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Welcome to episode 145 of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Today we have WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder and Pro Lightweight World Champion Dirk Emmerich joining us! Timestamps00:55 Thailand 05:28 WNBF World Championship 2024 09:40 What muscle groups will Dirk focus on most this offseason 15:35 How Dirk will change his training this offseason 19:27 Dirk’s advanced training program for 202521:17 Training for bigger arms as an advanced lifter21:54 Training frequency for maximizing muscle growth22:44 A case for the asynchronous training split21:56 Dirk’s thoughts on training 3 days in a row24:22 A lot of German bodybuilders are doing this with programming”24:39 Working with Alberto Nunez as an advanced pro natural bodybuilder26:32 Advanced training for arms27:52 Dirk’s offseason plan for making muscle gains 28:41 Dirk’s current weight relative to WNBF Worlds 202429:15 Dirk’s goal weight this offseason29:34 back to back contest seasons31:06 A day in the life with a natural world champion bodybuilder33:27 If you’re stressed out or overthinking things do this35:47 Why you need to stick to the program!36:00 The bodybuilding lifestyle (the reality)36:13 Nutrition of a natural world champion bodybuilder36:48 The big mistake people make for fat loss nutrition 39:09 How many meals per day?40:18 Protein, fat carb intake (what is low and what is high?)42:17 Excitement for the gym during contest prep43:22 The importance of environment for bodybuilding success46:02 Carb timing 47:46 Nutrient time is important 48:01 Carb timing in a surplus and body fat distribution  50:28 Full body training 51:26 Why Dirk hired Alberto Nunez for bodybuilding coaching56:55 Full body training (beginner vs. advanced)58:12 Lengthened partials and high protein diets 58:55 Coaching with DirkThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Dirk:Follow Dirk on InstagramSubscribe to Dirk on YoutubeGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder Gary Amlinger joining us for part 2 - Leave No Stone Left Unturned. Gary is the 2022 WNBF Bodybuilding World Heavyweight Silver Medalist representing Team USA. He is a bodybuilding coach and trainer.00:53 Why Gary left New York and moved to Thailand09:16 The only natural bodybuilder to beat Gary Amlinger at WNBF Worlds09:37 Advanced set volume for muscle growth13:21 Gary Amlinger’s mindset for high volume training13:49 Working with a Physiotherapist15:36 Why Gary feels he won silver and not gold at WNBF Worlds in 202221:00 Becoming a WNBF WORLD CHAMPION26:23 How long does Gary’s training sessions last?26:03 Intensity of effort for muscle building26:56 Training to failure explained 28:47 Less sets at 90-100% effort vs. more sets at 80-90% effort30:59 How do you know if you’re ACTUALLY growing muscle?32:36 De-loads (when, why, how?)34:42 Team 3DMJ 35:15 Lifestyle focused vs. Pro level natural bodybuilding37:26 Metabolic stress for hypertrophy?38:09 Scientific studies for pro level natural bodybuilders?40:31 The optimal training frequency for hypertrophy41:13 Why pro level natural bodybuilders have coaches (should you?)44:44 The resurgence of Mike Mentzer’s low volume high-intensity training 50:46 What's the actual amount you need to maximize muscle growth?51:46 Gary Amlinger’s advanced pro natural bodybuilding training program 53:54 Training to be the best in the world (what no one tells you)57:30 1 set to failure per exercise01:01:21 Progressive overload 01:07:30 What happens when people train with higher volume01:13:01 The importance of being 100% ALL IN!01:15:16 Making a transformation late in your naturally bodybuilding journey01:17:03 Natural genetic limit01:19:51 Many different things work, but what works best?01:21:54 Working in Thailand (what it’s like)01:23:34 A day in the life with a top level pro natural bodybuilderThanks for listening! Share, follow and subscribe Get in touch with Gary:Follow Gary on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTubLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Joining us is this week is WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder & Worlds Middleweight Competitor Oscar Moscat. Timestamps01:00 Oscar Moscat vs. Babacar Niang 01:55 The truth about natural bodybuilding06:16 Oscar’s bodybuilding philosophy 08:08 How did Oscar discover bodybuilding?11:10 Oscar Moscat vs. Doug Miller13:33 Oscar Moscat’s Contest Training Routine 17:39 Does Oscar love lifting? (Experimental time)19:47 How long are Oscar’s training sessions?20:34 Does Oscar train to failure?21:37 Progressive overload for a top level pro natural bodybuilder 23:52 High reps or low reps for Oscar?25:46 Why Oscar doesn’t hold himself to a program27:13 Motivational speeches when training (the benefits)27:52 Oscar’s career/day job29:33 The best time of day to train (for Oscar)30:07 Is Oscar competing at WNBF Worlds in 2025?30:20 The big lesson about competing in natural bodybuilding 31:01 Oscar’s Height vs. Weight 31:30 What Oscar will aim to improve for next time 32:13 Frank Zane, conditioning vs. muscle mass33:48 The accusations 35:37 Oscar Moscat - Natty or not….38:07 The Legend Of Josh Hyaduck38:51 How Oscar felt about his WNBF Pro Worlds Debut 41:47 The Natural Phil Heath43:58 Recovery, cardio & nutrition for a top level pro natural bodybuilder47:57 Longevity Muscle Magazine49:07 Aches, injuries and chronic pain (Oscar’s experience)50:05 How Oscar approaches recovery days 51:37 The main thing when it comes to training52:23 When Oscar made the majority of his gains (upper vs. lower body)  54:08 Advanced Gains - The Next Level (How Oscar Does It)55:02 Oscar’s Secret…56:05 The truth about genetics for natural bodybuilding 58:16 Is Oscar offering coaching? (where you can learn more from Oscar)Get in touch with Oscar:Follow Oscar on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast where we sit down with 7x INBA Natural Mr. Olympia Champion, 7x Natural Mr. Universe & 7x Natural Mr. Worlds, Ron Williams. To Watch 'The Home Gym Of Ron Williams (FULL TOUR)' on the Longevity Muscle YouTube Channel Click Here.Timestamps: 00:46 Winning In Life (Not Just Bodybuilding)01:59 From The Ghetto To Becoming A World Champion To The Olympics!03:02 Have you lost your competitive edge? What should you do?04:13 What It Was Like Getting Flown Out To The Paris 2024 Olympics05:43 What running track taught Ron about winning in life (The Man’s Race)06:57 Why It's Not Always A Good Thing To Avoid Pain08:29 Life vs. Bodybuilding (How They Help Each other!)09:18 Ron Williams Asks Kenny A Question…11:01 Are you Doing All That You Really Can To Win?11:56 Training Yourself To Maximize What You Have 13:02 Don’t Ask Why, Ask How…13:14 Becoming A 21x World Champion14:31 The Truth About Pain & Failure16:20  You Have To Start NOW!16:49 Self Talk Is So Important19:23 Soul Wounds, Scars (The Difference)24:26 Forgiveness Is The ACTUAL Key28:09 Visualization 31:28 Why You NEED To Set Goals 34:18 Why Fighting Is Necessary 35:58 The BIG Lesson Learned From Ron’s First Marriage 36:57 How Ron Wins At 62 Years Old38:18 How Many Can Say This…39:13 Re-Program Your Mind & Body To WIN! Here’s How You Can…42:00 The Real Reason Why Most Programs Fail43:47 How To Work With Ron 1 On 145:29 The BIGGEST Thing Ron Does Is…46:42 Learning To Trust48:13 Ron’s AMAZING Home Gym (Exclusive - Inspiring Tour)55:00 Why You Need To Find Your Gift 57:38 Detoxify Your Life Get in touch with Ron :Follow Ron on InstagramRon's websiteGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have OCB/DFAC/PNBA Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Frank Gigante Joining us.  Timestamps:01:00 Natural Bodybuilding Podcast Features02:56 Training & Competing Since The 90’s03:11 How Frank met Tom Kiatipis04:00 The MAJOR Natural Bodybuilding contests 05:57 DFAC World Finals06:12 Shevon Cunningham, David Kaye06:49 Where is Kenny from?09:04 The REAL point of competing 09:53 The ICONIC Mr. America Contest13:03 Battle Of The Gods13:46 OCB Yorton Cup15:26 Longevity Is Key!16:30 Frank’s Coach17:57 Nutrition For Muscle (Year Round Strategy)19:05 Natural Bodybuilding At 51 Yrs Old 19:18 Writing For Natural Muscle Magazine20:40 Everyday Warrior (Be Successful)22:43 Frank Gigante’s Training (The Evolution)23:47 Mike Mentzer & Dorian Yates Inspired24:15 Training 3-4 Days Per Week24:49 Pushing Limits (What It Really Means)25:04 A Lot Of Bodybuilders Do This…26:34 Why High-Intensity Training?26:39 Bodybuilding Science Is Saying This… 27:32 High-Intensity Training For Natural Bodybuilders (Consider This!)29:27 Training To Build Muscle At 51 Years Old! (How That Looks)31:25 The Hidden Benefits Of Cycling Rep Ranges + Progression 32:47 A Sample Week (Frank’s Routine)34:29 Training Frequency Depends On THIS!37:35 Learning From Dorian Yates (Make It Yours!)38:33 How Many Hard Sets Per Body Part Per Week?39:12 Making Gains With Super Abbreviated Training (Here’s How)39:40 Volume + Intensity Relationship For Naturals (What We Can Learn)42:12 How A Pro Natural Bodybuilder Eats For Gains44:06 Is Frank Making Gains At 51 Years Old?45:03 How Do You Know If You’re Training Too Much? (Recovery Is Key)47:14 Where Frank Learned How To Eat & Train47:33 Why Frank Avoids Flat Bench Press48:27 Making Progress Depends On This49:42 What’s Next For Frank?Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Frank:Follow Frank on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey returning on the show for a part 4 for an exclusive - uncensored - conversation!Timestamps(00:00) Intro(00:53) The Top Natural Bodybuilding World Champions Exposed!(03:11) The best way we can grow natural bodybuilding(07:19) The IFBB vs. IFBB Pro League (Why It Matters For Naturals)(12:40) What’s truly required for drug free bodybuilding to grow?(29:38) Natural Bodybuilding Is MORE Inspiring than enhanced (Here’s why)(31:21) Is Bodybuilding a Sport?(40:02) The people who run the Olympics are...(44:19) Does Eric believe Bodybuilding can make it to the Olympics?(52:11) The Hard Truth About Natural Bodybuilding(57:52) YouTube Influencers On Your Bodybuilding Journey (BE CAREFUL)(01:03:22) The Fitness Influence Dark Side EXPOSED(01:16:28) It’s Not The Last Time (01:18:38) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Eric:Follow Eric on InstagramFollow Team 3dmj on InstagramSubscribe to Team 3dmj on YouTubeGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Joining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast is Natural Pro Bodybuilder, INBF World Champion & WNBF Pro International Winner Stuart McCulloch.Timestamps: (00:00) David Kaye & Dean Garratt(01:22) Mike Mentzer’s HIT & Dorian Yates' Blood & Guts(02:30) Stuarts experience with Heavy Duty Training (04:46) Nutrition’s role in muscle growth(05:38) How do you really know if you gained muscle?(08:50) What did Stuart’s training look like leading up to WNBF Worlds?(09:50) Stuart’s HIT sample routine(11:59) 3-4 working sets PER WEEK(12:25) Training 3-4 days per week (the workout split)(13:11) Progression for muscle growth explained(13:55) High-Intensity Training (rep ranges)(15:12) High Intensity Techniques (which ones?)(17:28) When did Stuart stop HIT and why?(18:50) Stuart’s training NOW as a pro(19:48) Does Stuart train to failure now?(20:26) Training frequency & volume explained(21:56) Priority training is a major key as a pro natural bodybuilder(22:18) Can you grow muscle after 30 years of training?(22:51) Stuarts current training split(23:16) The keys to priority training(24:20) Low reps vs high reps (recovery impact)(25:17) Rest days and not following a 7 day cycle (no rigid rules)(27:08) Stuarts goal at 46 years old(29:39) Does Stuart believe he can win WNBF Worlds?(32:35) The Dark Side of Competitive Natural Bodybuilding (winning)(35:38) The BIG lesson learned (38:15) Stuart’s current rep range at 46 years old (38:42) Stuart’s nutritional approach as a pro (offseason)(40:18) Robert Feesey & Dean Garratt(41:49) How much of calorie surplus is needed to grow muscle as an advanced lifter?(43:25) Stuart’s nutritional approach as a pro (contest prep)(45:22) Why Stuart DOESN’T track macros to the gram when competing(46:36) Stuart’s supplement stack(47:12) How does it feel to be completely shredded?(48:55) The MAIN Goal (49:59) Where you can learn more from Stuart (50:52) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Stuart:Follow Stuart on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Joining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast is Dwayne Broadway, a former Teenage Mr. America Winner and WNBF Mr. Universe Winner. Dwayne Broadway (67 years old!) shares his story including a breakdown of his most memorable natural bodybuilding contests. Enjoy!Timestamps:(01:10) Dwayne turns 67!(02:02) The secret for having high energy past age 60(03:04) Mike Mentzer’s High-Intensity Training (04:16) The exact 3 way split revealed(05:48) Why train 3 days per week?(07:00) AM workouts (a sample morning routine)(09:02) Is Dwayne a family man?(9:54) Was Mike Mentzer a big influence on Dwayne?(11:36) The MOTIVATION for Natural Bodybuilding(14:09) Dwayne's most memorable contest (Why High Reps? The EPIPHANY)(16:00) Why 3 days per week? (A case for training less)(17:46) Lower body workout explained(21:45) The ideal workout schedule(25:49) Why exercise order matters (32:04) Upper body workout (A) explained(36:44) Exercise execution (control is key!)(38:43) How many hard sets per exercise?(39:13) Drop sets explained(39:32) Machines vs. Dumbbells (What does Dwayne prefer?)(41:33) Upper Body Workout (B) Explained(45:05) Staying in tip top shape at age 67 (Reveals his physique live!)(49:22) Recuperation is the key to Longevity(51:05) Dwayne’s Ideal schedule if he could (55:26) The Legend Dwayne Broadway (Beyond the Universe)(01:07:57) Where you can learn more!Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Dwayne:Follow Dwayne on InstagramFollow Dwayne on FacebookGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Joining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast for a part 3, is Mr. Natural Canada, OCB/IFPA/WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Tom Kiatipis. Tom has been training since the 90's and earned his pro card with the IFPA. He placed top 5 at the 2012 OCB Yorton Cup alongside Natural Bodybuilding Legend Philip Ricardo Jr, Moji Oluwa, Cleveland Thomas and Paul Iatomasi!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(01:30) How's it going (Tom and Kenny re-unite)(02:28) An update from Tom Kiatipis  (06:08) The longevity mindset you NEED(06:58) How to thrive into your 50's, Natural Bodybuilding, Competing(08:04) Contest shape vs off-season shape (The TRUTH)(10:20) Competing for the Yorton Cup(10:48) One of the best natural bodybuilders ever(11:54) Shevon Cunningham vs. Brian Whitacre (Yorton Cup 2015)(15:21) What's the point of competing in natural bodybuilding?(18:21) Why Tom Kiatipis stopped competing only to return again...(20:16) High volume training vs. high intensity training (Tom's process)(21:41) Tom Kiatipis reveals his current training routine(23:20) Recovery is the key to muscle growth (more is not better!)(27:39) Tom's nutritional philosophy (bulking not advised)(31:28) Energy expenditure, Matt Kiatipis, high performance growth (33:55) Why 2x per week full body workouts?(42:16) The wisdom of Tom Kiatipis  (44;29) Longevity Muscle Podcast (The Guest's)(45:36) YouTube comments (The Trolls)(46:45) The future of the Longevity Muscle Podcast(49:20) How would Tom stack up against today's natural bodybuilders(50:21) Longevity = THIS!(50:48) Building muscle over the age of 50(54:29) The truth about recovery for muscle growth (01:00:01) Moving to Greece(01:02:39) Keep the promise you make to yourself (daily wins)(01:04:56) Where you can learn more from Tom (01:07:30) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Tom:Follow Tom on InstagramSubscribe to Tom on YouTubeGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast where we are joined by Alex Leonidas aka AlphaDestiny for a part 3! If you missed part 1 and 2, highly recommend you listen to that first! Alex is a natural bodybuilder, strength athlete, coach and YouTuber!Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership where you can watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - and 100% ad free!) Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on Substack for exclusive access to Longevity Muscle Magazine (written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world - topics around training, nutrition, mindset, lifestyle and competing - monthly Q&A's and more!)Support Longevity Muscle on Patreon and we will give you a special thank you shout out on the Longevity Muscle Podcast!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (03:26) Update from Alex Leonidas(10:28) Is Alex Leonidas a full time YouTuber?(13:13) How did Alex's recent contest prep/fat loss phase go?(14:31) Why does Alex choses to be vegan? (plant based diet explored)(24:23) Did Alex lose strength on his cut?(30:08) Does Alex miss eating meat?(40:27) A day in the life (Alex shares his ideal diet)(46:50) The best time of day to train... for Alex!(53:37) Alex's experience with high reps, low reps and fatigue(59:26) Lengthened biased work (pros and cons)(01:07:25) The benefits of Keiser equipment and bands (when and why) (01:09:26) Alex Leonidas shares his current training routine (01:12:47) Does Alex Leonidas experience DOMS as an experienced lifter?(01:18:20) Full Body workouts (this is why)(01:30:33) Training hard 5-6 days per week (the caveat?)(01:36:54) Where you can learn more + OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Alex:Follow Alex on InstagramSubscribe to Alex on YouTubeGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Podcast on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Magazine on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Support the show