In this episode, Kyle is joined by longtime friend Derek Charlebois for their first conversation in six months, and their first on The Kyle Hunt Show. After recording countless episodes together on the Absolute Strength Podcast, they decided to skip the agenda and simply catch up.   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

Welcome to The Kyle Hunt Show. If you've been around for a while, you probably know this podcast as The Absolute Strength Podcast. We started back in 2016, and over the years we've covered just about everything related to strength training, powerlifting, bodybuilding, nutrition, and fitness. So...why the name change? The truth is, I'm still going to talk about lifting, nutrition, and training. Fitness will always be a huge part of who I am. But over the years, I've realized that the conversations I'm most interested in having have expanded beyond powerlifting—or even fitness itself. This isn't about leaving fitness behind. It's about making room for everything else I'm interested in, too. So don't worry...the podcast really isn't changing. Just the name. At the end of the day, this isn't really a powerlifting podcast anymore. Honestly, it hasn't been for years. It's just a place where I can share what's on my mind—whether that's lifting, nutrition, books, business, sports, AI, or whatever rabbit hole I've gone down that week. I figured the best way to kick off this new chapter was with a listener Q&A. I picked a handful of questions that I thought would be fun to answer, and I think they also do a pretty good job of introducing what The Kyle Hunt Show is going to be all about.

In this episode, I break down the five habits I use to stay lean year-round without constantly going through bulking and cutting phases. The truth is, staying in shape doesn't require extreme dieting, complicated nutrition plans, or living in the gym. It's about building a lifestyle that makes being lean the default.   I cover why I prioritize eating around 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, averaging 10,000 steps per day, keeping my nutrition simple, lifting weights consistently, and why I no longer intentionally bulk or cut.   If your goal is to build muscle, stay lean, and look and perform your best year-round, this episode is for you.   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

After a couple of months away from the podcast, I'm back behind the mic for a listener Q&A. In this episode, I talk about why I took a break, what I've been up to, and what's next for the podcast. I also answer questions on my return to BJJ, how my training has changed, getting great workouts in when you're short on time, and what parents can do to help maximize their kids' athletic potential without becoming overbearing sports parents.  Plus, I share my thoughts on the UFC White House card and a few other topics along the way.   Questions on the show: Q1: Hey Kyle, I really miss the podcast. Where have you been? I keep checking my feed, hoping for a new episode. Is the podcast done for good, or are you planning to bring it back? Q2: On one of the last podcast episodes, you mentioned getting back into BJJ. How has that changed the way you're training these days? Have you had to adjust your lifting, conditioning, or recovery? Q3: Hey Kyle, my life is busy right now, and most days I only have about 30 minutes to train. If you were in my shoes, how would you structure those workouts to get the best results possible? Q4: I recently reread your article on Long-Term Athletic Development. I don't want to be one of those over-the-top sports parents, but I do have a 10-year-old son, and I want to help him reach his potential. If you could give one or two pieces of advice to parents, what would they be? Q5: Did you watch the UFC card at the White House? If so, what did you think of the fights?   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

In this episode, I'm joined by Nick Smoot to revisit several classic topics pulled from old articles he wrote on my website. We talk about whether static stretching is actually overrated, why progression still matters most for results, why not everyone needs to track their food, and how to think about cardio for fat loss. Follow Nick: https://smootfit.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/smoot_fit   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this Q&A, Derek and I break down how to stay strong and in shape without living in the gym. We talk about what to prioritize when time is limited, how to rebuild your relationship with training when it starts to feel like a job, and how to adjust your standards as life gets fuller without feeling like you've quit on yourself.   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this episode, I'm joined by Steve Denovi to talk about powerlifting longevity, the importance of building muscle for maximizing strength potential, and using a Gut Cut weight-cutting strategy. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this episode, I'm joined by the CEO of RP Strength, Nick Shaw.   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this episode, I'm joined by Charlie Dickson to dig into his powerlifting journey through repeated injuries and the long road back from them. We talk about how he rehabbed and rebuilt his body, the prehab and training decisions he uses now to stay healthy, and what it was like to confront his identity when powerlifting had to take a back seat. If you've ever been sidelined by injury or forced to rethink who you are without the barbell front and center, this conversation will resonate.   Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/charlie_barbellmedicine/   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT    

In this episode, Derek and I look back at 2025 and ahead to 2026.    Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT