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

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...

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...