Muscle Intelligence — Longevity, Training & Human Performance with Ben Pakulski

Many people believe that it's their lack of motivation that prevents them from making progress... That if only they were able to master their will, anything would be possible. These are usually men who have historically been motivated which just adds to the frustration. If I could stick to that, why can't I stick to this?  But what if it wasn't actually about motivation at all? What if you only ne...

After decades of coaching high-achievers, I've seen that  the people who succeed simply commit and follow through.  It's not their skill level, talent, or predisposition for health and fitness. Instead it's their character  and integrity. It's the whatever-it-takes attitude. These men are also the ones I find myself continually inspired by. That's why I just released a solocast on  The Mindset for...

Today's episode is a culmination of all wisdom we learned from top experts in the fat loss field: a mastermind in human metabolism and insulin response, a fasting and longevity specialist, and two legends in the behavior change space. Plus... I added a bonus clip from one of my favorite coaching calls this Spring - my signature framework for consuming carbohydrates in the way that works best for y...

It's Dr. Ben Bikman's third time on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, and with good reason: Dr. Bikman's knowledge of human metabolism is matched by few.  He is among the world's foremost scientists on metabolic health and insulin resistance.  Much of Dr. Bikman's recent lab work is focused on the pathogenicity of chronically elevated insulin. On today's interview, Dr. Bikman breaks down the mechan...

Is changing your behavior as easy as changing your mindset? Today's guests hold the stance that true behavior change takes more than just a mindset shift (and I agree). Dr. Phil Stutz and Dr. Barry Michels are absolute legends in the personal development and self-mastery spaces, and have both been in the private practice of psychotherapy for over 30 years. I sought Drs. Stutz and Michels out to ca...

I hear (and see) a lot of repetitive nutrition advice in the health and fitness space.  Many coaches, trainers, and fitness-focused individuals tend to regurgitate the same sound bites which makes our guest on the podcast this week stand out above the rest. Dr. Joseph Antoun is a physician and the CEO of the cutting-edge nutrition technology company, L-Nutra.  He has dedicated the last 10+ years t...

The last two months of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast incorporated a few of my favorite subjects:  • Muscle Building: From intentionality to load progression.  • Nutrition: Tips for longevity AND metabolic health.  • Effective behavior change patterns to help you implement a plan. I've picked a handful of listener favorite episodes to highlight in our March-April recap. This episode features incr...

Today on the podcast, I've asked Kara Collier, Registered Dietitian, to join me in a discussion about revolutionizing preventative healthcare. It's her mission to empower people with the knowledge to effectively monitor, optimize, and sustain their own metabolic health. Today's episode will give you tools to help you understand how to eat -- how to manage your nutrition, and how to tailor it preci...

At age 68, Mark Sisson looks 35. I want what he's having. Mark is the EPITOME of health and wellness, and has mastered the art of aging backwards.  I invited Mark onto the podcast to deconstruct his habits, knowledge and lifestyle, so that YOU can implement the processes that he shares immediately. You'll get some key insights into Mark's secrets for maintaining an incredibly high level of fitness...

Some people know WHAT they want or what their goal is. Few people know WHY they want it. And a fraction of  those  people actually know HOW to achieve the results... and not just getting the results, but making it SUSTAINABLE for the long-term. That's why I brought my good friend, Dr. Trevor Kashey, onto the podcast this week: To teach us HOW to transform our thought patterns, learn new language t...

Muscle Building Month wouldn't be complete without hearing from one of my longtime mentors and friends, Tom Purvis. I call him "The Yoda of Resistance Training," and you'll know why by the end of this episode. Tom Purvis has been teaching personal trainers around the world for over 30 years.  A primary focus of Tom's work has been Exercise Mechanics since 1986 when he began researching & teaching....

How does being sore after a workout contribute to your success?  How can you utilize eccentric loading and isometric training for hypertrophy?  Plus... will glycogen depletion hinder anabolic signaling? Today's episode debunks the many myths and misnomers of building muscle.  We are joined by Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, a renowned fitness expert, who is widely regarded as one of the leading authorities o...

How healthy is your nervous system? My latest interview is a special one that covers the very foundations of human performance and muscle building: the nervous system.  If high performance, longevity, and optimal brain function are important to you, this episode is for YOU. Dr. Svetlana Masgutova is the creator of the MNRI® - Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration Program.  Dr. Masgutova h...

No Muscle Building Month would be complete without an appearance by Human Performance Expert Dr. Andy Galpin!  This interview offers tools for you to show up as your BEST, highest-performing self... and the knowledge to fix the things that are standing in your way. Dr. Galpin, whose background is in exercise and movement sciences and bioenergetics, directs the Center for Sport Performance, as well...

We're kicking off the third week of Muscle Building Month with some intelligent training tips for MAXIMUM gains.  In today's solocast, I outline the key components of intelligent training, so that you can integrate it into your lifestyle, and focus on self mastery in and out of the gym. You'll learn:  • How to eliminate plateaus with this simple shift.  • How to train to improve EVERY area of your...

In part 1 of our Muscle Building Month kick-off episode , Annette Verpillot outlined a complete framework for assessing and improving posture.  As we continue with Muscle Building  Month in our MI community , Annette is back for an encore about walking mechanics and WHY they're more important than you may think! Annette is a globally-recognized posturologist who created the Posturepro Method, whic...

If you've been following  Muscle Building  Month in our MI community , you'll know that the foundation of  muscle growth is correct posture and structural alignment.   To help YOU optimize your posture, I interviewed Annette Verpillot, a globally-recognized posturologist. Annette created the Posturepro Method, which has gained global recognition for eliminating chronic pain, increasing strength, a...

Maximize your training with my 9-Step Efficiency Framework for Intelligent Muscle Building. Contrary to popular belief, building muscle and training for longevity shouldn't be hard or confusing. You just don't know how... YET. My 9-Step Efficiency Framework is my gift to you, to help you build muscle quickly, and sustain it for life.  After a 20-year bodybuilding career, and working with countless...

"I was a machine... there was one goal in my whole life since I was 12, and that was to be the best bodybuilder on the planet." -Jay Cutler At age 18, Jay set out on a quest to not just qualify for the world's largest stage, but to WIN it. Jay's 10 championship titles can be attributed to his focus, work ethic, resilient mindset and respect for those around him. On this episode, we breakdown Jay's...

Are you ready to radically deconstruct the upper limits, and rewire your perception of what's possible? I reached out to Ian after discovering his revolutionary approach to mitochondrial optimization – a subject that is paramount to longevity, performance and achievement.  Ian and I cover everything from how to optimize the body's production of ATP... to the possibility of healing the central nerv...

"My definition of a leader, to me, is very simple: an individual that's got a vision that's so big, so grand, and so impactful that he or she MUST recruit others who think, feel, and operate the same way in order to accomplish that." - Bedros Keuilian Bedros Keuilian joins me on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast to detail his journey in healing trauma, keeping his passionate edge, and embodying his...

What is the future of longevity and healing, and how can we expand the capability of our body's internal intelligence? We often hear about anti-aging technology but rarely do we get the opportunity to learn more about the groundbreaking advancements happening in regenerative medicine. Dr. Anthony Galea is a Medical Doctor, and the Medical Director and Founder of the Institute of Human Mechanics. H...

Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy really a one-size-fits-all treatment?   How can you stabilize cortisol levels?   We cover it ALL in this episode.   In addition to a deep dive on hormonal health, you'll also get a comprehensive look at cutting-edge longevity practices, and the big levers to repair a broken metabolism. Today's guest, Dr. Kyle Gillett, is an M.D. who emphasizes evidence-based tre...

Deciphering the impact of our dietary choices on our own health, social and cultural discrepancies, and the future of the environment, is increasingly challenging among the mass of information that most of us face daily. There is a case for eating beef that offers an opportunity for environmental restoration, preservation of traditional cultural practices, and an equal chance at health for as many...

Cardiovascular health is a growing concern in the greater fitness community.  We've brought in Dr. Michael Twyman, an expert in the field, to debunk the myths and answer the big questions around prevention, testing, and optimization of cardiovascular function. Dr. Twyman is a board certified cardiologist who focuses on the prevention and early detection of heart disease.  Heart attack prevention i...