The Kyle Hunt Show

In this episode, Derek and I dig into real questions from listeners who are trying to make progress while dealing with normal life. We talk about why so many lifters stall on the bench around 185, how to survive early-morning training without feeling like a zombie, and what to do if you're great for a few weeks and then fall off track. We also break down the "eat clean all week, blow it on the weekend" trap, plus how dads can stay consistent when kids get sick, and routines get wrecked.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Rusin to break down what it really takes to lift for a lifetime. We cover smart exercise selection, how to train around pain, practical mobility work, and what an effective warm-up actually looks like. It's a dense, actionable conversation to keep you healthy and strong for the long haul.

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In this episode, Derek and I break down the differences between percentages, RPE, and RIR, and how each one actually fits into smart programming. We talk about when percentage-based work makes sense, why autoregulation matters, and how to use all three methods together without turning your training into something overly complicated.

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In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Nick Smoot to catch up and talk training, life, and everything in between. We dive into his recent transition to hybrid training — how he's balancing strength, endurance, and everyday life, and what he's learned along the way.

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In this Q&A episode, Derek and I answer listener questions about training, motivation, and longevity in the gym. We talk about how to push intensity without constantly feeling beat up, what we'd do differently if we could restart our powerlifting careers, and whether it's still worth competing if you're not chasing elite numbers. We also share our go-to workouts for the days we don't feel like training and wrap up by describing our dream gym setup.

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Alex Viada has been discussing hybrid training for over a decade, long before it gained popularity on social media. In this conversation, we explore what's fueling the hybrid training boom, how his thinking has evolved with experience, and why most people still misunderstand what hybrid training really is.

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The term "science-based" gets thrown around a lot in fitness, but most people using it don't actually think critically about what it means. In this episode, Ben Yanes and I talk about how to separate real evidence from buzzwords, spot red flags in fitness advice, and think smarter about who you trust.

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In this episode, Derek and I talk about how the fitness industry lost its way. What used to be about sharing knowledge, learning from experience, and helping people improve has turned into a game of algorithms, trends, and hot takes. We break down what changed, why authenticity still matters, and how to bring the focus back to real training and results.

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In this week's Q&A, Derek and I sit down to tackle some fun and thought-provoking questions from the listeners. We dig into how to really know if you're training hard enough, the biggest lessons injuries have taught us, how to keep lifting exciting after two decades under the bar, and the weirdest things we've ever seen actually work in the gym. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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In this episode, I catch up with my longtime friend Nick Smoot. We look back on the early Hunt Fitness days, what it was like for him to be my protégé, and how he became one of the first wave of online coaches. It's mostly two friends swapping stories, but there are plenty of nuggets you'll take away.

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