Building muscle is a fascinating topic. Everyone from pro athletes to your grandmother can benefit from gaining muscle. Increasing muscle size is the key to improving body composition, strength potential, athletic performance, health, longevity, and more. With that said, the aesthetic component of building muscle is a prime motivator for most people. Even a few extra pounds of lean tissue can transform the look of a physique. When people say they want to be “fit and toned,” they mean, “I want to be lean and muscular.” It’s impossible to shape fat, and you can’t flex what’s not there. But, the ..read more

Listen to the show here: Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher I have been obsessed with fitness for a long time. It’s been so long, I barely remember when I was a beginner! My obsession with lifting weights started around 12-13 years old. I’m pretty sure I was the only kid in my high school who had a weight bench in their bedroom. I didn’t even want it in the garage, it had to be right next to my bed. I even contemplated taking my bed out for extra space to train, but that’s a story for another time. During those years, I used to read Flex Magaz ..read more

In 2019, I recorded a podcast titled, 19 Book You Need to Read in 2019. I received a lot of great feedback from that episode. However, I feel this type of piece needs to be updated from time to time. And, I’m a book nerd so, here we are three years later with an updated list. The new year is the perfect time to pick up a new habit, or better yet, work on becoming a better version of yourself. New year, new you. Amirite?  Aside from starting a new workout program, reading is one of the more popular habits people want to start during this time of year. The problem is, where do you star ..read more

Listen to the show here:  Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on Google Play   In this episode, I answer common training and nutrition questions. The questions I go over on the show – How to increase bench press arch. Training priorities to focus on. Nutrition priorities to focus on. How to prioritize conditioning or Metcons while on a strength program. Should you avoid “trigger” foods while dieting? Training around injuries. Cheat Meals vs. Refeeds. My real thoughts on the Vertical Diet   Hire Kyle as your coach: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services ..read more

Listen to the show here: Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on Google Play In this episode, I sit down with the 2008 Mr. Olympia (202lb division) David Henry.   Hire Kyle as your coach: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with David:  https://dhenrypro.com/ Instagram:@davidhenry_ifbbpro   Connect with Kyle:  Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   The Previous 10 Absolute Strength Episodes: Episode 123: Jason Khalipa on Winning the CrossFit Games and Living with an AMRAP Mentality  Episode 124: Stan Efferding on the Ve ..read more

Listen to the show here: Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on Google Play   In this episode, I sit down with natural pro bodybuilder and 93g powerlifter Brian Minor. We talk a lot about training in this one. Sit back, relax and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/    Connect with Brian Minor:  http://myojournal.com/ Instagram: bdminor   Connect with Kyle:  Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   The Previous 10 Absolute Strength Episodes: Episode 122: Intermittent Fasting, Dealing with ..read more

Listen to the show here: Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on Google Play   In this episode, I sit down with Derek Charlebois. Derek is the founder/formulator of PR Breaker Supplements. We talk about a wide range of topics that go beyond the basic X’s and O’s of training. Sit back, relax and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Derek:  https://www.prbreaker.com/ Instagram: @derekcharlebois   Connect with Kyle:  https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV &nbs ..read more

Listen to the show here: Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on Google Play   In this episode, I sit down with Stan Efferding and go over the components in his Vertical Diet. Stan is really well known in the bodybuilding, powerlifting and even strongman world. Stan is one of the rare people in history, who have managed to become a pro bodybuilder while hitting world record powerlifting numbers. Now he helps Worlds Strongest Man competitors Brian Shawn and Thor with their nutrition. Sit back, relax and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: https://www.kylehuntfitness.co ..read more

Listen to the show here:  Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on Google Play In this episode, I sit down with CrossFit Games athlete Marcus Filly. Marcus is a 6x CrossFit Games competitor, owner of Revival Strength and creator of Functional Bodybuilding. Sit back, relax and enjoy.   Hire Kyle as your coach: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/    Connect with Marcus:  https://revival-strength.com/ Instagram: @MarcusFilly   Connect with Kyle:  Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Po ..read more

Listen to the show here:  Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on Google Play   In this episode, I sit down with Alyssa Logrande. We had a fascinating discussion about overcoming adversity, dealing with bad fitness coaches, the struggles of a first-time bikini competitor, how to pick up girls on Instagram and more!   Hire Kyle as your coach: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/    Connect with Alyssa:  Instagram: @AlyssaRose_Fit YouTube: @AlyssaRoseLogrande   Connect with Kyle:  Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV ..read more