Interested in the 90-Day Body Transformation Program that I spoke about in this episode?  Doors are OPEN until Sunday, October 16, 2022. Head to https://muscleintelligence.com/lean The secret formula to achieve a peak state of physical fitness is often what's advertised by coaches, trainers, and biohackers alike... But what most fitness and health professionals skip over is the process of SUSTAINING it. If I gave you a process to optimize your health, transform your body, and maintain it for life, would you follow the plan? Today's solocast is just that: the 4-Phase Pakulski Process for lasting body transformation.  I uncover the key to cultivate a successful training program, detail my 4-step framework for transformation & maintenance, and take a deep dive into the Muscle Intelligence Six Pillars of Health. You'll learn: The ONE Practice to Implement Today to Alleviate Stress 6 High-Impact Precursors to Any Sustainable Body Transformation The CRITICAL Training Phase that Everyone Forgets How to Overcome the Gap Between Your Goals and Your Process The Single GREATEST Influence on Your Physiology Plus...get the comprehensive guide with all episode details at muscleintelligence.com/learn Support our sponsors: I use BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough to support my recovery, energy levels, and sleep. It's almost ALWAYS in my daily supplement regime (and I notice the difference when it's not). Get MagBreakthrough, the BEST magnesium supplement on the market, at https://magbreakthrough.com/muscleintelligence and save 10% with code MUSCLE10 Organifi makes some amazing juiced vegetable, fruit, and adaptogenic blends.  I use Green and Red juice daily, and enjoy their Gold blend as often as I can.  Gold now comes in a pumpkin spice flavor too!  Head to https://organifi.com/muscle and use code MUSCLE for 20% off.

I receive countless questions from podcast listeners and Muscle Intelligence Community members who remain convinced that their genetics are responsible for the challenges they experience with building muscle - that they "can't" grow their delts, chest, or hamstrings because their body just "isn't built for it." Good news: you are NOT your genetics. Although your body type can often determine which exercises are the biggest levers for you to pull for hypertrophy, ANYone has the ability to build EVERY body part. If you've been unsuccessful so far, it's just because you don't know how... yet. Today's solocast debunks commonly-held beliefs around hypertrophy, and gives you a framework to build muscle effectively and sustainably - no matter what your body type is. The key action items are also summarized in a Customized Hypertrophy PDF guide. Get your copy at muscleintelligence.com/learn. You'll learn: How to Build Muscle Effectively at Any Age A Simple Technique to Create Massive Results How to Select Exercises Based on Your Individual Body Type The BIG Levers to Improve your Training and Avoid Injury A Process for Building the Stubborn Body Parts that Refuse to Grow Support our sponsors: 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!

One of my favorite masterclasses from this year was also one of our best attended. Fat Loss and Body Transformation are such important topics to get right, especially because what worked at 30 won't always work at 40. There are so many misconceptions about how to get and sustain a lean body that I wanted to share and address with you. It's not hard, it's that we're not taught the evolution of training or nutrition as we age.  Today's solocast breaks down 32 of my tried-and-tested (and scientifically verified) tools to transform your body, and to make it sustainable. I also summarized these 32 action items in a comprehensive PDF guide, which includes links to additional resources. Get your copy now by clicking here. You'll learn: The #1 Factor That is Actually Preventing You From Losing Fat How to Optimize Your Hormones to Build and Maintain Muscle Mass A Simple Physique Transformation Framework that ANYONE Can Follow The KEY Morning Action Items to Execute on for Ideal Body Composition Where Most of the Fitness World is WRONG When it Comes to Fat Loss Support our sponsors: Organifi makes some amazing juiced vegetable, fruit, and adaptogenic blends.  I use Green and Red juice daily, and enjoy their Gold blend as often as I can.  Gold now comes in a pumpkin spice flavor too!  Head to https://organifi.com/muscle and use code MUSCLE for 20% off.

Today's solocast is on a topic that I have studied, tested, and perfected for over 20 years: Training for Hypertrophy. I've compiled 10 of the most effective (and often under-utilized) practices that are guaranteed to help you build the MOST muscle possible, and sustain it for life. You'll Learn: How to Know When it’s Time to Increase the Weight You’re Lifting. The GREATEST Opportunity for Progress for Every Body Part. How to Get the Most Out of As Few Exercises as Possible. Why Most People Train Mobility Incorrectly (& How to Do it Right). The #1 Thing You Can do Right Now to Prevent Injuries. I also summarized these 10 big levers into an easy-to-reference PDF guide, which also includes links to additional resources. Pick up your copy now by clicking here. Support our sponsors: I use BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough to support my recovery, energy levels, and sleep. It's almost ALWAYS in my daily supplement regime (and I notice the difference when it's not). Get MagBreakthrough, the BEST magnesium supplement on the market, at https://magbreakthrough.com/muscleintelligence and save 10% with code MUSCLE10

My focus in recent years has shifted away from my myopic pursuit of building crazy amounts of muscle and towards physical optimization and performance. All my research and experimentation is accompanied by a deeper understanding of how to maintain optimal wellness with age. In this solocast, I share the tried-and-true practices that have not only provided great success for myself and my clientele, but that are also scientifically backed by research. In this episode, you'll learn: The ONE Fat to Immediately Eliminate From Your Diet. How to Increase Your Energy Levels in As Little As 10 Minutes Per Day. A Three-Step Progression to Moving Well and Building Muscle Efficiently. What to Incorporate Into Your Diet After Age 30. The Five Big Levers That Get You Fit Enough to TRANSFORM Your Body. I've also summarized my 7 Key Steps to Optimize Your Body for Longevity into an easy-to-reference, shareable PDF guide. Pick up your copy at muscleintelligence.com/learn Support our sponsors: Heroic - use code MUSCLE at muscleintelligence.com/heroic for 20% off your first year of this incredibly valuable app.

Today's podcast is the second in our Six-Pillar Series - a deep dive into Nutrition. After reviewing the past year's most impactful podcasts and webinars, I picked a handful that offer incredible nutritional insight and actionable tips to help you fuel your performance. You'll hear from:  • Mark Sisson, on the "fourth macronutrient" and the real scoop on grains, inflammation, and the gut microbiome.  Listen to the full interview with Mark here.  • Dr. Ted Naiman, on his brilliant "Protein:Energy" theory of eating, and the 8 big levers that improve satiation, & decrease caloric consumption.  Listen to the full interview with Dr. Naiman here.  • Robb Wolf, for a deep dive into whether vegetarian/vegan diets are actually healthier than eating meat, and for some surprising insights on the not-so-downside of conventional beef.  Listen to the full interview with Robb here.  • Christian Thibaudeau, on utilizing low carb diets to increase dopamine, motivation, and energy.  Listen to the full interview with Christian here.  • And I share the reasons why being lean, healthy, and muscular are about SO much more than what you look like.  Listen to my full Fat Loss Webinar here. You'll learn: The ONE Macronutrient that Prevents Over-Eating (& How to Use It). 8 Scientifically-Backed Techniques to Eat Less, but Have More Energy. The #1 Inflammatory Food to Subtract From Your Diet. How a Keto Diet Works at the Level of Your Nervous System. The GREATEST Levers for a Healthy Gut Microbiome, and a Focused Mind. Don't forget your copy of the episode guide with key takeaways. I highly recommend this guide to accompany you in your kitchen, or to the grocery store - particularly if you aim to eat for high performance, and optimal body composition. Support our sponsors: I use BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough to support my recovery, energy levels, and sleep. It's almost ALWAYS in my daily supplement regime (and I notice the difference when it's not). Get MagBreakthrough, the BEST magnesium supplement on the market, at https://magbreakthrough.com/muscleintelligence and save 10% with code MUSCLE10 Organifi makes some amazing juiced vegetable, fruit, and adaptogenic blends.  I use Green and Red juice daily, and enjoy their Gold blend as often as I can.  Gold now comes in a pumpkin spice flavor too!  Head to https://organifi.com/muscle and use code MUSCLE for 20% off. 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!

Today's solocast contains a couple of my favorite recent clips from our members-only coaching calls. I felt that these clips were too valuable for our broader community to miss out on, and impactful enough that they're worth listening to multiple times. I've made it a part of my life's mission to empower men to step into their greatness - to get OUTSIDE of the often narrow confines of life they're conditioned to, and to tap into their fullest potential. Most people never come close to what they are truly capable of. This solocast is a pushback against that norm, and offers you a framework to advance toward your goals, not just exist in them. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn how to live according to the priorities that 99% of people miss. You'll learn: How to Determine Your Individual Purpose & Meaning of Fulfillment. Why SO Many People Live Small and How to BREAK the Cycle. The #1 Immediate (and Underutilized) Tool to Alleviate Anxiety. A Simple but LIFE-CHANGING Framework to Achieve Your Goals. You can also get your free copy of the episode guide, which details key points AND the most important exercise that I lead during the solocast. Access my upcoming webinars here, and our private Muscle Intelligence Community here. Support our sponsors: I use BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough to support my recovery, energy levels, and sleep. It's almost ALWAYS in my daily supplement regime (and I notice the difference when it's not). Get MagBreakthrough, the BEST magnesium supplement on the market, at https://magbreakthrough.com/muscleintelligence and save 10% with code MUSCLE10 Organifi makes some amazing juiced vegetable, fruit, and adaptogenic blends.  I use Green and Red juice daily, and enjoy their Gold blend as often as I can.  Gold now comes in a pumpkin spice flavor too!  Head to https://organifi.com/muscle and use code MUSCLE for 20% off.

Listen to the FULL episode with Dr. Peter Litchfield: muscleintelligence.com/259 Get the FREE High Impact Episode Guide: muscleintelligence.com/learn Breathing correctly is VITAL to your health... but it's also a concept often overlooked in the world of fitness, health, and nutrition. However, no body transformation program, or path to life optimization, is complete without it. Without proper breathing practices or techniques, you are setting yourself up for failure. Dr. Peter Litchfield joins me on the podcast today for a truly transformative conversation about breathing mechanics for high performance, the balance of respiratory chemistry, and the psychology behind breath. Respiratory psychophysiology has been Dr. Litchfield's primary focus for over 20 years. Dr. Litchfield is the President of the Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences, which integrates physiological and behavioral sciences for innovative applications in healthcare, human service, and performance enhancement. He also serves as CEO for Better Physiology, Ltd., the manufacturer of CapnoTrainer instrumentation used for identifying dysfunctional breathing habits, and assisting people in replacing them with new functional ones. You'll learn: The Most Essential Component of Breathing That is Often Overlooked. How to Maintain These 2 MAJOR Pillars of Blood Chemistry. Which Health Issues are Associated with Dysfunctional Breathing. What You Didn’t Know About Cardiovascular Fitness. How to Self-Regulate Breathing for High Performance. Plus, get your FREE copy of the episode guide, as a downloadable reference of the key points and implementable actions from this interview. More Resources from Dr. Peter Litchfield: Recent article from the Journal of Healthcare and Integrative Medicine Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences Better Physiology Capnometers to measure CO2 and HRV Support our Sponsors: BiOptimizers - I use BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough to support my recovery, energy levels, and sleep. It's almost ALWAYS in my daily supplement regime (and I notice the difference when it's not). Get MagBreakthrough, the BEST magnesium supplement on the market, at https://magbreakthrough.com/muscleintelligence and save 10% with code MUSCLE10

Breathing correctly is VITAL to your health... but it's also a concept often overlooked in the world of fitness, health, and nutrition. However, no body transformation program, or path to life optimization, is complete without it. Without proper breathing practices or techniques, you are setting yourself up for failure. Dr. Peter Litchfield joins me on the podcast today for a truly transformative conversation about breathing mechanics for high performance, the balance of respiratory chemistry, and the psychology behind breath. Respiratory psychophysiology has been Dr. Litchfield's primary focus for over 20 years. Dr. Litchfield is the President of the Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences, which integrates physiological and behavioral sciences for innovative applications in healthcare, human service, and performance enhancement. He also serves as CEO for Better Physiology, Ltd., the manufacturer of CapnoTrainer instrumentation used for identifying dysfunctional breathing habits, and assisting people in replacing them with new functional ones. You'll learn: The Most Essential Component of Breathing That is Often Overlooked. How to Maintain These 2 MAJOR Pillars of Blood Chemistry. Which Health Issues are Associated with Dysfunctional Breathing. What You Didn’t Know About Cardiovascular Fitness. How to Self-Regulate Breathing for High Performance. Plus, get your FREE copy of the episode guide, as a downloadable reference of the key points and implementable actions from this interview. More Resources from Dr. Peter Litchfield: Recent article from the Journal of Healthcare and Integrative Medicine Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences Better Physiology Capnometers to measure CO2 and HRV Support our Sponsors: BiOptimizers - I use BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough to support my recovery, energy levels, and sleep. It's almost ALWAYS in my daily supplement regime (and I notice the difference when it's not). Get MagBreakthrough, the BEST magnesium supplement on the market, at https://magbreakthrough.com/muscleintelligence and save 10% with code MUSCLE10

"I'm not working hard enough," or "my nutrition is poor" are often the most common reasons I hear men over 35 cite to explain poor results around building muscle. I recorded this solocast because, even though one or both of the above statements may be true, after decades of experience I can tell you that it's almost always something else - and it's probably not what you'd expect... The reason you're not building muscle is more likely to be that you're NOT fit enough in the first place, to actually transform your body. That's what we get into on this episode. You'll learn: The 10 Specific Hormones that Significantly Impact Your Physique The MOST Common Obstacle that Men Over 40 Face 3 BIG (But Simple) Factors to Manage Stress Long-term The ONE Mindset Shift that Makes Goal Achievement Exponentially Easier The #1 Tool to Improve Your Focus and Drive Be a remarkable resource for someone by sharing it with another man over 35 - community makes us stronger, and at Muscle Intelligence, we're all here to lift one another up. Plus, get your FREE copy of the episode guide, with full episode details, actionable tools, and interventions. Access my upcoming webinars here, and our private Muscle Intelligence Community here. Support our sponsors: 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! Organifi makes some amazing juiced vegetable, fruit, and adaptogenic blends.  I use Green and Red juice daily, and enjoy their Gold blend as often as I can.  Gold now comes in a pumpkin spice flavor too!  Head to https://organifi.com/muscle and use code MUSCLE for 20% off.