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Kyle Hunt / October 3, 2019

What is the “optimal” body fat for health and performance Q&A | EP 236

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In this episode, I answer questions from my Instagram @HuntFitness. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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Questions on the show: 

1. How do you know when you’re too lean and it becomes unhealthy?

2. What are some general daily step guidelines for someone trying to bulk?

3. I’m turning 40 years old next year and I want to do a physique competition. What is one tip to get started? 

4. What is the best training split for a beginner? 

5. What are your favorite budget foods for college students?

6. Will you bulk or reverse diet after the meet?

7. How has the diet/calorie deficit impacted your strength?

8. Are there any pros/cons to doing push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups every day?

9. Do you think it’s a good idea to train people in person before starting online training?

10. What was the most difficult aspect of writing two books this year?

Connect with Kyle: 

Instagram: @huntfitness

YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV

The Previous 10 Absolute Strength Episodes:

Episode 225: Best Selling Author and Legion CEO Mike Matthews

Episode 226: How The Legends of Bodybuilding Trained and Ate 

Episode 227: How to Break Into The Fitness Industry with Joe Stanek

Episode 228: How to Find Good Mentors, Effectiveness of Powerbuilding Programs, and Nutritional Periodization

Episode 229: Building Muscle, Fat Loss, and Business Q&A with PR Breaker CEO Derek Charlebois 

Episode 230: Evidence-Based Recommendations for Fat Loss

Episode 231: How to Gain Strength Without Gaining Weight 

Episode 232: 10 Year NFL Veteran and Founder of Power Athlete John Welbourn

Episode 233: How Much Does Building Muscle Impact Your Metabolism?

Episode 234: Why I Am Lowering My Training Frequency and More feat. Derek Charlebois

Episode 235: A Practical Guide To Fat Loss





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  1. Bozhidar says

    October 13, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    Hi Kyle, I know this is maybe irrelevant to this post but I have a question. What do you think about using resistance bands instead of weights? If you have already talked about that can you please give me a link. Thanks.

    • Kyle Hunt says

      April 15, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      I like resistance bands!

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