - How to become a strength coach that works with pro athletes? - Why the entrepreneur mindset is essential for a strength coach.  Find more information about Pete and Bommarito Performance at: http://bommaritoperformance.com/   For the show notes visit Hunt Fitness at http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/   This episode is brought to you by my best selling ebook, Absolute Strength. Get Strong Now: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/  

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 investment in yourself.  And more   Check out Matty's YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/user/mattyfusaro     For the show notes, go to the Hunt Fitness website www.KyleHuntFitness.com      

In this episode, I sit down with Sean Noriega one week out from the Arnold.  Topics of the show:  - Sean's big goal heading into the Arnold. - How training for baseball lead him to powerlifting. - Sean's step by step strategy for cutting weight leading up to a meet.  - The first food he eats after stepping off the scale...you won't believe it!  - The benefits of flexible dieting.  - The benefits of using the RPE scale.  And more... Follow Sean on Instagram: @hamstringpapi83   For show notes head over to the Hunt Fitness website:  www.KyleHuntFitness.com    This podcast is brought to you by my best selling ebook -  Absolute Strength.  Get Stronger Now --> kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength  

In this episode, I take questions from my newsletter on a variety of topics! Sorry this episode is a few days late. I will make it up to you! Thank you so much for all the support and feedback! The podcast has been growing a ton lately! If you enjoy the show, please share it with ONE friend you think would enjoy it also!  Questions:  Q1, Nick - When should you cut your calories lower or add more cardio during a cut. Or which one should you try first? Q2, Cameron - How to get your meals/macros in when you have a busy schedule and aren't a big eater. Bulking Q3, Abigail - What kind of pre-workout would you recommend to use during meet prep for USAPL?   Q4, What supplements do I recommend and not recommend?  Q5, Don - How to go about reverse dieting? Macros to follow when reverse dieting and should refeeds be included until bmr is reached Q6, Jaime - What is your favorite physical feature about yourself? Your favorite non-physical quality about yourself? Q7, Sarah - I would love for you to talk about: How to build muscle as a female, how many rest days one should take a week, etc. for a female trying to add size! Q8, Kevin - In regards to programming, how often, or in what training blocks, do you prescribe heavy singles prior to volume work or is it something that you regularly program throughout the year?  Q9, Isaac - Hey, Kyle wanted to ask if you have ever struggled with gaining weight (the mental part of it) after being lean Q10, Grambi - What's your favorite donut? lol and if you're not a donut fan, favorite cookie? favorite ice cream? For the show notes head over to the Hunt Fitness website http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/   This podcast is brought to you by my best selling ebook - Absolute Strength  Get Strong Now: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/