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

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99 times out of 100, the real reason you stop during your training is not because the muscle you're training fails. This means there's a lot of room to improve the DEPTH (intensity) of your workout.

Increasing depth is way more than just putting another plate on the bar. It's about training more intensely with full control. And to get there, it's not just about your PHYSICAL BODY but also MENTAL ABILITY.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

• The POWER OF FOCUS and mindset to develop depth in training
• How to select exercises for YOUR optimal training
• The 8 Big Bottlenecks stopping you from getting results in training
• A big frame, small frame approach to maximally challenge the muscle
• How to find the path of maximal stimulation

Don't forget to pick up the episode guide at muscleintelligence.com/learn.

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Anyone who adheres to a training plan knows that, no matter how perfectly you stick to and execute your reps, cardio, and recovery, there are always a few unplanned ups and downs.

This can present some challenging decisions if you value consistently performing at your best… Where and how can training be altered to work around an unexpected life event? When is it appropriate to take a rest day?

While commitment to your training plan IS important, it's just as vital to have an effective framework in place for making adjustments where necessary, and to be adequately flexible, instead of overly rigid. Today's episode will teach you how to build awareness within your body and tune into YOUR needs, so that you can tailor your training specifically to your daily needs, and ultimately perform better and more consistently.

Pick up the guide to training decisions!

You'll learn:

• A Simple Thought Process to Determine Your Individual Training Needs
• The KEY to Understand Your Nervous System and be a More Effective Human
• Criteria to Determine When a Rest Day is Needed
• How to Properly Warm up Prior to a Workout
• Breath and Movement Interventions to Alleviate Stress and Boost Energy

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Developing a true champions' mindset is a two-fold process. The first shift requires a dedicated practice of awareness, intentionality, and purpose. However, mindset also incorporates a physiological component that can be positively altered with nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle practices that support the brain's cellular function.

Today's solocast takes a deep dive into the comprehensive process, and deconstructs the actionable items to develop, maintain, and individualize YOUR frame of mind to match your performance goals. Don't forget to pick up the guide!

You'll learn:

• Your GREATEST Opportunity for Change in Three Simple Steps
• The Foundation and Importance of this ONE Mindset for High Performance
• The #1 Supplement to Increase Brain Blood Flow and Boost Cognition
• Use This Simple Practice to Alleviate Stress and Anxiety
• How to Improve Brain Energetics and Neurological Cellular Function

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After my clients have mastered the foundational pillars of health and body composition optimization - training, nutrition, and lifestyle - their next question is often, "What supplements should I add into my routine?"

Between knowing what supplements work best within YOUR specific program and in your body, and deciphering high quality from the unfortunate overabundance of junk supplements on the market, this frontier can be a particularly challenging one to navigate…

To make it more accessible for you, I compiled a list of the top ten supplements that almost everyone should be taking, to meet your vitamin and mineral needs, combat inflammation, and ensure you're functioning at your highest potential.

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You'll learn:

• The MOST Important Supplements to Support Digestion
• My TOP Recommendations for High-Quality Supplement Sources
• The Two KEY Minerals that Almost Everyone is Deficient In
• My Tried-and-True VITAL Supplement Stacks for Detoxification
• Important Dosing Discrepancies for High Training Loads

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It seems to be now widely acknowledged by medical doctors and wellness practitioners that stress either contributes to, or is a major traceable root cause, of various ailments and disease. However, while stress is a common problem, the solution tends to be left up to the patient - without much direction or guidance for how to navigate it.

Today's episode is designed to give you control over your stress management, as well as to help you develop tools to build nervous system resiliency, so that you can avoid stress in the first place. Additionally, you'll learn how to make mental and physiological stressors a POSITIVE force in your life, and change the stress response into something you can easily turn on and off.

Pick up the guide to strengthening your nervous system.

You'll learn:

• The KEY to Avoiding Disease and Optimizing Body Composition
• The #1 Daily Practice to Manage Stress in Less than Five Minutes
• The BIGGEST Mistake People Make in Body Transformation Journeys
• A Toolkit to Assess and Improve Your Stress Response
• How to Use Stress to Actually BOOST Your Performance

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Today's podcast is centered around the pillar that I believe holds the key to unlocking new levels of health and performance: the breath. Breathing is a simple, foundational practice that is often overlooked in the world of high performance due to its simplicity.

However, with practice, you can master these specific breathing techniques to revolutionize the way you train, recover, and, ultimately, conduct yourself in the world around you. This episode's featured experts will give you the tools you need to optimize your breath and train your nervous system to perform at a higher level.

You'll hear from:

• Dr. Andrew Huberman, on three deep rest protocols, and how they work at the level of the autonomic nervous system.
• James Nestor, with the #1 game-changing, and often under-utilized, performance lever.
• Brian Mackenzie, on the best practices to improve CO2 tolerance for athletic success, brain function and, life optimization.
• Dr. Jay Wiles, with expert tips on how to calm the nervous system and recover better, so you can consistently perform at a peak state.
• And myself - I expand on the recent science of, plus my own experiences with, the tools that EVERY high performer should be equipped with.

Don't forget your copy of the episode guide with the most important facts and protocols.

You'll learn:

• The VITAL Breath Practices for Optimal Recovery
• How to Solve for Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Dehydration, and More
• The Most Efficient Breathing Tools for Athletic Performance
• Three Protocols that Solve for Lost Sleep and Autonomic Dysregulation
• How to Improve Your CO2 Tolerance for Better Brain Function

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Fasting has gained massive amounts of attention in the last several years. With most of the fasting information being both generalized and confusing, I've compiled the most useful practices for effective fasting, that my clients and I have found both effective and easy.

If optimal body composition and/or peak human health and longevity are among your goals, fasting offers a major upgrade for your wellness program. Today's episode debunks the myths behind how, when, & why to fast, what fasting is and is NOT, and how to best incorporate fasting into your lifestyle. Pick up the guide on best fasting practices!

You'll learn:

• The Proven, Most Effective Fasting Practices
• The Most Common Fasting Mistakes to Avoid
• The Differences Between Fasting and Time-Restricted Feeding
• A Simple Framework To Determine your Protein Needs
• Two CRITICAL Factors of Cellular Aging and Cancer Prevention

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Those who have high standards for lifestyle optimization are fully aware that it's not JUST about what you do in the gym or the food you fuel your body with… Cognitive performance and daily mental acuity are HUGE when it comes to setting your goals and following through.

Today's episode looks at peak brain function and enhanced mental health through two lenses: The exact supplement and wellness protocols that are proven to improve cognitive function; as well as daily reflections and exercises you can utilize to facilitate mindfulness, motivation, and "wins" within your micro-commitments.

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You'll learn:

• Nine of the MOST Useful Supplements to Improve Brain Function
• The Five KEY Neurotransmitters to Optimize for Peak Performance
• Three Top Tools to Guarantee Follow Through on your Fitness and Health Goals
• The Six Things you MUST Focus on in any Foundational Training Phase
• The #1 Daily High Performance Habit to Develop

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I get a lot of client and community questions about programming, and whether training for strength and hypertrophy are synonymous. The short answer is - they're not… While strength and hypertrophy training have plenty of overlap, the primary goals and signaling of each respective programming model differ.

Today's episode gives you an insight into the exact process I use to program for BOTH strength and hypertrophy training, as well as the levers that I use when tailoring a specific program to a clients' desired outcome. This episode is a great guide to learn how to work with a body composition coach, or to customize your own program to fit your exact goals.

Plus, pick up the guide for better results in half the time..

You'll learn:

• The #1 Thing to Change that will Improve Your Results Right Away
• The KEY Differences between Lifting for Strength or Hypertrophy
• How to Get Maximum Results from Your Training Program
• BEST Practices for Working with a Body Composition Coach
• How to Properly Perform Progressive Overload and Prevent Injuries

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If you were to rate yourself in the five most important areas of your life, how many would be 5/5? Many people believe it's "hard" or unrealistic to perform at their best consistently but the truth is that you don't have the framework YET.

The first step is to change your relationship with the word "hard." The second step is to set high standards for growth AND accept criticism. The third step is finding comfort within the discomfort - and today's episode gives you the tools to do just that.

I recorded today's solocast to help men step into their greatness - to begin the conversation around what it looks like to be grateful for what you have, but to also continually aspire for more; to be honest about how you're identifying with your life, and to give you the tactics to switch from a victim mindset, to one of empowerment.

Pick up the guide for daily reminders of this episode's action items, top protocols, and reflective practices.

You'll learn:

• What you Need to Perform at Your Best Consistently
• The Five Pillars to Include in Every Successful Training Program
• The MOST Important Component to Build into Your Plan
• Simple Lifestyle Tips that have an Immediate Impact on Your Health
• What Every High Performer Should Optimize For

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• Get 25% off of pure, organic mushroom powders from Real Mushrooms. Adaptogenic, medicinal mushrooms can help support cognition, recovery, immunity, and energy levels. Head to https://realmushrooms.com/ben to get hooked up!