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

Whether you're a high performance athlete, a bodybuilder, or looking to live a long youthful life, your ideal bodyweight has always been very subjective. Until now.

Previous measures like BMI are notoriously useless due to variability in bone and muscle size. One of the world's leading experts on Kin-anthropometrics, Francis Holway, joins me to dive into the ultra fascinating topic of ideal amount of muscle for your skeletal size and structure.

Francis has measured tens of thousands of individuals from every major sport, average people, and children to determine exactly where performance thrives. This has huge implications in pro sports across the entire world and

Francis is currently very highly sought after among pro sports teams from the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, MLS, as well as pro sports from all over Europe, Australia, and South America.

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Learn More about Francis's Work

Horyzen Performance: http://horyzenperformance.com

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JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY and become part of the Muscle Intelligence Movement as we support a shift in the HEALTH & CONSCIOUSNESS of humanity. The Muscle Intelligence Community empowers men and women with the knowledge, skillset and inspiration to thrive by applying the 6 Pillars of a Lean, Healthy and Muscular Body.

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If you are looking for bodybuilding guidance, videos, workouts, the proper training split to build muscle, see how IFBB PRO Ben Pakulski builds big muscle through the best online program here http://www.muscleintelligence.com - For Students Of IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski. Where Savvy Men and Women Come To Build Muscle FAST - www.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart

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Today's guest boasts one of the most shared and downloaded episodes ever of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast and now he's back for round 2.

Mike Desanti joins me today to talk about how to be a more effective human.

How to achieve fulfillment.

How to be a dynamic person.

How to break free from the trap of overcommitting and underdelivering.

Why the lack of confidence stems from being out of integrity and how to step back into integrity. People out of integrity are often stressed, anxious and ineffective.

Mastery and excellence in life requires a high degree of effectiveness.

Mike is truly someone to aspire to. His business "Find Your Tribe" is helping men step into integrity and be more effective in their lives. He is the author of the incredible book, New Man Emerging, that I highly recommend.

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Learn More about Mike's Work

Find Your Tribe: www.michaeldesanti.com

New Man Emerging [Book]: www.newmanemerging.com/book

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Thank you to our sponsor Real Mushrooms for supporting our podcast and for bringing you the best quality organic mushroom extracts on the market. Real Mushrooms emphasizes the REAL, because many so-called "mushroom" products on the market don't contain 100% mushrooms. To learn more, please visit Real Mushrooms. Code BEN at checkout gets you 30% off your first purchase, and code MUSCLE 20% off for returning customers.12

I've been shouting for the last 10 years that "It's NOT about what you do, it's HOW you do it" that matters most in accelerating results in the gym. I stand behind that whole heartedly, and now finally the infinitely slow fitness "experts" are finally starting to catch on and come along.

Today, I've got another great revelation for you that is 1000x more powerful than what I've been teaching in exercise for the last 10 years so I wanted to make sure you became aware of it now….

There is more to exercise that what you do in the gym and even more than HOW you do it!!

For 15 years I worked hard at being a great bodybuilder, but even after achieving the pinnacle of being one of the top 10 physiques on the planet and competing in the Mr Olympia, I realized that I wasn't happy, confident, or fulfilled.

So I spent the last 5 years studying this concept and I now see the missing link.

This episode answers the question: "What had I done wrong?" and more importantly, what you should do about it. I talk about how you too can not only accomplish your goals, but execute on the missing link so that you can come out of it feeling inspired, fulfilled, full of life, energy, vitality and confidence just like I do now.

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Working with my leadership team and myself personally will not only be a blast, but it will be the most effective coaching you've ever experienced.

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Within the true essence of Bodybuilding exists lessons and growth that go far beyond the physical body. Conscious entrepreneur, Wade Lightheart, shares how he turned the lessons of his bodybuilding pursuit into strength, character and discipline to succeed in life and business.

Wade is the founder of Bioptimizers, a company that is creating valuable products to solve some of the biggest challenges people are facing in optimizing health, body and mind.

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Ready to Build Muscle, Lose Fat and Transform Your Body?

In this FREE Masterclass, I'm going to share the missing piece of the transformation process so you can fast track your progress and sustain it for life.

Sign up here: www.muscleintelligence.com/masterclass

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Bio Optimizers: https://bioptimizers.com/

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www.muscleintelligence.com - The worlds best muscle building videos and knowledge to take control of every aspect of your body, mind, and life… check out www.muscleintelligence.com

JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY and become part of the Muscle Intelligence Movement as we support a shift in the HEALTH & CONSCIOUSNESS of humanity. The Muscle Intelligence Community empowers men and women with the knowledge, skillset and inspiration to thrive by applying the 6 Pillars of a Lean, Healthy and Muscular Body.

Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/muscleintelligence

If you are looking for bodybuilding guidance, videos, workouts, the proper training split to build muscle, see how IFBB PRO Ben Pakulski builds big muscle through the best online program here http://www.muscleintelligence.com - For Students Of IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski. Where Savvy Men and Women Come To Build Muscle FAST - www.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart

Don't miss any Ben Pakulski workout or Ben Pakulski training tips by subscribing to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BenPakIFBB

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What makes some people pursue greatness while others are content settling for less? Having built one of the best physiques to ever walk the planet, Dorian Yates has a depth of insight into this question that far surpasses research, or what most people might believe.

Dorian has transitioned from champion bodybuilder to spiritual entrepreneur and in today's episode Ben and Dorian discuss that transition, the mindset shift, depression, plant medicines, and how Dorian reinvented himself, his challenges in letting go of his old identity, and how to step into your personal greatness.

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Dorian Yates Nutrition: https://dynutrition.com/

Ready to Build Muscle, Lose Fat and Transform Your Body?

Join the FREE Webinar: www.muscleintelligence.com/masterclass

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www.muscleintelligence.com - The worlds best muscle building videos and knowledge to take control of every aspect of your body, mind, and life… check out www.muscleintelligence.com

JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY and become part of the Muscle Intelligence Movement as we support a shift in the HEALTH & CONSCIOUSNESS of humanity. The Muscle Intelligence Community empowers men and women with the knowledge, skillset and inspiration to thrive by applying the 6 Pillars of a Lean, Healthy and Muscular Body.

Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/muscleintelligence

If you are looking for bodybuilding guidance, videos, workouts, the proper training split to build muscle, see how IFBB PRO Ben Pakulski builds big muscle through the best online program here http://www.muscleintelligence.com - For Students Of IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski. Where Savvy Men and Women Come To Build Muscle FAST - www.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart

Don't miss any Ben Pakulski workout or Ben Pakulski training tips by subscribing to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BenPakIFBB

And "LIKING" the fan-page here: https://www.facebook.com/BenPakulskiMuscleIntelligence

Make sure to HIT SUBSCRIBE before you go, and leave me a comment or question for a future episode.

One of our most requested guests is back to discuss the most important factor to drive performance, progress and ultimately results.

Joel Jamieson is one of the most recognized experts in the world on high level performance. He has worked with athletes in the UFC, NFL, NHL, MLB and now leads and mentors thousands of coaches on his methods to drive high level performance regardless of your area of focus.

Joel is the creator of Morpheus, a wearable and dashboard that tracks real time performance and recover metrics. The creator of 8weeksout.com the premier HRV and energy system certification for coaches and athletes. And now Joel brings you Recover-to-Win, a brand new course that explains the missing link in all things performance related and how to maximize your time and effort to heal, perform and grow at your best.

Learn More about Joel's Work

www.traperformanceeducation.com/joel-jamieson-recover-win/

https://www.8weeksout.com/

https://trainwithmorpheus.com/

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"Knees Over Toes Guy" Ben Patrick joins me to destroy the old school myths and misconceptions around knee health and how to create bulletproof knees!

Ben's popularity has skyrocketed recently after being recognized for his unique and effective approach to creating knee, ankle and hip mobility, and allowing you to perform at your highest level ever without pain.

Ben suffered from knee pain as a young basketball player and overcame knee surgeries to now lead a massive community of aspiring high achievers to confidently attack their athletics.

Taking complete care of your body requires giving attention to up-leveling every area of your life. The quality of the food you eat makes a massive difference to how you look, feel and perform.

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Belcampo is my favorite meat and is the highest quality that we can find anywhere. Their ancestral farming practices set them apart and make them the new standard of sustainable agriculture in North America.

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Get your pen and paper out for this episode. Sam Miller joins me to talk about a nutritional approach that is NOT based on a believe system, or macros, or specific diets. Instead, this insightful conversation is about an individualised and adaptable, demand-based framework of nutrition. Sam has spent the last 14 years sharing his quest for health, fitness, and nutrition knowledge with the world. Sam is an online coach, educator, and mentor, dedicated to providing simple, yet strategic ways to amplify your results wither with your clients or for yourself. Time Stamps: [0:24] Intro to guest Sam Miller [1:36] Ancestral Supplements - use code BEN for 10% off [4:08] Ben's approach to nutrition [4:28] The Foundations of Human Nutrition [5:30] Internal health proceeds physical goals [5:57] Practices and perception [6:57] Dosing nutritional protocols [8:20] Physical demands vs lifestyle demands [11:00] Objective markers vs subjective variables [14:20] Order of operations/ SHREDS [17:38] Macros vs the 10 toggles [22:57] Ben's take on macros [26:20] Female metabolism [30:50] Looking at data points [35:50] Insulin and HRV [38:54] Faster vs fed state [40:15] Mitochondria [44:12] Seasonal and cyclical approaches [50:20] Ketogenic diet [55:10] Mi40 Muscle Camp in May [56:26] Omega ratios [1:00:24] Digestive distress - pushing calories [1:04:44] Chewing and digestion [1:09:04] Supplementation advice [1:11:53] Sleep advice [1:16:23] Peptides [1:21:33] Sam Miller's Mentorship Program Muscle Camp at Mi40 Gym - May 7-9, 2021 Go to https://www.mi40gym.com/class/ for more information and to sign up! Find Sam Miller here: https://www.sammillerscience.com www.instagram.com/sammillerscience https://www.metabolismblueprint.com/ Mentioned: Dr. Eric Serrano on the Muscle Expert Podcast: Optimise your hormones, body composition and the best diet https://www.muscleintelligence.com/serrano/ Dr. Ben Bikman on the Muscle Expert Podcast: The Effects of Insulin Sensitivity on Health and Longevity https://www.muscleintelligence.com/bikman/ Dr. Ben Bikman on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast: Controlling insulin and inflammation, and understanding metabolic flexibility https://www.muscleintelligence.com/episode124/ Dr. Andrew Huberman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewHubermanLab/ Charles Poliquin: https://strengthsenseiinc.com/ Cronometer for Micronutrient tracking: https://cronometer.com Ryan Smith on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast: Epigenetic Aging and Aging Backwards https://www.muscleintelligence.com/164-epigenetic-aging-and-aging-backwards-with-ryan-smith/ Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements. Ancestral Supplements makes New Zealand sourced nose-to-tail organ meats, liver & bone and marrow... in simple convenient gelatin capsules. These traditional foods were (and still are) fundamental to our biology. Ancestral Supplements is putting back in, what the modern world has left out.Go to www.ancestralsupplements.com and use code BEN for 10% off. The discount also applies on US Amazon.

On this solo Q&A episode, I cover three topics:

First I walk you through the four boxes you need to check in order to progress in your training.

Then I answer a questions that I get asked often, particularly in the current time, of how to find your soul's purpose, how to ultimately find what you want to do in life.

And finally, I give you my advice on how to become someone of value - plus an added daily habit I think everyone should implement.

I hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, don't forget to join me on Instagram and let me know what resonated with you most in this episode.

[0:23] - Today's three topics [1:22] Belcampo - use code MUSCLE for 20% off [2:38] Progress in training [3:17] Your four boxes [4:00] Ben's email list [4:50] Stability [5:10] Mobility [7:10] Get strong in positions [8:50] Unconscious competence [9:20] Learn to challenge the muscle [10:40] Skill [12:40] Positions of weakness [13:45] You're only as good as your weakest link [14:17] Skale Output [15:25] What do you want to do in life? [16:30] Write lists [18:05] Remove social constructs [20:25] Help yourself first [21:11] RealMushrooms - use code BEN as first-time buyer for 30% off or MUSCLE for returning customers for 20% off [22:11] Become someone of value [23:49] Invest in yourself [24:10] Ben's list of non-negotiables [25:25] Big me vs. Small me [26:16] Challenge the walls [27:30] Accept who you are [29:52] Ben's daily habit

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Thank you to our sponsor Real Mushrooms for supporting our podcast and for bringing you the best quality organic mushroom extracts on the market. Real Mushrooms emphasizes the REAL, because many so-called "mushroom" products on the market don't contain 100% mushrooms. To learn more, please visit Real Mushrooms. Code BEN at checkout gets you 30% off your first purchase, and code MUSCLE 20% off for returning customers.

Belcampo - use the code MUSCLE to get 20% off! We're very excited to announce this new partnership. Belcampo is is on a mission to revolutionize the meat industry for the well-being of people, the planet, and animals by farming meat the right way. Try their products - you'll taste the difference! Head over to Belcampo and use the code MUSCLE for 20% off!

Rowena Gates, a principal at Eng3 Corporation, joins me on this episode to talk about the NanoVi, a device which I use regularly and have seen huge health and performance benefits from.

The NanoVi technology uses a specific type of structured water to help repair every day cell damage caused by what you eat, what you breather, what you are exposed to and oxidative stress. It's a fascinating process and recovery tool, that you'll feel immediate as well as long-lasting results from. In this conversation, we discuss how the device works on every cell in your body, the improvements in recovery, HRV, sleep, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Rowena helped launch Eng3's NanoVi technology and currently oversees business development related to health, regeneration, and performance. Rowena has been a serial entrepreneur since 1995 when she co-founded one of the earliest companies to offer an Internet-based solution to the logistics industry. Rowena received her Ph.D. from the University of Washington for her work on international strategic alliances and economic development. When not helping bring NanoVi to the world, Rowena enjoys a range of outdoor activities, family, friends, and her own version of biohacking. Time stamps: [1:15] Intro to structured water [2:00] Intro to Rowena Gates [3:44] BLUBlox - use code MUSCLE for 15% off [6:34] Proteins in the cell [9:00] Improve the environment for proteins [10:20] Water in the cell [11:25] What is structured water? [13:10] NanoVi approach [14:30] Inside-out approach [16:20] Charges in the body [17:10] What is protein folding? [20:20] Organised water [21:40] Oxidative ageing [23:19] Studies on athletes [24:45] Inflammatory markers [25:50] Ben's experience [26:24] Repair and Recovery [28:20] Improved brain function [30:05] Mental performance [32:30] Endurance improvement [35:50] Making this device accessible [39:40] Improvements in HRV [41:05] Sleep [42:50] Difference in devices [44:20] Self testing [46:45] Demonstration of the device [47:16] Rowena's website and link information [48:45] Ben's sign-off To learn more about the NanoVi, please visit: https://eng3corp.com/benpak https://eng3corp.com/nanovi-for-protein-folding-312/ Other podcasts about structured water:

• Muscle Expert Podcast #69 - Hans Eng & Rowena Gates on Mitigation Oxidative Stress and Improving Recovery
• Muscle Expert Podcast #137 - How to optimise health and improve aging through structured water with Gerald Pollack

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