Ep 153: Volume vs. Intensity, RPE vs. Percentages, When to Deload, Training for Older Lifters, and More

In this episode, I answer questions submitted from Instagram and my newsletter subscribers. Sit back, relax and enjoy! Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Questions on the show: 1- How do you design training programs for older athletes in their late 30's or early 40's?  2- Do you use the RPE scale or percentage based training for intermediate lifters? 3- How do you improve speed off the floor with sumo deadlifts? 4- Do you calculate the volume lifted for all of your programs, or do you simply increase intensity over time? 5- If you had to pick one, what is more important - consistency in your diet or training?  6- What is the peak age performance wise of a strength athlete? 7- Thoughts on training volume vs. intensity for the best way to increase strength?  8- What are some tips for building a big chest? 9- Do you ever do any hypertrophy training? Or, do all of the gains come from powerlifting? 10- How do you know when you're approaching your genetic potential/limit as a strength athlete? Or, is there even such a thing as a genetic ceiling? 11- Do you believe in bodyweight set points? If so, how do you set one after losing weight? 12- Do you always program deloads every 4 weeks or no? Also, what are your thoughts on peaking for a beginner lifter?   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: "hunt10" at https://www.prbreaker.com/   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility WOD Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: "Kyle15" at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.