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

Have you ever felt like your brain was slowing down? As we age, some people can begin to lose their edge but this doesn't have to be the case. There are people that are solving this problem and improving their brain with age. Brain health and performance are hot topics in the last 3 years as we continue to place increasingly higher demands on our brains as a society. Many people are seeking ways t...

In today's solocast, Ben dives into 5 highly impactful areas of life, and answers some of the top questions submitted by listeners this week.   Leadership: The most essential characteristics of a leader, how Ben struggles to become a strong leader, and the two necessities to radically improve your leadership capabilities.   Ketogenic Dieting: one of the biggest mistakes most people make and how to...

We're welcoming Mike T. Nelson back to the show to share about metabolic flexibility and a concept he calls "physiological flexibility." We're all subjected to varying degrees and kinds of stress, so it's crucial to learn how to get your body to be as adaptive as possible to the stress you subject it to. We discuss how to create your most effective performance regime and how we should be eating to...

Sal Di Stefano is one part of the team that formed Mind Pump Media, one of the top fitness podcasts in the world. Sal joins Ben today to discuss why weight training is exploding right now and is the number one thing we can do for our health, well-being, and quality of life. Sal's book The Resistance Training Revolution is a passion project for him after 20 years learning, teaching and preaching ab...

Aaron Singerman has built one of the biggest supplement brands in the world and in today's podcast, he breaks down how he did it, how he continues to grow it, and what the finish line is. Aaron dives into how he turned around his history of drug abuse by developing a career in bodybuilding journalism, and now leveraging his passion and purpose to create REDCON1. Aaron's passion for excellence leav...

Whether you're a high performance athlete, a bodybuilder, or looking to live a long youthful life, your ideal bodyweight has always been very subjective. Until now.  Previous measures like BMI are notoriously useless due to variability in bone and muscle size. One of the world's leading experts on Kin-anthropometrics, Francis Holway, joins me to dive into the ultra fascinating topic of ideal amoun...

Today's guest boasts one of the most shared and downloaded episodes ever of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast and now he's back for round 2. Mike Desanti joins me today to talk about how to be a more effective human. How to achieve fulfillment. How to be a dynamic person. How to break free from the trap of overcommitting and underdelivering. Why the lack of confidence stems from being out of integri...

I've been shouting for the last 10 years that  " It's NOT about what you do, it's HOW you do it"    that matters most in accelerating results in the gym. I stand behind that whole heartedly, and now finally the infinitely slow fitness "experts" are finally starting to catch on and come along. Today, I've got another great revelation for you that is 1000x more powerful than what I've been teaching...

Within the true essence of Bodybuilding exists lessons and growth that go far beyond the physical body. Conscious entrepreneur, Wade Lightheart, shares how he turned the lessons of his bodybuilding pursuit into strength, character and discipline to succeed in life and business. Wade is the founder of Bioptimizers, a company that is creating valuable products to solve some of the biggest challenges...

What makes some people pursue greatness while others are content settling for less? Having built one of the best physiques to ever walk the planet, Dorian Yates has a depth of insight into this question that far surpasses research, or what most people might believe. Dorian has transitioned from champion bodybuilder to spiritual entrepreneur and in today's episode Ben and Dorian discuss that transi...

One of our most requested guests is back to discuss the most important factor to drive performance, progress and ultimately results. Joel Jamieson is one of the most recognized experts in the world on high level performance. He has worked with athletes in the UFC, NFL, NHL, MLB and now leads and mentors thousands of coaches on his methods to drive high level performance regardless of your area of...

"Knees Over Toes Guy" Ben Patrick joins me to destroy the old school myths and misconceptions around knee health and how to create bulletproof knees! Ben's popularity has skyrocketed recently after being recognized for his unique and effective approach to creating knee, ankle and hip mobility, and allowing you to perform at your highest level ever without pain. Ben suffered from knee pain as a you...

  Get your pen and paper out for this episode. Sam Miller joins me to talk about a nutritional approach that is NOT based on a believe system, or macros, or specific diets. Instead, this insightful conversation is about an individualised and adaptable, demand-based framework of nutrition.   Sam has spent the last 14 years sharing his quest for health, fitness, and nutrition knowledge with the worl...

On this solo Q&A episode, I cover three topics: First I walk you through the four boxes you need to check in order to progress in your training.  Then I answer a questions that I get asked often, particularly in the current time, of how to find your soul's purpose, how to ultimately find what you want to do in life.  And finally, I give you my advice on how to become someone of value - plus an add...

Rowena Gates , a principal at Eng3 Corporation, joins me on this episode to talk about the   NanoVi , a device which I use regularly and have seen huge health and performance benefits from. The NanoVi technology uses a specific type of structured water to help repair every day cell damage caused by what you eat, what you breather, what you are exposed to and oxidative stress. It's a fascinating pr...

Today's guest Geoff Woods is the Vice President of The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast which is in the top 5% of all podcasts in the world. After hearing the Jim Rohn quote that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" Geoff set out on a mission to surround himself with high-level CEOs and successful entrepreneurs. Fast forward, Geoff went from employee to...

Hattie Boydle  became a WBFF Pro in 2014 and was crowned WBFF World Champion in 2016. She runs a female-only training program called The Sports Model Project, based in Australia.  In this episode, Hattie and I talk about the hard times she's had to go through - from being bullied in her childhood to having an eating disorder, from heartbreak to becoming World Champion - to finally get to where she...

Brett Bartholomew has made a name for himself in the coaching world for going beyond the "you can do it" motivational talk and actually looking at what's needed in coaching to get the most out of a person. Whether you are a coach or a spouse, a teacher or a parent, you'll want to listen to this episode.    Brett Bartholomew is a keynote speaker, performance coach & consultant, best-selling author,...

On this solo episode, I walk you through the tools that are - in my opinion - prerequisites in becoming a a peak performer. Listen to hear what I do with the top-level athletes I am coaching, what I learnt through my own pro bodybuilding career, and what the incredible guests and experts that we've had on this podcast have taught me.  Please look at the timestamps below for the extensive list of t...

Ryan Smith has previously been a guest on the show to teach us all about peptides . Today he joins me to talk about epigenetic aging, DNA testing, changes in the market and new regulations for peptides, predictions, interventions and individual diagnostics. This is a fascinating conversation for me, as I put my body under a lot of stress during my career and am always interested in longevity and l...

Dr. Kelly Starrett joins me on today's episode to share his expertise about the prerequisites of movement and training, and a systems approach to improving your ranges of motion and ultimately your performance. Dr. Kelly Starrett – also known as the Supple Leopard - is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Read...

In today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jay Wiles , cohost of the Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast and host of Mindhacker's Radio w/ Dr. Jay Wiles, to speak about all things HRV. This is a deep dive, so get out your pen and paper. Ever wondered how to measure? What you are measuring? How to use the data? We get into all of it in this episode. Dr. Wiles is a clinical health psychologist who is board-ce...

Patrick McKeown is THE authority when it comes to breathing.  Since 2002, Patrick has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide. His work focuses on breathing pattern disorders, sleep disordered breathing and anxiety. We cover a myriad of breathing related topics on this episode - please check the timestamps below. His book "The Oxygen Advantage" is referenced worldwide as the most complete and...

My friend Dr. Michael Miletic , renowned Neuropsychiatrist and former Olympic weightlifter, joins me on today's episode for a deep conversation about embracing and transforming emotions, mental health and his approach on helping his clients.  We cover topics such as trauma in athletes, the feeling of hope, negative self-talk, repressing emotions and many more. Dr. Miletic has brought his life expe...

Over the past 12 years, today's guest  Luke Leaman has taught thousands of personal trainers and coaches how to get better at their craft, and how to build great careers. The co-founder of Muscle Nerds first picked up a barbell at 8 years old and never stopped. After attending a Poliquin seminar, he was hooked and eventually ended up working for Charles and travelling the world teaching. Helping o...