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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:

10 Essential Supplements for Peak Performance #290 Jan 05, 2023

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Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here to see if you quality.

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.

Pick up the guide!

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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How to Develop Stress Resilience and Strengthen Your Nervous System #289 Jan 02, 2023

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Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here to see if you quality.

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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Best Breathing Practices to Optimize Performance and Recovery #288 Dec 29, 2022

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Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here to see if you quality.

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

How to Fast for Fat Loss and Longevity #287 Dec 26, 2022

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Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here to see if you quality.

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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Critical Habits and Supplements to Optimize Cognitive Function #286 Dec 22, 2022

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Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here to see if you quality.

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.

Pick up the brain optimization supplements guide!

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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How to Shift Your Programming for Strength or Hypertrophy Goals #285 Dec 19, 2022

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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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The Intelligent Training and Lifestyle Optimization Framework #284 Dec 15, 2022

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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!

How to Immediately Optimize Your Upper Body Training #283 Dec 12, 2022

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Today's episode takes a deep dive into the best upper body training techniques - to help you break through the barriers that slow muscle growth and leave you prone to injury. You'll get my proven tools for foundational strength, as well as my specific protocol for hypertrophy.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to maximize muscle growth, as well as train for longevity. Click here to pick up the guide for my top upper body building tips!

You'll learn:

The Critical Steps to Optimize ALL Upper Body Training
The Key Indicator for Increasing Weight
The #1 Bench Press Framework for Maximum Contraction
How to Prevent Upper Body Injuries and Plateaus
The Best Breathing Practice to Maximize Contractile Force

Support our Sponsors:

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Timeless Principles for Rapid Body Transformation #282 Dec 08, 2022

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When approaching a body transformation, one of the most common mistakes people make is trying to skip ahead to the more nuanced layers of training, nutrition, and lifestyle. These are the fine-tuning elements that, without mastering a few simple things first, are almost completely irrelevant.

Today's episode outlines the top three essential levers for transformation that you MUST master, before getting into the finer details of ANY physique and life optimization plan. I also cover my tried-and-true framework for achievement, as well as day-to-day nutrition and meal planning.

If you're looking to lose fat and build muscle, or are intent on sustaining a peak level of health, this episode is a must-listen. Pick up the guide for a complete outline of the episode's strategies.

You'll learn:

A Simple Yet Effective Goal-Setting Framework for High-Achievers
The All-Too-Common Habits you MUST Cut out of Your Life
A High-Impact, Versatile Nutrition Protocol and Meal Building Plan
How to Balance Cardio, Weights, and Mobility within Your Training
The Top Actions to Totally Transform Your Body in 90 Days

Support our Sponsors:

Save 10% with code MUSCLE10 on ALL of my favorite BiOptimizers products to improve digestion and daily health at https://bioptimizers.com/muscle10 - Some of my favorites are MassZymes proteolytic enzymes (abosrb more protein!), MagBreakthrough: the best magnesium supplement on the planet to fight stress and improve sleep, and powerful P3OM proteolytic probiotics.

How to Become a Highly Effective Human #281 Dec 05, 2022

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I'm asked questions regularly from our coaching community about being more effective and efficient with time, training, work - you name it. I define "effective" as performing as close to your peak as possible on a daily basis, and being truly intentional about the way you choose to live your life in each moment. And what I've found is that being a highly effective human requires the development of specific skills, habits and processes.

After decades of testing AND studying the habits of the world's most successful people, I've compiled a list of the twenty essential practices to help you become a more effective human. I hope you enjoy the episode and take a moment to share it with someone in your life who might find value in it.

Effectiveness is a lived trait, rather than a temporary state. Pick up the guide for a daily reminder of these important steps.

You'll learn:

The Key to Improved Endurance, Sleep, and Recovery
The #1 Predictor of Success in Life
Three Traits Every Man Should Pursue
How to Develop the Most Important Habit
What to Avoid as a Highly Effective Human

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