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In this week's episode of Ash & Slay, we sit down with none other than Ben Pakulski – IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, muscle-building expert, high-performance coach, and host of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast. We dive deep into everything from training mechanics, breathing, and recovery to mental health, longevity, and nutrition strategies – all on a next-level nerdy frequency that only Ben can deliver. Whether you're a hardcore lifter, a coach, or just someone obsessed with optimizing human potential, this one's for you. Oh – and yes, he also drops his guilty pleasure... and it's not what you'd expect! Tap in, level up, and get ready to rethink the way you train, eat, and live!

Ben Pakulski, “The Godfather of Intelligent Muscle Building”, is widely considered the world's best muscle expert and top authority on physique optimization and lifestyle integration for high-achieving men over 40. Ben is the CEO of the Muscle Intelligence Brand, host of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, and creator of Mi40, the best selling brand that has helped millions of students, coaches and trainers transform their bodies and lives. As an IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Ben competed in 23 shows from 2008-2016. He finished top 10 in the prestigious Arnold Schwarzenegger Classics Ohio for 6 consecutive years, placing 2nd in 2013. Ben reached the pinnacle of the bodybuilding world in 2012 and 2016, competing in the Mr. Olympia Contest and was considered one of the top 10 bodybuilders in the world for many years. After a 20-year bodybuilding career, Ben found his new passion and redirected his focus towards helping executives, pro-athletes and entrepreneurs look, feel and perform at their best. Ben now teaches his six pillars of a Lean, Healthy, and Muscular Body to men around the world, shifting the paradigm in the fitness industry towards the pursuit of integration of body, mind, and soul and the creation of a beautiful life. When not teaching or training, Ben spends his time at home or traveling with his two angels, Benjamin Zane and Presley Skye.   Ben Pakulski Website Ben Pakulski on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Ben Pakulski Muscle Intelligence Podcast Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Annette Verpillot is a globally-recognized posturologist. Annette created the Posturepro Method, which has gained worldwide recognition for eliminating chronic pain, increasing strength, and improving sports proficiency. She actively works with professional athletes, trainers, practitioners, and researchers to develop solutions to tackle human mobility issues around the world. Within my framework for building muscle that I've honed over the last 25 years, I place a MAJOR focus on structure and stability. Without a solid foundation, you will never be able to move well, and you will never be able to build the muscle you desire for health, performance, and longevity… In today's episode, you'll learn: Techniques to Correct Eye and Vision Imbalances How to Use Postural Insoles for Foot Strength and Stability Why you MUST Improve your Posture for Optimal Performance Plus, pick up the free implementation guide at muscleintelligence.com/learn. – About Muscle Intelligence – We are raising the standard of men in their prime by helping aspirational men optimize their health so they can live longer, lead from the front and perform at their best every day. Learn more: muscleintelligence.com/mipapply Support our Sponsors: Get a 10% discount on all BiOptimizers products at bioptimizers.com/muscle10 (use code MUSCLE10) Learn more from Annette Verpillot: posturepro.co (use code MI40 to save 10%) youtube.com/c/posturepro Join the Mission: Private Email List: muscleintelligence.com/viplist Private Community: muscleintelligence.com/community Instagram: instagram.com/muscleintelligencecoaching YouTube: muscleintelligence.com/youtube

Are you struggling with weight loss and cravings? In this episode, we sit down with Ben Pakulski, a world-renowned expert on improving physical fitness and physique enhancement, to discuss strategies for overcoming these obstacles and optimizing your internal state. As the CEO of the Muscle Intelligence Brand, host of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, and creator of MI40, Ben has helped millions of students, coaches, and trainers transform their bodies and build thriving coaching businesses. With a proven track record as an IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, finishing top 10 in the prestigious Arnold Schwarzenegger Classics for 6 consecutive years and competing in the Mr. Olympia Contest, Ben is the go-to authority on physique optimization and lifestyle integration. Learn more about Ben & his podcast and programs at muscleintelligence.com Follow Ben on Instagram & Facebook Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 3 Quotable moments: 41:16: “So sometimes when we're getting pulled into the desire to do something unconsciously, it's from a place of fear or you know, safety or just like mindlessness.” 43:44: “We can learn to, to create a specific state, at will and recall it. Any state is always accessible to us. Joy, happiness, satisfaction, gratitude, they're all right there. So why not in that moment of despair, which is often what it is, why people reach for food or reach for something to change their state, why not just call it back?” 43:44: “We can learn to, to create a specific state, at will and recall it. Any state is always accessible to us. Joy, happiness, satisfaction, gratitude, they're all right there. So why not in that moment of despair, which is often what it is, why people reach for food or reach for something to change their state, why not just call it back?” 48:03: “One of the flips I made with pain is like, pain is, it's just like cold pain is just information. Like, is it painful or is it just information? It's like, yeah, I can, I can just sit with this and realize it's just my body telling me something. So, I want to create the association of this thing is bad or do I just wanna be like, no, I just feel something there. Not good or bad, it's just information.” 50:42: “I have this kind of theory or belief that people who are most, uh, happy in life, people who are most successful in life are the ones who are just willing to go and step into their fears.” ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/fSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mindset and Performance Optimization with Ben Pakulski Today on the Brain Biohacking Podcast, I am speaking with my friend, Ben Pakulski. Ben is one of the world's top mind and body coaches. Ben has been an inspiration to me for years. We discuss mindset in and out of the gym, why someone may fail in the gym, how limiting beliefs can hold us back, and so much more. More About Ben: Ben is the founder of Ben Pakulski Fitness International, the Muscle Intelligence podcast and the Muscle Intelligence and MI40 brands. He is a former Mr. Canada, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder. Ben is most well-known for his intelligent approach to building maximum muscle and has helped 100,000 men and women change their body and life with his methods. Ben began building his body at 15 years old and turned professional at his 6th show at 26 years of age. Ben's first pro show was the 2009 Tampa Pro where he placed 3rd and qualified to compete in Mr. Olympia. Highlights from Ben's career include placing 2nd at the Arnold Classic, the second largest bodybuilding show in the world, twice competing in Mr. Olympia and placing 1st in the 2016 Vancouver Pro. Since retiring from competitive bodybuilding, Ben focuses on spending time with his wife and three children while building the Muscle IntelligenceTM brand. The mission is to empower men and women with the knowledge and skillset to build their greatest body and live their greatest life. Ben's passion for helping others change their body, and live their greatest life led him to create the world's foremost muscle building and body transformation educational brand, Muscle Intelligence™ which offers a simple framework around the 6 Pillars of a Lean and Muscular Body. Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/bpakfitness/ Visit his website: https://www.benpakulski.com

In part 1 of our Muscle Building Month kick-off episode, Annette Verpillot outlined a complete framework for assessing and improving posture.  As we continue with Muscle Building Month in our MI community, Annette is back for an encore about walking mechanics and WHY they're more important than you may think! Annette is a globally-recognized posturologist who created the Posturepro Method, which has gained global recognition for eliminating chronic pain, increasing strength, and improving sports proficiency.  Annette actively works with professional athletes, trainers, practitioners, and researchers to develop solutions to tackle human mobility issues around the world. You'll learn: The connection between walking and your nervous system. How to use walking to your advantage in ALL training. Why most people walk incorrectly (and how to fix it!) How fixing your gait can improve hip and upper body mobility. Exercises that can CHANGE your life in just 90 seconds per day. Click here to get access to the FREE Episode Guide on improving walking mechanics, and other upcoming Muscle-Building guides. These special EXTENDED guides contain step-by-step frameworks to improve upon your stability, mobility, training efficiency, and physiology. Learn More from Annette:  Website: posturepro.co - 10% off to the MI community when using the Coupon Code MI40. Instagram: @posturepro, Facebook: @Posturepro, Twitter: @posture_pro Youtube: @posturepro1 Posturepro in Tampa at Mi40 for a 2 day in-person course, April 23-24, 2022 Jaw and Body Connection - online course that is presently on sale on pre-launch price of $129 instead of $249 ====== Thank you to our show sponsor Organifi!  Shop with code MUSCLE at organifi.com/muscle for 20% off! Organifi offers juice and adaptogenic blend powders, as well as supplements to support immunity, digestion, and detoxification.  Everything is certified glyphosate residue free, 100% organic, and free of all major food allergens. The RED is my recommendation to enhance nitric oxide production, blood flow, and men's sexual function.  The GREEN is a fantastic nutritional catch-all to balance your energy and detoxify your body.  The GOLD is my favorite nighttime blend; with adaptogenic mushrooms and turmeric to combat inflammation and promote rest (it also tastes phenomenal!). Head over to organifi.com/muscle and shop with code MUSCLE to get 20% off now!

If you've been following Muscle Building Month in our MI community, you'll know that the foundation of muscle growth is correct posture and structural alignment.  To help YOU optimize your posture, I interviewed Annette Verpillot, a globally-recognized posturologist. Annette created the Posturepro Method, which has gained global recognition for eliminating chronic pain, increasing strength, and improving sports proficiency.  Annette actively works with professional athletes, trainers, practitioners, and researchers to develop solutions to tackle human mobility issues around the world. In today's episode, Annette walks us through three main facets of stability, and how each is connected to the nervous system and performance.  Annette offers action items to immediately assess your own posture, and to begin to cultivate postural balance with exercises that can be done in just minutes. You'll learn: How to balance your nervous system. Why posture SO heavily impacts your performance. What it means to age gracefully (and how to prevent injury). Why getting stronger makes alignment MORE important. Click here to get access to the FREE Episode Guide on postural assessment and improvement, and other upcoming Muscle-Building guides. These special EXTENDED guides contain step-by-step frameworks to improve upon your stability, mobility, training efficiency, and physiology. Learn More from Annette:  Website: posturepro.co - 10% off to the MI community when using the Coupon Code MI40. Instagram: @posturepro, Facebook: @Posturepro, Twitter: @posture_pro Youtube: @posturepro1 Posturepro in Tampa at Mi40 for a 2 day in-person course, April 23-24, 2022 Jaw and Body Connection - online course that is presently on sale on pre-launch price of $129 instead of $249 ====== Thank you to today's show sponsor, BiOptimizers MagBreakthrough!  For an exclusive offer for listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/muscleintelligence and use MUSCLE10 during checkout, to save 10 percent and get free shipping. You can use code MUSCLE10 on any of BiOptimizers' other products as well... I highly recommend MassZymes for optimal protein assimilation, and KAPEX for those on a ketogenic diet. BiOptimizers is true to their name in optimizing your unique biology, to be the best version of you.

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In this episode of the Kathryn for REAL! podcast, host Kathryn Gordon is joined by Coach Tara Garrison.  Get Tara's new book... Short-Term Keto: A 4-Week Plan to Find Your Unique Carb Threshold About Tara: Tara Garrison is the founder of HIGHER, a luxury health coaching experience for high performers that includes training, nutrition, biohacking, and mindset coaching. She has helped many professional athletes, celebrities, and top executives optimize their health. She is also the creator of the popular Keto In & Out System, in which she teaches how to “Do Keto. Not Forever” to optimize metabolism, brain power, athletic performance, and physique. As the host of the Inside Out Health Podcast, she interviews world-class health and mindset experts from all over the world. Tara is a mom of four, avid weightlifter, Boston Marathoner, and lover of nature. You can find her daily on Instagram as @coachtaragarrison, where she shares the inner workings of her life, health education, and motivation. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), International College of Applied Nutrition and Strength (ICANS), and MI40 and is a Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC), Certified Neurotyping Coach, and Metabolic Analytics practitioner.

In this episode, I am speaking with Ben Pakulski - founder of Ben Pakulski Fitness International, the Muscle Intelligence podcast, and the Muscle Intelligence and MI40 brands. He is a former Mr. Canada and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder. We talk about the best way to build muscle, mental toughness, and creating an intentionally tough life.

Several of the programs I've done over the years including: MI40, optimal anabolics, the blueprint, Burn the fat feed the muscle, Riptoe 5x5 and others

In this episode, Chris is joined by Ben Pakulski, IFBB Pro, creator of  the number one muscle building program MI40, and podcast host of the Muscle Intelligent Podcast. Chris and Ben discuss his journey into bodybuilding and his mindset towards being the best in the world. In this episode: Intro to bodybuilding Mindset Mentors Mr. Olympia Intelligent Training  Fatherhood Meditation Breathe work Longevity === Connect with Ben: @muscleintelligencepodcast https://www.instagram.com/bpakfitness/?hl=en === Connect with Fudge: @cthefudge https://www.instagram.com/cthefudge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/chris.fudge.7/ email: chris@projectfitness.ca ===

For your listening pleasure your hosts Stevesmi and Da Mobster discuss Canadian pro Ben ‘PakMan’ Pakulski. In this episode we include: • His 22-inch calves (genetics) • His training system MI40, how he, more than most modern pros, has made himself a name with training programs. IE: a 6 week nutrition program is $799 • What he did and what he teaches for training • Studied and got degrees in exercise science / kinesiology • His appearance on Evo Radio • His approach for nutrition and how you can apply it • Finally how you can learn from Ben’s ideas and experiences and apply it to YOU! Jump to timestamp 32 minutes for the steroid info Article https://www.evolutionary.org/ben-pakulski-steroids Link to the podcast Ben did with Evo https://www.evolutionary.org/evolutionary-radio-episode-227/#play Forum posts Female athlete who’d trained under Ben: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/anabolic-steroids-peds/female-nutrobol-(mk-677)-log-45346.html A brief discussion about his programs: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/supplements/ben-pakulski-programs-46848.html

Dr. Jordan Shallow and Killian Hamilton recently visited me at Mi40 gym in Tampa to interview me for their podcast RX'd Radio. The conversation was so enjoyable, that I wanted to share it with you all. Dr. Jordan Shallow is someone I essentially consider my brother, and so we get deep in this conversation about vice and virtue to which Killian brought a great perspective.  If you haven't yet, please check out these two gents and what they're doing over at PreScript - two of the smartest guys in the fitness industry right now, so I know you'll enjoy their content! To find out more:  Dr. Jordan Shallow http://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Killian Hamilton http://www.instagram.com/killian.hamilton/ PreScript http://www.pre-script.com/ RX'd Radio https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rxd-radio/ Thank you our sponsor BUBS Naturals for their continued support and for providing YOU with an amazing 20% discount with code BEN on ALL of their products! I personally use their MCT and collagen every morning in my coffee, but they've also just recently release a new Fountain of Youth Collagen Protein, with added Vitamin C and Biotin.  Head over to BUBS Naturals now, use the code BEN for 20% off and enjoy their amazingly creamy products!!   

This week we welcome Canadian Bodybuilding guru Ben Pakulski back to Rx’D Radio to sit down with his fellow Canadians, Dr. Jordan Shallow and Killian Hamilton. Unquestionably one of the greatest minds in bodybuilding training, Ben is an IFBB Pro with a long list of accomplishments, including appearances at The Olympia and multiple national titles. Ben is the CEO of Muscle Intelligence and owns Mi40, a gym in Tampa, Florida. He is an accomplished businessman, coach, speaker and lives his life with awareness and virtue, like few others are able.       Today Team Canada gets into the weeds about the origins of Ben Pakulski, and what built him into the cognizant athlete he is today. We discuss his highest values and explore the personal growth he experienced during his time in the bodybuilding world. Ben tells us how his mentality behind training evolved to serve him better and ultimately lead to his successes in the sport, with his family and with his business. The boys discuss the importance of awareness, as well as the necessity of facing obstacles to uncover personal strengths and develop a better sense of virtue. Killian and Ben discuss their personal practices to calibrate themselves on a daily basis, and the trio discuss training as a form of meditation and a tool to instill discipline and “peace from mind”. Killian recounts living in the airport, Ben discusses calibrating perspective in himself and in his children, and the team discusses how bliss can only truly be experienced by also having a deep experience of pain -- this is a conversation you will not want to miss!   Ben’s Media: IG: @bpakfitness Mi40 Gym: www.Mi40nation.com Muscle Intelligence: www.muscleintelligence.com   Killian’s Media: IG: @killian.hamilton Website: www.K2coaching.ca For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.  For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!

When you’re going through hell, keep going. In this episode, Charlie is joined by Canadian IFF professional bodybuilder and creator of MI40, Ben Pakulski. They cover topics about training, diet, nutrition, and life in general. Tune in to learn more about how you can master your body and mind. Plus, get a bonus on how you can decrease stress and improve your sleep. “We have to get comfortable being uncomfortable.” - Ben Pakulski In this episode: What got Ben into body building Why fasting is beneficial for you The paradigm shift that needs to happen in your training The six key things that can influence your body Resources: MI40 Nation - https://www.mi40nation.com/ Men’s Program Shreddin8 - www.shreddin8.com Women’s Program Sculptin8 - https://sculptin8.com/homeworkoutprograms Book Your Discovery Call Here Connect with Ben Pakulski: Website - https://www.benpakulski.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BenPakulskiMuscleIntelligence/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bpakfitness YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/BenPakIFBB Podcast - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/podcast/ Connect with Charlie Johnson: Website - https://www.charliejohnsonfitness.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharlieJohnsonFitness/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliejohnsonfitness

IFBB pro Ben Pakulski has built a tremendous business that provides thousands of people with real value for their fitness dollar. From soccer moms to all out pro athletes, Ben employs his MI-40 training system to bring about real results. Find out how to turn your personal training business into a home run on this week's episode of Fitness Fame & Fortune.

While 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 the relationships he undervalued along the way. He has realized that the pursuit of optimal health should be far more well-rounded, and this involves cherishing those who matter - even if they have hurt you. Sometimes we get resentful about a person’s behavior, as Ben did with his dad, and he shares some techniques he used to develop more empathy that led him toward forgiveness and ultimately, more love. We hear about the community Ben is trying to build next, and how important this notion is for creating a shared sense of support. From there, Ben and Ashley talk about the idea that achieving a goal – burning fat for instance – is all about changing one’s habits and mindset. Our hosts show a lot of vulnerability and share meaningful ways to be a happier, healthier, and more loving person in this episode so it’s definitely one to tune in for. Before wrapping things up though, they get into some listener questions about recovering from hernias, getting better sleep, and how to gauge if one’s resting heart rate is too low, before sharing about their love for some of the well-known products mentioned on this show. This includes BLUblox, today’s sponsor, so head over to https://blublox.com/muscleintelligenceand get 15% off your first order using the code ‘muscle’!     Timestamps Thoughts on coronavirus and countries that are opening up. [0:18] Ben’s outdoor breath control cardio workouts and the Muscle Intelligence Trilogy. [3:02] Why cardio workouts are not for fat burning but increasing the body’s recovery ability. [6:21] Box breathing, enduring pain, and Ashleigh’s James Fitzgerald step-up test experience. [7:59] Breathing’s place in pursuing fitness mastery and celeb athletes engaged in MI40. [12:14] Erin Stern’s figure transformation and thoughts on different ideal figures. [15:13] Working out for a trophy or for the sake of personal development. [17:41] The importance of valuing friends even while neurotically pursuing a goal. [19:33] Realizations Ben has come to and his gift for coaching holistic wellness. [21:45] How Ben released his anger at his dad and himself through forgiveness. [25:07] The importance of community for assisting others who then reciprocate. [32:59] Supporting people through struggle versus cutting toxic people out. [37:10] Ben’s acid test for who he’ll train: people who take ownership. [39:44] Beating fat: changing is not hard, but a matter of shifting beliefs and habits. [41:01] Ben’s experiment using olive oil to shift his phospholipid bilayer. [44:08] Why people get hernias and step by step guidelines for recovering from one. [47:58] How to get better deep and REM sleep using L-theanine and taurine. [53:33] When to know if a low resting heart rate is a cause for concern. [58:39] The brilliant job BLUblox products do for improving sleep. [1:04:01] Benefits of grass-fed meat from Belcampo over grain-fed. [1:06:10]

Founder of MI40, Ben Pakulski, and bodybuilding legend, Milos Sarcev share their insights on their bodybuilding journeys along with the importance of mind-muscle connection. 

Joining us on this episode is retired IFBB Pro and founder of Muscle Intelligence and MI40, Ben Pakulski. We dive into what it means to train with intelligence, the role of mindset when it comes to muscle growth, and Ben's evolving thoughts around nutrition. Listen to the end to hear how he is incorporating biohacks and peptides into his protocol! Time Stamps Ben Pakulski, a different person who was always a rebel [1:08] The story behind Ben’s calves [6:50] Why you must train smart before you train hard [8:01] The MI40 Mindset and Method [12:40] Why the only thing synonymous with growth is tension [18:53] How to build weak body parts [21:40] How has his nutrition evolved and what does he preach to his athletes? [24:42] How he used cardio as his form of meditation [29:11] The tangible benefits of meditation [31:25] The definition of his bodybuilding diet for high-level performance [34:07] Playing with the idea of a restricted eating window [37:50] Peptides 101 [43:30] What peptides does he like and why? [46:22] The big rocks to focus on to move the needle for yourself [49:35] How to scramble or block EMFs [56:23] Featured Guest: Ben Pakulski Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned MI40 Nation Unbeatable Mind: Forge Resiliency and Mental Toughness to Succeed at an Elite Level – Book by Mark Divine 132- The Oxygen Advantage, How Breathing Practices Can Change Your Mental and Physical State with Patrick McKeown zivaMEDITATION Kris Gethin - YouTube Fasting Mimicking Diet | ProLon FMD 101 – A New Deep Dive on Peptides with Expert, Ryan Smith The Peptides Podcast: Everything You Need To Know About Anti-Aging, Muscle Gain, Fat Loss & Recovery Peptides. Khavinson peptides ‎Think Dirty Episode Sponsors Now more than ever it is massively important to make sure your immune system is in tip top shape. BiOptimizer's P3OM does just that with it's "Navy Seal" team of probiotics. If you want to stay healthy it starts with your gut and there isn't a better gut support than P3OM. Use the code KRIS20 at P3OM.com to get 20% off the best probiotic on the market. Speaking of optimizing your immune system... Laird's Superfood is here to do that and so much more with their Performance Mushroom Blend. Laird's uses some of the best varieties of mushrooms to support your immune system and cognitive health. Use the code GETHIN20 to get 20% off at LairdsSuperfood.com. Feeling stress or anxiety in your everyday life or because of the state of the world? One of the best ways to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and calm down is with CBD. Now not all CBD is created equal that's why Kris turns to Ned CBD. Ned uses full spectrum CBD from REAL hemp. No isolates, no synthetic ingredients, just CBD and organic MCT oil. Go to HelloNed.com/Gethin or simply use the code GETHIN to get 15% off and free shipping on your first order. Connect with Kris Instagram: @krisgethin

Today my guest is Joe Bennett, or better known as the Hypertrophy coach I've said in the past I think the best people to listen to in any profession is the people that have done a mix of certifications, coached themselves, and then was able to coach others to greatness and Joe has done just that. Starting like a lot of personal trainers in a big box gym training 100's of to competing himself, to helping Ben Pakulski open up his MI40 gym in Tampa, Florida to now giving out his 20+ years of experience training elite bodybuilders to your average gym-goers (Mrs. Jones as he would call them). Today we get perspective from someone that understands the human body but is also a realist and a family man so whether you are a personal trainer not sure what to do now or someone who isn't sure how navigate through home training, Joe unapologetically explains every faucet of the question to make sure everyone walks away with some amazing insights and knowledge. We talk about: Dealing with losing ‘gains' Improving your waist control Who to listen to when it comes to online training How to be a great coach Why concepts and principals are more important than specifics Why people are struggling with gym lockdown Why Bands are one of the best tools for home gyms Join us and lets be on the journey to looking and feeling our best! #walkwithkarl Joe Bennett's Instagram: @hypertrophycoach Joe Bennett's Website: https://www.hypertrophycoach.com/ Please if you know someone who is trying to be the strongest version of themselves, share this podcast with them, tell them to walk with me & leave me a review and tell me what you would like to know more about. I'm doing this for everyone out there that feels lost when it comes to Training and Nutrition through times where misinformation is abundant and you deserve to hear from the people that live and breathe physique and health optimisation. Walk with me! (P.S Audio Quality/lag was a little bit off so just listen to Joe spit wisdom)

Ben has dominated the world of muscle building, both as a coach and IFBB professional bodybuilder for more than 20 years, competing in Mr. Olympia and the Arnold Classic, and winning Mr. Canada. Today, Ben is focused on providing the best information on intelligent muscle building and mindset mastery through his Tampa, Florida based gym, MI40; online coaching, mentorship, and programs; Muscle Camp workshops and public speaking around the world; and the popular and growing Muscle Intelligence Podcast. Through his extensive platform and offerings, Ben's goal is to help you master your body and your mind, and create a happy life in a body you love. You can find Ben Pakulski on his website https://www.muscleintelligence.com/, Instagram @bpakfitnees, and his podcast Muscle Intelligence Podcast, or on Facebook in the Muscle Intelligence community. “If you want to achieve success, you have to have a target and a purpose...a massively transformative purpose.” Ben Pakulski GIVEAWAY for today’s episode is brought to you by Perfect Keto 3 winners will EACH receive a box of keto bars, a 25-pack of Keto Coffee single serves, and one container of Collagen. You pick your flavors! Perfect Keto is one of my favorite companies because they put out really great products that are delicious and always super high-quality. The founder, Anthony Gustin, is a good friend and he is a stickler when it comes to quality ingredients which is why 100% trust this company and the products they make.   To enter: Subscribe to the MetFlex & Chill podcast Leave a rating and a review mentioning something you learned or took away from this episode. *Note: If you have already left a rating and review for a previous episode, you can still enter this giveaway by taking a screenshot of the episode, posting it in your Instagram story, and tagging @rachelgregory.cns for a chance to win! -- In this episode, we talk about the biggest mistakes people are making when trying to build muscle, Ben’s six pillars of a lean and healthy body, and how to improve metabolic flexibility. Top Takeaways: Mindfulness and mindset are the foundation of effective muscle building. Become more present, challenge your muscles, and spend time where you’re weak. There are few components (the Six Pillars) that factor into the success level of creating a lean, healthy, and muscular physique. The best ways to improve metabolic flexibility are to breathe, walk, meditate, and eat more protein. Carbohydrate intake may vary from individual to individual and should be adjusted accordingly. If there’s a habit you want to create, your environment is going to create that habit.  Show Notes: [7:30] Ben pursued bodybuilding for seventeen years, nine of which he was professional and in the world’s top ten. [7:58] “That wasn’t the path to happiness and fulfillment for me, it was a great opportunity for me to develop skills, habits, and character. But there was a lot more I could do with my life ... and give back to the world.” [8:50] Ben’s business teaches people how to build muscle in the most healthy way for the greatest life [11:10] The Three Biggest Training Mistakes: 1. Training mindlessly is the easiest way to stall progress. Mindful training is the key to results. Become present. [15:15] 2. Completing repetitions rather than challenging muscles. What matters most is working a muscle correctly, maximally challenging every inch. [16:50] 3. Not spending time where they are weak. [18:40] “It doesn’t have to be hard; smart work has to proceed hard work.” [21:30] Muscle training is like playing the piano, it requires time and training in specific movements and skills. Learn a small number of skills very well, then build from there. [23:15] Ben’s Six Pillars of a lean, healthy, and muscular physique:  How we move, What we eat, How we breathe, How we think, How we sleep, the Environment in which these are done. [26:10] Practical action items for each of the Six Pillars. [29:40] Ben’s training for the Mr. Olympia competition as a teenager gave him a target which helped develop the habits that led to success. [33:15] Measuring an individual’s biometrics can, to a degree, determine the level of success they will experience with a strict ketogenic diet [37:30] One simple self-assessment: measure your BOLT Score [39:30] Improve BOLT score by consciously breathing through the nose, expanding the diaphragm. Practice breath-holding before training.   [43:10] Two useful roles that carbohydrates play: 1. modulate stress, 2. fuel performance [48:00] “Protein is important.” [1:00:00] Meditation is key. In a society that is always doing, it is important to take time for being.  [1:02:10] Ben’s new stance on carbs. [1:05:30] Improved breathing improves the body's use of carbohydrates and also the ability to become more metabolically flexible. --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

Discussion of a lot of ideas beginning with principles, the MI40 program by Ben Pakulski, Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle by Tom Venudo and various principles from Ray Dalio's book such as gratitude and encouragement

Wayne Dyer famously said, "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."  Those wise sentiments are at the core of my guest's work, and sets the stage for how he is making an incredible impact in the bodybuilding and mental fitness world. Ben is a retired professional bodybuilder and former Mr. Canada who now educates people all around the globe on the benefits of an intelligent and holistic approach to muscle building and its effect on thriving health, longevity, upgraded consciousness, self-confidence and an overall positive outlook on life. He also hosts the podcast “Muscle Intelligence” and is the creator of the best-selling muscle-building program MI40. In this episode we discuss how revolutionary it can be to your work, your body and your life when you start to shift your internal dialogue from an evolutionary-based negative mindset to one of gratitude and optimism. Listen in to learn simple and effective tactics that Ben uses every single day to help train your mind so that you can be a stronger person, both inside and out.   Links Website: benpakulski.com Facebook: facebook.com/BenPakulskiMuscleIntelligence/ Twitter: twitter.com/ifbbbenpakulski Instagram: instagram.com/bpakfitness YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCrBgn6e8XA6JczrxnZFSJeg Podcast Instagram: instagram.com/muscleintelligencepodcast Website: mi40nation.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/benpakulski If you like today’s episode, check us out on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motherhood-unstressed and leave us a 5-star rating and a creative review! About our Sponsors Use code Unstressed to save 15% with Beekeeper's Naturals  "Bee products are simple. They’re natural. And they work. At BKN, we are dedicated to sharing more of that bee magic with you so you can keep living your best buzzing life!" Code Buckhead to save on our organic healing Motherhood Unstressed CBD  "Release the Stress, and Align with Your Truth"

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I’m talking with Ben Pakulski in person at Alpha Labs. Ben is a retired professional bodybuilder and former Mr. Canada who now educates people all around the globe on the benefits of an intelligent and holistic approach to muscle building and its effect on thriving health, longevity, upgraded consciousness, self-confidence and an overall positive outlook on life. He also hosts the podcast “Muscle Intelligence” and is the creator of the best-selling muscle-building program MI40. “I want to empower people to realize that the story they tell themself as to why they are the way they are now is not necessarily reality,” Ben says. “It's just the way you've adapted to your environment and your scenarios. You can change. I think that's the big messaging behind what I do is I want to empower people to change their body and change their mind, and realize that no matter what it is in this world, you can do it. You just haven't figured out the steps yet.”Ben uses a unique mindset-based approach to muscle-building. Listen on to learn about all the benefits of muscle, how to maximize your results in a healthy way, and the role of mindfulness in gaining muscle. Enjoy the show!

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I’m talking with Ben Pakulski in person at Alpha Labs. Ben is a retired professional bodybuilder and former Mr. Canada who now educates people all around the globe on the benefits of an intelligent and holistic approach to muscle building and its effect on thriving health, longevity, upgraded consciousness, self-confidence and an overall positive outlook on life. He also hosts the podcast “Muscle Intelligence” and is the creator of the best-selling muscle-building program MI40. “I want to empower people to realize that the story they tell themself as to why they are the way they are now is not necessarily reality,” Ben says. “It's just the way you've adapted to your environment and your scenarios. You can change. I think that's the big messaging behind what I do is I want to empower people to change their body and change their mind, and realize that no matter what it is in this world, you can do it. You just haven't figured out the steps yet.”Ben uses a unique mindset-based approach to muscle-building. Listen on to learn about all the benefits of muscle, how to maximize your results in a healthy way, and the role of mindfulness in gaining muscle. Enjoy the show!

On 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 enough about training correctly, you should not push yourself to the point where you end up with DOMS. However, if you do suffer from DOMS, the only way to get over it is to endure it. Overtraining is not an effective way to build muscle and while it is important to know that you can put your foot on the gas, it is equally as important to show restraint when training. This is why it is necessary to always switch up the intensity of your week’s workouts. After the DOMS discussion, Ben and Ashleigh then talk about the importance of self-confidence in whatever path you choose to pursue and how building competence feeds into confidence. Being a lifelong learner and striving for more will always lead to great rewards. In the final part of the show, Ben shares his upcoming events and also provides a basic roadmap of how to get back into the gym after surgery. For all this and a whole lot more, join us today!   Timestamps This show’s weekly healthy habit challenge. [3:25] Ben and Ashleigh’s opinion on pork as a protein source. [7:49] An explanation of how the concentric and eccentric phases in training work. [11:43] If you overtrain, your body is allocating unnecessary resources to recovery. [12:54] Some ways to speed up recovery time if you do end up getting DOMS after training. [14:23] Stretching muscles is important because, after damage, they shorten every time. [15:52] Why it is mostly those in ‘the middle,’ and not beginners or pros, who should pay attention to DOMS. [17:16] You should not push your training limits constantly but it is important to do so occasionally. [18:45] What is takes to be a strong alpha female. [21:40] Most people do not possess internal self-confidence and seek external validation. [23:20] The dates and locations of Mi40’s upcoming Muscle Camps. [25:47] It is important to learn about aspects of performance optimization besides training. [27:30] Why Ben decided to partner with Milos Sarcev for some of the Muscle Camps. [29:46] A four-step progression that will help you get back in the gym safely after an injury. [33:28] If implementing post-surgery recovery protocols, it is best to have your surgeon inject products. [34:34]

Ben Pakulski is a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of the 2008 Mr. Canada competition. In 2012 he finished 11th in his first Mr. Olympia contest and in 2013 he placed 2nd in the Arnold Classic. With a degree in Kinesiology, Ben’s approach to bodybuilding has always been intelligent and healthy. It’s this approach that he teaches to bodybuilders and coaches both on-line, in-person and on his podcast, Muscle Intelligence.  Carl Hardwick, CCP Coach and OPEX’s COO caught up with Ben to discuss his accent to the Olympia, and his training methodologies, including the importance of mindset.

The art of mindset development with Ben Pakulski***The biggest limitation any of us have is in our minds. How we view ourselves and the world around us largely dictates our future and success. But what is success?***In episode #106 I ask Ben how he developed his way of thinking to go from stressed out bodybuilder to a stoic, loving person focused on happiness and longevity. We discuss what catalysed the change, how he integrated it in to his daily routine and the biggest influences on his personal development.***Ben also talks me through what enabled him to develop his business as both a personal trainer in his collage days and online entrepreneur. He talks me through what all personal trainers should focus on and the pre-requisites for success in this industry. This is not one to be missed if you're looking to build a bullet proof mindset for success and lay lifelong foundations for happiness.***Now available on Spotify & iTunes “The Chris Knott Podcast - The art of mindset development"

Elle Russ chats with Ben Pakulski, founder of Ben Pakulski Fitness International, the Muscle Intelligence podcast and the Muscle Intelligence and MI40 brands. He is a former Mr. Canada, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder. Ben is most well-known for his intelligent approach to building maximum muscle and has helped 100,000 men and women change their body and life with his methods.  Ben began building his body at 15 years old and turned professional at his 6th show at 26 years of age. Ben’s first pro show was the 2009 Tampa Pro where he placed 3rd and qualified to compete in Mr. Olympia.  Highlights from Ben’s career include placing 2nd at the Arnold Classic, the second largest bodybuilding show in the world, twice competing in Mr. Olympia and placing 1st in the 2016 Vancouver Pro. Since retiring from competitive bodybuilding, Ben focuses on spending time with his wife and three children while building the Muscle IntelligenceTM  brand. The mission is to empower men and women with the knowledge and skillset to build their greatest body and live their greatest life.  Ben’s passion for helping others change their body, and live their greatest life led him to create the world’s foremost muscle building and body transformation educational brand, Muscle Intelligence™ which offers a simple framework around the 6 Pillars of a Lean and Muscular Body.    SELECTED LINKS: Ben Pakulski's Website

Joining us today is one of the most forward-thinking coaches in the world!  Joel Jamieson has trained elite MMA fighters, Navy SEALS, and worked for some of the largest fitness brands in the world.  Joel was a pioneer in using HRV to evaluate training and recovery in his athletes and over the past several years has worked on developing tech that gives the average person access to this advanced analysis.  In this episode Joel walks us through evaluating your recovery based on HRV, explains the energy production systems behind HRV and how you can start improving your HRV.   Here are 5 ways I'm helping 100,000+ people build a body they love right now.   Mi40 Foundation - 4X gains for 40 days. Over 100,000 copies sold and once the nr. 1 training program on the Internet - no joke. Start here if you're new to Intelligent training.   Mi40 Xtreme v2.0 - The best workout of your life. University-backed protocol adds 13lbs more muscle over “mainstream” training. Study 1. Study 2. Real life results. The first and only CEP training program on the Internet.   The Incredible Bulk - My personal training and nutrition protocol for gaining muscle all year long without getting fat. Used by my clients to add up to 14 lbs of new muscle in 4 weeks, or even 30lbs in 12 weeks.   (NEW) Hypertrophy Execution Mastery - The first and only online masterclass showing you how to train for YOUR body mechanics (rather than against it). Avoid pains and injuries. Fix lagging muscles. 1000+ customers, 100+ testimonials. Free 4-month trial of Mi40 Nation worth $228 included.   Mi40 Nation - the all-inclusive membership for those who #demandexcellence. Join 40,000+ members who are taking a holistic approach to building a body they love.   ****   Have a Mi40 story to share?   Transformations, big and small. Inside and out. I want to know all about how Mi40 has impacted your life.   Email support@benpakulski.com with all the saucy details, plot twists, numbers, and photos.   By sending us your Mi40 stories, you agree to help us promote the Muscle Intelligence movement.   And to let us use your stories publicly to show the world how we #demandexcellence.   **** Time Stamps What is he currently excited about? [4:16] What type of athletes does he find benefit most from guiding their training with these heart rate zones? [8:10] An overview of HRV (heart rate variability) and its impact on balancing the two halves of the autonomic nervous system. [10:08] How HRV is impacting energy systems and how are those energy systems impacting how we are training? [15:25] How does Morpheus start to dictate the volume of aerobic training? At what point does it become a negative thing? [17:20] Can one use HRV to determine and decipher how they should be training? [19:29] How does he use HRV to determine his athlete's nutrition? [24:35] Why there are only so many calories your body can burn in a given day. [27:45] What are some of his top parasympathetic interventions? [30:36] Does he have any practices that he advocates to his athletes? [35:06] How much does he manipulate intra-workout variables in regards to nutrition? [38:17] The argument against IIFYM (if it fits your macros). [41:40] His universal macro profile approach. [46:18] Any particular foods that he gravitates to increase performance? [47:20] Does he give his athlete's any strategies in regards to their psychological well-being and mindset? [48:56] How does he eat on a daily basis? [50:35] Does he have any interventions to improve sleep? [51:35] What supplements does he recommend or take? [55:48] How 1/3 people are going to die from cardiovascular disease and the important steps to take NOW to combat this. [59:00] Featured Guest Joel Jamieson (@coachjoeljamieson) • Instagram Website Related Links/Products Mentioned Morpheus Home Metabolic theory of ecology - Wikipedia ALL GAIN, NO PAIN: The Over-40 Man's Comeback Guide to Rebuild Your Body After Pain, Injury, or Physical Therapy – Book by Bill Hartman Neuroimmunology Helix Sleep: Helix | Mattresses Designed For Every Body

As you all know, this podcast has evolved beyond focusing on just muscle building.  Today we tie together everything Ben has learned in the last two years into the MI40 Six Pillars.  Living a great life in a body you love goes far beyond just your time in the gym and your time in the gym is greatly influenced by what you are doing out of it. So today we discuss what you need to be doing to achieve optimal health and fitness.   Congrats to our ATP Labs Giveaway winner Aaron Olszewski!!! We are giving away some fantastic prizes every time a new episode drops!  To enter make sure you have subscribed to and reviewed The Muscle Expert Podcast on your favorite platform.  Then follow our Instagram giveaway posts each week to enter!

IFBB pro Ben Pakulski joins host Trevor Kouritzin and co-host Steve Smi on this episode! Benjamin "Ben" Pakulski, nicknamed the Pak-Man, is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and winner of the 2008 Mr. Canada competition. In the IFBB, Ben has placed runner up at the Arnold Classic Ohio and 11th at the Mr. Olympia competitions. Ben is the creator of MI40 – the #1 Best Selling Muscle Building Program. You can follow ben on Instagram at Instagram.com/BPakFitness BenPakulski.com Mi40nation.com Evolutionary.org Radio Live your life, look good doing it.

Episode 024 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast welcomes Ben Pakulski – former top IFBB pro and Canadian Champion bodybuilder to discuss training, nutrition and the mindset that goes into optimizing the process of building your body and maximizing overall health and fitness. Ben discusses his rise from weightlifting enthusiast to top IFBB professional and identifies the things that ultimately brought value to his career and life. His passion for nutrition and diet is apparent throughout the podcast as Ben discusses the key elements of diet and exercise required for optimal function. Specifically, Ben identifies appropriate use of a ketogenic approach, while incorporating effective protocols for integration of carbohydrates. He also discusses the impact of ageing on the human body and the importance of adapting your exercise and diet to promote health and mitigate the chronic day-to-day stress and anxiety being experienced by individuals in today’s society.Ben’s MI40 gym is located in Tampa, Florida and has been used as an elite training facility for educational seminars and one-on-one training. MI40 now offers exclusive membership to individuals who are looking for world-class training, high quality coaching and expedient results. The camps and clinics offered at MI40 are known for introducing science-based approaches to developing muscle intelligently.For more information on Ben Pakulski, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://www.benpakulski.com/Gym Website: http://www.mi40gym.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbbenpakFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IFBBbenpakFANPageTwitter: https://twitter.com/IfbbBenPakYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BenPakIFBBThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

Episode 024 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast welcomes Ben Pakulski – former top IFBB pro and Canadian Champion bodybuilder to discuss training, nutrition and the mindset that goes into optimizing the process of building your body and maximizing overall health and fitness. Ben discusses his rise from weightlifting enthusiast to top IFBB professional and identifies the things that ultimately brought value to his career and life. His passion for nutrition and diet is apparent throughout the podcast as Ben discusses the key elements of diet and exercise required for optimal function. Specifically, Ben identifies appropriate use of a ketogenic approach, while incorporating effective protocols for integration of carbohydrates. He also discusses the impact of ageing on the human body and the importance of adapting your exercise and diet to promote health and mitigate the chronic day-to-day stress and anxiety being experienced by individuals in today’s society.Ben’s MI40 gym is located in Tampa, Florida and has been used as an elite training facility for educational seminars and one-on-one training. MI40 now offers exclusive membership to individuals who are looking for world-class training, high quality coaching and expedient results. The camps and clinics offered at MI40 are known for introducing science-based approaches to developing muscle intelligently.For more information on Ben Pakulski, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://www.benpakulski.com/Gym Website: http://www.mi40gym.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbbenpakFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IFBBbenpakFANPageTwitter: https://twitter.com/IfbbBenPakYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BenPakIFBBThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

We have a LIVE edition of the Muscle Expert Podcast coming your way today. Bedros Keuilian graced us with his presence at Muscle Intelligence headquarters to bring us a great insight on what he does best, growing businesses at an incredible rate and living life at an incredibly high level. Bedros shows us the meaning of what it is to live a “fighter jet life”, gives us insight on what a great morning routine looks like and answers some great questions from our Facebook Live. 3:15- Why Bedros loves the MI40 style of training for entrepreneurs. 5:15- The biggest area for most entrepreneurs to improve, finding a specialty. 8:45- How to coalesce your thoughts and maintain a focused mindset. 11:00- Bedros’ steps to growing a business. 13:40- Feeding the ego vs feeding the family. How Bedros puts his focus on the tangibles rather than what drives the ego. 21:30- Fighter jet mentality- how to live life laser focused and win the day. 23:25- There’s always another summit. Living with a “More” mindset. 30:00- The importance of self sufficiency. Why you need to learn to find answers yourself before asking for advice. 31:00- How to create an empire. 34:15- Man Up. Bedros tells us about his new book that is coming out in September. 36:30- The importance of communication in leadership. 37:45- Question and answers from our Facebook Live.

Ben Pakulski - 310lb=>270lb Bodybuilding Yogi, Nerd, Exercise Mastery with #MuscleIntelligence & #Mi40. Husband, Dad, and author of the Muscle Expert Podcast.

This week's guest is one of the top IFBB Pro bodybuilders of the last decade - Ben Pakulski. He is recently retired but continues on by sharing knowledge and training athletes as part of his MI40 program and organization.  On this episode our hosts sit down and talk hypertrophy and training principles with Ben, who has an incredible amount of knowledge when it comes to gaining muscle and training for bodybuilding.  We hope you enjoy this episode of Strength Chat, and make sure to check out MI40 at the link below! mi40nation.com 

On the podcast today is one of the most knowledgeable human beings on the planet in the field of performance-enhancing substances, SARMs (specific androgen receptor modulators), and bio-regulatory and repairing peptides. Full Show Notes Here:  http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/jeanfrancois/ Our guest, Jean Francois Tremblay from UQAM (Université du Québec à Montréal) talks with Ben about the use of peptides, SARMS, Myostatin inhibitors and their practical applications in sports performance, anti-aging and health in general. Connect On Facebook  Connect on Instagram  @themuscleexperts About Jean Francois Tremblay Jean-François Tremblay studied Exercise Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacy. He is now, a student and researcher at UQAM. He has been researching (in theory and in practice) peptides and sarms since the 90s and will soon be making it his main research subject in the coming months. He will present  a theoretical basis on what they are and their practical applications in sports performance, anti-aging and health in general."       Key Highlights ⇾  Is there a case for taking low doses of IGF -1 and growth hormone to improve longevity? ⇾ How to dose myostatin inhibitors? Which ones are the most effective? What are the potential negative side effects? ⇾ The "timeless peptides" for life extension. Time Stamps: 4:10 - What is a peptide? 6:14 - Synthesizing peptides. 10:49 - Myostatin inhibitors and the negative side effects. 14:54 - How to dose myostatin inhibitors. 17:34 - Increasing growth hormone with peptides. 23:04 - How should you take growth hormone, specific protocols for athletes. 26:34 - IGF -1 and growth hormone for longevity? 29:34 - Genetics, and responsiveness to PED’s. 33:54 - Peptides for fat loss. 37:52  - BPC - Body protective compounds, healing the GI. 41:04 - Peptides discovered in Russia. Bioregulators. 45:57 - Timeless peptides for life extension. 46:51 - The next step for elite athletes. 53:04 - Biggest misconceptions about specific peptides. 58:24 - How SARMS work. RAD -140 1:11:34 - Spiking growth hormone during sleep.   Connect with Jean Francois Facebook Connect With Ben Facebook Twitter Instagram Sponsors This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA,  bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is made possible by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!  

Joining Ben today is Dr. Jeremy Loenneke, assistant professor of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management  at The University of Mississippi. Ben and Jeremy dive deep on blood flow restriction training, the most common myths of strength and hypertrophy training and how pro athletes will be training in the near future. Bio “Jeremy’s research focuses on skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise in combination with blood flow restriction. His recent work has answered several important methodological and safety questions with respect to applying blood flow restriction. Dr. Loenneke is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Physiological Society. He also serves as a peer reviewer for several journals including Sports Medicine, AGE, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and the Journal of Applied Physiology.”   Full show notes at: http://bit.ly/2CIl9XQ Key Highlights ⇾ The truth behind the mechanisms of hypertrophy, what you don’t know.  ⇾  Is periodization better than progressive overload? ⇾ How the best athletes on the planet will be training in 10 years. ⇾ How to be a part of the new hypertrophy execution masterclass. Time Stamps:  3:24 – Is periodization better than progressive overload? 4:00 – Hans Selye, general adaptation syndrome research.  6:10 – Ben’s approach to programming, explained.  9:35 – The glaring problem with the bigger you get the stronger you get thought process. Jeremy’s  current research.  12:44 – The mechanisms of hypertrophy, what you don’t know.  20:15 – Hypertrophy myths. 29:40 – Acute changes in hormones and its influence on muscle hypertrophy. 32:00 –  The Hypertrophy Masterclass   38:00 – Blood flow restriction training, who is it for? Who is it NOT for?  45:54 – The goal of blood flow restriction training.  48:25 – Best applications for blood flow restriction training.  55:53 – The future of high-performance athlete training in the next 10 years.   Connect with Jeremy Facebook Twitter  Instagram Connect With Ben  Facebook Twitter  Instagram Sponsors  This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA,  bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is made possible by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

  EPISODE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT ON RESTORE4LIFE! Use code MUSCLE1KS until Dec 29, 2017, for a 20% discount on  RESTORE4LIFE! For full show, notes go to http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/drbush/   Triple board-certified physician, Dr. Zach Bush MD joins Ben today to expose the truth about the serious issues hindering performance and longevity in our food supply, our water and even the air we breathe. Ben and Dr. Bush discuss everything from hydration and its role is clearing lactic acid, why probiotics can't work optimally, and how glyphosate ends up in human urine no matter how conscious you may believe you are with your nutrition! If you want more experts on this topic? Tell us on Instagram and Facebook!    About Dr. Zach Bush (Offical Bio) Zach Bush, MD is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country - with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care. The breakthrough science that Dr. Bush and his colleagues have delivered offer profound new insights into human health and longevity. His education efforts provide a grassroots foundation from which we can launch change in our legislative decisions, ultimately up-shifting consumer behavior to bring about radical change in the mega industries of big farming, big pharma, and Western Medicine at large.   Key Highlights ⇾ How to increase glutathione levels by 800% in local cells and how pets can help restore a damaged microbiome. ⇾  Are you peeing out most of your supplements? Why most people aren't able to utilize the nutrients they put into their bodies.  ⇾ Why super feeding nutrients and multivitamins don't work.   Time Stamps: 2:47 FACT 90% of the work done in the human body is performed by bacteria. 4:54 Protein and kidney damage. 5:50 Gut health and fueling muscle. 6:11 Lifting capacity and hydration. 7:45 Where most people are getting their antibiotics from. Hint: It's not from the antibiotic you get from your doctor. 8:15 Pesticides and glyphosate in human urine. 13:18 Multivitamins increase the risk of death in women's study. 17:42 Why super feeding nutrients does not work. 20:02 Redox molecules 23:20 Restore for life, what to expect when you start. 25:13 The truth about probiotics. 26:45 Step one for getting your gut health back. 27:50 How your dog can improve your gut. 30:10 The 2 most common toxins your putting in your body that are destroying your gut wall. 32:20 Are you peeing out most of your supplements? 36:10 Hydration and detoxifying lactic acid within the cells. 39:32 The 3 main problems we're facing with our gut due to our food and environment. 41:20 An 800% increase in glutathione in local cells. 47:30 The future of supplementation. 49:30 15 million-year-old soil. 52:00 Dr. Bush's diet. 1:00:15 Understanding testosterone what you need to know. 1:02:00 How to come off of testosterone. Resources Mentioned nuts.com Restore4life Follow Dr. Zach Bush http://zachbushmd.com/ Facebook Twitter Youtube Check out Restore4Life Restore4life Facebook Instagram Youtube

Today on the Muscle Expert podcast, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, our second female guest on the show talks with Ben about "muscle centric medicine". Ben and Dr. Lyon also get into the cutting edge health and performance interventions she is using with her own clients, ranging from PGA golfers, NASCAR drivers and Navy SEALS.  Show Notes Here: https://goo.gl/TMQ2Zm About Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a fellowship-trained nutrition and cognition physician who specializes in muscle-centric medicine; which aims to support the largest organ (no, not skin!), the MUSCLE, the organ of longevity. Through this integrative practice, her patients can truly heal and thrive.  Gabrielle is well known as an educator, mentor, healer, and friend to all her patients, friends and family. Teaching is a passion and a huge part of her practice so that patients can take an active role in their health as a partnership.      Key Highlights ⇾ Ketoveganism? Is it really a thing? ⇾ How to eliminate estrogens using Calcium D Glucarate, DIM and more.  ⇾ Why vegans and vegetarians struggle with their health as they age. ⇾ The new epidemic thats growing in your home and how to test for it before its causes major problems.   Time Stamps: 3:45 What causes muscular degradation? Why people "shrink" as they age. 4:30 Why you start to fear hard work as you age. 5:15 Androgens effect on mitochondria and hormones. 7:00 Muscle centric medicine. Are we overfat or under-muscled?  11:55 How to "clean up your diet" to eliminate brain fog and streamline your nutrition. 14:51 Maxing out mTOR, selecting protein sources. Animal protein vs Plant Protein. 16:10 Vegan bodybuilding? Could it really work? 16:49 Ketoveganism. Yes, its a thing. 19:15 Fasting for a hormonal reset and optimizing longevity. 20:50 mTOR signaling, chronic insulin spikes, and chronic mTOR stimulus. 22:30 The age at which you need to start worrying about stimulating mTOR. 25:10 Reverse T3, female competitors, and reverse dieting. 26:32 Cognitive intervention strategies for helping female competitors with a damaged metabolism. 27:50 Hormone optimization for women, the first step towards optimizing thyroid function for every female. 31:16 How to eliminate estrogens. Calcium D Glucarate, DIM and more. 34:10 Infrared sauna, and heat therapy. 35:35 Flushing out toxins before going in the sauna. 36:45 Superdosing Vitamin C. 37:30 The new epidemic in your home. 39:48 Metcon workouts. 41:30 Optimizing sleep to improve muscle and longevity. Resources Mentioned Raulf Espizido Peter D Adamo Calcium D  DIM Niacin Real-Time Lab Magnesium  Follow Gabrielle Lyon Instagram  Dr. Gabrielle Lyon  

  A master practitioner of neuro lingusitics and mental performance, entrepreneur, Speaker and Coach, joins Ben to dive into neuroscience, NLP and more. Andy Murphy shares the real and raw truth about what is needed to interrupt your negative mental patterns and make lasting changes in your life, body and mindset today on the podcast.    Subscribe to iTunes, TuneIn, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here!   You don't pay attention, you pay with pain" Andy Murphy    Key Highlights ⇾ How to create the illusion of pain to reveal you're true self. ⇾ What kills your ability to have laser focus. ⇾ How to program your brain to get into a flow state.   Time Stamps: 5:21 - Training you mine like a muscle. Understanding the parallels between repetition and your mental conditioning.  7:22 The reality model, peeling back your life to discover the truth. Are you really happy? 8:23 What kills your ability to have laser focus. 10:12 How to call yourself out on your BS in your life and in your training and make the change for good. 10:50 How to create the illusion of pain to reveal you're true self. 13:45  Anchoring and pattern interruption. 15:17 How to interrupt your thought patterns. 18:40 How to become a mindful human. 25:21 How to narrow your focus and get into flow. The key most important thing to understand peak states. 29:00 The step by step formula to get into a flow state. 31:37 Mirror neurons? 34:45 External anchoring. Creating your optimal environment to meet your goals. 39:40 Resetting your goals to elicit more motivation, how to set up your days and eliminate your anxiety. 42:44 Why you need to stop and celebrate your wins frequently. Andy's expert advice for building reward mechanisms into your life. 44:45 The Andy Frecilleo method. And Ben's favorite app. Kanban 50:18 Methods you can use to find the motivation and will to change. The genius method. 52:26 Andy's morning routine. Belly breathing, visualization and more. 56:26 How to upgrade your drive your from work and "switch off" your brain. 57:32 The nighttime reflection. Shutting down and closing loops at night. 1:03:47 The 4 questions you MUST ask to gain clarity of purpose, clarity of vision. 1:08:50 Behavioral flexibility. 1:14:00 Mental puking.   Resources Mentioned The 5 Minute Journal Conor Mcgregor Episode  Andy's Podcast 

  Physicist, psychologist, and psychophysiologist, with over forty years of research and clinical practice in neurofeedback brainwave enhancement, Dr. James V Hardt talks with Ben today on how we can use a 7 Day brain training program to learn how to control our brainwaves. Dr. Hardt, is the President and founder of Biocybernaut Institute, Inc. He holds a B.S. in Physics from Carnegie Institute of Technology, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Carnegie-Mellon University and he has done post-doctoral training in Psychophysiology at the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute at the University of California at San Francisco. Dr. Hardt has authored or co-authored more than 60 papers and professional presentations.  He has authored, co-authored or has pending over 30 patents for the core technology, headset, training methodology and brain-centered portion of virtual reality applications. He has dedicated his life to the research and development surrounding brainwave training. Show Notes and Transcripts here!  http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/drhardt/ Subscribe to iTunes, TuneIn, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here!  Key Highlights ⇾ Alpha brain waves during athletic competition, how athletes can achieve peak performance in their sport ⇾ The secret behind Thomas Edison's 1000+ patents. ⇾ Curing attention deficit disorder in children which brainwave training.  ⇾ Why the Green Berets use alpha training  Time Stamps: 2:37 What is neurofeedback? The discovery of alpha waves. 4:00 Stop operating low productivity mode. 5:11 Achieving the benefits of 40 years of Zen meditation in 1 week with neurofeedback. 12:44 Green Berets using alpha training. 15:14 Children using neurofeedback for curing ADD. 18:45 Using alpha training to calm an overactive limbic system. 22:00 Children stuck in theta. 23:00 The brainwaves states explained, why you need more delta sleep. 24:48 Waking states of delta. 25:00 The characteristics theta brainwaves. Mystical theta and drowsy theta brainwaves. 26:30 The akashic records and the secret behind Thomas Edison's 1000+ patents. 34:01 Microdosing for achieving experience different brain waves. 35:40 Is alpha training better than acid? 39:30 Alpha brain waves during athletic competition, how athletes can achieve peak performance in their sport 43:43 Canadian aboriginals, PTSD, and neurofeedback training. 54:30 Breathing exercises to do at home increase your intelligence and alpha waves. 56:40 Mastering your deepest desire. 57:32 Foods your probably eating that decrease alpha waves. Resources Mentioned Biocybernaut.com  Akashic Records Follow Dr. Hardt  Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA,  bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is made possible by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

Two living, breathing examples of the ultimate modern man stop by MI40 Gym today. Steve Weatherford, NFL punter for the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints and Super Bowl Champion. In addition, his business partner and right-hand man, Grant Dziak. Ben, Steve, and Grant unpack their most timeless life lessons, daily habits and the mental conditioning practices needed to overcome laziness, attack life and kickass in all areas of fitness, business, relationships and sports. Key Highlights ⇾ The sacrifices made along the road to the NFL. ⇾ How to walk around with single % body fat and still have a life. ⇾  Steve’s #1 daily habit for prosperity. FULL RESOURCES! http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/steve/    Time Stamps: 3:00 - Getting arrested at 12 years old to winning a Super Bowl with the New York Giants. 7:30 - Refusing to make excuses. The conversation that changed it all. 12:21 - Sacrifices made along the road to the NFL, overcoming laziness. 15:30 - Obliterating excuses in your life & how to act as a father, man, and ultimate human being. 22:25 - The #1 insecurity Grant overcame that changed him for good. 26:23 - Puking before games and performance anxiety. 28:00 - Mental Conditioning. The first step in changing your life. 30:45 - The biggest challenge, getting cut by the Saints 37:55 - Why Drew Brees's is an elite quarterback. What sets the top .0001% of high performing athletes apart from the rest. 42:02 - The blessing and curse of Ben’s upbringing and his secret unfair advantage. 50:25 - The NOT to do list...is it really powerful list you can make? 52:27 - hypertrophyexecutionmastery.com 53:00 - How to walk around at single % body fat and still have a life. 53:41 - Steve’s #1 daily habit for prosperity. 57:00 - Grants #1 trick to stop being late and consistently move toward your ultimate goals. 1:06:44 - “Like hacks” for looking, living and feeling optimal. 1:12:45 - The biggest dream killer in the world.     Big adversity = Big Growth -Grant Dziak     Subscribe to iTunes, TuneIn, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here! Resources Mentioned The ARMageddon Program  The 30 Day Metabolic Reset  Perfect Day Formula Craig Ballantyne Episode Follow Steve Facebook Instagram Twitter Follow Grant  Facebook Instagram  Twitter This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA,  bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is made possible by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

Fellow Canadian boy, Rob "Bobby Maximus” MacDonald joins Ben on the podcast today to break down the training, conditioning, and mindset of a UFC champ. FULL SHOW NOTES:  http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/bobby/ Stay Connected On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themuscleexperts/ Bobby is the General Manager, Training Director, and Lead Seminar Instructor at Gym Jones. His experiences as a professional fighter and high-level athlete have helped to form the training at Gym Jones and the direction of the project.   Subscribe to iTunes, TuneIn, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here!   Key Highlights ⇾ The mental struggles endured when you don't have a specific goal you're striving for in your training. ⇾ A behind the scenes look at the training and technique in the sport of  jiu-jitsu.  ⇾  The Green Light Thought Experiment and simple strategies to 10x productivity every damn day. Time Stamps: – 2:00 The Maximus Body – 6:30 The behind the scenes truth about the training and technique in the sport of jiu-jitsu.  - 8:49 What a day of Jiu Jitsu training actually looks like. - 11:23 The serious mental struggles that occur when you don't have a specific goal. - 13:00 The coaches behind Bobby's success in Jiu-Jitsu. - 14:00 The challenges behind the road to the UFC championship. - 18:39 Making the shift from kickboxing and bouncing in a club to winning - 24:15 Inside the Maximus Body philosophy. - 25:10 Getting bullied and getting beat up by hockey players. - 28:16 Overcoming self-limiting beliefs and the 2 things Bobby did every morning that changed his life. - 30:30 The Green Light Thought Experiment. - 38:00 Turning anger into fuel to feed your ambitions. - 42:12 How to practice self-discipline. - 48:00 Simple daily strategies to be more productive every single day. - 49:50 Stress management, sleep, and recovery. Resources Mentioned - The Maximus Body    Follow Bobby Instagram Twitter Podcast This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA,  bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is made possible by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today! [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Our first female guest on The Muscle Expert podcast!  Victoria Felkar (MA, BKIN), is a researcher, practitioner, and educator. She is a respected leader in the industry for her innovative and integrative approaches to health and performance. As an interdisciplinary researcher and instructor, she works across the fields of kinesiology, medicine, critical studies and the humanities. Victoria is currently completing doctoral studies at the University of British Columbia, with a focus on female hormone manipulation within sport and medicine. Subscribe to iTunes, TuneIn, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here!   "Just don't eat like an asshole" Victoria Felkar Key Highlights ⇾ How to balance fat ratios.  ⇾ The menstrual cycle myth and why women should be wary of missing their menstrual cycle.  ⇾   Glucose disposal agents, sex hormones, sleep deprivation, post-diet binge eating mitigation strategies.    Time Stamps: 4:00 Victoria's dissertation topic, exploring the world of female hormonal manipulation in elite sport. 10:47 Hyperandrogenism in females.  11: 40 Metformin for women post competition. 13:40 Strategies for women recovering from androgen use.  16:12 Progestron, chronic inflammation and more. 17:35 Reducing dietary triggers, changing your breakfast and eliminating the major allergenic foods. 20:06 Testing for gut health, food mapping protocols, and biofeedback. 21:50 Using food as a therapeutic tool.  23:38 Balancing fat ratios.  25:29 The modern American diet, 25:1 omega 6:3 ratio?  28:50 Women, the first line of defense to overcome the psychology the binge and purge mindset.  33:43 Glucose disposal agents, hormones, sleep deprivation.  38:05 Less is more when it comes to training and more is more when it comes to food. 39:00 The menstrual cycle myth. 42:10 Victoria's book, nonhormonal ways to fix hormonal imbalances.  45:50 The critical biopsychosocial physical ecological model of dynamic relations.  52:00 Finding gratitude and acceptance. 56:42 Managing variables.  1:00:20 Morning routines and avoiding emails.  This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA,  bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is made possible by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!    

Our expert guest today is a Health Optimization Practitioner, Educator & Consultant for ATP Labs and host of Metabolic Mastery Radio, Roland Pankewich. Ben and Roland unpack the practical strategies you can use today to optimize muscle gains, reduce inflammation and drastically upgrade your gut health and metabolic function. This 30-minute episode is absolutely packed with golden nuggets for mastering your gut, digestion, muscle growth and much more. Key Highlights ⇾ One easy trick to start improving your digestion during your next meal. ⇾ Why bodybuilders should fast when trying to build muscle. ⇾ How to manipulate the “master switches” for optimizing your ability to build more muscle, shed body fat and optimize digestive health. ⇾Specific amino acids required for detoxification in your body. Time Stamps: - 1:30 Breaking the mindset of calories = growth. Where to start with optimizing your gut and digestion. - 5:00 Where digestion begins and how to improve your digestion today. - 6:10 Ground beef v whole steaks? - 8:30 Large undigested protein particles left in your system. The negative effects. - 11:00 The benefits of fasting for bodybuilders. - 14:15 Low protein periods for decreasing inflammation. - 17:00 Essential amino acids for detoxification. - 20:24 Managing inflammation. - 24:10 The “Master switches” for optimizing your ability to build more muscle, burn fat and optimize health. - 31:15 The major problems with children’s nutrition in North America. Resources Mentioned Follow Roland Facebook Instagram Podcast

“The body is NOT a closed system” - Ben Pakulski On the podcast, today are two brilliant minds and expert strength coaches.  MI40 Gym’s own Adam Miller,  former top collegiate strength and conditioning coach and world-ranked, national record holding powerlifter. Also, neuroscientist, exercise scientist and founder of MyoTopia, Jacques Taylor. Both join Ben to discuss potentiation sets, programming for strength gains, the effect your mindset and emotions have towards training a certain body part and how this effects workout performance and much more.   Key Highlights ⇾ Acute and long-term changes in strength and neuromuscular efficiency due to training. ⇾ Synaptic hypertrophy. ⇾ What 90% of personal trainers are doing wrong with their programming. ⇾ What a potentiation set looks like and how to do it. Time Stamps: 3:15 What’s going on with the nervous system when it comes to strength? 6:40 What is stress? Force per unit area. 9:00 The energy demands of eccentric, concentric, and isometric parts of the motion. 9:50 What’s the most effective method to learn how to use high threshold motor units in less time? 12:35 Does motor unit recruitment decrease as you fatigue? 14:49 Failure is not one point, it's a process. 15:40 How to know when you're fatigued and when you need to just man up. 19:00 What a potentiation set looks like and how to do it. 21:30 Off-season powerlifting training volume, is more volume really needed to get stronger? Or are you wasting your time? 23:05 The impact of your mind on the quality of your training session. 24:02 Synaptic hypertrophy? 30:15 What 90% of personal trainers are doing wrong with their programming. 35:40 How do you know you’ve done enough in the gym? 37:15 Are you doing too few or too many sets? 45:20 Getting it done in the gym, are you ready to stimulate new adaptations when you start your training session?

 Today's show is going to massively shift you're thinking about the common advice given in the fitness industry about just eating "whole foods" and what a "healthy diet" really is. Our guest today is best selling author, Director, and Founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine, Dr. Steven Gundry. His latest book The Plant Paradox breaks down the hidden dangers of healthy foods, how to fix your gut, what foods to eliminate from your diet today and more.   Topics Discussed: ⇾  What should never come across your mouth to optimize your gut health.  ⇾ The "antibiotic free" lie in the U.S. ⇾  The antibody that 94% of us are carrying around. ⇾ The two best types of grains to avoid lectins   Time Stamps: 4:00 - Dr. Gundry’s “Big Ed” story and Dr. Gundry’s Yale thesis. 9:30 - Inflammatory cytokines and the plant defense system. 14:20 - The Blue Zone Theory 15:01 - Purple potatoes and The Okanagan Diet. 16:40 - The scientific mechanism behind lectins, gluten, sticky proteins and more. 18:37 - Zonulin, white blood cells, and lectins 21:59 - Curing vitiligo, anti-inflammatory foods. 25:33 - Brain health and lectins 30:00 - Are all lectins the same? Celiac disease and more. 31:30 - Your family history, genetics, and lectins. Anxiety and depression its correlation to lectins 34:40 - Understanding and optimizing the microbiome with food. 36:39 - What human were NOT made to eat. Destroying lectins with acid,  38:20  - High lectins contain foods. Casein A1 40:20 - The antibody that 94% of us are carrying around. 43:10 - The "antibiotic free" lie. 43:50 - Roundup, glyphosate, and canola. 45:20 - Vitamin D and repair your gut. 47:17 - Olivie oil, leaves and millet. 51:00 - Rosemary, anchovies, wine, and living over 100. This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA,  bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast made possible by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!   Subscribe on iTunes, TuneIn, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here! Resources Mentioned ⇾  Dr. Gundry’s Diet Resolution ⇾  The Plant Paradox ⇾ The Blue Zone Theory ⇾ The Botany of Desire ⇾ The Hidden Life of Trees   Follow Dr. Steven Gundry Youtube Facebook Instagram Website

Joining Ben on the podcast today is author,  entrepreneur and founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center (the PTDC) and the Online Trainer Academy, Jon Goodman. If you want to massively expand your online fitness business, simplify your life and learn how to focus on what really matters, then listen to this entire podcast more than once with a notepad! http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/jon/   Ben and Jon discuss business building, marketing, the minimalist lifestyle, overcoming fear and procrastination and Jon’s latest two books The habits of highly wealthy online trainers and The marketing breakthroughs of highly wealthy trainers. Key Topics Discussed: ⇾  The habits of highly wealthy online trainers. ⇾  The new era social media marketing  for online trainers. ⇾  The minimalist lifestyle. How to eliminate decision fatigue. ⇾  The marketing breakthroughs of highly wealthy trainers.     This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA,  bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Labs! For cutting edge supplementation with a purpose, checkout ATP Labs. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today! Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here!   Time Stamps: 3:55 - Jon's story from 105 lb Ice Hockey player to building an online fitness empire. 9:20 - The 2 fundamental principles needed to build a successful online fitness business. 12:05 - Why your biggest haters will be your best paying clients. 13:40 - The new era social media marketing and the and ugly truth for online marketers. 16:50 - What fitness marketers don’t realize. What is cognitive ease?  22:10 - The first step to take towards building your online business. 25:33 - How to find what you love. Expert tips to crush the fear of failure. 27:20 - Gary Vee’s method for finding what works and what you love. 30:00 - The habits of highly wealthy online trainers. 32:20 - 10x your writing capabilities with these 2 two books. 34:05 - Choice minimalism. How to eliminate decision fatigue. 36:30 - Eliminate email fatigue with systems and processes. 42:00 - The game changer advice Jon received from Dr. John Berardi, C vs C+ ideas. 44:05 - The marketing breakthroughs of highly wealthy trainers. 46:56 - How to add $20,000 to $25,000 to your bottom line in a few years with this simple change. 49:28 - How to get a book out of your brain and on the shelf. 54:54 - Simple strategies to beat procrastination and get important work done. 56:40 - Using cue cards to trick yourself and get more sh*t done. 58:30 - The first ever certification for online fitness trainers who want to have a legitimate online business. Resources Mentioned ⇾  onlinetrainer.com ⇾  On Writing Well ⇾  The Elements of Style ⇾  Scrivener Follow Jon OnlineTrainer.com Facebook Page Instagram Theptdc.com

  Joining Ben on the podcast today is author, inventor and scientist Dr. John Jaquish. Dr Jaquish and Ben discuss in detail some of the new, cutting edge technologies Dr. Jaquish has developed that are shifting the way people build muscle, trigger more endogenous growth hormone production and stimulate greater bone density. Be sure to listen to the end to get the full details on how YOU could receive a free pass to an upcoming Mi40 camp!   Topics Discussed: ⇾  The little known limiting factor behind faster muscle growth. ⇾   Cortisol, fat loss and cardio. The two things to master for a muscular, lean and healthy physique. ⇾  Ronnie Coleman  and Bpak’s Vegan days. ⇾ Variable resistance throughout the range of motion. ⇾ The secret behind what Louie Simmons called “getting pasted sticking points”   This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA,  bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Labs! For cutting edge supplementation with a purpose, checkout ATP Labs. Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here!   THE DISCOUNT CODE FOR 15% OFF  the X3 Bar! Bpak Exact training videos from Dr. John Jaquish will be posted on the Muscle Expert Facebook Page Soon!   Time Stamps: 6:35 - The life changing news that shifted Dr. John  trajectory forever. 10:10 - Bone compression and the minimum dose response to trigger bone growth in the hip. 17:40 - The side benefits of loading bones to trigger growth and how to implement it. Pre or post workout? 20:00 -  Dense muscle and myofibrillar muscle growth. 21:05 - The Osteostrong Bone Density Protocol. 23:00 - The key nutrients for accelerating bone density. 24:00 - Reversing Osteoporosis. 30:50 - Where your 7x stronger and 7x the capabilities. The need for variable resistance. 32:40 - What Louie Simmons used to get past sticking points and knew that made his lifters so successful. 41:10 - Why sprinters have higher growth hormone levels. 44:30 - IFBB pros and bosu ball squats? 52:30 - Cortisol, fat loss and cardio. The key to building muscular lean and healthy physique. 55:46 - The growth hormone and neurological benefits from instability training.   Resources Mentioned ⇾    X3 Bar Facebook Page ⇾   OsteoStrong -⇾ Research from Dr. Jaquish    Follow the Dr John Jaquish Facebook www.X3bar.com   [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes.  Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!   Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here!     Joining Ben on the podcast today is the man leading the conversation on sleep optimization, best selling author and is the creator of the #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast in Itunes, Mr. Shawn Stevenson.   Shawn and Ben go into detail about simple ways you can upgrade your sleep tonight, gut health, hydration, and some shocking new research about gut bacteria, hormones and much more. Ben also shares some of his best takeaways from Shawn’s new book Sleep Smarter, Topics Discussed: Effects of growth hormone and cortisol on fat loss. Nutritional and supplemental strategies for optimizing sleep and body fat loss. The secret to making habits stick. How to fix your gut to fix your sleep, growth hormone levels and lowering cortisol. Chemicals in your water, trace amounts of chemotherapy and antidepressant  medications in public water. The #1 mineral deficiency halting progress in all areas. Sun exposure and simple steps to reset your cortisol rhythm.   Time Stamps: 5:15 - Sleep horror stories. Sleep deprivation and inflammatory Biomarkers 8:40 - The trigger of aging. Adding years and slowing the aging process. 13:50 - The 3 key changes that transformed  Shawn’s body composition, bone density, and regenerated tissue in his spine. 18:52 - The race horse study for increasing bone density. 25:32 - The secret to making habits stick. 28:34 - The true meaning of “organic” and “natural” on foods. Estrogenic and neurogenic chemicals for killing pests. 32:20 - Increasing body fat loss by 55%. Effects of growth hormone and cortisol. 35:30 - Melatonin potent for fat loss? Increasing brown adipose tissue. 37: 30 - How to fix your gut to fix your sleep. The things to avoid that are destroying your gut health and sleep. 40: 30 - The mini hydration master class, trace amounts of chemotherapy and antidepressant  medications in public water. 41:37 - Chlorine, Water filters, processed foods and pre biotics. 43:03 - Why the Keto diet could be bad for optimizing your gut. 44:00 - Vitamin C deficiencies and sleep interruption. 44:55 - The #1 botanical for allergies and the best course of vitamin C on the planet. 45:40 - The #1 mineral deficiency halting progress. 48:10 - Are we living in an over-sanitized world? How to expose your kids to the right bacteria. 52:00 - Sunlight, light exposure and sleep optimization 58:00 - Blue light exposure and mitigating its damaging effects. 1:03:50 - Hacking your environment to create a “sleep sanctuary”. 1:07:00 - Common artificial light problems, optimal temperatures for sleep. 1:10:30 - The best to know you're actually getting high quality sleep.   Resources Mentioned Sleep Smarter The Telomere Effect The Model Health Show: 73 Hydration Masterclass Follow Shawn Facebook Instagram Twitter

On the podcast today is one of the strongest men on the planet. 3x World record holding powerlifter, elite strength and conditioning coach for athletes and military and service personnel, Matt Wenning This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes.  Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today! Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here!   When you get really good, it's not how hard you can train but how good you can recover. - Matt Wenning Matt and Ben, break down the training, nutrition and recovery strategies for developing maximum strength, why you don’t need to squat more to get better at the squat, secrets learned from legends like Charles Poliquin, Stan Efferding and the epic 300 rep warm up used to develop world class strength, muscle and conditioning.  ** Mention the Muscle Expert Podcast For 10% off of any products on** https://www.wenningstrength.com/ Topics Discussed The 300 rep warm up protocol for strength, hypertrophy and  motor unit potentiation. Optimizing carbohydrate intake to reduce inflammation and enhance recovery.   The one type of deadlift you should deadlift before conventional deadlifting for athletes and firefighters for preventing injuries. How to vary your squat using micro changes to maintain continuous progress without overtraining. The Law of 72 hours Recovery secrets from Larry Pacifico AKA “Mr. Powerlifting”   TIME STAMPS 3:15 - Estrogen…is it a defense mechanism of the body? 4:15 - Mitigating inflammation, The problem with IIFYM that people often overlook. 8:00 - Why you don’t need to squat more if you've already mastered it. How to progress your squat numbers without squatting. 10:50 - The one type of deadlift you should use before conventional deadlifting for athletes and firefighters to increase hip mobility. 14:40 - Matt’s weekly rotation of auxiliary lifts for varying stimulus and progressing in strength. 16:50 - Breaking 2x world records while only squatting once every 5 weeks, training hard without over reaching and burning out. 19:30 - The Law of 72 hours. 20:30 - Nutrition protocol and maximizing recovery after a heavy leg session leading up to a powerlifting meet. Key insights from Charles Poliquin and Stan Efferding. 21:34 -  Maximizing protein synthesis and minimizing inflammation. 24:14 - Coconut Oil and how Poliquin and helped Matt move end his dependence. 26:10 -  Using the ketogenic diet strategically to get big, strong and lean. 27:20 -  Sleeping 12 hours. The similarities between Matt and Ed Coan 30:00 - Recovery secrets from Larry Pacifico AKA “Mr. Powerlifting” 37:40 - The epic warm up: Doing 300 reps before maxing and motor unit potentiation. 46:45 - Lime juice and Pink salt pre workout. 47:50 - New training equipment for competitive athletes and powerlifters, the belt squat machine and the tricep bench. Resources Mentioned   Charles Poliquin Stan Efferding Larry Pacifico Penta Carb - ATP Labs   Follow Matt Wenning https://www.wenningstrength.com/ Instagram Facebook Twitter

  This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes.  Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today! Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here! Joining Ben on the podcast today is elite endurance athlete, world record holder and author James Lawrence.  After losing everything in 2008, James left his job in corporate America and turned to his passion of endurance sports and went on to break two world records in three years. In 2015 James accomplished the unthinkable goal of completing 50 long distance triathlons in 50 days in each of the 50 states. Ben and James breakdown key lessons learned while completing the 50 consecutive triathlons, nutritional strategies for endurance training and much more. Topics Discussed: Nutrition and supplement strategies for fueling elite performance The downfall of 2008 and how it changed James’s entire life. Parenting and making sacrifices to be a good father. Key advice for training for an ironman. Time Stamps: 3:15 -  Life before before the Iron Cowboy. 4:44 - The Ferris Wheel Story and winning $10,000. 23:10 Making a decision with 80 miles left after falling asleep on the bike. 31:50 - The key lesson and why you need to live in the present. 32:00 Eating 10,000 cals a day and maintaining 4% body fat and supplementation needed to push through all 50 triathlons.  33:50 - The only time to aim for mediocrity. 37:00 - The Iron Cowboy secrets to success. 48:46 - Genetic differences between James and others. What his test results showed. 52:15 - Parenting and sacrifices. 55:10 - Sunday rituals. 57:00 - Advice for Ben’s first ironman. Resources Mentioned Discount Code for The Iron Cowboy Redefining Impossible Book “bpak” Ironcowboy.com Follow James Lawrence   Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter  

This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes.  Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today! Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here! Intro: A true thought leader and man who's leading the way towards unlocking true human potential, Dr Daniel Stickler joins Ben on the Muscle Expert Podcast today to cover epigenetics, testosterone replacement therapy, the perfect human diet, shifting the paradigm of the health industry and tons more.  About Daniel Stickler, MD Co-founder, Apeiron Center for Human Potential Co-founder, Apeiron Academy Medical Director, Neurohacker Collective Vascular Surgeon for 10 years Full bio here. Topics Discussed: The perfect human diet. Holy Basil for better neuroplasticity. Drinking ½ to 1 liter of olive oil per week. Nutragenetics, eating according to your genetics. Sleep hygiene best practices and fitting your sleep around you genetics. Which epigenetic marks you can and cannot you influence through lifestyle.   Time Stamps: 4:20 The Apeiron Model for the optimized life. 5:08 The two biggest problems we face as humans 11:05 Treating the body as a whole system. What to biometrics to look for. 12:20 Chronic social jetlag. Optimizing sleep using biometric data. 14:55 Learned helpless and epigenetics 16:16 What a healthy resting breath rate is? 19:20 Shifting the health paradigm. 24:10 Epigenetic mark written in pen vs epigenetic marks written in pencil. Which epigenetic marks you can you influence through life style? 30:40 The difficulty of testing neurotransmitter receptors. 38:10 Formulating Qualia, 90 -95% positive reports from clients.   43:00 Holy Basil and better neuroplasticity? 43:40 modafinil, phenylpiracetam positive and potential negative effects. 46:25 Brining the brain into homeostasis. Qualia’s greatest benefit. 48:40 Aging, not a natural process? The new direction of aging research. 49:44 Hormonal deterioration. Optimizing genetic expression. 51:40 Is hormone replacement the right choice? 52:18 Low testosterone in teenage boys and men in their 20’s. 53:45 Free testosterone….what's an optimal range? 55:45 Are we too aggressive with estrogen reduction? The epigenetic response from estrogen reduction. 57:14 What to go BEFORE turning to testosterone replacement therapy. What can influence SHBG the most? 57:30 The testosterone to cortisol ratio of the best leaders.Effects of cortisol on testosterone. 58:43 Expert lift extension strategies. Dr. Stickler’s personal diet. 59:13 The perfect human diet? The Mediterranean Diet? 1:00:18 Drinking ½ to 1 liter of olive oil per week. The nectar of the gods. 1:01:40 Nutragenetics, eating according to your genetics. Sleep hygiene best practices and more. 1:05:30 The Apeiron Academy and becoming a certified coach. Resources Mentioned neurohacker.com apeironcenter.com Apeiron.academy Ironman Executive Podcast Follow Dr. Stickler   Facebook Instagram (Neurohacker) Twitter Twitter (Neurohacker) Drstickler@neurohacker.com  

This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes.  Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!   Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here! The leading authority when it comes to the Ketogenic Diet, the man who’s been carving the path and leading the research on ketones for about 10 year comes on the podcast today! Dr. Dom D’Agostino, associate professor at the University of South Florida in the department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology and a senior research scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition joins Ben to cover the Ketogenic Diet in depth.   Topics Discussed: Is the Ketogenic diet the most optimal diet on the planet for longevity? How to optimize the diet for building muscle. Keto Esters V Keto Salts? What's the difference? What to look for in a ketone supplement. Dr. Dom’s expert advice.   Time Stamps: 2:30 How Ben met Dr Dom. 4 plate bent rows while fasting. 3:45 Performance declines and the ketogenic diet. Key adjustments for improving recovery and performance with high intensity training. 6:15 How long it really takes to get the real benefits of the Ketogenic diet. It's longer than you think. 7:30 The kind of person who can really benefit from a Ketogenic diet. 11:00 Intermittent Ketosis - Dr. Dom’s exact protocol. 14:30 Improving Mitochondrial function with fasting and cutting the time to get into ketosis. 20:30 Suppressing oxidative stress by beta hydroxybutyrate, gene expression and more. 25:17 Influencing the body to use fat for fuel instead of muscle. Expert tips and supplements for making the switch efficiently. 30:00 Taurine for enhancing the production of ketones? 32:50 LDL with Ketogenic dieting and other biomarkers. Fats to potentially avoid for long term health.   35:30 Kidney stones and how to avoid them while doing Keto. 36:20 Fibrous carbs, should you supplement or get them naturally sourced? 41:20 How much fat per meal? Key guidelines for breaking a fast. 43:35 The one food Ben can’t bring himself to eat! #ttfubc 50:10 How to confirm your even in ketosis for .25  before using blood tests. 52:19 Esters V Salts? What's the difference? 55:20 Ketone salts, Ketoforce and KetoBlitz. New keto products on the market. 58:55 What to look for in a ketone supplement. Dr. Dom’s advice. 1:01:04 Laser like focus with fasting and certain ketone supplements. 1:04 00 Are you less likely to use your own fat if you're using a ketone supplement? 1:06:00 Too much ketones in the blood causing an insulin spike? And George Cahill’s 40 day fasting experiment. 1:08:20 Your brain’s ability to be metabolically flexible. 1:11:50 How to ketogenic diet actually enhances brain function. The nitty gritty details. 1:19:40 Poor sleep, serotonin and hypoglycemia. 1:20:38 The tool Dr. Dom and Ben use to measure deep sleep, REM and light sleep. 1:23:20 Telomeres, less sleep and Ketogenic dieting?  Is there a reason for concern? 1:25:00 How to measure your telomeres for cheap. Resources Mentioned Ketogenx George Cahill Osiris Green Inc Wild Planet Sardines beta-Hydroxybutyric acid ALA Carnitine MCT oil BCAA’s Taurine   Follow Dr. Dom D Agostino KetoNutrition Facebook Twitter

This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes.  Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today! Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here! A true world class expert in sports performance nutrition, and supplementation shares his wealth of knowledge, experience and expert advice on the podcast today. Be ready to take some notes, because class in session... Shawn Wells, CEO of Zone Halo Research and Chief Science Officer (CSO) over R&D, Quality Control, and the Regulatory departments of the top non-GMO & natural dietary supplement company in the industry, BioTRUST Nutrition joins the Muscle Expert Hall of Fame list today. About Shawn (Official Bio From Website) “Shawn attended UNC-Chapel Hill, earning a Master's Degree in Nutritional Biochemistry and minor in Exercise Science. His education along with credentials of Registered Dietitian and Certified Sport Nutritionist (CISSN), distinguished him as an expert in performance nutrition. Shawn has held the role of Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade in acute and skilled nursing care, grounding his ethics and practice of patient focused care.” What You Will Learn: The keys to optimizing insulin sensitivity to vastly improve the quality of your life as you age. LSD and micro dosing. Expert guidelines and advice for someone interesting in experiment with it and using it effectively. How ketogenic dieting influences cancer. What food scientists do to keep you coming back for more junk food and never feeling satisfied. Fasting and losing muscle? The truth from an expert. Time Stamps: 4:20 - Preventing muscle loss, dementia and alzheimer's important measures to take when you're younger. 6:00 - Creatine for brain function, bone mass and muscle mass. 8:00 - Mitigating insulin resistance. Leucine threshold as you age. 10:10 - Sarcopenic obesity, trading muscle for body fat. 13:10 - Keto and insulin resistance. Metabolic flexibility and more. 15:35 - Food Scientists and the “bliss point”. 17:25 - Berberine, reducing insulin response and optimizing glucose uptake. 22:10 - The only carbs Ben eats. 24:20 - How ketogenic dieting influences cancer. 29:50 - Neuroinflammation and brain fog.  Growing new neurons with the ketogenic diet. 34:30 - Key habits for mastering food and the cognitive benefits of the ketogenic diet 36:50 - Fasting and losing muscle? The truth from an expert. 41:10 - Micro dosing LSD. Nootropics and improving brain function. 42:55 - Shawn's experience with micro dosing. 44:45 - Ben’s LSD experience. Plus crucial a warning for those who are looking to experiment with it. 49:50 - The line between supplements and pharmaceutical. 55:40 - Ibuprofen and increased cardiovascular risk for heart attack 3 fold?   Resources Mentioned: Neuroinflammation Creatine Berberine LSD Follow Shawn http://zonehalo.com/ Instagram Facebook

Today’s guest is truly in a category of his own. A man who fundamentally believes that human potential is limitless. Tom Bilyeu, co-founder of the billion dollar startup Quest Nutrition ---  and co founder and host of the wildly growing show Impact Theory shares a very fascinating conversation with Ben about all things mindset, perspective, discipline and success. What You Will Learn: How to leverage self hatred to fuel your ambitions and propel you towards your goals. The best way to learn anything. Tom’s spiritual practices, habits and routines.   What #ttfubc is? The story behind 25 things you need to do to succeed at the highest level.     More On Tom:  Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Tom’s mission is the creation of empowering media-based IP and the acceleration of mission-based businesses. Personally driven to help people develop the skills they will need to improve themselves and the world, Tom is intent to use commerce to address the dual pandemics of physical and mental malnourishment. Tom regularly inspires audiences of entrepreneurs, change makers, and thought leaders at some of the most prestigious conferences and seminars around the world, including Abundance 360, A-fest, and Freedom Fast Lane. Tom has also been a guest on the Tony Robbins podcast and The School of Greatness podcast and has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Success, and The Huffington Post. Tom is currently on the Innovation Board of the XPRIZE Foundation.   Time Stamps: 2:20 - The beginning of Tom’s entrepreneurial journey. 8:30 - Using adaptive stress to construct an unbeatable mindset. 10:55 - The catalyst for change that started it all for Tom. 13:10 - Falling in love, laying in bed for three hours and feeling disgusted. 15:50 - The worst thing that ever happened to Ben. 17:00 - The best way to learn anything. 18:50 - Staying hungry when you have it all and playing at the highest level. 19:50 - How to find your passion. 20:30 - Tom’s vision while at Quest and now with Impact Theory. 24:00 - Using narrative to engineer massive change. 26:50 - The book that completely changed Tom’s Life. 28:45 - Using rituals to define pivotal moments 30:15 - Anchoring events and experiences for a lasting change in your mindset and character. 32:50 - Tom’s spiritual practices, habits and routines. 34:55 - Quantum entanglement. Are we all in the matrix? 40:43 - What your brain is making up. Seeing things that aren’t really there. 44:50 - Tom’s #1 piece of advice for everyone. 45:40 - Tom’s superhuman set of habits and beliefs that shape his reality. 50:30 - Tom’s daily routine. Meeting yourself in times of suffering. 53:15 - #TTFUBC and the story behind. Discipline. Man up. 55:15 - Key lessons learned from the 0 to $1,000,000,000,000 with Quest. 58:20 - The 25 things you need to do to succeed at the highest level and Where to get it. (link below) 1:01:05 - Optimizing time. How Tom prioritizes his time and dominates everyday. 1:03:00 - Think-a-tation, more routines and email. 1:08:40 - The genie analogy and an awesome question to ask when hiring.  Resources Mentioned: The Growth Mindset This is water The Power of Myth Power Sex & Suicide Spiros Michalakis Follow Tom & Impact Theory Impact Theory Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube

  This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes.  Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!   Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here! Timestamps 7:00  - The best approach for gaining muscle mass fast. 11:10 - The real life sacrifices required to building an extreme amount of muscle. 13:44 - Continuing education as a bodybuilder. 14:30  - The damage incurred from chasing rapid muscle mass and pushing the envelope as a bodybuilder. 16:30 - Jordan’s extensive health regimen. Reducing Kidney, and liver stress for bodybuilders. Unknown supplements for liver, plaque accumulation and more. 19:40 - Trenbolone, creatine kinase 33:00 - Balance is bullshit. 33:35 - Progressive overload...pointless? Potentially dangerous? When and where this is true. 35:30 - Earning the right to push the weights. Going till your head explodes and the crossfit mentality. 38:55 - Building 30 lbs of muscle. Jordan’s step by step strategy. 42:29 - Squats = No growth Why Jordan doesn’t squat anymore. 44:35 - 9 Plate hack, the danger zone. Toeing the line and knowing when not to. 47:40 - Mike O'Hearn, 49 and benching over 450 lbs and squatting ridiculous numbers. 49:30 - Expert tactics for getting slimmer waist during prep. Meal size restriction, vacuums and diet and abdominal training strategy. 52:55 - 2 Game changing tips to start doing better vacuums in less than a 72 hours. 54:35 - Optimizing protein sources to avoid food sensitivities and Growth Hormone. Ben’s growth hormone intake while competing. 1:00:38 - New drug PGF? Fat cell death? 1:03:20 - DMP, fat burners and energy balance confusion. Resources mentioned Curcumin Tudca Citrus Bergamot Ubiquinol Super K   Follow Jordan TrainedbyJP.com Instagram        

This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes.  Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!   Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here! Intro: Bio mechanics expert and glute specialist, Bret Contreras PhD joins Ben on the podcast to dig into the details on enhancing speed, strength and building powerful glutes. Bret, and Ben cover controversial studies that have recently been published, internal vs external cueing and when to effectively use each plus three of the biggest paradigm shifting truths about hypertrophy from Bret. Timestamp 5:45 Beyond skinny, Bret’s early days of being weight less than most girls. 19:50 Barbells V Plate loaded for athletes? And Muscle architecture. 21:30 Force velocity profiles, the shotgun approach vs just focusing on weaknesses. Which brings about better performance results ? 22:20 Quarter squats better for jumps and sprints. 29:40 The huge pendulum swing in the research community. 31:42 The Force vector theory. 36:05 Where research needs to go to deliver useful info for coaches and athletes. 39:30 Internal v external cueing? When to use which? 47:30 The greatest advantage of training like a bodybuilder that everyone can benefit from. 50:40 Autoregulation, tempo for reducing injury and training around them. Resources mentioned Follow Bret Bret Contreras Facebook Instagram Twitter

This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes.  Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!   Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here!   I may not have the best genetics, but I can’t be outworked. - Mike O Hearn   Intro: One of Ben’s favorite training partners from Venice Beach, the Titan, Mike O Hearn joins the list of legendary names to come on the podcast. Ben and Mike dissect his early beginnings, being the youngest of 9 children, training with strength legends at age 14, the daily routines, rituals, supplements and meals Mike use to stay photo shoot ready 365 days a year and much much more.   Be sure to say hi to Mike on instagram and share this episode with your training partners, friends, and family! TIME STAMPS 5:10 Why Mike train at 4am everyday. 9:10 - Mike O Hearn’s breakfast at 3am. 10:00 - Does Mike O'Hearn track calories? Intuitive eating? 10:45 - Eat 5000 cals at 48. 11:45 - Training with legends at 11 years old. Doyle Kennedy, Ed Coan and others. 13:30 - Admitting to overtraining. 16:30 - How Mike’s training has changed. 17:15 - Wolf’s Law 18:50 - What’s happening behind 500lb incline bench press that 99% of people don’t see. 19:50 - Training connective tissue not for just pushing heavier weights 22:34 - Experiments with average Joe’s over 40. 24:20 - Mike O'Hearn's current training regimen. 26:20 - Ownership, making your muscle work not dumping tension on the joints 29:30 - Leveraging weak positions to better your physique. 32:40 - 17 sets of dumbbell rows, doing what you suck as 10x more. 37:30 - Nutrition, testosterone, biohacking and more. 44:10 - A 1 year experiment for growth. 50:31 - Mike’s testosterone biohacking advice. 54:10 - Advice the every 20 something year old. 59:05 - Mike’s nutrition meal by meal Mike never 1:00:00 - Sleep the one question Mike never answers. 6hrs V 10hrs ? 1:06:20 - Vitamins, BCAA’s, Collagen 1:08:40 - The mental damage from injuries. 1:10:50 - Not running away from food. 1:13:40 - Living to 120 1:15:50 - The hardest working training partners on the planet. 1:18:40 - Commercial real estate, restaurants and Mike O'Hearn's new supplement line. 1:21:40 - Full squat v half squat. A small rant and an intelligent answer. 1:24:00 - Superleague? The new blend of strength v physique Resources Mentioned Wolf’s Law MikeOHearn.com Innov8 Gavin Murphy Heath Evans Follow Mike O Hearn Facebook Instagram Twitter: @MikeOHearn Youtube  

 http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/paul/   This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes.  Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today! Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here!   1:02:25 What you eat before training often has a more dramatic effect on your post training nutrients and just eating after - Paul Carter Author, coach, speaker, awesome dad and good friend Paul Carter joins Ben on the Muscle Expert Podcast today! The conversations goes into much more than just your typical fitness podcast episode, Paul and Ben cover all the major areas every man needs to master to live the ultimate life. Become their version of the ultimate modern man. Build better relationships with your partner and much more.  Key Insights: Tactics for better focus and practicing meditation during training and being present all the time. How to retrain your body to eat intuitive eating and not eating just because of old belief and fear of losing muscle. mTOR and cancer, fasted training, decreasing protein intake for the longevity, Recovery protocols for life, Parenting, Pauls his latest book with Christian Thibaudeau, the maximum muscle bible and much more. Timestamps  12:40 Feeling like a man, be sexy, “I am statements” for you and your partner. Avoiding comparisons, appreciating the process. 13:00 Are you afraid to express emotion? 14:30 The negative impacts of suppressing emotions, Paul’s recovery protocols, responding and coping with stress. 18:00 How to mitigate stress and optimize your day. 19:45 The benefits of creating “Whitespace” Why you need to create white space in your day for brain recovery. 23:00 Paul’s trick for immediately bringing you out of your head and back to the present moment. A trick for avoiding fights with your significant other. 26:10 How to meditate during your training, slowing the breath during sets, reducing perceived exertion and maximizing output. 27:33 Breathing into the muscle you're working, Quality vs quantity? What Dorian Yates got right early on. The optimal amount of sets to perform when training 34:31 The real reason why Ben got into bodybuilding and why Ben left it. 38:20 Re- learning your intuitive eating, how to reprogramming your body to not eat like a bodybuilder. 39:04 The Dove Bar Story. 41:30 mTOR and cancer. How much protein should you eat?

MI40's own Head Trainer, Joe Bennett jumps on the podcast today to lay out some expert strategies, tools and tips for jumpstarting your hypertrophy gains today. Ben and Joe walk you through specific muscle activation techniques, the do's and dont's of hypertrophy training, exercise selection and why a having a large variety of exercises may not always be optimal for muscle growth. Key takeaways from the episode: -The key to building muscle is not about moving more weight, -There is no "best exercise" it depends on my variables specific to the person's body. - Understanding how to identify the a few Key symptoms that you're doing an exercise wrong will save you a lot of time and keep you from injuring yourself. More info and resources here! http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/joe/

Today on Muscle Expert Podcast Stan "The Rhino" Efferding joins Ben for deep conversation on training, recovery, nutrition, sleep, hydration and much much more. Stan is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and World Record Holding Powerlifter. Stan is only one of 10 men in the world to ever total over 2,300 pounds raw in competition. Stan holds the title as the World's Strongest Bodybuilder. He shares some of the most impactful strategies and key concepts he learned from his mentors such and training partners such as Mark Bell and Flex Wheeler. Visit http://www.benpakulski.com/ Muscle Expert Podcast is hosted by IFBB Professional bodybuilder Ben Pakulski, listen in as he interviews the top leading experts in field of strength, muscle hypertrophy, brain optimization, and other top performance experts on how to build the upgraded modern man. For expert muscle building articles, videos, resources and more visit http://www.benpakulski.com/

In this episode of Body IO® FM, Kiefer and IFBB pro Ben Pakulski discuss diet, Carb Backloading™, and how Mi40 was developed. They also talk about why there is not one universal diet for everyone and how important body maintenance is. Ben is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with an honors degree in Kinesiology. His postgraduate work has taken him all over the globe to collaborate with the world's authorities on performance nutrition, exercise physiology and biomechanics. Ben’s intelligent approach to muscle building has propelled him to the very top of the IFBB Pro bodybuilding ranks, despite his self described “average genetics.” Highly educated, he is a sought after public speaker on the matters of nutrition and exercise science, and a regular contributor to FLEX magazine. Featured in every major fitness magazine in North America and Europe, he is recognized all around the world. He is the author of Mi40 Foundation and Mi40 Extreme. Ben has an enormous passion for fitness and for life. He quotes himself as being “a lifelong student of fitness and nutrition”. To learn more: http://1b.io/mO