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Longevity Muscle142: 21x Natural Bodybuilding Champion Ron Williams (Part 2)Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast where we sit down with 7x INBA Natural Mr. Olympia Champion, 7x Natural Mr. Universe & 7x Natural Mr. Worlds, Ron Williams. To Watch 'The Home Gym Of Ron Williams (FULL TOUR)' on the Longevity Muscle YouTube Channel Click Here.Timestamps: 00:46 Winning In Life (Not Just Bodybuilding)01:59 From The Ghetto To Becoming A World Champion To The Olympics!03:02 Have you lost your competitive edge? What should you do?04:13 What It Was Like Getting Flown Out To The Paris 2024 Olympics05:43 What running track taught...2024-12-051h 09Longevity Muscle141: Pro Natural Bodybuilder Frank Gigante (Rise & Conquer)Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have OCB/DFAC/PNBA Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Frank Gigante Joining us. Timestamps:01:00 Natural Bodybuilding Podcast Features02:56 Training & Competing Since The 90’s03:11 How Frank met Tom Kiatipis04:00 The MAJOR Natural Bodybuilding contests 05:57 DFAC World Finals06:12 Shevon Cunningham, David Kaye06:49 Where is Kenny from?09:04 The REAL point of competing 09:53 The ICONIC Mr. America Contest13:03 Battle Of The Gods13:46 OCB Yorton Cup15:26 Longevity Is Key!16:30 Frank’s Coach17:57 Nutrition For Muscle (Year Round Strategy)19:05 Natural Bodyb...2024-11-2157 minLongevity Muscle137: Mr. Natural Canada - Tom Kiatipis (Part 3)Joining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast for a part 3, is Mr. Natural Canada, OCB/IFPA/WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Tom Kiatipis. Tom has been training since the 90's and earned his pro card with the IFPA. He placed top 5 at the 2012 OCB Yorton Cup alongside Natural Bodybuilding Legend Philip Ricardo Jr, Moji Oluwa, Cleveland Thomas and Paul Iatomasi!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(01:30) How's it going (Tom and Kenny re-unite)(02:28) An update from Tom Kiatipis (06:08) The longevity mindset you NEED(06:58) How to thrive into your 50's, Natural Bodybuilding, Competing(08:04) Contest shape vs off-season s...2024-09-261h 12Longevity Muscle108: UIBBN World Champion - Ian DuckettWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have the 2007 UIBBN Bantamweight World Champion joining us, Ian Duckett! Ian won the British Europe Pro Am Worlds 2x. He also placed 2nd at WNBF Worlds in the lightweight division and 3rd in the masters division. In total Ian competed in a total of 82 shows to date. He has also competed in powerlfiting. He is the founder of bodyindesign, author of OLD BUT STRONG, is a personal trainer, and professional natural bodybuilder!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:36) Ian talks about the podcast!(04:56) Ian's first World Championship(05:53...2023-11-021h 15Longevity Muscle106: Eric Helms Returns - 2023 WNBF Contest Season & Training (Part 2)Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey returning on the show for a part 2! Eric is a co founder and reviewer for mass research review, he's the chief science officer for 3dmj, he's a coach for drug-free strength and physique competitors at all levels. He himself, earned pro status as a natural bodybuilder with the PNBA in 2011 and is currently on path to earning professional status with the WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation).Help support the show, grow natural bodybuilding and receive some exclusive content/information as a th...2023-10-1959 minLongevity Muscle104: The French Hercules - HersovyacWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Hersovyac joining us! Hersovyac is a natural bodybuilder, online personal trainer, posing coach and has an interest in the classic physique (silver era of bodybuilding). He's competed in a number of bodybuilding events and has carved himself an incredibly impressive physique!Become a Longevity Muscle VIP member (via our Patreon page) Help support the show, grow natural bodybuilding and receive some exclusive content/information as a thank you.... CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR VIP MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:42) 8 Years on YouTube 2023-10-051h 03Longevity Muscle095: Rob Hope - The Myth Of Natural Bodybuilding (Part 2)Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast where we sit down for a Part 2 with 2x Mr Universe and 3x World Champion, Rob Hope! If you missed part 1, we highly recommend you check that out first as this is a continuation! Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:35) Dealing with shoulder injury(03:59) Experiments + Expereinces(04:23) Rob's current training (has he made improvements?)(08:01) The drawbacks of being hyper-focused (09:08) Neglecting certain exercises (when left to the end of the session)(10:11) Deadlifts at the beginning vs. end of back day(11:40) The benefits of leaving your favourite exercises...2023-07-2054 minLongevity Muscle094: Rob Hope - The Myth Of Natural BodybuildingWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast where we sit down with 2x Mr Universe and 3x World Champion, Rob Hope! What's perhaps even more impressive is that Rob did this all by the very young age of only 26! In natural bodybuilding this is unheard of. He is undefeated to this day.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(01:11) Rob's complete contest history + Journey to WORLDS(26:15) Working as an engineer, IT and starting a podcast in the early 2000's(34:47) How Rob trains now (in brief)(35:08) Rob's stage weight vs offseason weight(38:39) The weight Rob felt...2023-07-131h 22Longevity Muscle093: Joshua Kenyon - The Next GenerationWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast where we sit down with competitive natural bodybuilder, Joshua Kenyon! Joshua is an online coach, ambassador for Core Nutritional and is a contributor for Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:46) The Next Generation(01:31) How Joshua became a contributor for NBW(01:57) Joshua's experience working with Team 3dmj(04:13) Why Joshua decided to work with Aj Morris(09:11) Joshua talks about his mental health challenges(11:56) How Josh used to train (high volume, short rest periods) (13:51) Josh talks about his current approach to training (frequency & volume)(15:21...2023-07-061h 33Longevity Muscle092: ICN World Champion - Brandon KempterWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have pro natural bodybuilder joining us, Brandon Kempter! Brandon is an ICN World Champion and has also competed at INBF/WNBF World Championships. He has been competing for 10 years. He also owns his own coaching company, BK conditioning where he exclusively coaches drug free bodybuilding and physique competitors.Timestamps: (00:11) Intro(00:48) Brandon gives life update(02:08) Is Ryan still coaching?(07:18) Brandon asks Kenny what his background is(08:35) Competing in your 30's vs. 20's(12:00) Why Brandon is "pro training to failure"(13:30) Brandon gives...2023-06-291h 22Longevity Muscle091: The Natty Pro, Ryan Doris (Part 2)Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast for a part 2 with pro natural bodybuilder, Ryan Doris! If you missed part 1, we highly recommend you tune into that first as this is a continuation, enjoy!Timestamps: (00:11) Intro(00:30) How pilates has helped Ryan's bodybuilding injuries(12:34) Layne Norton's PHAT(14:30) Benefits of Pilates for bodybuilders(17:47) Ryan's current training program(28:32) Ryan's ideal set up for building muscle(30:48) Ryan's current goals with bodybuilding (31:30) The 1 superior method to eating (36:25) Competing to have fun vs competing to win(39:30) Does Ryan still coach competitors?(41:43...2023-06-2258 minLongevity Muscle090: The Natty Pro, Ryan DorisWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have pro natural bodybuilder joining us, Ryan Doris! Ryan has competed at some of the most prestigious natural bodybuilding contests such as the IFPA Yorton Cup alongside the likes of Moji Oluwa, Philip Ricardo Jr, Cleveland Thomas, Brian Whitacre and more!Timestamps: (00:11) Intro(00:31) Ryan gives a life update(02:08) Is Ryan still coaching?(03:55) What has Ryan been up to as of late?(21:48) Why athletes drop out of competing and quit bodybuilding?(26:15) Dave Goodin, The Texas Shredder!(26:55) How pilates has helped Ryan's...2023-06-1558 minLongevity Muscle089: Heavyweight World Champion - Nigel St LewisWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have British Bodybuilding Champion, Nigel St Lewis joining us! Nigel is a heavyweight professional natural bodybuilder and 2x World Champion! He competed at the World Natural Bodybuilding Championships in Paris where he took the title in the heavyweight division. Some of you may have even read his interviews on both Simply Shredded and Muscle and Strength! Timestamps: (00:11) Intro(00:31) Nigel gives training update(02:08) Contest history(05:02) Simply Shredded Interview(06:56) What inspired Nigel to compete?(18:25) Competing against Shevon Cunningham and Cleveland Thomas(21:51) Competing...2023-06-081h 19Longevity Muscle088: Dave Goodin, The Texas Shredder! (Part 2)Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today are back for a part 2 with Dave Goodin, The Texas Shredder! If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, definitely go do that first as this is a continuation. Enjoy!Timestamps: (00:28) Training to failure vs. progressive overload(04:18) Dave talks about his powerlifting journey(05:15) Natural bodybuilding as you age(05:45) Dave talks about his nutrition and tracking macros(07:51) Dave's experience with "bulking"(12:01) Dave's take on HIIT vs. LISS(13:50) Training body parts 2x per week(16:41) Dave talks about his friendship with Dave Draper(17:45...2023-06-0129 minLongevity Muscle087: Dave Goodin, The Texas Shredder!Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have a long awaited guest joining us, Dave Goodin, The Texas Shredder! Dave has been competing since the 90's and turned professional with the WNBF where he would eventually go on to win one of the most prestigious natural bodybuilding competitions, WNBF Pro World Championships. He is one of the few who later in his career turned IFBB Pro, competing in both bodybuilding and mens physique! A legend within the natural bodybuilding world and someone who truly represents longevity!Timestamps: (00:11) Intro(01:01) Competing since the 90's2023-05-2540 minLongevity Muscle085: Timbahwolf Of Natural Bodybuilding - Kane SumabatWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have the Timbahwolf Of Natural Bodybuilding joining us, Mr. Kane Sumabat! Kane is a 55 year old natural bodybuilder. Many of you may have read the articles or videos featured on Greatest Physiques or Simply Shredded. He is a prime representation of what it means to have Longevity Muscle!Timestamps: Coming Soon!Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Kane:Follow Kane on InstagramCheck out Kane's Website Get in touch with...2023-05-1157 minLongevity Muscle084: Australias Natural Bodybuilding Finest - Brock WaughWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Mr. Brock Waugh joining us. Brock is an Australian bodybuilder, co founder and co owner of More Than Muscle. Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:36) Brock's time in California(05:52) Plans for More Than Muscle(08:15) How Brock and Joel met(09:01) Brock's time in England and the importance of sunshine(11:50) How Brock Trains (frequency)(12:50) Training 6 days vs. 4 days(14:48) Achieving a goal vs. the journey (15:30) If Brock only had 4 days per week to train (his experience)(22:19) Brock's preferred training split(28:26) Training upper body 2 d...2023-05-051h 14Longevity Muscle083: Natural Bodybuilding Icon - Joel KellettWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have a very special guest joining us, Mr. Joel Kellett. Joel is an Australian bodybuilder who has trained consistently for over ten years. He was spotted by Nick Strength and Power in 2019 due to the fact that he has a physique that emulates the Iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger! The Difference is that Joel built his physique via all natural bodybuilding. Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:52) Joel's Moustache(01:43) How Joel met Pete Hartwig(02:45) How Joel took the internet by storm(03:45) Why Joel went to California and connecting...2023-04-201h 20Longevity Muscle082: DFAC World Heavyweight Pro - Mark Claxton (Part 2)Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast where we sit down for a part 2 with Heavyweight Pro Natural Bodybuilding Champion Mark Claxton. If you haven't checked out part 1 we highly recommend you do that first! Mark is a BNBF heavyweight and overall British Champion, DFAC Grand Prix Champion (2018) and competed in natural bodybuilding's most prestigious events including the IFPA Yorton Cup (formally the OCB) and the DFAC World Championships!Timestamps:Comin Soon!Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Mark:Follow Mark on...2023-04-1446 minLongevity Muscle081: DFAC World Heavyweight Pro - Mark ClaxtonWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast where we sit down with Heavyweight Pro Natural Bodybuilding Champion Mark Claxton! Mark is a BNBF heavyweight and overall British Champion, DFAC Grand Prix Champion (2018) and competed in natural bodybuilding's most prestigious events including the IFPA Yorton Cup (formally the OCB) and the DFAC World Championships!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:51) Turning Professional(2:23) Competing at the IFPA Yorton Cup(3:19) The biggest event Mark has competed in (7:14) Mark's current training routine (12:51) How competing negatively influenced Mark's life(14:55) Pressure with competing and will he ever compete again2023-04-0645 minLongevity Muscle080: Natural Bodybuilding Extraordinaire - Levi BurgeWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast where we sit down with Natural Bodybuilding Extraordinaire, Levi Burge! Levi turned pro in the OCB, WNBF, IPE and NGA. He's competed at multiple world championship events and was recently crowned the OCB 2022 Yorton Cup Champion.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:32) Levi's experience competing in the WNBF(11:23) How Levi did at the IPE World Championships(13:13) Levi's weight class(15:50) Levi's current weight and why he stayed leaner in 2022 (20:51) Defending the 2023 Yorton Cup Championship title(22:06) Levi's first contest(23:41) Levi's house of pain(27:41) Levi's experience staying...2023-03-301h 12Longevity Muscle079: Dr Joe Klemczewski - The Godfather Of Flexible DietingWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Joining us today is Dr Joe Klemczewski. Joe is the President and Founder of the Diet Doc. He has his PhD and has earned degrees in physical therapy, health, nutrition, literary journalism and health education. He's written articles that have regularly appeared in Iron Man, Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness, Exercise for Men and Best Body. Joe is a retired WNBF professional drug-free bodybuilder, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), and is certified through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). Known as the “Godfather of Flexible Dieting,” it was Joe’s revolu...2023-03-231h 19Longevity Muscle078: Natural Pro Heavyweight Champion - Ben LloydWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast where we sit down with DFAC Pro, PNBA Pro and WNBF Pro, Ben Lloyd! Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:32) Ben chats about how he met David Kaye(01:36) 2022 contest season recap(05:14) Ben discusses his experience with overdieting(06:19) Cons of extreme bulking(15:51) Ben discusses dieting practices when prepping for a contest(17:54) How Ben will bring up his weak points(21:58) Ben discusses his training style(24:18) Ben talks about his progression practices(32:02) How many sets?(33:00) Ben shares his training split and frequency (33:39) Ben shares...2023-03-161h 12Longevity Muscle077: Khifie West - The Next GenerationWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast where we sit down with DFAC Pro and Grand Prix Champion, Chris Mccreadie a.k.a Khifie West! Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:36) Chris's ultimate competition goal(04:52) Why Chris will stay natural for the foreseeable future(07:40) Will Chris compete at the Natural Olympia?(08:31) More on Chris's ultimate competitive goal(14:52) Training with AJ and moving for a better gym environment(24:31) How Chris deals with "bad training sessions" (32:37) Deaload vs De-volume phases and why Chris doesn't do them(34:37) Why Chris doesn't use a log book + d...2023-03-091h 15Longevity Muscle076: Natural Pro Heavyweight Champion - Kurt WeidnerWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. Joining us today is WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder, Kurt Weidner. Kurt is a Core Nutritionals sponsored athlete and has been training for over 3 decades and has been competing since 1997! Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:40) Competing in the WNBF in the early 2000's and earning pro status (04:15) Kurt talks about the AAU and competing at his first contest(05:05) What inspired Kurt to compete?(12:31) Why Kurt had to stop dips, tricep development and more(17:26) Kurt discusses his shoulder and training with and around pain(30:02) Mindset around training...2023-03-021h 15Longevity Muscle075: Marc Tauriello - President Of The Iconic MR AMERICA ContestWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. Joining us today is President and Promoter of the iconic Mr America and all American Sports Festival, Marc Tauriello. Marc is also a gym owner and physique coach for the past 25 years!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:33) Why Marc got involved with the Mr America Contest(04:33) When did Mr America become a drug tested event?(09:55) How exactly is natural bodybuilding competition lacking?(12:20) Prize money predictions(15:00) Why Marc has never competed?(21:00) Discussing masters bodybuilding(28:26) Mr America classes (29:46) How is natural bodybuilding different from classic...2023-02-231h 17Longevity Muscle074: 3x British Champion - Lee Williams (Part 4)Joining us today on the Longevity Muscle podcast for a part 3 is 3x British Champion, Lee Williams. If you haven't checked out part 1 and 2 we highly recommend that first!Timestamps:Coming Soon!Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Lee:Follow Lee on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us...2023-02-1641 minLongevity Muscle073: 3x British Champion - Lee Williams (Part 3)Joining us today on the Longevity Muscle podcast for a part 3 is 3x British Champion, Lee Williams. If you haven't checked out part 1 and 2 we highly recommend that first!Timestamps:Coming Soon!Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Lee:Follow Lee on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us...2023-02-0938 minLongevity Muscle072: The Natural OakWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. Joining us today is lightweight world champion title holder and the UKDFBA Head Judge and Vice President, Mark Oakes! Also known as 'The Natural Oak'.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:59) Mark's first contest(34:17) This is not Mark's job(37:06) How Mark balances training, family and more(46:07) Mark shares his ideal training approach (50:30) Skipping workouts, never repeating the same workout and log booking(54:45) Does Mark still train like he did when he was competing? (01:10:46) Where you can learn more from Mark + OutroThanks...2023-02-021h 15Longevity Muscle071: WNBF World Heavyweight Pro - Gary AmlingerWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have WNBF Professional Drug Free Bodybuilder joining us, Gary Amlinger! Gary is the 2022 WNBF Bodybuilding World Heavyweight Silver Medalist representing Team USA. He is a bodybuilding coach and trainer.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:55) Gary gives a season recap + how he made improvements in the offseason(14:45) the optimal surplus and weight for muscle growth (18:56) building muscle as advanced lifter and not settling (19:59) Gary’s training routine building up to his contest prep (24:36) Does Gary feel he needed as much volume as he did (42 sets) 2023-01-261h 11Longevity Muscle070: Natural Pro Bodybuilder And Top Tier Coach - Peter FitschenWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Peter J. Fitschen joining us! Peter is a PhD, CSCS and the owner of FITbody and Physique, where he works full time as a contest prep coach. His combination of education and experience are unique in the sport of bodybuilding. He has a PhD in nutritional sciences from the University of Illinois, a master’s degree in biology with a physiology concentration, and a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. As a researcher, Fitschen has coauthored over 20 peer-reviewed publications, including several directly rela...2023-01-191h 17Longevity Muscle069: Marshall Johnson - The Phenomenon Of Natural Bodybuilding (Part 2)Welcome to episode 69 of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Today we have an incredible guest joining us for a part 2! The phenomenon of natural bodybuilding and the pinnacle of longevity, Marshall Johnson! Marshall is a WNBF pro, PNBA pro and IFPA Pro Natural Bodybuilder. He's been competing and training for over 40 years! He has competed at the pinnacle of natural contests, including the OCB Yorton Cup, the WNBF World Championships and the Natural Mr Olympia Contest. His motto... "train to train another day" If you haven't checked out part 1, we highly recommend you do that first!Timestamps:2023-01-121h 07Longevity Muscle068: Marshall Johnson - The Phenomenon Of Natural BodybuildingWelcome to episode 68 of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Today we have an incredible guest joining us. The phenomenon of natural bodybuilding and the pinnacle of longevity, Marshall Johnson! Marshall is a WNBF pro, PNBA pro and IFPA Pro Natural Bodybuilder. He's been competing and training for over 40 years! He has competed at the pinnacle of natural contests, including the OCB Yorton Cup, the WNBF World Championships and the Natural Mr Olympia Contest. His motto... "train to train another day"Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(02:04) Marshall discusses his return to contest(17:45) Doug Miller's Gym, Alberto Nunez, Inspiration...2023-01-051h 14Longevity Muscle067: The Godfather Returns - Jeff Alberts (Part 3)Welcome to episode 67 of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Jeff Alberts from 3D Muscle Journey returns! Jeff is a Pro Natural Bodybuilder who fell in love with lifting back in 1986. He entered his first competition in 1993 and over the span of 3 decades he's competed in numerous shows. His track record speaks for itself winning 2 pro cards, 16 class titles, 26 top 3 finishes, and winning the 2014 IFPA Pro International. As a coach with 3DMJ, Jeff has worked with over 400+ athletes since 3DMJ’s inception, assisting them to reach a higher level.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:56) The goal for 2023(04:10) Is Je...2022-12-291h 08Longevity Muscle066: Mr Golden Era - Pete HartwigWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have IFBB Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Pete Hartwig joining us! Pete is a 2x World Champion and the Mr Golden Era 2018 Champion. Pete has a bachelors of applied science in exercise physiology, is a sports nutritionist and is a coach for strength and physique competitors.Timestamps:Coming Soon!Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Pete:Follow Pete on InstagramSubscribe to Pete on YouTube2022-12-221h 04Longevity Muscle065: The Natural Bodybuilding Comeback With Gregory Bremec (Part 2)Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast for a part 2 with WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder, Gregory Bremec! If you haven't checked out part 1, highly recommend that first since this is a continuation. Gregory turned pro at his very first show back in 2009 at the INBF Cardinal Classic. He won the Lightweight division and the overall! An outlier to say the least. After a battle with a series of debilitating symptoms, at 23, Gregory found out he had chronic lyme disease. He was was on a series of treatments and stopped lifting for roughly 3 years. In this episode, Gregory talks us t...2022-12-1540 minLongevity Muscle064: The Natural Bodybuilding Comeback With Gregory BremecWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. Joining us today is WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder, Gregory Bremec! Gregory turned pro at his very first show back in 2009 at the INBF Cardinal Classic. He won the Lightweight division and the overall! An outlier to say the least. After a battle with a series of debilitating symptoms, at 23, Gregory found out he had chronic lyme disease. He was was on a series of treatments and stopped lifting for roughly 3 years. In this episode, Gregory talks us through exactly how he made his comeback to bodybuilding and his ambitions towards to stage o...2022-12-0847 minLongevity Muscle063: The Magic Egyptian of Natural Bodybuilding - Tamer Barakat (Part 2)Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast for a part 2 with Tamer Barakat. If you haven't checked out part 1, we highly recommend that first! Tamer is a 3x Natural Mr Olympia Classic Physique Masters Champion and the 2022 Natural Mr Olympia BodyBuilding Grand Masters Champion joining us, Tamer Barakat also known as 'The Magic Egyptian of Natural Bodybuilding!'Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:30) How has Tamer's training changed into his 50's(04:31) Tamer discusses training frequency(08:52) Carb intake during a cut (15:38) How long was Tamer's contest prep?(21:45) Longer vs shorter off-seasons (24:01) What inspired...2022-12-0143 minLongevity Muscle062: The Magic Egyptian of Natural Bodybuilding - Tamer BarakatWelcome back to another episode of the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have 3x Natural Mr Olympia Classic Physique Masters Champion and the 2022 Natural Mr Olympia BodyBuilding Grand Masters Champion joining us, Tamer Barakat also known as 'The Magic Egyptian of Natural Bodybuilding!'Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (01:01) Tamer gives a recap of the 2022 contest season(07:50) How Tamer got into competing in bodybuilding (14:34) How Tamer made improvements from 2021 to 2022 (20:49) Tamer's experience with 2 sessions per day, 4x per week(24:12) Tamer's training (How many sets per bodypart)(26:19) Training split + recovery days(26:51) Training...2022-11-2445 minLongevity Muscle061: The Welsh Warrior - Rob TerryWelcome back to another episode of the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have the Welsh Warrior, Rob Terry joining us! Rob is a 2x Natural Mr Olympia Champion, is a former Wrestler in the WWE, was a BIG part of the film Generation Iron 4, Natty 4 Life and has been competing since the 90's, so in other words, Rob has some serious Longevity in this iron game.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:46) Rob's experience competing in the NABBA(02:46) Rob discusses his kidney removal and how it impacted his life(09:29) Rob discusses the impact of the Chris...2022-11-171h 17Longevity Muscle060: 6x Natural Pro British Champion - David KayeJoining us today on the Longevity Muscle podcast is 6 x Natural Pro British Champion and 3 x Overall Pro World Champion David Kaye!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:42) When David got into bodybuilding and competing (01:46) How old was David when he first started competing(02:39) David talks about his recent contest season (04:21) Why David competes in DFAC (06:31) David’s proudest moment as a natural bodybuilder (08:36) Will David compete at the Natural Olympia?(09:38) Is David retiring from competition?(10:32) Temptations to compete in the IFBB Classic Physique?(12:05) Why natural bodybuilding? (13:50) David’s firs...2022-11-1046 minLongevity Muscle059: AJ Morris - The Next Generation (Part 3)Welcome back to part 3 with 2017 WNBF Junior world champion and UKDFBA Junior British Champion, Aj Morris! If you haven't checked out part 1 and 2 we highly recommend you check that out first! Aj is the founder of Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide and Made By Morris, an online ONLY coaching service that advocates and promotes natural bodybuilding and drug free physique improvement. He has personally coached over 30 clients to victory, and over 60 clients to a top 3 finish. Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:30) UKDFBA Championships recap(23:08) How AJ put on 10lbs of stage weight (29:57) Does AJ track his food...2022-11-0348 minLongevity Muscle058: From WNBF Worlds to IFFB Worlds - Lee Williams (Part 2)Joining us today on the Longevity Muscle podcast for a part 2 is Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Lee Williams. If you haven't checked out part 1 we highly recommend that first!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:29) When should you progress load? (02:41) Lee talks about his personal training goals (05:58) Who inspired Lee?(11:06) What contest means most to Lee?(12:35) How Lee did at WNBF Worlds (14:00) Politics in Natural Bodybuilding(20:53) Lee talks about his experience with Dorian Yates Blood & Guts training(23:00) Sample of Lee’s pre-exhaust training(27:50) What the future looks like for Lee(29:50) Le...2022-10-2743 minLongevity Muscle057: From WNBF Worlds to IFFB Worlds - Lee WilliamsJoining us today on the Longevity Muscle podcast is Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Lee Williams. In 1993 Lee won the lightweight and overall natural British title and was the youngest to ever to do this, which hasn’t been beaten to date. He's a 3x British champ, he's been on the UKBFF British team 5x, he's a WNBF pro, Musclemania Pro, came 4th at the IFBB Euros, was top 15 at the IFBB Worlds and is an IFBB Arnold winner! Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:60) What is meant to hold the lightweight and overall natural British title(02:58) Training leading up...2022-10-2056 minLongevity Muscle056: Mr. Natural Canada - Tom KiatipisJoining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast is IFPA Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Tom Kiat. Tom has been training since the 90's and earned his pro card with the IFPA and WNBF. He placed top 5 at the 2012 OCB Yorton Cup alongside Natural Bodybuilding Legend Philip Ricardo Jr, Moji Oluwa, Cleveland Thomas and Paul Iatomasi! Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:50) Competing against Philip Ricardo Jr, 2012 Yorton Cup and more(05:28) Tom discusses his injury going into to 2012 Yorton Cup(09:34) Why Tom moved from Toronto to Costa Rica(12:10) Tom discusses his coaching business(12:54) Why Tom switched to...2022-10-1356 minLongevity Muscle055: WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder - Paul Iatomasi JrJoining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast is WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder Paul Iatomasi Jr. Paul Jr is a promoter for the WNBF and a contest prep coach! Paul is the son of Paul Iatomasi 'The Terminator Of Natural Bodybuilding' episode 23. If you haven't listened to that yet, we highly recommend that first!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:52) Paul's contest history (03:15) Promoting for the WNBF(04:08) Why the WNBF? (04:58) Why Paul competes + discussing the WNBF magazines(07:05) Current contest goals(09:52) Paul's offseason, obstacles and ambitions to compete at WNBF Worlds(16:14) Paul's contest weight...2022-10-0646 minLongevity Muscle054: AJ Morris - The Next Generation (Part 2)Welcome back to part 2 with 2017 WNBF Junior world champion and UKDFBA Junior British Champion, Aj Morris! If you haven't checked out part 1 we highly recommend you check that out first! Aj is the founder of Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide and Made By Morris, an online ONLY coaching service that advocates and promotes natural bodybuilding and drug free physique improvement. He has personally coached over 30 clients to victory, and over 60 clients to a top 3 finish. Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:30) Reps in reserve vs training to failure(06:14) Recovery aspects relating to HIT(10:45) Fatigue management (17:00) Beating the...2022-09-2929 minLongevity Muscle053: AJ Morris - The Next GenerationWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have 2017 WNBF Junior world champion and UKDFBA Junior British Champion, Aj Morris joining us! Aj is the founder of Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide and Made By Morris, an online ONLY coaching service that advocates and promotes natural bodybuilding and drug free physique improvement. He has personally coached over 30 clients to victory, and over 60 clients to a top 3 finish. Timestamps: (00:11) Intro (01:30) Contest history breakdown (04:30) AJ discusses his old-school natural bodybuilding podcast (07:30) Working with Jordan Peters(08:45) Discussing Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide (14:42) Signing with NBW (What...2022-09-2249 minLongevity Muscle052: From Elite Gymnast To Professional Natural Bodybuilder - Mitch JarvisWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have PNBA Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Mitch Jarvis joining us! Mitch was the 2020 UKDFBA Overall UK Champion, the 2021 PNBA Pro UK Champion and Pro World Runner up! Go to our sponsor http://trylgc.com/longevitymuscle and use the code LONGEVITYMUSCLE for 25% off your at home testing kit.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (01:00) From Gymnast To Pro Bodybuilder (02:45) Mitch’s first injury(04:28) Mitch’s specialization in Gymnastics (05:00) How Gymastics influenced Mitch’s physique (07:30) The year Mitch Quit Gymnastics and why he transit...2022-09-151h 09Longevity Muscle051: Peter Khatcherian - Old School Bodybuilding (Part 2)Joining us for a part 2 on the Longevity Muscle Podcast is bodybuilding educator and coach, Peter Khatcherian! If you haven't checked out part 1 we highly recommend you check that out first! Peter competed in natural bodybuilding with the INBF/WNBF as well as Physique in the NPC. He is more famously known in the fitness and bodybuilding community for his YouTube videos on Old School Bodybuilding. We hope you enjoy the episode!Go to our sponsor http://trylgc.com/longevitymuscle and use the code LONGEVITYMUSCLE for 25% off your at home testing kit....2022-09-0840 minLongevity Muscle050: Peter Khatcherian - Old School BodybuildingJoining us for a part 1 of 2 on the Longevity Muscle Podcast is bodybuilding educator and coach, Peter Khatcherian! Peter competed in natural bodybuilding with the INBF/WNBF as well as Physique in the NPC. He is more famously known in the fitness and bodybuilding community for his YouTube videos on Old School Bodybuilding. We hope you enjoy the episode!Timestamps:(00:59) Peter's Contest History(06:00) Oldschool Bodybuilding (07:30) Aspirations to win WNBF Worlds (09:00) The consequences of competing too frequently (13:31) Training as a teenager vs adult for making gains(15:00) Training smarter and working around i...2022-09-0150 minLongevity Muscle049: Shevon Cunningham - How Does A 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion Train?Joining us for a part 2 on the Longevity Muscle Podcast is the one and only, 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion, Shevon Cunningham! The episode you've all been waiting for. How does a 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion train?! Find out by tuning in today.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:45) Shevon breaks down the evolution of his training(01:57) The importance of structure (05:00) Why you need to adjust your training based on biofeedback (08:00) No pain no gain (10:45) The routine of a 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion(16:50) Rep ranges for hypertrophy (19:00...2022-08-241h 25Longevity Muscle048: Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Nick Licameli (Part 2)Joining us for a part 2 today on the Longevity Muscle podcast, is Nick Licameli from 3D Muscle Journey! Nick is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Injury reduction and management specialist with 3D Muscle Journey. Not only that, but Nick is also a professional natural bodybuilder. Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (01:58) Competing at the muscle mayhem (11:15) Competing as a lightweight (19:53) Nick’s coaching experience with Jeff Alberts (24:35) Body composition changes from off-season to in-season (30:45) Working with Jeff Alberts and working around injury during contest prep (55:00) Overtaining (01:10:00) Where you can learn mo...2022-08-181h 16Longevity Muscle047: INBF/WNBF World Heavyweight Champion - Evan GodbeeJoining us on the Longevity Muscle Podcast this week WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Evan Godbee! In 2011 Evan won the heavyweight class at the INBF/WNBF World Championships earning his pro card. In 2014 he won the PNBA Pro World Cup and in 2014 he placed 5th in the pro heavyweight division at WNBF Worlds which is his best placing as a pro at WNBF worlds to date. He is the Owner of Muscle Academy offering individualized online coaching for nutrition/training, not only that but he is a Registered Physiotherapist and Sonographer. Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:58) Training update fro...2022-08-111h 13Longevity Muscle046: Nick Wright Bodybuilding, NWB (Part 2)Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast for a part 2 with Nick Wright! If you haven't checked out part 1 we highly recommend you do that first!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:30) Why Nick Competed at the Guzman Classic (0:40) Nick’s ambition to become World Champion (05:00) What it was like landing the cover of a magazine as a teenage bodybuilder (06:30) How Nick got his first sponsorship (09.08) The mindset Nick had to reach his goals (13:30) How Nick handled his competition(15:00) The new era of YouTube Fitness and what it takes to thrive (17:00) Ni...2022-08-0442 minLongevity Muscle045: Nick Wright Bodybuilding, NWBJoining us for this weeks episode of the Longevity Muscle Podcast is a very special guest, the one and only, Nick Wright! Nick's first upload to his YouTube channel 'Scondore', which would eventually evolve into 'Nick Wright Bodybuilding' was over 14 years ago. He's been training and competing in bodybuilding since a teenager, being one of the first (if not the first) teenage competitive bodybuilder to not only become sponsored by a major supplement company, but also land the cover of a published fitness magazine! He eventually would retire from competitive natural bodybuilding to take up competitive powerlifting where he...2022-07-2847 minLongevity Muscle044: 2020 Mr America Champion - Jay BrewJoining us for this weeks episode of the Longevity Muscle Podcast is Jay Brew. Jay Started wrestling at the age of 3 and continued all the way through college. In high school he was a two-time state champion. He was a two-time NCAA finalist and two-time All American. Jay is still coaching to this day. He pursued Bodybuilding and earned his pro card in 2013 at a NMA show and a IFPA show. 2014 Jay made his Pro debut and competed in 3 pro shows and is the 2020 Mr America Champion!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (01:09) Training update from Jay(02:11) Tr...2022-07-211h 08Longevity Muscle043: Brad Loomis - Defying The Odds To Pro Natural Status (Part 2)Welcome back to Part 2 - Episode 43 of the Longevity Muscle podcast with Brad Loomis! If you haven't tuned into Part 1 - Episode 42 we highly recommend that first. Brad is a Team 3dmj coach for drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. He has earned national podium placings in both 74 and 83kg weight classes as a USAPL Master Powerlifter. His career started in natural bodybuilding competing as an amateur from 1998 to 2008 when he earned his pro card with the WNBF. That is some serious longevity right there! (00:11) Intro (00:27) Insight into Berto’s prep, diet br...2022-07-141h 00Longevity Muscle042: Brad Loomis - Defying The Odds To Pro Natural Status (Part 1)Welcome to episode 42 of the Longevity Muscle podcast. This time Brad Loomis joins us! Brad is a Team 3dmj coach for drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. He has earned national podium placings in both 74 and 83kg weight classes as a USAPL Master Powerlifter. His career started in natural bodybuilding competing as an amateur from 1998 to 2008 when he earned his pro card with the WNBF. That is some serious longevity right there! Timestamps:00:11) Intro (01:30) Training update from Brad, adding sets weekly, working around pain(11:00) brads experience using a Swiss bar...2022-07-0745 minLongevity Muscle041: 7x World Heavyweight Champion - Chad Martin (Part 2)welcome to part 2 with Chad Martin. Chad is a 3x USA champion, 7x world heavy weight champion and was inducted into the PNBA hall of fame in 2012. His first show was in 1999 and is not only an ambassador for natural bodybuilding but is someone who truly represents what it means to have longevity!Timestamps:(Coming Soon)Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Chad:Follow Chad on FacebookGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow...2022-06-301h 12Longevity Muscle040: 7x World Heavyweight Champion - Chad Martin (Part 1)Joining us on the Longevity Muscle Podcast this week is Chad Martin. Chad is a 3x USA champion, 7x world heavy weight champion and was inducted into the PNBA hall of fame in 2012. His first show was in 1999 and is not only an ambassador for natural bodybuilding but is someone who truly represents what it means to have longevity!Timestamps:(Coming Soon)Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Chad:Follow Chad on FacebookGet in touch with Kenny...2022-06-231h 09Longevity Muscle039: WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Anthony MonettiJoining us on the Longevity Muscle Podcast this week is Anthony Monetti. Anthony has been competing as far back as 1995! That's Longevity right there. He is a professional natural bodybuilder with the WNBF, is a body transformation specialist with Bodhi by Anthony and was also on MTV True Life.Timestamps:(00:47) Anthony's first show before turning pro(03:31) What inspired Anthony to compete?(05:35) Genetics, PED's and the importance of hard work(09:44) What you need to know if you are considering PED's(19:00) Competing into your 60's(20:00) Dealing with low motivation for training(30:00...2022-06-161h 05Longevity Muscle038: Craig Toth - UNSTOPPABLEWelcome back to the longevity muscle podcast, today we are welcomed by NGA, IPE, WNBF, and ABFF pro natural bodybuilder Craig Toth. Craig is someone with an incredibly inspiring story!Timestamps (00:11) Intro (00:37) Craig’s life threating experience that would completely change his life moving forward (13:00) Craig Toth’s off-season + contest weight (19:00) how Craig’s story would ultimately change everything, life and bodybuilding with a prosthetic and more (elaborated) (27:55) Do you have aches and pain affecting your training? (30:00) Why you aren’t broken (32:00) Key to longevity no matter the obstacle (34:0...2022-06-091h 34Longevity Muscle037: REVIVE STRONGER - Steve Hall (Part 2)Welcome back for a Part 2 with Steve Hall from Revive Stronger! Steve is the host of the Revive Stronger Podcast and is a competitive natural bodybuilder and an online coach for physique athletes. If you haven't tuned into Part 1, we highly recommend you do that first! Timstamps:(00:11) Intro(01:11) Do you really need to hit PR’s to build muscle?(04:11) Ben Howard and HIT (08:07) Steve’s experience with accumulating RPE/proximity to failure + volume each week(13:41) How Steve stays so lean in the offseason (22:11) Should you track your weight in the off-s...2022-06-0247 minLongevity Muscle036: REVIVE STRONGER - Steve HallWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. This week we have Steve Hall from Revive Stronger joining us! Steve is the host of the Revive Stronger Podcast and is a competitive natural bodybuilder and an online coach for physique athletes!Timstamps:(00:11) Intro (01:08) Steve gives a training update (04:35) WNBF Worlds Recap (13:05) Lessons learned from competing abroad + coaching (18:45) Active Recovery Periods + 2 a days + training to failure (32:23) Gauging proximity to failure (45:30) Set up / lifestyles factors around 2x per day training Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!2022-05-2658 minLongevity Muscle035: Matty Fusaro (Part 2)Joining us for a Part 2 on this weeks episode of the Longevity Muscle Podcast is Matty Fusaro! Matty is a YouTuber, Online Coach and Natural Bodybuilder!(00:11) Intro (00:28) To prep or not to prep(03:00) Why Matty competed in the OCB (09:51) Matty talks about his experience placing second at his first ever show (12:00) BBPics experience (13:00) Binge eating during/after contest (15:30) Recovery diet vs reverse diet (19:10) Eating disorders vs disordered eating (25:00) Meal frequency (30:00) What is optimal?!(33:15) Extreme approaches to dieting (49:00) Where you can learn more from Matty + Outro2022-05-1952 minLongevity Muscle034: Matty FusaroJoining us on this weeks episode of the Longevity Muscle Podcast is Matty Fusaro i.e. Fusaro Fitness! Matty is a YouTuber, Online Coach and Natural Bodybuilder!(00:11) Intro (00:41) Matty talks about coaching con (03:00) Current YouTube scene (07:20) The evolution (10:00) The comparison game (14:00) How long it takes Matty to make content (16:20) From fat to physique, orthorexia, bigorexia(22:00) Dealing with YouTube Haters(27:00) How Matty keeps his content fresh (29:17) Why Matty hired Jeff Nippard for coaching + what to look for in a good coach(34:00) How Matty overcame his...2022-05-1249 minLongevity Muscle033: The Godfather Returns - Jeff Alberts (Q&A Part 2)Welcome to episode 33 of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Back on the show and this time for a special Q&A is the man who helped kick start this whole thing, Jeff Alberts from 3D Muscle Journey! Jeff is a Pro Natural Bodybuilder who fell in love with lifting back in 1986. He entered his first competition in 1993 and over the span of 3 decades he's competed in numerous shows. His track record speaks for itself winning 2 pro cards, 16 class titles, 26 top 3 finishes, and winning the 2014 IFPA Pro International. As a coach with 3DMJ, Jeff has worked with over 400+ athletes since 3DMJ’s...2022-05-0558 minLongevity Muscle032: Cliff Wilson - INTENSITY IS EVERYTHINGJoining us on the Longevity Muscle Podcast this week is Cliff Wilson! Cliff is a professional natural bodybuilder and one of the top physique coaches in the industry. He founded Team Wilson in 2010. As of 2019, the Team has amassed over 115 pro cards, 85 pro titles, and 13 world championships!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (01:08) Answering a listeners question on intermittent fasting for fat loss (05:11) Meal frequency for muscle growth/retention(06:00) Waking up in the middle of the night for a protein shake for better gains?(11:30) Benefits of meal replacement shakes (12:41) Is there a post workout...2022-04-281h 14Longevity Muscle031: OCB Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Craig Yarnall (Part 2)Joining us this week for a Part 2 on the Longevity Muscle podcast is Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Craig Yarnall. If you haven't checked out Part 1, we highly recommend that first. Enjoy!Timestamps: (00:11) Intro (00:42) Training body parts 2x per week (0:4:28) Why you shouldn’t cut water for contest prep (09:42) Who inspired Craig to train + upcoming contest goals(20:00) An important message from Craig (23:30) Some words of wisdom for those who are interested in competing but haven’t!(30:00) Craig discusses his thoughts on the Olympia (40:00) Where you can learn more from C...2022-04-2145 minLongevity Muscle030: OCB Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Craig YarnallJoining us this week on the Longevity Muscle podcast is Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Craig Yarnall. Craig is a WNBF pro and recently turned professional with the OCB. He own his own company, 'Team Synergy and Science for online training/nutrition coaching'. Craig has been competing since the 90s and is a prime example of someone who represents Longevity in natural bodybuilding!Timestamps: (00:11) Intro (00:48) The current state of Natural bodybuilding (07:11) Why Craig competes where he does (08:44) Craig’s first coach (10:18) Craig’s coaching company (12:04) Competing since the 90’s and the Mr Americ...2022-04-141h 16Longevity Muscle029: Inside Natural Bodybuilding - Mike NeumannJoining us today on the Longevity Muscle podcast is Founder and Owner of Inside Natural Bodybuilding and Host of Natural Bodybuilding Radio, Mike Neumann!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:30) The founding of Inside Natural Bodybuilding (01:40) When did Inside Natural Bodybuilding begin (06:09) Natural bodybuilding radio with John Hansen (8:44) Natural bodybuilding podcasts (10:07) Covering the Natural Olympia + commentating in bodybuilding (12:55) top shows that keeps the audience engaged, fun and exciting (14:49) When did Mr America become a natural show (15:49) hottest show of the year is…(18:51) discussing the Mr America contest + judging 2022-04-071h 15Longevity Muscle028: Weightlifting Olympian & Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Moji OluwaJoining us today is weightlifting Olympian turned Professional Natural Bodybuilder, Moji Oluwa. Moji competed in the 1994 CommonWealth Games and won 2 gold medals and 1 bronze medal and was the Captain of the Nigerian Weightlifting team at the 1996 Summer Olympics. On the bodybuilding side, he is an IPE Pro and has won over 50 titles, including the IFPA USA CHAMPIONSHIPS and the 2012 IFPA, Yorton Cup, Pro bodybuilding World Championships (Lightweight Title). He's been training since the 80's and is a prime example of someone who represents longevity with training, fitness and in natural bodybuilding!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (01:03) transition...2022-03-311h 42Longevity Muscle027: 2x WNBF World Champion - Brett Freeman (Part 2)Today on the Longevity Muscle podcast, we have 2x WNBF Lightweight/Bantamweight World Champion joining us for Part 2! Check out Part 1 first, if you haven't already!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:40) Training update (01:37) Working around injuries(06:03) Brett changes to training this offseason(10:22) Anxiety around specific lifts or training styles (18:56) Letting go of emotional attachments + Individualized coaching (23:05) Autoregulation (40:31) HIT + Social media influence on how you think and train (44:49) Top 5 revisions (55:13) Where you can learn more from Brett + Outro Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!G...2022-03-241h 00Longevity Muscle026: Natural Pro Bodybuilder & USAPL Raw Powerlifter - Brian MinorWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle podcast, I'm Kenny, your host and joining us today is Brian Minor. Brian has a master of science in health and exercise from Colorado State University, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is the owner of BDMinor Coaching for strength and physique athletes, is a USAPL Raw Powerlifter and not only that, but Brian is an IPE Professional Natural Bodybuilder!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:45) Training update from Brian(01:38) The last time Brian stepped on stage and why...2022-03-171h 03Longevity Muscle025: ANBF President - Kent Bierly (Part 2)We are back for a Part 2 with the President of the American Natural Bodybuilding Federation, Owner of Pure Focus Sports Club in Brick NJ and Professional Natural Bodybuilder, Kent Bierly! Kent has been training for 40 years and his first contest was when he was 17. He is 58 now. Talk about longevity!Timestamps: (00:11) Intro(00:51) How old football injuries influenced Kent’s bodybuilding(06:19) Modifying and adjusting (13:47) How Kent’s training evolved since he first began (18:25) The importance of recovery days (18:53) The ups and downs and how to deal with the “downs” - motivation and deal...2022-03-101h 02Longevity Muscle024: ANBF President - Kent BierlyJoining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast, is President of the American Natural Bodybuilding Federation, Owner of Pure Focus Sports Club in Brick NJ and Professional Natural Bodybuilder, Kent Bierly! Kent has been training for 40 years and his first contest was when he was 17. He is 58 now. Talk about longevity!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:49) The story behind the American Natural Bodybuilding Federation(08:41) The superbowl of natural bodybuilding?!(17:29) Kent's experience at the 2021 Mr America contest(26:12) Why the OCB is getting so much heat(30:12) Was the Yorton Cup still the pinnacle of natural bodybuilding?(37:58) W...2022-03-0344 minLongevity Muscle023: The Terminator Of Natural Bodybuilding - Paul IatomasiJoining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast, is WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder Paul Iatomasi. Paul has been competing as far back as 1986 and his last notable contest win was the 2017 Pro Masters Cup Champion! That is some serious Longevity right there! Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:44) How Paul met Philip Ricardo Jr. 2012 Yorton cup and more stories (03:57) Why Paul competes in different organizations(05:46) A family full of pro natural bodybuilders (08:42) Competing at 60?(11:04) WNBF magazine(14:35) NGA-WNBF Switchover (16:06) Training with family and the benefits of having a home gym + Paul’s fitness show fr...2022-02-241h 12Longevity Muscle022: The First Ever Natural Mr Olympia Champion - John HansenWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle podcast! Joining us today is none other than the FIRST EVER natural Mr Olympia Champion, John Hansen. John is also a 3x Mr Universe and his career dates back as far as 1979, as a teenager who competed in the AAU. John is someone who truly represents what it means to have Longevity in the sport of bodybuilding and fitness! Not only that, but John is the host of one of the most legendary bodybuilding podcasts there is, the Bodybuilding Legends Show.Timestamps: (00:11) Become a Longevity Muscle VIP Supporter + Bonus...2022-02-171h 21Longevity Muscle021: IFBB Pro Martin Daniels - BATTLE TESTEDWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. Today we are welcomed by 2x World Champ - WNBF pro, IFPA pro, NGA pro, NPC national level bodybuilder and now IFBB pro, Martin Daniels! Martin began his journey back in 1992 and is a prime example of someone who represents longevity in the sport of bodybuilding.Timestamps:(00:12) Intro(01:10) When Martin first started competing(02:36) Why Martin got into competing (05:00) Transitioning into the IFBB(11:19) Who Martin would have liked to compete against in the natural realm(13:30) What Martin does as a living(16:44) Overcoming Covid2022-02-101h 12Longevity Muscle020: Natural Bodybuilding Outlier - Meshack OchiengJoining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast is someone who is a true outlier in the sport of natural bodybuilding, he gives other natural bodybuilders nightmares when they find out they are competing against him, that’s right, we are welcomed by none other than Meshack Ochieng! Meshack is a professional natural bodybuilder. He's the 2020 PNBA Natural Mr Olympia Champion, he's also won other major bodybuilding titles like the 2018 OCB pro bodybuilding Yorton Cup, the 2018 IPE Worlds and the 2018 Global Cup. He's the owner of Team Meshak an online coaching company and is a The Hardbody sponsored athlete....2022-02-0359 minLongevity Muscle019: Shevon Cunningham - 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World ChampionWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have the one and only, 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion joining us, Shevon Cunningham! Timestamps:(00:12) Intro(00:34) Training during the pandemic(05:59) How Shevon transitioned from soccer player to pro bodybuilder (08:55) Shevon talks about his Olympia experience (11:20) Politics in Bodybuilding(14:31) Sticking to 1 organization?(15:26) Is Shevon going to take one more crack at the Olympia?(16:20) Future contest goals?(21:08) Unbiased judging in Natural Bodybuilding(23:42) Pro card controversy (28:33) The pitfalls of social media relative to natural bodybuilding (29:07) Is extreme...2022-01-271h 17Longevity Muscle018: The Natty Guy - Brandon WadasWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle podcast! Joining us today is Professional Natural Bodybuilder, Brandon Wadas. Brandon is a Coach at Team Iron Management, a Core Nutritionals Sponsored Athlete, family man and father! Not only that, but Brandon had quite the bodybuilding season this past year, placing top 5 at the iconic Mr America Contest!Timestamps:00:11) Intro (01:06 ) Mr America Contest Recap(03:36) Brandon elaborates on his injury (04:40) Brandon’s experience competing with the Legend, Philip Ricardo Jr. (08.05) How Brandon felt about his placing at the Mr America contest(11:48) To be great in th...2022-01-201h 21Longevity Muscle017: Chris Elkins - WNBF Pro Natural BodybuilderJoining us today on the Longevity Muscle podcast is WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder Chris Elkins! Chris is a father, US Marine Veteran, full time online coach and is the co-founder of MaX-Hype Training. Not only that, but Chris recently competed at the WNBF World Championships where he took the silver in the Pro Mens Physique Category. Timestamps:(00:12) Intro(00:41) Overcoming Covid 2x!(01:41) Transitioning back into the gym (04:28) Chris dealing with a 10 day layoff (06:21) Getting Silver at WNBF Pro World Championships(12:31) Why Chris transitioned from Bodybuilding to Men’s Physique (14:41) Dealing with...2022-01-131h 11Longevity Muscle016: The Son Of Zeus, The Brother Of Hercules - Teddy PantelisJoining us today on the Longevity Muscle podcast is none other then, the Son of Zeus, the Brother of Hercules, Teddy Pantelis! Teddy is a WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder and has been competing for over a decade. He is also a Legion Athletics Sponsored Athlete, a Precision Nutrition Certified Coach specializing in fat loss, performance nutrition and competition prep!Timestamps:(0:12) Intro(01:15) Updates from Teddy and training during the pandemic and working around injury (13:51) OCB Yorton Cup Recap and Levi Burge(15:31) Teddy’s dungeon(17:30) Teddy asks Kenny some questions, 2 a days, emotional at...2022-01-061h 30Longevity Muscle015: Natural Bodybuilding Standout - Doug MillerWelcome to the Longevity Muscle podcast! Joining us today is Natural Bodybuilding Standout, Doug Miller. Doug is not only a Professional Natural Bodybuilder, but he’s a 2x IFPA, Yorton Cup, Pro bodybuilding World Champion. He’s also won many other bodybuilding titles such as the Yorton Cup Pro International, The IFPA Pro Gaspari Classic, The NPC Jay Cutler Baltimore Classic to name a few and to put it simple, Doug is one of the greatest Natural Bodybuilders to ever grace the stage. On the business side, he’s the owner of Core Nutritionals and Crush it Collesium, a gym ba...2021-12-301h 08Longevity Muscle014: Alberto Nunez - 2022 Contest Goals (The Return Of The Ivory Latino)Today we are welcomed by a very special guest. Someone who has inspired me from the very beginning of my bodybuilding journey. We are joined by none other than Alberto Nunez of 3D Muscle Journey! Alberto is a bodybuilding coach and a Professional Natural Bodybuilder with the WNBF.Timestamps:(0:11) Intro(01:06) WNBF World Championships Recap(10:35) Berto's experience with the PNBA(11:46) Berto's 2022 contest goals (16:28) The importance of starting early with your contest prep(23:35) Transitioning back to the gym from the lockdown at home workouts (31:00) What can influence low motivation for training?2021-12-231h 30Longevity Muscle013: Dr. Peter Cichonski - 40 Years Of Competing Welcome back to another episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast, I’m Kenny, your host and today we have Peter Cichonski joining us. Peter is a Doctor of chiropractic, a writer for Ironman Magazine and a professional Natural Bodybuilder. Peter is an INBA/PNBA Hall of Famer and started competing 40 years ago in 1981! Timestamps:(0:12) Intro(00:57) Mr America and PNBA Natural Olympia recap(02:45) Peter's first contest(03:26) Training for Longevity(06:48) Intensity techniques at age 59, Peter's training and more(14:47) Training outdoors (16:30) what is BFR training(23:27) Benefits of BFR for injury rehab/reduct...2021-12-161h 09Longevity Muscle012: INBA/PNBA Hall of Famer and Natural Bodybuilding Legend - Philip Ricardo Jr. (Part 2)Today on the Longevity Muscle podcast, we have Philip Ricardo Jr joining us for Part 2! Check out Part 1 first, if you haven't already!Timestamps:(0:11) Intro(0:30) Contest season recap - Mr America and Natural Mr Olympia(5:35) Dealing with obstacles leading up to both shows(7:12) Training during the pandemic, losing muscle, and more(10:47) Training 6-7 days per week(15:20) Upcoming contest goals, training partners and ramping up the intensity(20:12) Regaining lost muscle(22:53) Natural Mr Olympia 2021(29:48) The importance of giving yourself enough time to prep for the stage(32:44) Planning out 2022 a...2021-12-091h 15Longevity Muscle011: Brandon Lirio - 3x Classic Physique Natural Mr Olympia ChampionJoining us today on the Longevity Muscle podcast is 3x Classic Physique Natural Mr Olympia Champion, Brandon Lirio! Not only that, but Brandon is a INBA/PNBA Hall Of Famer, he was featured in the film Generation Iron Natty 4 Life, is a writer for Iron Man Magazine and the Director of Battleground Fitness.Timestamps:(0:11) Intro(1:02) Road to the 2021 PNBA Natural Olympia(7:22) Having an anchor when dealing with adversity(13:14) Are you always thinking "worst case scenario?" (18:11) Where Brandon is at mentality post Olympia(26:37) Self sabotaging behaviour(32:29) Offseason Improvements(37:11) Training...2021-12-021h 23Longevity Muscle010: Paul Revelia - Pro Natural Bodybuilder and World Class CoachWelcome back to another episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Joining us today is Paul Revelia of Pro Physique Inc. Paul is one of the most sought out contest prep coaches in the world! Not only that, Paul is a Professional Natural Bodybuilder. Timestamps:(00:7) Intro(0:31) Recent experience at the IFBB Olympia Contest(4:54) Competing naturally in the IFBB?!(7:02) Drug use in bodybuilding(9:13) Discussing the PNBA Natural Mr Olympia(9:24) Paul's upcoming contest goals and the last time he competed(12:46) Why Paul competes in Classic Physique and Men's Physique(15:49) Competing in...2021-11-2559 minLongevity Muscle009: Ben Howard - WNBF Pro Lightweight World ChampionWelcome back to the Longevity Muscle podcast! Joining us today is PNBA Professional Natural Bodybuilder and WNBF Lightweight World Champion, Ben Howard! Ben is also an online coach and provides one on one personal training.Timestamps:(00:9) Intro(0:57) Updates from Ben and a contest season recap(6:29) Ben discusses the current UK standard of natural bodybuilding(9:46) Competing against Mitch Jarvis(14:45) Why Ben didn't compete at the 2021 Natural Mr Olympia Contest (15:54) How Ben plans to make improvements this upcoming offseason(22:56) A case for deadlifts to build a bigger back(26:34) Training frequency...2021-11-181h 16Longevity Muscle008: Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Nick LicameliJoining us on today's episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast, is Nick Licameli from 3D Muscle Journey. Nick is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Injury reduction and management specialist with 3D Muscle Journey. Not only that, but Nick is also a professional natural bodybuilder. Timestamps:(00:8) Intro(1:46) Updates from Nick (6:52) Nick's take on the 2021 Mr America contest(12:32) Will Nick compete at the Mr America contest in 2022?(15:43) How Nick became 3D Muscle Journey's Injury Reduction & Management Specialist (20:50) Are you chasing the status/title?(26:53) Who and what specifically influences Nick's...2021-11-111h 00Longevity Muscle007: 6x Natural Mr Olympia Champion - Kiyoshi Moody (Part 2)Today on the Longevity Muscle podcast, we have Kiyoshi Moody joining us for Part 2. Check out Part 1 first, if you haven't already!Timestamps:(00:09) Intro(0:19) Will Kiyoshi come out of retirement and grace the stage in 2022?(6:15) Why Kiyoshi competes in the INBA/PNBA(22:58) Training during the pandemic with at home workouts(32:18) Who inspires Kiyoshi to train and who specifically inspires his posing?(39:06) Politics in bodybuilding(46:11) Staying natural and the direction bodybuilding has gone (52:50) Kiyoshi talks about the future of natural bodybuilding (1:01:50) The IFBB natural league (1:03:55) Will Kiyoshi c...2021-11-041h 19Longevity Muscle006: 6x Natural Mr Olympia Champion - Kiyoshi MoodyWelcome back to another episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast. Joining us today is 6x Natural Mr Olympia, Kiyoshi Moody! Kiyoshi has achieved the pinnacle of pro level competition. He is truly a legend of Natural Bodybuilding. He has been competing since 1997/1998 and is a prime example of someone who represents longevity. Kiyoshi is also in the INBA/PNBA Hall Of Fame!Timestamps:(00:09) Intro(0:40) Updates from Kiyoshi(3:36) Kiyoshi talks about battling cancer(13:07) The importance of mindset(15:56) The impact bodybuilding has had on Kiyoshi and why quitting wasn't an option(21:30) Kiyoshi's...2021-10-281h 12Longevity Muscle005: Chris Barakat - Celebrating a Decade of Natural BodybuildingOn this episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast, we have Chris Barakat joining us! Chris is a published researcher at the university of Tampa, an educator with the school of gainz and a coach for physique athletes with competitive breed. Chris is also a competitive natural bodybuilder!Timestamps:(00:10) Intro(0:35) Updates from Chris(9:17) Chris opens up about dealing with depression and his layoff from training(14:37) Transitioning back to training after a layoff(18:04) Defining training quality(21:40) Why Chris doesn't follow a 7 day split(25:24) Chris talks about the importance of staying within...2021-10-2136 minLongevity Muscle004: 2x WNBF World Champion - Brett FreemanJoining us on this episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast, is Brett Freeman! Brett is a coach for strength and physique athletes with ATP Performance and is a professional natural bodybuilder. Not only that, but Brett was the 2017 Lightweight World Champion and 2019 Bantamweight World Champion with the WNBF! Timestamps:(00:8) Intro(0:38) Updates from Brett(6:03) Who inspires Brett to train and compete?(9:56) Will Natty Talk Radio make a comeback + Brett's upcoming podcast(11:02) Brett took 2+ years off from bodybuilding because...(18:05) Is your approach complicating your life?(24:18) Brett's experience with Sheiko(28:22) When i...2021-10-1451 minLongevity Muscle003: Dr. Eric Helms - Pro Natural BodybuilderJoining us on another episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast, is Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey! Eric is a coach for drug-free strength and physique competitors at all levels. He himself, earned pro status as a natural bodybuilder with the PNBA in 2011 and also enjoys competing in powerlifting, weightlifting, and strongman. Timestamps:(00:10) Intro(0:46) Updates from Eric(3:26) When will Eric be competing next in bodybuilding(4:36) Autoregulation and RPE - what is it and why should you care?(35:25) Why Eric doesn't utilize a traditional bodybuilding split (44:20) Pros and cons of fixed v...2021-10-071h 00Longevity Muscle002: INBA/PNBA Hall of Famer and Natural Bodybuilding Legend - Philip Ricardo Jr.Today we have a natural bodybuilding legend joining us. Philip Ricardo Jr. Philip is a multiple Natural Mr. Olympia champion with his most recent win being in 2019, which was documented and featured in the film Generation Iron 4. Philip is also in the INBA/PNBA Hall Of Fame!Timestamps:(00:08) Intro(0:49) Upcoming contest prep (7:43) Philip shares his experience being in the film Generation Iron 4(9:15) Who does Philip look up to?(10:57) The importance of sustainable methods, even during contest prep(14:11) Training for Longevity(16:35) Working around aches and pains(19:09) When ego in...2021-09-3044 minLongevity Muscle001: The Godfather of Natural Bodybuilding - Jeff AlbertsWelcome to the first ever episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Joining us as our first guest, is Jeff Alberts from 3D Muscle Journey! Jeff has 35 years of bodybuilding experience, is a coach with 3DMJ and is a professional natural bodybuilder with the WNBF. He has competed at the world championships numerous times as well as the Yorton cup, which are two of the most prestigious competitions in the world of Natural Bodybuilding. Jeff has also successfully coached many athletes to the stage.Timestamps:(00:08) Intro(1:35) How Jeff's Process for competing has evolved over the...2021-09-2355 min