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

Interested in the 90-Day Body Transformation Program that I spoke about in this episode?  Doors are OPEN until Sunday, October 16, 2022. Head to https://muscleintelligence.com/lean The secret formula to achieve a peak state of physical fitness is often what's advertised by coaches, trainers, and biohackers alike... But what most fitness and health professionals skip over is the process of SUSTAINI...

I receive countless questions from podcast listeners and  Muscle Intelligence Community members  who remain convinced that their genetics are responsible for the challenges they experience with building muscle - that they "can't" grow their delts, chest, or hamstrings because their body just "isn't built for it." Good news: you are NOT your genetics. Although your body type can often determine whi...

One of my favorite masterclasses from this year was also one of our best attended. Fat Loss and Body Transformation are such important topics to get right, especially because what worked at 30 won't always work at 40. There are so many misconceptions about how to get and sustain a lean body that I wanted to share and address with you. It's not hard, it's that we're not taught the evolution of trai...

Today's solocast is on a topic that I have studied, tested, and perfected for over 20 years: Training for Hypertrophy. I've compiled 10 of the most effective (and often under-utilized) practices that are guaranteed to help you build the MOST muscle possible, and sustain it for life. You'll Learn: How to Know When it's Time to Increase the Weight You're Lifting. The GREATEST Opportunity for Progres...

My focus in recent years has shifted away from my myopic pursuit of building crazy amounts of muscle and towards physical optimization and performance. All my research and experimentation is accompanied by a deeper understanding of how to maintain optimal wellness with age. In this solocast, I share the tried-and-true practices that have not only provided great success for myself and my clientele,...

Today's podcast is the second in our Six-Pillar Series - a deep dive into Nutrition. After reviewing the past year's most impactful podcasts and webinars, I picked a handful that offer incredible nutritional insight and actionable tips to help you fuel your performance. You'll hear from:  • Mark Sisson, on the "fourth macronutrient" and the real scoop on grains, inflammation, and the gut microbiom...

Today's solocast contains a couple of my favorite recent clips from our members-only coaching calls. I felt that these clips were too valuable for our broader community to miss out on, and impactful enough that they're worth listening to multiple times. I've made it a part of my life's mission to empower men to step into their greatness - to get OUTSIDE of the often narrow confines of life they're...

Listen to the FULL episode with Dr. Peter Litchfield:   muscleintelligence.com/259 Get the FREE High Impact Episode Guide:  muscleintelligence.com/learn Breathing correctly is VITAL to your health... but it's also a concept often overlooked in the world of fitness, health, and nutrition. However, no body transformation program, or path to life optimization, is complete without it. Without proper b...

Breathing correctly is VITAL to your health... but it's also a concept often overlooked in the world of fitness, health, and nutrition. However, no body transformation program, or path to life optimization, is complete without it. Without proper breathing practices or techniques, you are setting yourself up for failure. Dr. Peter Litchfield joins me on the podcast today for a truly transformative...

"I'm not working hard enough," or "my nutrition is poor" are often the most common reasons I hear men over 35 cite to explain poor results around building muscle. I recorded this solocast because, even though one or both of the above statements may be true, after decades of experience I can tell you that it's almost always something else - and it's probably not what you'd expect... The reason you'...

Listen to the FULL episode with Matt Beaudreau, Judith Pennington, Bedros Keuilian, Peter Crone, and Ben Pakulski:   muscleintelligence.com/257 Get the FREE High Impact Episode Guide:  muscleintelligence.com/learn Actionable Resources for Physical Optimization and Personal Mastery Upgrading your physique and accessing your unique path to peak performance are about SO much more than the conventiona...

Actionable Resources for Physical Optimization and Personal Mastery Upgrading your physique and accessing your unique path to peak performance are about SO much more than the conventional constraints of "fitness" and "health."  In fact, I view mindset as being paramount to both a Lean, Healthy, and Muscular body, as well as a life of greatness. I designed this new monthly series to give YOU the wi...

Listen to the FULL episode with Ben Pakulski:   muscleintelligence.com/256 Get the FREE High Impact Episode Guide:  muscleintelligence.com/learn Ever feel like you're training consistently and doing all the right things, but not getting the results that you've worked hard for? I see the term "overtraining" thrown around in the fitness community... People believe they're hurting their progress by t...

Ever feel like you're training consistently and doing all the right things, but not getting the results that you've worked hard for? I see the term "overtraining" thrown around in the fitness community... People believe they're hurting their progress by training too much. Ironically, most people who THINK they are overtraining are actually experiencing a different issue. The good news is, while th...

Listen to the FULL episode with Dr. D'Agostino:   muscleintelligence.com/255 Get the FREE High Impact Episode Guide:  muscleintelligence.com/learn I'm constantly asked about nutrition, more specifically about the ketogenic diet, as a potential solution for fat loss, muscle growth and a host of various illness and ailments. That's why this interview is so timely. Dr. Dominic D'Agostino joins me on...

I'm constantly asked about nutrition, more specifically about the ketogenic diet, as a potential solution for fat loss, muscle growth and a host of various illness and ailments. That's why this interview is so timely. Dr. Dominic D'Agostino joins me on the podcast today. We cover all things keto, from longevity protocols to integrative cancer treatment, and a number of interventions for high-perfo...

Listen to the FULL episode with Ido Portal: muscleintelligence.com/254 Get the FREE High Impact Episode Guide:  muscleintelligence.com/learn Today's guest takes the lines and limitations of the commonly perceived notions of movement, awareness, and life... then expands, deconstructs, and weaves these concepts into the outer edges of human consciousness. Starting from an early age in Traditional Ma...

Today's guest takes the lines and limitations of the commonly perceived notions of movement, awareness, and life... then expands, deconstructs, and weaves these concepts into the outer edges of human consciousness. Starting from an early age in Traditional Martial Arts, Ido Portal was obsessed with the physical. At age 15, he learned Afro-Brazilian Capoeira, a practice that sent him on a life-long...

If you're over 35, you've probably noticed that things inside and outside the gym don't always look and feel the same as they did in your 20s. That doesn't make it bad or wrong, it just means we need to be more intentional about the way we train to compensate for difference. On today's episode, I'm excited to feature a well-known fitness expert and someone I'm honored to call a friend. After opera...

Just because most people and publications talk about the infamous training + nutrition formula doesn't make it correct. It's actually incomplete. You may have recently heard me talk about the key to performance being in the recovery. The better you're able to recover, the better you can perform. Today's guest offers you the EXACT plan to pave the way for maximum results. ( Here is the link to the...

Mastery of the nervous system and cultivating a purpose-filled life are two cornerstones of what I believe to be a life well-lived.  Today's guest, Dr. John Demartini, is a polymath and a world-renowned human behavior expert, with a mission to share wisdom that empowers you to master your life and destiny. Dr. Demartini's work is a brilliant convergence of mindset techniques, backed by physiologic...

Today's solocast gives you the EXACT system that I use to train my high-level clients and pro-athletes. To make it replicable and easy to implement, I've categorized the process into four parts, and built progress into the plan. Plus, I detail WHY intelligent training and muscle-building have such a powerful ripple effect.  Decades of coaching have taught me that what you do in the gym becomes a f...

If you're looking for the ONE place to learn more about staying motivated, the mindset for outstanding training, female hormone optimization, and the metrics of health for performance... you'll want to tune into this episode right now. I also included a bonus clip from one of my favorite coaching calls so far this summer - a thorough explanation of the autonomic nervous system and how YOU can tail...

My personal coaching packages always include blood, urine, and DNA testing for those who are looking to achieve optimal health through objective metrics. As I've navigated this landscape with my clients over the years, I'm consistently dissatisfied with the "normal" ranges prescribed by the conventional medical community. Today's guest, Dr. Gil Blander, shares my view. What utility does the normal...

Today's episode is an extensive, and highly actionable explanation of health for women. I sought out Dr. Carrie Jones because she's a true expert on an often-debated, commonly misunderstood  subject: hormones.  Dr. Carrie Jones recognizes the impact that hormonal imbalance can have at any age (for men AND women!), and is an advocate for the appropriate use of lab testing. A Functional Medicine Hea...