Ben Pakulski

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

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You don't have to decline. Your body is more capable than you think. This podcast will show you how. Muscle Intelligence is the podcast for high-performing men who want to build muscle, optimize hormones, extend their healthspan, and maintain full cognitive and physical output as they age. Ben Pakulski spent 25 years as an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, coach, and researcher, working with and learning from the world's leading experts in longevity, performance medicine, testosterone optimization, peptides, and human performance. Every episode takes that body of work and gives you something specific to d...

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Ben Pakulski

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012- A Conversation With the Legend Rich Gaspari 07.03.2019 1:00:16

Coming at you from the Arnold Classic! Ben sits down with the legend who is Rich Gaspari. In this episode we discuss Rich's unparalleled work ethic, the rise, fall and resurrection of his massive supplement company Gaspari Nutrition, and how the sport of bodybuilding has changed from the time he competed until now. This episode is presented by the MI40 Nation. If you want to get the most out o...

011- The Mountain Dog Mindset: Creating Lasting Greatness with John Meadows 04.03.2019 1:30:43

Joining us today is IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and coach, John Meadows. In this episode Ben and John dive into all things mindset and how to take your game to the level of a top athlete in the bodybuilding world. They discuss the essential nature of surrounding yourself with the GREAT people, and how to create success by grounding your life in honesty. John divulges his Mountain Dog mechanisms of 'prog...

010- Aligning Posture for Improved Performance and Global Health with Annette Verpillot 27.02.2019 58:58

Joining us today is Canadian Posturologist Annette Verpillot. Annette has worked with some of the biggest names in strength and conditioning including Ben's friend and mentor the great Charles Poliquin. Annette's approach to aligning posture through the eyes, mouth and feet has garnered a reputation for its effect of immediate strength increases of up to 50 percent. In this episode we discuss w...

009- Creating an Unbreakable Mind and Resilient Body with Josh Lenartowicz 25.02.2019 1:17:37

Josh Lenartowicz, Australia's highest ranked bodybuilder joins us today to discuss his beginnings, career and training! Josh is a highly respected Olympia competitor and coach who came from humble beginnings, starting training at age 14 to rise to be one of the top bodybuilders in the world. In this episode of Muscle Intelligence we dive into Josh's unique training style, the mindset of compet...

008- Breaking the Paradigm of Bodybuilding and Health with Luke Leaman 21.02.2019 1:24:15

Joining us today is the coach's coach, Luke Leaman! Luke is a former Poliquin Coach, former competitive bodybuilder, nutritionist, and the founder of Muscle Nerds. Luke has spent more than the last 2 decades breaking the mold of bodybuilding training and nutrition. On this episode of Muscle Intelligence we dive into dissecting diet based on goal, how to maintain calories while losing fat, who k...

007- Developing Ultimate Power with Sebastian Oreb 19.02.2019 1:09:14

Joining us today is Sebastian Oreb, aka the 'Australian Strength Coach'. In this episode Ben and Sebastian dive into all things strength. They discuss his passion for strength, the process of getting someone strong, the technique he uses with his own athletes & MORE. He opens up about the importance of a healthy mindset and quality of quantity. Find out how if you master the basics of the barbell,...

006- Relentless Momentum- Stories of Struggle and Success with Tony Doherty 15.02.2019 1:14:55

Joining us today is a legend in the bodybuilding community, founder of Doherty's Gym and Arnold Australia promoter Tony Doherty. Ben and Tony give a behind the scenes look at the bodybuilding world, the meaning of leadership and the story of how Tony built the Australian bodybuilding scene. Lastly, Tony explains the meaning of his Relentless Momentum mindset and what gym culture means to the com...

005- Creating a Champions Mindset with Matt Vincent 11.02.2019 1:21:20

We recently had Matt Vincent, multi-time Highlands Games champion and the founder of HVIII Brands in to discuss the mindset that has made him so successful in sport. Ben and Matt debate which is the better motivator, running from pain or towards pleasure. Matt also gives us insight into what the Highlands Games are and what it takes to be the best. What is the mindset behind the HVIII Brand?...

004 The Latest and Greatest in Supplementation with Dr. Hector Lopez 31.01.2019 1:00:22

Joining us today is Hector Lopez, M.D., CSCS, FAAPMR and the Co-founder of Supplement Safety Solutions. In this episode Ben and Hector dive into all things supplements. They take a deep look into what currently excites him the most in the industry, his involvement in pre/post market surveillance, nootropics, pharmacology of theacrine & MORE. He opens up about involvement in the endocannabinoid sys...

003- Hands on Nervous System Training with Dr. Mickra Hamilton 29.01.2019 55:39

Thank you for tuning in to Muscle Intelligence. Due to the nature of this episode we strongly advise that you watch on our YouTube Channel @MI40MuscleIntelligence. Joining us today is Dr. Mickra Hamilton, Co-Founder/CEO Apeiron Center for Human Potential. In this episode Ben and Dr. Hamilton dive into all things capnography. She takes Ben through a series of tests, then evaluates his overall s...

002- Demystifying Blood Flow Restriction Training with Dr. Mario Novo 24.01.2019 1:01:03

Joining us today is Dr. Mario Novo , of The BFR Pros. In this episode Ben and Mario dive into all things BFR, aka 'blood flow restriction'. They take a deep look into what is going on when someone restricts their blow flow, the negative responses from BFR training, is this novel stimulus for the average person & MORE. He opens up about The BFR Pros and the ground breaking research they are do...

001- Ben's 44 Success Principles for an Optimized Body and Relentless Mind 22.01.2019 45:00

Welcome to the ALL NEW Muscle Intelligence Podcast! To kick things off we are brining you behind the vail of the Muscle Intelligence lifestyle to give you insight on how Ben and his team #DemandExcellence in their daily life. Follow along with the practices we use to live our greatest life in our greatest body.