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Muscle IntelligenceMike O'Hearn: Why I Ignored The Judges (And Built a Legacy) Work with me 1-on-1 If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT What happens after you reach the goal you thought would fulfill you? In this episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Mike O'Hearn for a raw, honest conversation about masculinity, discipline, bodybuilding, and purpose. They explore why chasing titles, fame, or approval often leaves men empty and h...
2026-01-271h 33
Muscle IntelligenceLee Priest – What 40 Years of Bodybuilding Taught Me About Training and Steroids The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter What happens when you combine a legendary physique with total honesty? In this episode, I sit down with the one and only Lee Priest at the iconic Gold's Gym in Venice California, to unpack the real foundations of bodybuilding: hard training, simple nutrition, and ruthless consistency. Lee shares what his actual contest prep looked like (including the cycles people still argue about), why modern bodybuilding often looks "softer," and the in...
2026-01-191h 01
Muscle IntelligencePlaying Small Destroys Your Future (2026 Wake Up Call) with Kenny SantucciThe proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter In this episode, Ben sits down with Kenny Santucci, founder of Strong New York, to talk about what actually moves the needle in health, confidence, and life direction. They get into why "health is the one thing that upgrades everything," how overcommitting quietly destroys performance, and why the right coach tells you the truth, even when it stings. Kenny shares...
2026-01-121h 27
Muscle IntelligenceFuture Ready: Master These 4 Skills Before It's Too LateThe future is getting faster, stranger, and more uncertain and most men are not ready for it. In this solo episode, Ben Pakulski lays out the four master skills every man must build to thrive in 2026 and beyond: Mastering your body, your finances, your communication, and your emotions. Ben breaks down why AI acceleration, financial instability, and rising stress demand a different kind of preparation and why discipline, resilience, and internal structure matter more than ever. If you feel capable mentally but limited physically, financially, or emotionally, this episode is a blueprint to become a man who doesn't fear the...
2025-12-2932 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe 8 Foundational Exercises You Must MasterIn this episode, Ben Pakulski explains why exercise isn't about effort, sweat, or chasing heavier weight. It's about creating a stimulus worthy of adaptation. Ben breaks down how biomechanics, tension over time, and precise muscle contraction dictate whether your body grows stronger or breaks down. You'll learn why slowing down accelerates results, how control beats intensity, and why breathing and walking are foundational skills most lifters ignore. If you want muscle growth, pain-free training, and predictable progress, this episode will change how you train forever. 5 Bullet Points: Why biomechanics matter more than appearances How tension over time drives adaptation Why...
2025-12-1924 min
Muscle IntelligenceThese 5 Men Will Change Your LifeIn this powerful episode, Ben Pakulski opens up about the five men who have shaped his life, leadership, and personal evolution in 2025. From soul-level mentorship to financial mastery, emotional resilience, and world-class personal standards, these role models have each played a pivotal role in Ben's transformation as a father, husband, leader, and man. Ben shares never-before-told stories, the exact lessons that changed him, and why every man needs voices like these guiding their path. If you're hungry to grow, lead, and deepen your impact, this episode is a roadmap to the men worth following and the traits worth embodying.
2025-12-1522 min
Muscle IntelligenceHard Truths Every Man Needs To Hear***The 2026 Muscle Intelligence Coaching Cohort is closing*** If you are ready to take the next step, visit https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ In this powerful solo episode, Ben Pakulski reveals the real reason most men feel stuck, soft, or overwhelmed, and exactly how to rebuild the clarity, capability, and commitment required to thrive. Ben breaks down the four master skills every man must develop, how to build real physical and mental resilience, why comfort is killing your potential, and how to identify the "limiters" that quietly shrink your confidence and capacity. With vulnerable stories, practical frameworks, and a step-by-step path...
2025-12-0834 min
Muscle IntelligenceWhy Modern Men Have Low TestosteroneNaturally Maximize Testosterone to Build Muscle, Shred Fat, and Get Your Edge Back - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/max-t/ LAST CHANCE! Join the 2026 Muscle Intelligence Coaching Cohort - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ Episode Shownotes: Discover the 13 science-backed reasons why your testosterone is crashing and the actionable path to reclaim it. Ben Pakulski breaks down why quick fixes fail and why the real solution lies in mastering your morning, building resilience, pursuing hard goals, and optimizing every aspect of your life. From circadian rhythms and nutrition to the dangers of instant gratification, learn how to stop...
2025-12-0141 min
Muscle Intelligence28 Muscle Building Rules Every Man Must Follow Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ In this solo masterclass, Ben Pakulski breaks down 28 essential principles every man must understand to build muscle efficiently and sustainably. After 30 years of elite training, from the Mr. Olympia stage to coaching top performers, Ben reveals the real science behind tension, stability, mobility, skill acquisition, and smart progression. If you've ever questioned whether your workouts are producing the resu...
2025-11-2224 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe 3-Step Method for Choosing A Perfect ExerciseWhenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming...
2025-11-1415 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe Hidden Genetics Keeping You FatIn this powerful episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski reveals why fat loss isn't a level playing field. Your ability to lose fat, control cravings, and handle stress is deeply influenced by your genetics and understanding that is the first step toward real transformation. Ben breaks down how adrenaline, stress response, and learned coping mechanisms shape eating habits, emotional regulation, and body composition. This episode reframes fat loss as a behavior and nervous system challenge, not just a diet problem. Learn how to identify your unique genetic tendencies and develop new coping strategies that finally make fat loss s...
2025-11-1035 min
Muscle IntelligenceHow Fitness Coaches Can Stay Relevant in the Age of AI #396 Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and ev...
2025-10-2035 min
Muscle IntelligenceUltimate Self-Mastery for High-Performing Men - Paul Attia #395Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming...
2025-10-132h 01
Muscle IntelligenceHow to Fix Back Pain and Prevent Injuries with Dr. Stuart McGill #394 Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and ev...
2025-10-061h 31
Muscle IntelligenceThe Hidden Link Between Stress and Muscle Growth (Revealed) #392 Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ Episode Summary: On this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with the UK's most elite transformation coaches, Gavin Attorre and Dan Smith, revealing revolutionary insights that will change how you think about fitness forever. Discover why genetics determine your personality more than you realize, how trauma lives in your body until addressed, and...
2025-09-221h 21
Muscle IntelligenceWhy Fat Loss Fails After 40 (And How to Actually Lose 20 Pounds) #391 Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ Ben Pakulski lays out the exact protocol he'd use today, to lose 20 pounds of fat as a man over 40. No starvation. No crash plans. You'll learn why most cuts fail, how to identify and remove your personal "limiters" (stress, sleep, inflammation, poor aerobic base, skill, deficiencies), and why food quality and training intensity come before aggressive deficits. Ben maps...
2025-09-1550 min
Muscle IntelligenceHow I Gained 50 Pounds of Muscle in 18 Months #390Episode Shownotes: Ben Pakulski opens the vault on his insane 18-month jump from 242 to 293 lbs of stage-ready muscle. He breaks down exactly how he trained (high-skill execution, targeted volume, real failure), how he ate (predictable "Groundhog Day" nutrition), and how he recovered to handle more work than most think possible. You'll hear the mindset that fueled it, discipline, aggression in a safe container, and ruthless focus, and the biomechanics lessons that changed everything after a career-threatening knee issue. If you want a practical blueprint for serious size without guesswork, this is it. 5 Bullet Points: The 18-month...
2025-09-0745 min
Muscle IntelligenceWhy Energy Declines After 40 (and How to Fix It) #389In this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr to uncover the hidden drivers of burnout, fatigue, and accelerated aging. Together they explore how trauma, sympathetic overdrive, and mitochondrial dysfunction silently undermine performance and recovery. Dr. Sherr explains why 94% of adults have impaired mitochondrial health and how tools like methylene blue, metabolomic testing, and hyperbaric therapy can reset energy production at the cellular level. Whether you're a high-performing executive or simply someone feeling stuck in stress mode, this conversation provides a blueprint for balancing your nervous system, reclaiming energy, and extending healthspan. ...
2025-09-011h 26
Muscle IntelligenceInside the Mind of a Special Forces Operator - Curt Mitchell #388Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources Episode Description In this powerful episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Curt Mitchell, former Green Beret, Special Forces Operator, and intelligence professional to unpack the mindset, training, and readiness strategies of the world's most elite warriors. Curt shares untold stories from decades in special...
2025-08-281h 29
Muscle IntelligenceAdvanced Techniques for Next-Level Muscle Growth #387 Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube In this powerful episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski reveals why most men over 40 fail to build muscle despite training hard. Drawing on decades as an elite bodybuilder and coach to top athletes and entrepreneurs, Ben breaks down the "3 Ps" of posture, position, and path, the hidden keys to unlocking real growth. Discover why bad form is killing your gains, how to direct tension exactly where you want it, and why not all reps are created equal. Whether you want to build lasting strength, recover faster, or train pai...
2025-08-2332 min
Muscle IntelligenceHow Eric Janicki Packed On 85 Pounds of Muscle #386Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources Show Notes/Description What happens when you combine obsessive consistency, pain-free movement, and training intensity with surgical precision? Eric Janicki joins Ben Pakulski on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, for a powerful deep dive into the evolution of his training philosophy, from early football grit and aesth...
2025-08-1145 min
Muscle IntelligenceMuscle Growth Myths Destroyed by Top Researcher #385Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources Show Notes How do you actually measure muscle growth? In this episode of Muscle Intelligence, Ben Pakulski sits down with Dr. Eduardo De Souza, one of the top hypertrophy researchers in the world, to break down the real science behind building m...
2025-08-031h 12
Muscle IntelligenceCan The Ketogenic Diet Prevent Cancer Cells #384Podcasts are better with visuals! → Watch On YouTube Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter We're here to help you build muscle. Download our FREE body part specializations below. → Free Resources Show Notes/Description In this groundbreaking episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino to unpack a revolutionary approach to fighting cancer using metabolic therapy, ketosis, and fasting protocols. Dr. D'Agostino shares over 15 years of cutting-edge research on how...
2025-07-281h 33
Muscle IntelligenceThe Final Boss Is in Your Head - Jordan Shallow #383Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter Show Notes/Description In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Jordan Shallow returns to the Muscle Intelligence Podcast to unpack the physical, mental, and emotional journey of becoming his highest self. From hitting rock bottom in a toxic life path to spending a year on the road teaching seminars and redefining movement education, Jordan shares how pain, panic, and performance shaped his evolution. He and Ben dive deep into...
2025-07-211h 31
Muscle IntelligenceBig Pharma is Banning This Longevity Breakthrough - Jay Campbell #382Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter ***Muscle Intelligence Exclusive*** Save 15% at Biolongevity Labs with code "BPak"! Show Notes/Description In this jam-packed episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with peptide and hormone optimization expert Jay Campbell for a masterclass on the future of human longevity and performance. From mitochondrial peptides like SS-31 to GLP-1 agonists and bioregulators, they cover the science, the protocols, and the risks behind these powerful too...
2025-07-141h 38
Muscle IntelligenceGenetics-Based Training for Lifelong Athletics #381Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. Join the Newsletter Episode Description In this powerful solocast, Ben Pakulski reveals his personal mission to become an elite athlete at 80, and the exact strategies he's using to get there. This isn't about trends or following influencers. It's about aligning your training, nutrition, and daily actions with your unique genetic code. Ben shares how his journey from bodybuilding to fatherhood has evolved into a high-performance system for longevity. You'll learn why cookie-cutter health a...
2025-07-0735 min
Muscle Intelligence8 Life Domains Every Man Should Track in 2025 #380If you're a man over 35 who wants to optimize strength, energy, and longevity, start here: Join 50,000+ men getting weekly strategies to build muscle, boost energy, and extend performance, delivered straight to your inbox. → Join the Newsletter About the Episode In this Solocast episode, Ben Pakulski pulls back the curtain on the exact reflection process he uses to dominate each year and how you can apply it to unlock your best self in 2025. He shares the 8 domains he evaluates annually (from fitness to finances), how he identifies gaps in alignment, and the po...
2025-06-3016 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe Bodybuilding Diet That Rewires Your Brain #379In this solo episode, Ben Pakulski unpacks the science, psychology, and strategy behind the bodybuilding diet, and why it's one of the most powerful tools for transforming your physique, performance, and mindset. This isn't just about aesthetics. It's about rewiring your brain, regaining impulse control, and mastering your relationship with food. Ben breaks down how hyper-palatable foods hijack your biology, and how a 12-week reset can unlock energy, focus, and long-term sustainability. Whether you're looking to lean out, build muscle, or just stop being controlled by cravings, this episode delivers real tools to operationalize nutrition like a...
2025-06-2346 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe 4 Resiliencies Every High-Performing Man Must Master #378More Muscle Intelligence? Join the Newsletter Personalized Optimization - DNAPerform.com In this powerful solocast, Ben Pakulski shares the four essential pillars every high-performing man must master to unlock the limitless version of himself: Physical Capability, Mental Discipline, Stress Resilience, and Energy Optimization. Drawing from 25+ years of experience and the latest in genetic research, Ben breaks down how to align your training, mindset, and lifestyle with your unique biology, so you stop guessing and start transforming. Whether you're a hard-charging entrepreneur, dedicated father, or a man seeking more energy and purpose, th...
2025-06-1630 minMuscle IntelligenceThe New Operating System for Peak Performance #377Ben Pakulski returns with the next evolution of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast. In this episode, Ben introduces the Four Resiliency Model, a transformative framework developed through years of working with elite performers and ultra-high net worth clients. This isn't about chasing goals, it's about building a Lifestyle Operating System that makes growth automatic, predictable and sustainable. You'll discover: • Why traditional goal-setting breaks down under pressure • The hidden patterns that keep high achievers stuck • How to build unshakeable physical, psychological, physiological, and metabolic resilience • A proven path to take bac...
2025-06-0931 minMuscle IntelligenceBest of 2023: High Performance and Longevity #370I've recapped some of our top episodes from 2023 on high performance and longevity… You'll hear from Dr. Rob Kominiarek on the BIG levers for nutrition, training, and hormone optimization to support your vitality as you age; Adam Bornstein on what it takes to be TRULY successful in any space… And high performance coach and mindset expert Dr. Alex Auerbach will teach you how to spot the top performers, what you can glean from them, AND how to cultivate these qualities within yourself. Plus, I've included a clip from Joel Greene about the REAL scie...
2023-12-281h 17Muscle IntelligenceSix-Pillar Series: Environment Optimization #365Your environment has a huge impact on not only how you learn, your mindset, and your motivation to move toward challenge… But also on the health of your brain itself - and your capacity to heal both your physiology, and your psychology. Today's compilation of interviews (and one solocast) is an exploration into the incredible role that your environment plays in your health and happiness. You'll hear from top experts Dr. Drew Pierson on curating peak performance, Dr. Ana Mihalcea on physical and spiritual healing, and Ido Portal on movement practice as the gateway to deeper consciousness…
2023-11-3053 minMuscle IntelligenceSix-Pillar Series: Mindset Optimization #351If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs. Today's episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast is a special one. My team has compiled the greatest wisdom from some of the world's foremost experts in mindset and lifestyle optimization. Among our featured guests are thought leaders, one of my personal mentors, and those who consistently push the boundaries of high achievement. Brian Johnson, Steven...
2023-08-3159 minMuscle IntelligenceThe Six-Pillar Framework for Peak Performance and Health #344If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs. I use a very specific framing to look at what it REALLY takes to lose fat, build muscle, and optimize human health... Mindset, Sleep, Nutrition, Training, Environment, and Breath: this Six-Pillar framework is the lens that I take when looking at the most impactful habits, skills, and processes that myself and my clientele need to...
2023-07-311h 10
Muscle IntelligenceHigh Impact Summary | Six-Pillar Series: MindsetListen 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 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 giv...
2022-09-0113 minMuscle IntelligenceSix-Pillar Series: Mindset #257Actionable 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 wisdom, tools, and inspiration to truly become the best version of yourself, and to spread the message of transformation and a life well-lived to others. This exclusive Series highlights my S...
2022-08-2954 min
Muscle IntelligenceHigh Impact Summary | Are You Overtraining? Key Indicators, Solutions, and Metrics for ProgressionListen 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 training too much. Ironically, most people who THINK they are overtraining are actually experiencing a different issue. The good news is, while the problem can be complex, the solution is often in...
2022-08-2513 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe 4-Step Pakulski Process for Body Transformation #250Today'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 foundation for building more intentionality, confidence, and discipline into your entire life. You'll learn: The 9 ESSENTIAL Exercises to Accelerate Muscle Building. My EXACT Process For Optimizing Body C...
2022-07-0548 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe Truth About Metabolism, Animal Protein, and Insulin | Dr. Ben Bikman #243It'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 mechanisms behind optimizing the process of fat loss, debunks macronutrient myths, and reveals the truth about aging well. You'll learn: The MOST IMPORTANT fuel for the brain (and how to produce it in your bod...
2022-05-101h 16
Muscle IntelligenceBecome Indistractable: Conscious Time Management with Nir Eyal #211Feeling your attention being pulled in many directions, especially as the holidays have begun? Time management is a challenge for many of us in this day and age! Nir Eyal writes, speaks, and advises on how to get out of your own way, create simple habits to more effectively manage time, and ultimately become an indistractable human being -- a virtual superpower for any aspiring high performer. Coming from a background centered around the creation of habit-forming consumer products, Nir authored his first book, "Hooked", on persuasive technology. Nir's second book, "Indistractable", focuses on personal habit formation...
2021-11-2958 min
Muscle IntelligenceBrain Interventions to Optimize Movement and Overcome Limitations with Dr. Pat Davidson #207Ready to break out of the status-quo training methodologies that are so commonly seen in the fitness industry? Dr. Pat Davidson breaks down the journey from unconscious incompetency to automatic competency in this interview that takes a functionally integrated systems approach to training. Dr. Davidson's in-depth perspectives are a breath of fresh air for any coach, trainer, or athlete looking to truly optimize movement and correct body alignment. Not only does Dr. Davidson break down transformation in the physical realm, but he also details some common denominators between spirituality and science. Tune in (and take notes!) as...
2021-11-121h 29
Muscle IntelligenceFat Loss: a Tactical Approach to Lose it and Sustain it #203Looking for a step-by-step process to lose fat, and make it sustainable? Wondering what the biggest mistakes and misconceptions are in fat loss? In this solocast, I reveal that the process is simpler than we think... That all fat loss is, is a 2-step process with 4 influential factors... That it doesn't have to take hours a day, and it's all about what you're setting yourself up for. Stop telling yourself you can't. You are not your story. You are your daily habits, your skills, your beliefs, and your process. This solocast is derived...
2021-10-271h 15
Muscle IntelligenceEnergy Healing for Life-Changing Transformation with Dr. Barry Morguelan #198Do you wonder what your true potential is—not only in the gym—but in every area of your life? Whether you are looking to push the realm of possibility within your fitness, health, consciousness, business, or relationships, this episode is a must-listen. Join Ben and Dr. Barry Morguelan (Dr. B)—our guest expert on transformation and energetics. After a defining moment in his career as a gastroenterologist & surgeon, Dr. B embarked on a world-wide search for true health, to help his patients get better and STAY better. Dr. B eventually became one of 9 grand masters in an anc...
2021-10-011h 15
Muscle IntelligenceAn Equation for Transformative Growth: Less Work, Bigger Response #197How can we make decisions within exercise programming to ultimately facilitate transformative growth? In today's solocast, Ben breaks down the relationship between signal and response, so that you can outline your ideal progression within any training discipline. Ben also answers some popular listener questions, including how he makes training-based decisions around his own supplementation, and what supplements he includes in his nutrition regiment. No matter where you are in your own training, this episode will allow you to identify your greatest opportunity to elicit a response for high performance. Listen to gain insight on:...
2021-09-2936 min
Muscle IntelligenceSolocast: Unlock Your Greatness with Quality Training, Anabolic Balance, and a Champion's Mindset #194Join Ben as he outlines tried-and-true techniques to train for exponential results, set your body up for anabolism, and cultivate a champion's mindset! In this episode, Ben breaks down the three tiers that progress muscle building, and the single most important thing to unlock your greatness. This episode will inspire and educate you on: Why proper exercise execution is so important. What it takes to achieve long-term progress. How control over the nervous system can be a superpower. When discomfort can help you get stronger. Where unconscious beliefs manifest and how to adjust them. Tune...
2021-09-1334 min
Muscle IntelligenceSmall Steps to Perform at Your Peak with Dr. Guillermo Escalante #193What does it take to train like the elite? Dr. Guillermo Escalante has over 20 years of experience in competitive body building. Dr. Escalante holds a PhD in Athletic Training, is a strength/conditioning specialist and sports nutritionist, and a professor of kinesiology at CSUSB. With dozens of peer-reviewed manuscripts under his belt, Dr. Escalante has a wealth of information when it comes to high performance training. Join Ben and Dr. Escalante for a deep dive into high-level training and competition. Learn why small steps can have a big impact for those at the top. In this episode...
2021-09-101h 03
Muscle IntelligenceCrush Your Goals by Reframing Your Mindset and Beliefs with Kasey Jo Orvidas, Ph.D. #192How can you overcome obstacles to changing your behavior, achieving your goals, and living your greatest life? Tune in as Ben and guest Kasey Jo Orvidas, Ph.D. discuss techniques to frame your mindset so that you can effectively set goals, build habits, and go above and beyond success! Kasey holds a Ph.D. in psychology, with years of study focused on fixed versus growth mindsets within behavior change, specific to health and fitness. Kasey has changed the lives of 100s of men & women by guiding them through motivation and habit formation. Kasey also mentors coaches through...
2021-09-031h 16
Muscle Intelligence"This Process Changed My Results More Than Anything" #191Why do we hit walls in training? Join Ben as he breaks down the importance of structure and alignment within the body, and what it took for him to gain true efficiency and results within his body. In this solocast, you will learn: How to achieve "unconscious competence" so that you can get maximum results. Why you should spend more time on your weaknesses. The importance of neural priming and relearning movement patterns. Why working hard is not always the answer. When to use high frequency in training. Why stability, foundations, and intentionality are important to...
2021-09-0121 min
Muscle IntelligenceA Proven 3-Phase Process to Accelerate Body Transformation #190Are you looking for a more sustainable approach to transforming your body? In this solocast, Ben outlines his patented, proven 3-phase system that has helped numerous people change their bodies and their lives. Ben's focus on simplicity and foundations, first and foremost, allows an eventual progression into peak performance. Tune in to find out why so many exercise and nutrition programs feel unsustainable and ultimately fail, and to learn what common mistakes coaches make with their clients. For anyone who is interested in investing in their future, this episode provides tools to build lifelong habits and pursue...
2021-08-2742 min
Muscle IntelligenceA Muscle Building Framework: What I wish Someone had told me about Adding Muscle and Transforming any Body #188In today's solocast, Ben explores tools and techniques of total body transformation. With a focus on building muscle, Ben shares the steps that listeners can take in the gym to turn every workout into a precision exercise. While many people and goals are stunted by the limiting beliefs that precede them, there are simple methods to overcome these fear-based obstacles. In fact, there's one main factor that is common amongst people who aren't achieving their dreams. Ben dissects this topic with concrete examples to set yourself free. If you're someone who loves to help people, p...
2021-08-2443 min
Muscle IntelligenceSolocast: My Biggest Fitness Frustrations and Why These Industry Leaders are Wrong #186Your mindset is determined by the quality of questions you ask yourself on a daily basis. On this episode, Ben shares the list of questions he asks himself everyday with the intention to spark innovation, creativity and / or growth. When you ask better questions, you get better answers, so we urge you to carve out time to sit with and consider these questions. Ben then discusses why most people that we follow and admire are wrong, and why that happens. More importantly, he shares what you can do to create change and a simple perspective...
2021-08-1348 min
Muscle IntelligenceSolocast: What High Achievers Know about Fulfillment #185On today's solocast, Ben shares about a new paradigm that has shifted the way he meditates and pursues fulfillment. He believes there are four key components to wholeness, each of which contributes to success and growth. Ben discusses how to stop accepting anything less than greatness and get out of society's trap of mediocrity. It may not be fault that you're in it, but once you have the awareness, it's your responsibility to break free if you desire to do so. Finally, you'll learn the questions you should be asking yourself and the action you...
2021-08-0847 min
Muscle IntelligenceSolocast: Success, Honesty, Meditation #184Pura Vida from Costa Rica Muscle Intelligence Family. We believe that being Lean, Healthy, and Muscular for Life shouldn't be confusing and we aim to support your greatest life in a body that you LOVE! On today's solocast, Ben dives into 6 topics that are high priority right now that will add value to your life. The Key to a Successful life: People that succeed in life do this better than anyone else The incredible thing that happened to me at the beach this week One new supplement that almost everyone is deficient in that...
2021-07-3029 min
Muscle IntelligenceHow to Fix a Slowing Brain with Lucas Aoun #183Have 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 to upgrade the ability of the brain to think, remember, focus, and learn. That is the focus of today's podcast. ...
2021-07-261h 20
Muscle IntelligenceSunday Solocast: Ben dives into 5 hot topics #182In 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 fix it, how training must be different when eating keto, if you actually need carbs for performance, a new supplement that Ben uses in a ketogenic state or for...
2021-07-1843 min
Muscle IntelligenceHow to Become More Resilient to Stress and Perform at your Best with Mike T. Nelson #181We'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 both maximize performance and body composition. Mike does such a great job of condensing valuable information and packaging it into actionable steps both in this interview...
2021-07-071h 10
Muscle IntelligenceStart a Revolution with Mind Pump- Sal Di Stephano #180Sal 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 about why resistance training is the fountain of youth. Ben and Sal discuss how to weight training correctly, how often, and how to balance that with a...
2021-07-021h 11
Muscle IntelligenceFrom $60,000 to $600,000,000 with Aaron Singerman #179Aaron 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 leaves clues and insights into how we can thrive in business and in life. REDCON1 is a multi 9-figure business that is distributed around the world...
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Muscle IntelligenceHow to Scientifically Determine your Precise Ideal Bodyweight with Francis Holway #178Whether 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 amount of muscle for your skeletal size and structure. Francis has measured tens of thousands of individuals from every major sport, average people, and children to determine exactly where performance thrives. This has h...
2021-06-261h 04
Muscle IntelligenceWade Lightheart - From Vegetarian Bodybuilder to Conscious Entrepreneurship #175Within 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 people are facing in optimizing health, body and mind. ======= Sponsors MUSCLE INTELLIGENCE Ready to Build Muscle, Lose Fat and Transform Your Body? In this FREE...
2021-06-021h 21
Muscle IntelligenceBecoming a Champion with Dorian Yates #174What 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 transition, the mindset shift, depression, plant medicines, and how Dorian reinvented himself, his challenges in letting go of his old identity, and how to step into your personal greatness. ======= Learn...
2021-05-311h 09
Muscle IntelligenceKnees Over Toes Guy - How to Bulletproof your Knees with Ben Patrick #172"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 young basketball player and overcame knee surgeries to now lead a massive community of aspiring high achievers to confidently attack their athletics. Taking complete care of your body...
2021-05-141h 19
Muscle IntelligenceQ&A - The backstory and evolution of Muscle IntelligenceEver wondered why Ben frames his teachings around the 6 Pillars of a Lean, Healthy and Muscular Body... for Life? In this episode, Ben explains what he was searching for at the beginning of his bodybuilding career and why he felt the need to create something that was previously missing in the fitness industry. He speaks to how the Muscle Intelligence brand has evolved, gives you his approach and definition of health, goes into the only type of client he takes on for contest prep and so much more. There's quotes, tips and book recommendations in this podcast for you...
2020-09-2842 minMuscle IntelligenceHigh performance physiologist Dr. Greg Wells on impactful tools in the pursuit of excellence.Dr. Greg Wells studied Kinesiology and did his Masters in Physiology and PhD in Respiratory Physiology. For his PhD, he studied how high level athletes were able to improve their performance through improved breathing. In this interview, Dr. Greg Wells and Ben Pakulski discuss the extremes through which humans can use their breathing to accomplish whatever the task is, from extreme athletic performance to meditation. They talk about Dr. Greg Well's newest book: "Rest, Refocus and Recharge" and how small breaks and little tactics throughout the day can help you recover and feel better. And fi...
2020-09-181h 11Muscle IntelligenceQ&A - Ben's Personal PracticesIn today's Q&A episode, Ben answers your frequently asked questions about his personal practices. From his meditation practice to the shoes he wears, his thoughts on psychedelics, the supplements in his cabinet, his tracking devices to the books he's reading and the courses he is taking - he covers it all. This podcast is jam-packed with information and gives you an insight into Ben's daily practices that he has implemented to allow him to thrive and live his greatest life. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and if you'd like...
2020-09-1430 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Want to build strength? Start with a stable foundationThere are a few fundamentals we need to perfect before hoping to maximize our progress in any kind of physical pursuit, and in today's show, we explore what that means. As Ben explains, this project starts with learning what functional movement is and making sure we are doing it correctly. Functional movement, contrary to what we might think, actually refers to nothing more than breathing and walking. Ben drills down on the point that the movements we experience while breathing and walking are the foundation for any other movement, and so if we can't do them correctly all else...
2020-07-2328 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: What does human connection have to do with fitness?If you listen to your body as you exercise, you can feel your emotions arise to the surface. Many people try to mute out these feelings, or they exercise to distract themselves from feeling. In today's episode, Ben and Ash talk about why it's important to listen to your body and work through your feelings. As Ben mentions at the start of the episode, these moments are opportunities to connect with yourself which is an important part of connecting with other people. Ben talks about how exercise like yoga has helped him to explore his feelings and he reflects...
2020-07-0653 minMuscle IntelligenceControlling insulin and inflammation, and understanding metabolic flexibility with Dr. Ben BikmanIn this episode, returning guest Dr. Benjamin Bikman from Brigham Young University joins Ben to talk about insulin and its role in our overall health, specifically as it pertains to insulin resistance and the various lifestyle and genetic factors that come into play. Insulin resistance is not only strongly correlated to chronic disease, but it can also negatively impact our ability to build muscle, and Dr. Bikman discusses how sleep deprivation and incorrect food types can escalate the problem. He discusses the link between carbon dioxide tolerance and metabolism and how the ketogenic diet can impact metabolic flexibility, highlighting...
2020-06-251h 05Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Why mentorship in the fitness industry is so importantWe are live again on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast and today you'll hear all about Ben's different courses and workout plans, the work of a few brilliant past guests, a few tips for resetting your neurochemistry, and more! Our exchange begins with Ben talking about his new mentorship program, coaching certificate, and email squat challenge. This brings up the topic of how to target the intended muscles and our hosts also share some thoughts about what it takes to actually undergo a mentorship. It's all about mindset, and Ben takes the opportunity to complicate conventional understandings of this term...
2020-06-2250 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Empathy in stressful situations; and answering listener questions about fiber, tight muscles, and core stabilityWelcome to this live episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, where Ben and Ash talk about standing together at this moment in history and share some amazing diet and fitness wisdom! We kick things off thinking about all that is happening right now with the backfire against racism, talking about the need for empathy, and how we should use this moment as an opportunity to lend each other support. Ben gets into the core tenets of his workout goals next, speaking about his threefold aims in areas of strength and hypertrophy, mobility and stability, and cardio. In answer to...
2020-06-0846 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: 40 ways to get the most out of your workoutThere are so many facets that go into making a workout great, which is why Ben has compiled a document to help you understand what's valuable to place your mind and body in the right state. It's easy to think you can just step into the gym unprepared, but this is far from true, so we dive into the document today. We kick off the show by discussing some of the mental work you need to do like meditation, anchoring your superhero, and speaking words of success. We also find out more about being present and why you have...
2020-06-0149 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Talking sunshine and psychedelicsFor this amazing Q&A, Ben kicks things off talking about his six pillars of health, and how to be committed and serious about goals while still remembering to show up in other aspects of life. From there our hosts discuss the value of surrounding yourself with people you aspire to be more like, which also involves the hard task of cutting certain people out. Next up, Ben and Ash give thanks for the amazing power of vitamin D before answering a few listener questions that bring up topics about daily movement, diet, and workouts in relation to recovery...
2020-05-2556 minMuscle IntelligenceEpigenetics, methylation, and dopamine addiction with Dr. Ben LynchMany of us believe our genes doom us to the disorders that run in our families but today's guest, Dr. Ben Lynch argues that with the right plan in place, you can eliminate symptoms, optimize your physical and mental health—and ultimately rewrite your genetic destiny. Dr. Lynch is the author of Dirty Genes, and in it, he discusses eight genes whose correct functioning our health depends on and how to optimize their functioning. Dr. Lynch starts by talking about how he got interested in the field of epigenetics before giving listeners an idea of what this field of re...
2020-05-211h 13Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Talking Forgiveness, Friendship...and FatWhile we change our habits and mindset to pursue the goals that matter to us most, it's important not to forget to make loving ourselves and others a top priority too. For today's show, Ben and Ashleigh will be talking about this concept using three keywords – friendship, forgiveness, and fat! Before that, though, we hear their thoughts on cardio workouts, breath work, enduring pain, different ideal physiques, and why it's important that efforts to achieve a goal be motivated by personal development rather than trophies. Next up, Ben opens up about his personal journey with bodybuilding, his parents, and th...
2020-05-181h 10Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Want to lose fat? Try this before you cut caloriesWelcome back to another Q&A, where Ashleigh and Ben talk about how to optimize your mental and physical wellbeing, considering dieting, workout practices, habits, learning to love discomfort, and more! We begin with a reminder about Ben's six pillars, and how his workouts are becoming more intellectually focused, a time he takes to be hyper-aware about mobility, stability, skill, and strength. This leads Ben and Ash to hone in on the mental aspects of fitness, and they talk about how working out can be a springboard to creating healthier habits as well as how beneficial mentally arduous training...
2020-05-1154 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: How do you know when you've reached your natural potentialGear up for another episode of Q&A in which Ben and Ashleigh respond to a host of questions asked in their Facebook community. Before diving into the questions, they remind listeners about the importance of getting enough sunlight and spending time outdoors and explain why challenging times like these can be mined for invaluable life lessons on which to build a more secure future. Ben explains why stability is the foundational prerequisite for building muscle and strength, why having the correct form is non-negotiable in exercise, and even if you think you've reached your muscle-building capacity, you've likely...
2020-05-041h 04Muscle IntelligenceWhy food quality is important, and a deep dive on my favorite fat source with TJ RobinsonIn Ben's opinion, olive oil is without a doubt the most important oil that we have in our diet. With that being said, today's guest is TJ Robinson, the man behind the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil that gets so much love on the show. After all the hunting TJ does around the world, it was his turn to be hunted by Ben, and the resulting conversation the two have on today's show is worth its weight in gold. TJ had an olive oil epiphany after tasting true fresh-pressed olive oil while on a trip to Sicily during his days as...
2020-04-3056 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: If you want to build muscle, fix your health firstWelcome back to another great Q&A where listeners get a chance to have their questions answered by Ben and Ashleigh! We start today off hearing some updates on how our hosts have been coping in isolation, and they speak about the value of keeping positive, working hard and eating right, but also knowing how to relax at the end of it all. From there, things move into the subject of good health and the foundational role it plays in achieving optimal physical performance. Ben shares a few tips for what a well-rounded workout involves and then gets deeper...
2020-04-271h 09Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Advice for new coaches, and how to make every minute a meditative experienceWelcome back to another episode everybody — recorded live in quarantine! It's another Q&A since we know how much all of you need it right now. In this conversation, you can expect to hear Ben share a bunch of thoughts on everything from coaching and seafood to writing and meditation! We start off the chat talking about some misdirected thinking on calories and some better ways to go about the pursuit of weight-loss. The discussion turns to independent action and the ability to make changes without external structure before Ben and Ash think more deeply about designing your best li...
2020-04-201h 03Muscle IntelligenceParenting, longevity, and biohacking with Ben GreenfieldWe have an extra special episode in store for all of our listeners today! A live conversation with Ben Greenfield that we promise you are not going to want to miss. Ben is one of the most prominent minds in the health and fitness world and his attention to holistic and ancestral ideas is second to none! We get into a big discussion on longevity and all the areas that are to be considered when aiming to optimize for it. Ben also weighs in with his thoughts on medicine, cleansing, diet and health hacks he is currently using. The...
2020-04-161h 11Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Taking listener questions and more thoughts on thriving during quarantineWe find ourselves in quite a crazy crisis right now but there is still so much to be grateful for and we can only look forward at the opportunities that are present in front of us. Today's show is the recording of a live broadcast in which the Q&A traverses the usual range of topics with the added element of the coronavirus and quarantine! The first point that is made is that this is an opportunity like none other; why not use this quarantine period and break from regular routine to do something you have always wanted to...
2020-04-061h 14Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben's birthday reflections and how to access your inner warrior and monkBen recently celebrated a birthday and talks to listeners about how he approaches these events and why it is different from all other "special" days with materialistic agendas. This year he is spending the week surrounding his birthday in the woods with his family and a friend-mentor and is looking forward to some time for reflection. For him, always asking questions about your own thoughts and behaviors is a sure strategy for personal development. In this episode, Ben talks about letting go of the desire to be right, the importance of engaging in conversations with people who...
2020-03-2346 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Bens immune-boosting protocol and why he doesn't offer contest prep coachingDespite Coronavirus hype, Ben and Ashleigh take off their masks to have a great conversation in today's show, covering a broad range of topics. They kick it off with Ashleigh's exciting new project, an organ meat cookbook, and then get into the relationship between one's genes and their ideal diet. Cognitive associations with nasty foods or diet types can cause complications and so it's important to set up positive mental connections with healthy things to eat! Of course, Ben and Ashleigh couldn't get on the air without weighing in on Coronavirus but luckily Ben shares a power pack of...
2020-03-1649 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: More thoughts on longevity and what we should be focusing on for optimal healthThis week's Q&A is an international one, with Ben reporting from his villa in Bali and Ashleigh back in icy Canada! We get to hear about where Ben is staying, the beautiful time he has been having and his hopes for further trips and camps in Bali in the near future! Ben and Ash then dive into some questions from social media, with Ben sharing his favorite holiday spot to take his kids, skepticism on the debate around protein, and why thinking about food too much is a waste of time and energy. The idea of optimal note-taking...
2020-02-2429 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben is in Dubai talking travel hacks, performance anxiety, and the evolution of trainingBen has recently landed in Dubai to kick off his latest Muscle Camp and today Ashleigh catches up with him to see how it has all been going. This year's Muscle Camps are being run by Ben and his good friend Miloš Šarčev, and together they are assembling a program designed to change not just bodies but lives. Milos will be heading up the muscle-building part of the workshop and Ben's contribution sets out to biohack the body's internal system to achieve better performance in the gym but also outside of it. Today he talks about the six pil...
2020-02-0329 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben Answers Questions from Social About Inflammation, Turning Challenges into Opportunities, and Discipline vs. WillpowerWelcome back to another Q&A session with Ben and Ash! Today they are tackling the topics of social conditioning, negative anchors, the opportunities provided by large hurdles, teenage inflammation and circadian rhythms, and the benefits of journaling! We start off the episode reflecting on Ben's recent trip to LA and the great new things that his time there has led to. From there, Ben takes some time to unpack the ideas of the book, Brain Wash by Dr. Perlmutter, a read that he highly recommends. The conversation then turns to negative associations and anchors and Ben shares a pe...
2020-01-2742 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben and fitness coach Chris Spearman talk about the business of fitnessToday on the show we have a Q&A session with fitness coach, Chris Spearman. Chris and Ben take this opportunity to share some of the things that they have had on their minds and been talking about in their time together recently. They discuss the idea of community building towards a common goal, aims that reach beyond your personal ambitions and how to be of best service to all those around you. This ties into the conversation about entrepreneurship and online business and how to set yourself apart from the many others that might be trying...
2020-01-061h 00Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben and fitness coach Chris Spearman talk trainingFor today's Q&A session, we're switching it up. Ben is chatting with health and fitness expert, Dr. Chris Spearman but Chris will be the one asking the questions today. From a Ph.D. in Cancer Research to a global cover model, Chris is now one of the world's leading online fitness coaches and the CEO of Fitness Coach Freedom. Ben being an IFBB Bodybuilder himself and having trained Chris, he is well versed in the area of fitness and training. Chris is here today to pick Ben's brain about his training. During this episode, they discuss what training...
2019-12-301h 02Muscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben's Christmas "hack" and the importance of creating your own grand visionFor today's Q&A session, Ashleigh and Ben are tackling your queries and questions and throwing in some advice and ranting for good measure! They discuss stretching, bodyweight set points and the importance of beliefs. We also get to hear about Ben's stay in Colombia and why he is having such a great time planning for next year. A sizeable portion of today's show is spent considering how much our beliefs and long term goals affect our results, with both Ashleigh and Ben strongly arguing Christmas, how much he hates all the lights and the way in which he...
2019-12-2340 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Why everyone needs a mentorIn today's episode, we get introduced to an osteopath named Alvin Brown who changed Ben's entire attitude to success, leadership, relationships, and life in general. Alvin does not appear on the show but Ben recounts the story of how they met when he was young and driven but lacking guidance. At first Ben went to see Alvin in his capacity as an osteopath but the conversations that they had during their sessions were the reason Ben ended up choosing Alvin to be his mentor. In today's conversation, Ben and Ashley use the techniques that Alvin taught Ben as a...
2019-12-1641 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: How to train for a small, stable, strong waistBen is in Colombia busy planning out his 2020, working on course content and mentoring programs, thinking about new hires and taking care of the business management side of things. While in reflection mode, he tells listeners what they need to be successful in the fitness business, and it involves a lot more than just being physically fit yourself. It's a business and requires all the related knowledge just like any other. Ashley and Ben switch to talking about waist size and the healthy and unhealthy ways of becoming trimmer in this area, and here's a hint: waist trainers might...
2019-12-0931 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben's thoughts on "luck" and being an effective leaderFor this week's Q&A episode, Ashleigh and Ben have a conversation that covers leadership, proactive conversations, education, the myth of luck, and fatty diets. The discussion starts with some thoughts around better ways to lead and the integrity and love that goes into any good leader's work. Ben talks about the lessons he learned about addressing problems as soon as they arise, rather than leaving things to fester and worsen. Both of our hosts reflect on what has defined good leaders in their experience and how they look at leading moving forward. A good portion of the episode i...
2019-11-2542 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Let's Cancel Complaining, and What You'll Learn at a Muscle CampOn this episode of Muscle Intelligence, we start by discussing Gabrielle Bryan's response to The Game Changers and whether it's possible to have an unbiased opinion, especially in the contentious vegan/carnivore argument. We then get into the topic of productivity, which turns into an insightful how-to about time efficiency. Ben lays out the strategies he uses to get so much done and makes some convincing guesses as to how working absurdly long hours became a value in modern society. However, the main topic of the show is Ben's muscle camp that Ashleigh was a guest on. You'll hear As...
2019-11-1848 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Dealing with DOMS and Training Post-InjuryOn today's Q&A episode, Ben and Ashleigh, cover a range of topics that listeners have asked about. Ben begins by setting out this week's healthy habit, which entails getting rid of excess possessions. This will have a cascading effect and not only declutter your physical space, but also clear your mind and improve your productivity. They then move on to discussing Ben's least favorite source of protein, pork, and the best way to incorporate it into your diet, should you choose to do so. After this, Ben and Ashleigh discuss DOMS, delayed onset muscle soreness. If you know...
2019-11-1137 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben's trip to Iceland - Eating learning and working out with ThorAshleigh and Ben have both been doing some traveling, and today's conversation is all about sharing where they have been, the people they connected with and what they learned about themselves and other cultures in the process. Sometimes going to new places and trying new things requires us to step out of our comfort zones, to open our minds to experience the world around us in new ways.
2019-10-0941 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben Talks Mentorship, Decision-Making, and His Ideal Gym EnvironmentWelcome back to the show everyone! Today we are doing our usual Q&A session with Ashleigh in the driving seat again. The episode starts off with some serious thoughts from Ben on the subjects of slumps and how our focus and conscious thought really define so much of our lives. A lot of the time we are shaped and directed by forces outside of ourselves and what makes it crazy is we do not even know this.
2019-09-0458 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A - Ben's Training EvolutionWe are having another Q&A session with Ashleigh from Paleo Magazine Radio today! The focus of this episode is the evolution that Ben has gone through in his training program. As a young bodybuilder and aspiring Mr. Olympia, Ben admits that he had very little space for thoughts on longevity and lifespan concerns. He was purely focussed on training as hard as possible as much as possible to reach his goals.
2019-08-2830 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben's meal planFor this episode, we welcome back Ashleigh to help out with another Q&A session! The episode is mostly focussed on meal plans, daily eating schedules, fasting and related topics with a bit of philosophy, meditation and travel ideas thrown in for good measure. Ashleigh kicks things off by asking Ben about how he prioritizes his to-do list when it seems so long. From there they dive into cooking and specifically how Ben likes to prepare, or not prepare, his intake of vegetables.
2019-08-2257 minMuscle IntelligenceQ&A: Ben talks about his carnivore diet experiment, training weak areas, and his "death row" mealToday we are doing another Q&A session where Ashleigh steps into the host seat and grills Ben about diet, training, meat and more! Most of the episode is spent discussing Ben's recent forays into the carnivore diet and what worked and what did not, in his experience.
2019-08-1527 minMuscle Intelligence001- Ben's 44 Success Principles for an Optimized Body and Relentless MindWelcome 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.
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