In this episode, Mike T. Nelson talks about metabolic and physiological flexibility, and how to optimize nutrition for performance and body composition. They discuss the flex diet, tracking interventions, and using software to monitor progress. The conversation also covers physiological markers of stress, optimizing fat loss, the impact of glycogen depletion on fuel usage, and recommendations for Dr. Mike's courses. Plus, they thank the sponsor, Real Mushrooms, for their support.

Sal Di Stefano is one part of the team that formed Mind Pump Media, one of the top fitness podcasts in the world. Sal joins Ben today to discuss why weight training is exploding right now and is the number one thing we can do for our health, well-being, and quality of life. Sal's book The Resistance Training Revolution is a passion project for him after 20 years learning, teaching and preaching about why resistance training is the fountain of youth.  Ben and Sal discuss how to weight training correctly, how often, and how to balance that with a busy schedule to maximize your results.  ====== Sponsors This week's episode is sponsored by Hypertrophy Mastery. One of my all-time best selling programs because it gets results FAST. This week only - when you sign up for the muscle-building masterclass, you will get access to the Muscle Intelligence 28-day Bonus Fat Loss Bundle for FREE. It will show you step-by-step how to incorporate cardio: steady state cardio and high intensity cardio into an optimization plan, and all the lifestyle interventions you need to be lean, healthy and muscular for life. https://hypertrophymastery.com/   If you’ve enjoyed the new format and recent conversations on extending youth, stretch and vitality, please let me know on social. Instagram | Facebook | YouTube ====== www.muscleintelligence.com  - the world’s leading resource on intelligent muscle building. We have taught and certified hundreds of coaches all over the world in our methods that emphasize a holistic approach to physical and mental optimization through a harmonious blend of modern science and ancient wisdom... 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 of Ben Pakulski's workout or 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.

Aaron Singerman has built one of the biggest supplement brands in the world and in today's podcast, he breaks down how he did it, how he continues to grow it, and what the finish line is. Aaron dives into how he turned around his history of drug abuse by developing a career in bodybuilding journalism, and now leveraging his passion and purpose to create REDCON1. Aaron's passion for excellence leaves clues and insights into how we can thrive in business and in life. REDCON1 is a multi 9-figure business that is distributed around the world with top of the line products for muscle building, performance and recovery. REDCON1: https://redcon1.com/ ====== Listener Bonus: THIS WEEK ONLY When you sign up for the muscle-building masterclass, you will get access to the Muscle Intelligence 28-day Bonus Fat Loss Bundle for FREE. It will show you step-by-step how to incorporate cardio: steady state cardio and high intensity cardio into an optimization plan, and all the lifestyle interventions you need to be lean, healthy and muscular for life. https://hypertrophymastery.com/   If you’ve enjoyed the new format and recent conversations on extending youth, stretch and vitality, please let me know on social. Instagram | Facebook | YouTube ====== Sponsors Today’s podcast is brought to you by REDCON1. REDCON1 is a mission-based company founded on a simple principle: To create the highest quality supplements for people that need to get the most out of their workout and workday. Head over to https://redcon1.com and use the code Pak30 to get great discounts just for listening and supporting the podcast. ====== www.muscleintelligence.com  - the world’s leading resource on intelligent muscle building. We have taught and certified hundreds of coaches all over the world in our methods that emphasize a holistic approach to physical and mental optimization through a harmonious blend of modern science and ancient wisdom... 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 of Ben Pakulski's workout or 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.

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.   ====== Learn More about Francis's Work Horyzen Performance: http://horyzenperformance.com ====== Sponsors Today’s podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers. They produce the most potent, complete, first full spectrum magnesium formula ever created. Magnesium Breakthrough is a complete formula that includes naturally-derived forms of all 7 forms of supplemental magnesium to reduce elevated levels of stress and promote effective sleep. Head over to www.Magbreakthrough.com/muscle and Use the code Muscle10 to get 10% off just for listening and supporting the podcast. ====== www.muscleintelligence.com  - the world’s leading resource on intelligent muscle building. We have taught and certified hundreds of coaches all over the world in our methods that emphasize a holistic approach to physical and mental optimization through a harmonious blend of modern science and ancient wisdom... 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 of Ben Pakulski's workout or 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.

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. ====== Learn More about Mike's Work Find Your Tribe: www.michaeldesanti.com New Man Emerging [Book]: www.newmanemerging.com/book ====== Sponsors 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. ====== Ready to Join the Muscle Intelligence 12-Week Advanced Coaching Accelerator? 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. Learn More: www.muscleintelligence.com/coaching ====== If you're a coach who wants to be mentored by me personally to learn my process for rapid results in less time, fill out an application here and schedule a call for us to discuss your goals and see if you're a right fit: www.muscleintelligence.com/apply

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. ======= Sponsors MUSCLE INTELLIGENCE 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 ====== Learn More about Wade's Work Bio Optimizers: https://bioptimizers.com/ ====== 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.

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. ======= Learn More about Dorian's Work Dorian Yates Nutrition: https://dynutrition.com/ Ready to Build Muscle, Lose Fat and Transform Your Body? Join the FREE Webinar: www.muscleintelligence.com/masterclass ====== Sponsors BUBS Naturals - you know I love their products just as much as I enjoy working with them - an amazing company, that is always giving back. Check out their Collagen and MCT powder, which goes in my morning coffee every day without fail. Use code MUSCLE at checkout to get 20% off sitewide. ====== 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/  Sponsors This podcast is brought to you by Ancestral supplements. Ancestral is an absolutely essential part of anyone’s health regime. I take my ancestral products with every single meal to optimize my micro nutrient status and ensure my body has what it needs to be lean, healthy and muscular for life. 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. Todays podcast is also brought to you by Belcampo. 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. Go to https://belcampo.com and use the code MUSCLE to get 20% off!

“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. Todays podcast is brought to you by Belcampo – use the code MUSCLE to get 20% off! 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. Support the podcast and Belcampo on their 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.com and use the code MUSCLE for 20% off!