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

Joining us today is Strength and Conditioning legend and the ultimate Coach's coach Phil Learney. Phil is a long time mentor to up and coming coaches still mentoring clients from his home location in London. In this episode Phil shares his best advice from over 20 years in the fitness industry!

Joining us today is Strength and Conditioning legend and the ultimate Coach's coach Phil Learney.  Phil is a long time mentor to up and coming coaches still mentoring clients from his home location in London.  In this episode Phil shares his best advice from over 20 years in the fitness industry!

Joining us today is a member of the ISSN and international protein board, Dr. Paul Arciero. Dr. Arciero discusses his protein pacing protocol with us as well as how he is gamifying exercise for his clients to increase brain cognition.

Time Stamps

• What is protein pacing and what are they doing over at Prise? [0:41]
• Why would someone who is healthy need less protein than someone who is not? [5:12]
• The concept of gluconeogenesis and what happens with excess protein. [10:32]
• Does the body become more efficient when you limit the availability of amino acids? [17:55]
• What effect does endurance/cardiovascular exercise have on brain health? [21:35]
• What are they doing nutritionally to increase brain functionality? [28:40]
• The benefits of gamifying exercise to increase brain cognition. [32:50]
• The Prise Protocol explained. [35:45]
• The importance of recharging your batteries and getting into the parasympathetic state to recover. [41:20]
• The insanity of what we subject our body to and practices you can put into place to lessen the toxic intake. [46:38]

Featured Guest

• Paul J. Arciero (@paularciero) | Twitter
• Website

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• The PRISE Protocol by Dr. Paul Arciero
• PRISE LIfe - Home | Facebook
• The Runner's High: Opioidergic Mechanisms in the Human Brain
• Black Box VR - Immersive Virtual Reality Gym and Fitness Experience

People Mentioned

• Stuart Phillips, PhD (@mackinprof) | Twitter

Joining us today is a member of the ISSN and international protein board, Dr. Paul Arciero.  Dr. Arciero discusses his protein pacing protocol with us as well as how he is gamifying exercise for his clients to increase brain cognition.

Time Stamps

• What is protein pacing and what are they doing over at Prise? [0:41] 
• Why would someone who is healthy need less protein than someone who is not? [5:12]
• The concept of gluconeogenesis and what happens with excess protein. [10:32]
• Does the body become more efficient when you limit the availability of amino acids? [17:55]
• What effect does endurance/cardiovascular exercise have on brain health? [21:35]
• What are they doing nutritionally to increase brain functionality? [28:40]
• The benefits of gamifying exercise to increase brain cognition. [32:50]
• The Prise Protocol explained. [35:45]
• The importance of recharging your batteries and getting into the parasympathetic state to recover. [41:20]
• The insanity of what we subject our body to and practices you can put into place to lessen the toxic intake. [46:38]

Featured Guest

• Paul J. Arciero (@paularciero) | Twitter
• Website

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• The PRISE Protocol by Dr. Paul Arciero
• PRISE LIfe - Home | Facebook
• The Runner’s High: Opioidergic Mechanisms in the Human Brain
• Black Box VR - Immersive Virtual Reality Gym and Fitness Experience

People Mentioned

• Stuart Phillips, PhD (@mackinprof) | Twitter

Today we dive into what it takes to be a champion with Olympic Athlete, Mindset Coach and Mentor Dr. Jeff Spencer. Dr. Spencer's journey has brought him beyond an amazing career in cycling to become one of the top mindset and business coaches in the world working with the likes of Dave Asprey of Bulletproof and countless others. Tune in now to hear Dr. Spencer's greatest advice for mental mastery.

Time Stamps

• His journey to becoming an Olympic athlete. [2:18]
• The supernatural 'calling' he experienced that changed the course of his life. [6:16]
• The 'angels' that shaped him as person. [8:17]
• Why you MUST embrace the process rather than the result. [10:41]
• How the word can't does not exist in his vocabulary. [12:11]
• The process of mastering the 'Champion's Mindset'. [13:30]
• The 5 Steps of Preparation: Clarity, Motive, Impact, Mindset and Resources. [17:53]
• The idea of producing excellence to honor your potential. [39:45]
• Why we always need to be evolving towards our biggest future. [42:07]
• The Champion's Golden Rule: The 10 steps to achieve your greatness. [46:51]
• How to determine your legacy statement. [57:06]
• What are his daily rituals? [1:00:43]
• How does he eat/train now to stay fit? [1:04:28]

• His journey to becoming an Olympic athlete. [2:18]
• The supernatural 'calling' he experienced that changed the course of his life. [6:16]
• The 'angels' that shaped him as person. [8:17]
• Why you MUST embrace the process rather than the result. [10:41]
• How the word can't does not exist in his vocabulary. [12:11]
• The process of mastering the 'Champion's Mindset'. [13:30]
• The 5 Steps of Preparation: Clarity, Motive, Impact, Mindset and Resources. [17:53]
• The idea of producing excellence to honor your potential. [39:45]
• Why we always need to be evolving towards our biggest future. [42:07]
• The Champion's Golden Rule: The 10 steps to achieve your greatness. [46:51]
• How to determine your legacy statement. [57:06]
• What are his daily rituals? [1:00:43]
• How does he eat/train now to stay fit? [1:04:28]

Featured Guest

• Dr. Jeff Spencer (@jeffspencer) | Twitter
• Website
• Goal Achievement Roadmap Experience

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Goal Clarity - Jeff Spencer
• Dr Jeff Spencer | Big mentalities for superhuman rewards
• Three Feet From Gold: Turn Your Obstacles Into Opportunities (Think and Grow Rich Series)
• Champion's Golden Rule - Jeff Spencer

People Mentioned

• Dr Gabrielle Lyon, DO (@drgabriellelyon) • Instagram
• Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) • Instagram

Today we dive into what it takes to be a champion with Olympic Athlete, Mindset Coach and Mentor Dr. Jeff Spencer.  Dr. Spencer's journey has brought him beyond an amazing career in cycling to become one of the top mindset and business coaches in the world working with the likes of Dave Asprey of Bulletproof and countless others.  Tune in now to hear Dr. Spencer's greatest advice for mental mastery.

Time Stamps

• His journey to becoming an Olympic athlete. [2:18]
• The supernatural ‘calling’ he experienced that changed the course of his life. [6:16]
• The ‘angels’ that shaped him as person. [8:17]
• Why you MUST embrace the process rather than the result. [10:41]
• How the word can’t does not exist in his vocabulary. [12:11]
• The process of mastering the ‘Champion’s Mindset’. [13:30]
• The 5 Steps of Preparation: Clarity, Motive, Impact, Mindset and Resources. [17:53]
• The idea of producing excellence to honor your potential. [39:45]
• Why we always need to be evolving towards our biggest future. [42:07]
• The Champion’s Golden Rule: The 10 steps to achieve your greatness. [46:51]
• How to determine your legacy statement. [57:06]
• What are his daily rituals? [1:00:43]
• How does he eat/train now to stay fit? [1:04:28]

• His journey to becoming an Olympic athlete. [2:18]
• The supernatural ‘calling’ he experienced that changed the course of his life. [6:16]
• The ‘angels’ that shaped him as person. [8:17]
• Why you MUST embrace the process rather than the result. [10:41]
• How the word can’t does not exist in his vocabulary. [12:11]
• The process of mastering the ‘Champion’s Mindset’. [13:30]
• The 5 Steps of Preparation: Clarity, Motive, Impact, Mindset and Resources. [17:53]
• The idea of producing excellence to honor your potential. [39:45]
• Why we always need to be evolving towards our biggest future. [42:07]
• The Champion’s Golden Rule: The 10 steps to achieve your greatness. [46:51]
• How to determine your legacy statement. [57:06]
• What are his daily rituals? [1:00:43]
• How does he eat/train now to stay fit? [1:04:28]

Featured Guest

• Dr. Jeff Spencer (@jeffspencer) | Twitter
• Website
• Goal Achievement Roadmap Experience

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Goal Clarity - Jeff Spencer
• Dr Jeff Spencer | Big mentalities for superhuman rewards
• Three Feet From Gold: Turn Your Obstacles Into Opportunities (Think and Grow Rich Series)
• Champion's Golden Rule - Jeff Spencer

People Mentioned

• Dr Gabrielle Lyon, DO (@drgabriellelyon) • Instagram 
• Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) • Instagram

Today we are demystifying TRT therapy with author and educator Jay Campbell. Jay is the founder of the TRT Revolution which dives deep on the latest exogenous testosterone research through via social media, podcasts, articles and books.

In this episode Jay and Ben discuss their personal experiences with testosterone as well as other hormone altering pharmaceuticals. Jay presents the latest cutting edge research that challenges the paradigm of what your protocol should be on TRT and much more!

Time Stamps

• Jay's spiritual journey ad the wisdom/knowledge he has learned along the way. [4:04]
• How did he get involved in the hormone optimization realm? [8:50]
• Do therapeutic ranges of testosterone increase systemic estrogen? [13:25]
• When are the estrogen levels too high or low for men? What are side effects? [19:07]
• How visceral fat leads to all disease + the importance of 'intelligent' training. [28:45]
• What are the negative implications of testosterone prostate? [35:33]
• Is there an optimal place to hold your testosterone? [38:38]
• The 'lab coat' god syndrome. [41:45]
• What are signs you are testosterone deficient? [44:25]
• What should you be doing to optimize testosterone naturally? [47:12]
• The stigmas surrounding TRT. [52:50]
• The importance of optimizing your thyroid + the dangers of AI's. [54:45]
• How alcohol is the destroyer of worlds. [1:03:05]
• Why you must live your life with the avoidance of social media. [1:05:00]
• The PROPER delivery systems and injection cycles of testosterone. [1:06:48]
• His take of HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin). [1:14:08]

Featured Guest

• Jay Campbell (@trtrevolution) • Instagram/Twitter
• Website
• Podcast

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual: How to Optimize Your Testosterone For Lifelong Health And Happiness – Book by Jay Campbell
• The Dangers of Estrogen Inhibition in Men Utilizing TOT
• Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile – Book by Anthony G. Jay
• Infertility and the provision of infertility medical services in developing countries
• Estrogen In Men: Good, Bad, Indifferent? An Evidence-Based Review for Optimal Health w/Dr. Neal Rouzier Part 1
• Aromatase inhibitors in men: effects and therapeutic options
• The Importance of Sleep & The Threat of Artificial Blue Light Exposure w/James Swanwick
• Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World - Book by Cal Newport
• The Current State of Male Hormone Replacement Therapy w/Jim Meehan

People Mentioned

• Dr. Robert Kominiarek
• Dr. Anthony G. Jay (@anthonygjay) • Instagram
• Joseph T. Cruise, M.D
• Chris Barakat, MS, ATC, CISSN (@christopher.barakat) • Instagram
• Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) • Instagram
• Abraham Morgentaler, MD
• Dr. Neal Rouzier (@PMCHormoneDoc) | Twitter
• Keith Nichols MD (@DrKeithHRTMD) | Twitter
• James Swanwick (@jamesswanwick) • Instagram
• Jim Meehan, MD (@DocMeehan) · Twitter

Today we are demystifying TRT therapy with author and educator Jay Campbell.  Jay is the founder of the TRT Revolution which dives deep on the latest exogenous testosterone research through via social media, podcasts, articles and books. 

In this episode Jay and Ben discuss their personal experiences with testosterone as well as other hormone altering pharmaceuticals.  Jay presents the latest cutting edge research that challenges the paradigm of what your protocol should be on TRT and much more!

Time Stamps

• Jay’s spiritual journey ad the wisdom/knowledge he has learned along the way. [4:04]
• How did he get involved in the hormone optimization realm? [8:50]
• Do therapeutic ranges of testosterone increase systemic estrogen? [13:25]
• When are the estrogen levels too high or low for men? What are side effects? [19:07]
• How visceral fat leads to all disease + the importance of ‘intelligent’ training. [28:45]
• What are the negative implications of testosterone prostate? [35:33]
• Is there an optimal place to hold your testosterone? [38:38]
• The ‘lab coat’ god syndrome. [41:45]
• What are signs you are testosterone deficient? [44:25]
• What should you be doing to optimize testosterone naturally? [47:12]
• The stigmas surrounding TRT. [52:50]
• The importance of optimizing your thyroid + the dangers of AI’s. [54:45]
• How alcohol is the destroyer of worlds. [1:03:05]
• Why you must live your life with the avoidance of social media. [1:05:00]
• The PROPER delivery systems and injection cycles of testosterone. [1:06:48]
• His take of HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin). [1:14:08]

Featured Guest

• Jay Campbell (@trtrevolution) • Instagram/Twitter
• Website
• Podcast

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual: How to Optimize Your Testosterone For Lifelong Health And Happiness – Book by Jay Campbell
• The Dangers of Estrogen Inhibition in Men Utilizing TOT
• Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile – Book by Anthony G. Jay
• Infertility and the provision of infertility medical services in developing countries
• Estrogen In Men: Good, Bad, Indifferent? An Evidence-Based Review for Optimal Health w/Dr. Neal Rouzier Part 1
• Aromatase inhibitors in men: effects and therapeutic options
• The Importance of Sleep & The Threat of Artificial Blue Light Exposure w/James Swanwick
• Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World - Book by Cal Newport
• The Current State of Male Hormone Replacement Therapy w/Jim Meehan

People Mentioned

• Dr. Robert Kominiarek
• Dr. Anthony G. Jay (@anthonygjay) • Instagram
• Joseph T. Cruise, M.D
• Chris Barakat, MS, ATC, CISSN (@christopher.barakat) • Instagram
• Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) • Instagram
• Abraham Morgentaler, MD
• Dr. Neal Rouzier (@PMCHormoneDoc) | Twitter
• Keith Nichols MD (@DrKeithHRTMD) | Twitter
• James Swanwick (@jamesswanwick) • Instagram
• Jim Meehan, MD (@DocMeehan) · Twitter

We are back with more awesomeness with Dr. Scott Stevenson.

• Does he manipulate mind/muscle connection with his clients? [0:00]
• The concept of 'motor morons'. [6:25]
• An exploration on force velocity, cheat reps, find the RIGHT training partner & MORE. [8:00]
• A conversation on exercise selection and why people do the ones they do. [23:30]
• Why he wrote "Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach" and the idea of 'climbing your own mountain'. [35:10]
• The 3 biggest mistakes people make transiting from offseason into contest prep? [53:03]

Featured Guest

• Scott Stevenson (@fortitude_training) • Instagram
• Website

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach – Book by Dr. Scott Stevenson
• 026- Living in 4D- Optimizing Body, Mind, and Soul with Paul Chek

People Mentioned

• Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) • Instagram
• John Meadows (@mountaindog1) • Instagram
• Paul Chek (@paul.chek) • Instagram
• Sam Harris (@samharrisorg) • Instagram

We are back with more awesomeness with Dr. Scott Stevenson.  

• Does he manipulate mind/muscle connection with his clients? [0:00]
• The concept of ‘motor morons’. [6:25]
• An exploration on force velocity, cheat reps, find the RIGHT training partner & MORE. [8:00]
• A conversation on exercise selection and why people do the ones they do. [23:30]
• Why he wrote “Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach” and the idea of ‘climbing your own mountain’. [35:10]
• The 3 biggest mistakes people make transiting from offseason into contest prep? [53:03]

Featured Guest

• Scott Stevenson (@fortitude_training) • Instagram
• Website

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach – Book by Dr. Scott Stevenson
• 026- Living in 4D- Optimizing Body, Mind, and Soul with Paul Chek

People Mentioned

• Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) • Instagram
• John Meadows (@mountaindog1) • Instagram
• Paul Chek (@paul.chek) • Instagram
• Sam Harris (@samharrisorg) • Instagram