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

You don’t have to decline. Your body is more capable than you think. This podcast will show you how.

Muscle Intelligence is the podcast for high-performing men who want to build muscle, optimize hormones, extend their healthspan, and maintain full cognitive and physical output as they age.
Ben Pakulski spent 25 years as an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, coach, and researcher, working with and learning from the world’s leading experts in longevity, performance medicine, testosterone optimization, peptides, and human performance. Every episode takes that body of work and gives you something specific to do with it.

Most men lose muscle, hormonal function, and mental clarity through their 40s and 50s without knowing it’s happening or that it’s reversible. Ben has spent 25 years working on exactly that problem, alongside the coaches, physicians, and researchers who have the best answers.

If you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or serious athlete who wants to train smarter, age better, and get advice from someone who has done the work, this is your show.

Topics include: muscle building, body composition, peptides, hormone optimization, longevity, cognitive performance, sleep, nutrition, and the systems high-performing men use to operate at their best in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

New episodes every Monday.

Copyright: © Muscle Intelligence 2020

Latest Episodes:

Optimize Your Metabolism Through Breathing #340 Jul 17, 2023

Show notes

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

If you're familiar with my philosophy, you may already know that I see breathwork as one of the biggest gaps AND one of the biggest opportunities for performance enhancement…

So many men, even those at the top of their athletic game, breathe inefficiently, and often in a manner that negatively impacts everything from metabolic function, to digestion, to strength output…

But, once you have the right breathing tools to move forward with, you can VERY quickly take yourself to the next level.

Whether it's in your ability to focus in your business, perform at your peak in the gym, or lead your family with unparalleled calm and wisdom - breath is a superpower.

In today's episode, I deconstruct the most effective breathing practices from the world's top masters in the science of breath. I also detail out what works best for myself and my clients, and how YOU can break these practices down into daily action steps.

For full episode implementation notes, pick up our episode guide, where my team has detailed the key takeaways for you.

You'll learn:

How to Increase CO2 Tolerance to Enhance Performance
The Breathing Mechanics for Optimal Movement
How Breath can Help You Manage Stress and Anxiety
The PIllars and Metabolic Benefits of Efficient Breathing
The BEST Breathwork to Increase Athletic Capability

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Master Cognitive Agility and Performance with Dr. Drew Pierson #339 Jul 13, 2023

Show notes

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

It's my belief that the pinnacle of health involves having complete control over your nervous system - the highest performers on earth (mentally and physically) can "flip the switch" at a moment's notice…

When it's time for the gold medal-winning race, or the moment that could make or break your career, you want the ability to turn ON - lightning fast.

But the ability to intentionally downregulate your nervous system is an art of equal importance.

The masterful skill of brain training is something today's guest, Dr. Drew Pierson, has spent years studying. In fact, to put it most accurately, he's taken the field of brain enhancement to another dimension…

Dr. Pierson has advanced the medicine of neurofeedback therapy from simply treating pathology (such as depression, ADD, and sleep disorders) to enhancing the intricate structures and functions of leadership, wisdom, and awakened consciousness.

The depth that Dr. Pierson brings to today's interview is truly monumental, and if you're someone who operates as a leader in your family, business, or community, I know you'll enjoy it as much as I did. We cover everything from the intentional training of specific brain wave states for flow, focus, and creativity, to which specific neurofeedback methods can help strengthen relationships, teams, and organizations - and MUCH more.

This one dives deep, and you'll want to take notes - or, pick up our episode guide at muscleintelligence.com/learn, where I've detailed the key takeaways for you.

You'll learn:

How to Use Brainwave Frequencies for High Performance
The #1 Tool to Easily Enter the Flow State
How to Use Neurofeedback to Enhance Brain Efficiency
Effective Brain Training Techniques for Teams and Relationships
How to Develop Healing through Cognitive Training

Learn more from Dr. Drew Pierson:

https://www.drdrewpierson.com/

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Recast: Understand How Your Brain Works with Dr. Andrew Huberman #338 Jul 10, 2023

Show notes

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

Today on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, I've released an episode that I originally recorded and published in 2019, but which holds just as much relevance in the present day…

This interview is with a man who quickly rose to well-deserved fame in the health and wellness space, but who maintains the same humble intentions, high standards, and dedication to his work that he did on the first day I met him…

Dr. Andrew Huberman joins me today on the podcast for one of our most knowledge-packed, actionable episodes of ALL time.

This interview is akin to a particularly illuminating college lecture - the kind that has you on the edge of your seat, eager to learn more. Dr. Huberman has taken the field of neuroscience, and made the most effective resources and protocols accessible to EVERY human being…

Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology at Stanford School of Medicine. He has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills and cognitive functioning.

Dr. Huberman is also actively involved in developing tools now in use by the elite military in the U.S. and Canada, athletes, and technology industries to optimize performance in high stress environments, enhance neural plasticity, mitigate stress, and optimize sleep.

Get the full implementation guide for today's episode at muscleintelligence.com/learn.

You'll learn:

The BEST Protocol for Deep Relaxation and Improved Sleep
How to Control your Attention for High Mental Performance
How to Use Eye Movements to Reduce Stress and Manage Trauma
High-Impact Action Items to Optimize your Circadian Rhythm
How to Take Ownership of Your Mental Health and Neuroplasticity

Learn more from Dr. Huberman:

https://hubermanlab.com/

Muscle Activation Techniques for Strength & Neuromuscular Function with Greg Roskopf #337 Jul 06, 2023

Show notes

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

Today's guest developed a system of neuromuscular therapy that is one of the most pivotal healing and strengthening modalities I experienced during my bodybuilding career. In fact, I routinely flew out to Colorado to work with this man, who is an absolute legend in the exercise physiology space…

Greg Roskopf, the founder of Muscle Activation Techniques, joins me today on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast. Greg not only developed the MAT modality, but also created a curriculum for this technique that has been taught to students all across the globe.

Greg has over two decades of experience applying MAT to his clients and professional athletes, including the Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and Utah Jazz.

You'll learn:

How to Address Muscle Weakness for Increased Range of Motion
How to Raise Physical Stress Tolerance Levels for Better Health
Why Focusing on Muscle Strength Decreases Inflammation
When to Avoid Deep Tissue Massage, and Whether Stretching is Effective
How to Enhance Neuromuscular Function for Recovery and Stress Management

Learn more from Greg Roskopf:

Begin your journey toward becoming an MAT Practitioner by starting with our Jumpstart Lower Body Course. Ben's podcast listeners receive 25% off! Learn more here: https://muscleactivation.com/jumpstart-bpak/
Muscle Activation Techniques: www.muscleactivation.com
Greg's site: www.gregroskopf.com

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Recast: Ben's 44 Success Principles for an Optimized Body and Relentless Mind #336 Jul 03, 2023

Show notes

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

I've been blessed to learn from some of the brightest, most successful people in the world - individuals whom I view as having a very well-rounded life, and a similarly balanced mind…

Throughout this learning process, I've identified a number of common principles that rise to the surface… Principles which, when applied to life consistently, will guide you in the direction of fulfillment in body, mind, and spirit.

I compiled a list of 44 Principles of Success that I aspire to live my own life by, and which I encourage both those within my inner circle, as well as my broader community, to live by as well.

These are the commonalities you'll find amongst the world's greatest human beings. If you demand excellence of yourself (as you should), and you're the type of person who aspires for lifelong growth, you will find these principles to be a succinct guide for an optimized body and a relentless mind.

I've also turned these 44 Success Principles into a guide that you can easily reference. Get your free copy of the guide now at muscleintelligence.com/learn

You'll learn:

Guiding Principles from the World's Most Successful People
How to Create a Life of Purpose, Fulfillment, and Greatness
A Process for Defining and Achieving your Biggest Goals
The Attitude that Will Push you Toward your Peak Fitness
High-Impact Meditation, Journaling, and Lifestyle Habits

Six-Pillar Series – Breath Optimization #335 Jun 29, 2023

Show notes

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

You may have heard me say that I view breath as the greatest performance opportunity that exists…

But most high achievers aren't taking advantage of it - and the only reason why is simply because they don't know how to use it…

Today on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, I've compiled some of the most highly actionable advice from leading experts on breathwork, performance, and nervous system function.

Dr. Justin Feinstein, Juliet and Kelly Starret, and Erwan le Corre join me today for a masterclass on efficient breathing for metabolism, energy production, and stress management. I've also included a short segment from a training I delivered to a group of top-performing executives.

You'll learn techniques to optimize your breathing for maximal performance AND simple tricks to make breath practice more accessible in daily life.

You'll learn:

How to Breathe to Optimize Energy Levels
The MOST Common Breathing Problem and How to Fix it
How to Use Deliberate Breath Holds for Performance
The BIGGEST Levers to Control your Nervous System
Tools to Access the Prefrontal Cortex for Better Decision-Making

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8 Critical Growth Opportunities for Men over 40 #334 Jun 26, 2023

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If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

As the world becomes more convenient, you have to purposefully deviate away from comfort - the preferred choice of many modern men…

However, the greatest challenges also offer the greatest opportunity for reward. And the men in our Muscle Intelligence ecosystem KNOW that daily discomforts and disciplines are NECESSARY for personal growth.

So, I recorded a straight-to-the-point training for you on the eight critical growth opportunities that are available to EVERY man over 35. These focal points should be top of mind for men who want to thrive in health, wealth, and relationships.

You'll learn:

The 8 Areas to Optimize for Energy and Success
Why You MUST Embrace the Biggest Challenges
Where to Place your Focus for Personal Growth
The Importance of the Having High Standards
How to Balance Performance and Recovery Potential

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Solving 6 Common Health Concerns for Men Over 35 #333 Jun 22, 2023

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If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

Dozens of men each month tell me that, on the back side of 40, they experience decreasing energy, a lack of drive, or a stubborn 10-15 pounds that they "just can't get rid of."

While we often believe our problems are unique, after years of working with some of the world's highest performers, I can tell you with certainty:

Your problems are NOT unique…

And it often takes a small subset of actions to solve your problems, push you in the direction of achieving your goals, and set you on the path to living your greatest life.

I recorded today's solocast for you on the six most common problems faced by high-achieving men, and how we address each one in the upcoming Muscle Intelligence Phase One program - a culmination of my own life's work, that I'm so excited to share with our community.

Whether you've been training for decades, or you've recently revamped your health and lifestyle habits, I guarantee that these six facets of mental and physical optimization are absolutely necessary for you to achieve the biggest goals in your life.

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Solving the Energy Equation for Men Over 35 #332 Jun 20, 2023

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If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

If you're a high-performing athlete, executive, or family man over 35 (or all three), you KNOW that your body is the vehicle to living your best life…

It's not about making the most money, or even about personal development - it's about the realization that your body will either help you to achieve your goals and live your dreams, OR that it will ultimately hold you back.

And the importance of your body's capability comes down to more than muscle building or cardiovascular fitness, or even your ability to move well and sustain it…

Instead, it all goes back to energy… Every single decision you make is influenced by how you feel, whether you're conscious of it, or not - it's happening.

In today's brief but powerful solocast, I cover what it would take to SOLVE that energy equation - to begin to deconstruct looking, feeling, and performing at a top level every day, and to do it all as well as you did when you were 25 (or even better for some!)

This episode is a must-listen for EVERY man over 35 - it's a short time commitment, and it will help you develop goals for your own energy and priorities. Plus, keep an ear open for a couple of sequel episodes coming up, which will dive deeper into the topics I introduce today.

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How to Increase Your Capacity for Stress with Dr. Erik Korem and Dr. Chris Morris #331 Jun 15, 2023

Show notes

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs.

Whether I'm working with professional athletes, high-achieving executives, or determined entrepreneurs, I often look for the small hinges that swing the biggest doors…

Over several decades, I've come to the conclusion that it's all about adaptation.

The work you put in to build muscle, increase cardiovascular fitness, or lose body fat, is worthless without your ability to acclimate to it…

And this is what today's Muscle Intelligence Podcast guests refer to as "adaptive capacity" - the finesse to adapt to more stress with less cost. Dr. Erik Korem and Dr. Chris Morris join me today for an episode that offers an incredibly well-rounded framework to health, performance, and longevity

Dr. Erik Korem spent 15+ years working in the NFL and collegiate football as a sports scientist and performance director, and he's also coached a number of Olympic gold medalists. He's fascinated by high performance, and is the Founder and CEO of AIM7 - a new app that is grounded in the science of behavior change, to help anyone with a wearable device take steps toward a more thriving life.

Dr. Chris Morris is the Director of Performance Science at the University of Kentucky, where he is responsible for developing and implementing the best practice strategies to reduce injury risk and enhance readiness, performance and recovery for the Wildcats' football team. Dr. Morris is also well versed in the facilitation of performance technology and optimal training resources.

You'll learn:

The KEY to Using Stress to your Advantage
The Real Reason Sleep is SO Important for Muscle Building
How ONE Meaningful Conversation Daily Can Boost Mood
The Concept of "Mental Fitness" and How to Develop it
How to Maintain a Consistent Exercise Routine… for Life

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Muscle Intelligence video series: the 4 Areas of Resilience - Where I share the four biggest challenges facing men over 35.

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