Ep 240: How to Decide When to Change Weight Classes in Powerlifting Q&A

In this episode, Derek Charlebois and I answer questions from Instagram. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!  Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Grab a signed copy of my new book, Bodybuilding For Beginners: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/books/products/bodybuilding-for-beginners   Questions on the show: Q1: What is your opinion on the movie "The Game Changers" and plant-based eating in general? Q2: I'm 21 years old, if I want to max out my strength potential, how much time should I spend in a caloric surplus vs. maintenance? Q3: What are the ways to recover or cope when athletes peak too early or too late? Q4: How can you add calories to your diet without gaining fat? Q5: Do tattoos limit your possible success at a bodybuilding show? Q6: What is the ideal heart rate to shoot for if you are including daily steps as cardio? Q7: What are your thoughts on hormone replacement therapy? Do you consider it taking steroids? Q8: What is the best way to determine changing weight classes in powerlifting? Q9: Top tips for the first time gaining phase for women? What are the key things to know? Q10: What is your favorite form of recovery? Q11: Will working on calf strength help with powerlifting?  Q12: Do you think your current level of leanness is sustainable?   Connect with Derek:  https://www.prbreaker.com/ Instagram: @DerekCharlebois   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolutestrength2/   Build Muscle and Gain Strength with my Absolute Progress Powerbuilding Program: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absoluteprogress/   Improve Your Bench Press with my 6-Week Bench Press Program: http://kylehuntfitness.com/benchprogram    Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: "hunt10" at https://www.prbreaker.com/