In this episode, I answer six questions sent in by listeners of the show. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Questions on the show:
1: Hey Kyle, I have been lifting weights pretty seriously for five years, and for the first time since I started, I feel burnt out. I think I might just be bored with lifting? Do you have any advice for me?
2: Hey man, I just got back into powerlifting after a long break from high school. I found your pod a while back and really enjoy it. I had two questions that might be interesting topics to cover. How often do you max yourself or your clients and how often do you think someone should test their 1RM? Do you ever try to strategically fit in a PL weight class or do you just maintain a weight that feels right for you?
3: Hey Kyle, I have a question for the podcast, how often should you change the exercises in your program if building muscle is the primary goal?
4: Hi Kyle, I have a question for you. I have heard you talk about on the podcast how cheat meals are not a good idea during a fat loss diet, however, in the past I have had pretty good success with them. Is it an individual thing, or could I have achieved better results by not having cheat meals?
5: Why does it seem like Actors can make huge transformations seemingly overnight while it takes the rest of us years to see any meaningful progress? Is it all steroids or something else?
6: What is one piece of advice you would give a recent college grad looking to get into the fitness industry?
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In this episode, Derek and I talk about supplement research and how to improve your deadlift.
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In this episode, I go over how to bench press more weight. As many of you probably know, I love the bench press. It's my favorite lift, and the one I spend the most time thinking about. Although it seems like such a simple movement, high-level benching actually involves many intricate details.
I’m sure some of these tips you have heard before, but hopefully, I can present them in a way that resonates with you and is something you can put to use in the gym.
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In this episode, I talk about five easy tips to help you squat more weight. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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In this episode, Derek and I talk about ways to manage fatigue and optimize recovery from training. Many of these tips just involve well-structured training. Things like avoiding excessive volume, intensity, and frequency, using good form, and incorporating rest days can go a long way. Beyond that, sleep and nutrition also play a big role. Lastly, things you would typically associate with "recovery modalities" – massage, cryotherapy, cold/contrast therapy, static/dynamic compression, etc. can be incorporated as well. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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In this episode, I break down my exact daily nutrition meal by meal. I go over what supplements I take, what I eat around my workouts, how much protein I eat per day, etc.
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In this episode, Derek and I talk about some of our favorite tips and tricks to make the fat loss process easier. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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In this episode, I sit down with Joe De Sena. Joe is the founder and CEO of Spartan Race.
After building a multimillion-dollar pool and construction business in college, and creating a Wall Street trading firm, De Sena set his sights on ripping 100 million people off their couches by creating the Spartan lifestyle.
Following a successful career on Wall Street, De Sena moved his family to Pittsfield, Vermont to operate an organic farm, a bed and breakfast, and a general store for hikers. It was here his passion grew for ultramarathons, adventure races, and endurance events, and thus the idea for Spartan was born.
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In this episode, I sit down with IPF Powerlifting World Champion Charlie Dickson. During the show, we talked about Charlie's decision to skip USAPL Raw Nationals this year, his battle with injuries, and what his current training looks like. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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In this episode, I sit down with strength coach Dan John.
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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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In this episode, I talk about a few strategies to help you read more books without actually reading faster. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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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!
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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 without losing muscle?
4. If all things are equal (height, weight, muscle insertions, etc.) what muscle group makes the biggest impact on one's physique?
5. When I diet it seems I am always hungry, do you have any tips or tricks to help?
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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!
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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.
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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, "rookie mistake."
That is what we are going to focus on today, specifically, five rookie powerlifting mistakes.
1: Trying to hit unrealistically big PRs at the meet.
2: Doing too much or too little hypertrophy work.
3: Overvaluing the program.
4: Not competing frequently enough.
5: Not thinking enough about longevity.
Although I call these rookie mistakes, these mistakes are not limited to rookies.
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In this episode, I answer seven listener questions.
Questions on the show:
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In this episode, Derek and I go over the mindset you need to crush your goals in 2021. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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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!
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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!
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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 drugs outside of competition or taking things that might not be tested for?
3. What are your thoughts on emphasizing complete full range of motion training like Mike Israetel and others promote, and is there ever a case for partial reps?
4. What do your most successful clients have in common?
5. Do you have any tips or tricks to help improve stubborn arms and calves to get them to finally grow?
6. Is there ever a reason or benefit to split up training into two sessions per day?
7. How do you maintain the love for training after 10 or 15 years?
8. What is your favorite Christmas movie?
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