The Absolute Strength Podcast

In this episode, I talk about how to get started in the fitness industry. I start the episode off with why I am not going to the Olympia this year. Points of discussion in the show: My first job in the fitness industry. The first step in becoming a personal trainer. How I started Hunt Fitness. How I got a bunch of clients right from the start. The pros and cons of getting an exercise science degree. What I would do differently if I started Hunt Fitness today. How to run a successful online fitness business in 2016. My Top 5 Business Books: 1- The 4 Hour Work Week 2- Crush It 3- #AskGaryVee 4- Time Management for Entrepreneurs 5- The War of Art This podcast is brought to you by Hunt Fitness www.KyleHuntFitness.com Get my BEST selling ebook training program: www.AbsoluteStrengthBook.com

In this episode, I talk about the number one thing holding back your training and give you my opinion of many "popular" training programs. Question of the day: In regards to building strength vs. testing strength, how often should you test your strength? In the show I explain... The definition of periodization. How to develop a program with built in progression. What the difference is between a "list of exercises" and a real training program. Why random workouts suck. And more. I also give my opinion of the following programs... Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 Starting Strength/Stronglifts 5 x 5 Smolov and Smolov Jr. Westside Barbell (for Raw Powerlifting?) Bodybuilding Bro Splits Get the my BEST Selling Training program here: www.AbsoluteStrengthBook.com This podcast is brought to you by Hunt Fitness www.KyleHuntFitness.com

In this episode, I answer the following 10 nutrition questions... 1- How many servings of fruits and veggies should you eat per day? 2- Is it possible to diet without tracking macros? 3- Are cheat days on a cut beneficial? How much damage can be done? 4- How to set up Pre/Intra/Post Workout Nutrition? 5- Are BCAA products worth the money? 6- What is my opinion of the Keto diet? 7- How to make weight for weight class sports? 8- Should you consume more carbs on training days? 9- What to eat if you train first thing in the morning? 10- Should you track Net Carbs? Get my FREE Flexible Dieting Manual: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/flexibledietingmanual/

I kick off this episode with a trip down memory lane. I talk about my first experience lifting weights and how I bench pressed 195lbs as a high school sophomore at under 100lbs bodyweight! Later on in the show I dig into the topic of using powerlifting style training for athletic development. What type of athletes would benefit the most from powerlifting? Are there any downsides of powerlifting for athletes? Olympic lifting vs.Powerlifting...which is better? Get my training ebook: www.AbsoluteStrengthBook.com Sign up for the newsletter: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com

In this episode, Kyle talks about the following topics...why he likes Podcasts more than YouTube videos, how Robb Wolf and Joe Rogan lead to the Absolute Strength Show, the 2016 Summer Olympics and if steroids should be allowed in sports. FREE ebooks mentioned in the podcast: Flexible Dieting Manual: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/flexibledietingmanual/ The Big 3 Technique and Programming Guide: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/the-big-3/