Longevity Muscle

Kenny Ratatsidis
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Oct 6, 2022 • 47min

055: WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder - Paul Iatomasi Jr

Joining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast is WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder Paul Iatomasi Jr. Paul Jr is a promoter for the WNBF and a contest prep coach! Paul is the son of Paul Iatomasi 'The Terminator Of Natural Bodybuilding' episode 23. If you haven't listened to that yet, we highly recommend that first!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:52) Paul's contest history (03:15) Promoting for the WNBF(04:08) Why the WNBF? (04:58) Why Paul competes + discussing the WNBF magazines(07:05) Current contest goals(09:52) Paul's offseason, obstacles and ambitions to compete at WNBF Worlds(16:14) Paul's contest weight, supplement and nutrition strategy (22:35) Paul talks about the challenges with studies relating to exercise and nutrition(30:23) Paul talks about his comeback and re-gaining lost muscle tissue(34:12) Paul talks about different training frequencies and splits(37:38) What motivates Paul(42:50) Where you can learn more from Paul + OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Paul:Follow Paul on InstagramFollow Paul on FacebookGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us in the Longevity Muscle Private Facebook Group Learn more about Longevity Muscle Coaching__________________________________________________________________If you're ready to begin with online coaching, please visit our website and fill out the application form: Longevity Muscle Coaching ApplicationLongevity 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
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Sep 29, 2022 • 29min

054: AJ Morris - The Next Generation (Part 2)

Welcome back to part 2 with 2017 WNBF Junior world champion and UKDFBA Junior British Champion, Aj Morris! If you haven't checked out part 1 we highly recommend you check that out first! Aj is the founder of Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide and Made By Morris, an online ONLY coaching service that advocates and promotes natural bodybuilding and drug free physique improvement. He has personally coached over 30 clients to victory, and over 60 clients to a top 3 finish. Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:30) Reps in reserve vs training to failure(06:14) Recovery aspects relating to HIT(10:45) Fatigue management (17:00) Beating the log book and more on fatigue (22:00) The importance of individuality and self awareness(25:00) Where you can learn more from AJ + OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with AJ:Follow Aj on InstagramCheck out Natural Bodybuilding WorldwideGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us in the Longevity Muscle Private Facebook Group Learn more about Longevity Muscle Coaching__________________________________________________________________If you're ready to begin with online coaching, please visit our website and fill out the application form: Longevity Muscle Coaching ApplicationLongevity 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 🌎 Support the show
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Sep 22, 2022 • 49min

053: AJ Morris - The Next Generation

Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have 2017 WNBF Junior world champion and UKDFBA Junior British Champion, Aj Morris joining us! Aj is the founder of Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide and Made By Morris, an online ONLY coaching service that advocates and promotes natural bodybuilding and drug free physique improvement. He has personally coached over 30 clients to victory, and over 60 clients to a top 3 finish. Timestamps: (00:11) Intro (01:30) Contest history breakdown (04:30) AJ discusses his old-school natural bodybuilding podcast (07:30) Working with Jordan Peters(08:45) Discussing Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide (14:42) Signing with NBW (What this means for athletes)(19:58) WNBF Worlds or Natural Olympia?(28:00) AJ discusses his mindset going into his high intensity training sessions(31:00) AJ dives into his training - frequency / Training Split (34:00) Recovery considerations between sessions (40:00) Training Intensity (46:15) Outro Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with AJ:Follow Aj on InstagramCheck out Natural Bodybuilding WorldwideGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us in the Longevity Muscle Private Facebook Group Learn more about Longevity Muscle Coaching__________________________________________________________________If you're ready to begin with online coaching, please visit our website and fill out the application form: Longevity Muscle Coaching ApplicationLongevity 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
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Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 9min

052: From Elite Gymnast To Professional Natural Bodybuilder - Mitch Jarvis

Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have PNBA Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Mitch Jarvis joining us! Mitch was the 2020 UKDFBA Overall UK Champion, the 2021 PNBA Pro UK Champion and Pro World Runner up! Go to our sponsor http://trylgc.com/longevitymuscle and use the code LONGEVITYMUSCLE for 25% off your at home testing kit.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (01:00) From Gymnast To Pro Bodybuilder (02:45) Mitch’s first injury(04:28) Mitch’s specialization in Gymnastics  (05:00) How Gymastics influenced Mitch’s physique (07:30) The year Mitch Quit Gymnastics and why he transitioned into bodybuilding (09:00) Mitch discusses his injuries and how it influenced his bodybuilding career (10:30) Mitch discusses his contest history and goals (11:45) The leg transformation that took IG by storm (14:00) Why you need to stop blaming genetics! (14:44) What Mitch’s leg routine evolved into (17:25) Mitch’s current training approach (19:00) Don’t let the numbers take full control over your training (21:50) How to avoid Junk Volume (22:00) Mitch’s training volume (23:50) Periodizing training to failure(24:00) Changing variables for better results(25:45) Mitch's training frequency(27:37) Mitch's current training split(30:40) Why Mitch switched to 4 days per week training(30:40) Picking exercises that "fit" you & adjusting training on the fly(35:00) How to know if you've selected an exercise that's not agreeing with your body(38:30) Unilateral training(39:15) Working around tweaks and twinges(41:00) Progressing back to heavy deadlifts after back injury (44:00) Calisthenics and bodybuilding(49:00) Mitch's training (rep range)(52:00) The importance of Intensity (53:00) Powerlifting vs Bodybuilding(55:00) Why Mitch prefers pre-exhaust technique as of late(59:00) How Mitch's job influences his training and recovery + motivation(01:03:43) Outro Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Mitch:Follow Mitch on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us in the Longevity Muscle Private Facebook Group Learn more about Longevity Muscle Coaching__________________________________________________________________If you're ready to begin with online coaching, please visit our website and fill out the apLongevity 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
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Sep 8, 2022 • 41min

051: Peter Khatcherian - Old School Bodybuilding (Part 2)

Joining us for a part 2 on the Longevity Muscle Podcast is bodybuilding educator and coach, Peter Khatcherian! If you haven't checked out part 1 we highly recommend you check that out first! Peter competed in natural bodybuilding with the INBF/WNBF as well as Physique in the NPC. He is more famously known in the fitness and bodybuilding community for his YouTube videos on Old School Bodybuilding. We hope you enjoy the episode!Go to our sponsor http://trylgc.com/longevitymuscle and use the code LONGEVITYMUSCLE for 25% off your at home testing kit.Timestamps:(00:11) Is the last rep actually the safest?(04:00) Factors related to training Injuries(07:30) Is there a best muscle building split?(11:45) Bro splits vs full body training (14:50) Lessons learned (18:00) How often should you hit each bodypart per week?(18:30) Addressing weak body parts (21:00) Execution and volume relationship(26:00) The cons of progressing sets and RIR weekly (34:00) Training to align with your personality and preferences (37:00) Goals for the future (39:58) Where you can learn more from Peter + Outro Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Peter:Follow Peter on InstagramSubscribe To Peter on YouTubeGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us in the Longevity Muscle Private Facebook Group Learn more about Longevity Muscle Coaching__________________________________________________________________If you're ready to begin with online coaching, please visit our website and fill out the application form: Longevity Muscle Coaching ApplicationLongevity 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
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Sep 1, 2022 • 50min

050: Peter Khatcherian - Old School Bodybuilding

Joining us for a part 1 of 2 on the Longevity Muscle Podcast is bodybuilding educator and coach, Peter Khatcherian! Peter competed in natural bodybuilding with the INBF/WNBF as well as Physique in the NPC. He is more famously known in the fitness and bodybuilding community for his YouTube videos on Old School Bodybuilding. We hope you enjoy the episode!Timestamps:(00:59) Peter's Contest History(06:00) Oldschool Bodybuilding (07:30) Aspirations to win WNBF Worlds (09:00) The consequences of competing too frequently  (13:31) Training as a teenager vs adult for making gains(15:00) Training smarter and working around injuries to still make gains (18:00) Training for longevity (18:32) Peter’s experience with High Intensity Training (29:00) Peter discusses reps on reserve (32:00) Training frequency (34:00) More on HIT(36:00) DC Training (38:45) Being on one end of the extreme to win?(42:30) How to fit ‘Training to Failure’ in your program Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Peter:Follow Peter on InstagramSubscribe To Peter on YouTubeGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us in the Longevity Muscle Private Facebook Group Learn more about Longevity Muscle Coaching__________________________________________________________________If you're ready to begin with online coaching, please visit our website and fill out the application form: Longevity Muscle Coaching ApplicationLongevity 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
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Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 25min

049: Shevon Cunningham - How Does A 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion Train?

Joining us for a part 2 on the Longevity Muscle Podcast is the one and only, 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion, Shevon Cunningham! The episode you've all been waiting for. How does a 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion train?! Find out by tuning in today.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:45) Shevon breaks down the evolution of his training(01:57) The importance of structure (05:00) Why you need to adjust your training based on biofeedback (08:00) No pain no gain (10:45) The routine of a 9x Pro Natural Bodybuilding World Champion(16:50) Rep ranges for hypertrophy (19:00) How structure training for longevity (25:00) More strength does not automatically equal more muscles (28:00) Why you have to get out of your comfort zone to build muscle (34:40) Training to failure (39:40) Does Shevon implement “Reps In Reserve” (43:45) Managing recovery and training frequency (50:03) Individual differences in training frequency and volume (52:00) Training efficiency (01:01:40) How long does Shevon train for on average (01:05:48) Shevons thoughts on bulking (01:11:05) Off-season nutrition for max gains and minimal fat gain(01:17:30) How far away from stage weight does Shevon stay (01:18:42) Will Shevon compete again?(01:20:25) Where you can learn more from Shevon + Outro Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Shevon:Follow Shevon on InstagramShevon's Second IG accountGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us in the Longevity Muscle Private Facebook Group Learn more about Longevity Muscle Coaching__________________________________________________________________If you're ready to begin with online coaching, please visit our website and fill out the application form: Longevity Muscle Coaching ApplicationLongevity 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
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Aug 18, 2022 • 1h 16min

048: Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Nick Licameli (Part 2)

Joining us for a part 2 today on the Longevity Muscle podcast, is Nick Licameli from 3D Muscle Journey! Nick is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Injury reduction and management specialist with 3D Muscle Journey. Not only that, but Nick is also a professional natural bodybuilder. Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (01:58) Competing at the muscle mayhem (11:15) Competing as a lightweight (19:53) Nick’s coaching experience with Jeff Alberts (24:35) Body composition changes from off-season to in-season (30:45) Working with Jeff Alberts and working around injury during contest prep (55:00) Overtaining (01:10:00) Where you can learn more from Nick + OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Nick and 3DMJ:Follow Nick on InstagramFollow Team 3DMJ on InstagramSubscribe to 3DMJ on Youtube Check out the 3DMJ WebsiteGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us in the Longevity Muscle Private Facebook Group Learn more about Longevity Muscle Coaching__________________________________________________________________If you're ready to begin with online coaching, please visit our website and fill out the application form: Longevity Muscle Coaching ApplicationLongevity 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
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Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 14min

047: INBF/WNBF World Heavyweight Champion - Evan Godbee

Joining us on the Longevity Muscle Podcast this week WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Evan Godbee! In 2011 Evan won the heavyweight class at the INBF/WNBF World Championships earning his pro card. In 2014  he won the PNBA Pro World Cup  and in 2014 he placed 5th in the pro heavyweight division at WNBF Worlds which is his best placing as a pro at WNBF worlds to date. He is the Owner of Muscle Academy offering individualized online coaching for nutrition/training, not only that but he is a Registered Physiotherapist and Sonographer. Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:58) Training update from Evan(02:50) Training frequency(03:00) Training during lockdown in Australia(08:42) Maintaining muscle with minimal equipment, high reps and low weight?(12:30) When Evan noticed his gains slowed down(17:30) Evan’s knee injury and how he is working around it with his training, to facilitaterecovery (23:30) HIIT for fat loss… Is it worth it?!(27:00) How Evan’s training has evolved from when he first started to present day(31:00) How often should you train a muscle for growth?(36:51) Managing proximity to failure for recovery (39:45) What Evan’s leg workout looks like given his knee injury (42:55) Earning pro status(48:22) IIFYM vs meal plans (49:42) Good coaches are a dime a dozen!(50:48) Evan’s first contest (52:31) Evan's experience with the WNBF and PNBA(57:26) What inspired Evan to compete at WNBF Worlds (01:01:00) What Shows are in the Netherlands and competing as a first timer(01:03:40) Evan’s plans for competing next(01:08:25) Where you can learn more from Evan + Outro Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Evan:Follow Evan on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us in the Longevity Muscle Private Facebook Group Learn more about Longevity Muscle Coaching__________________________________________________________________If you're ready to begin with online coaching, please visit our website and fill out the application form: Longevity Muscle Coaching ApplicationLongevity 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
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Aug 4, 2022 • 43min

046: Nick Wright Bodybuilding, NWB (Part 2)

Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast for a part 2 with Nick Wright! If you haven't checked out part 1 we highly recommend you do that first!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:30) Why Nick Competed at the Guzman Classic (0:40) Nick’s ambition to become World Champion (05:00) What it was like landing the cover of a magazine as a teenage bodybuilder (06:30) How Nick got his first sponsorship (09.08) The mindset Nick had to reach his goals (13:30) How Nick handled his competition(15:00) The new era of YouTube Fitness and what it takes to thrive (17:00) Nick’s top YouTube collaborations(23:30) Nick’s top 5 rappers currently (29:00) Natural bodybuilders Nick looks up to + the importance of enjoying what motivates you(30:31) why Nick felt his genetics were subpar for natural bodybuilding (36:00) Nick discusses his passion for art and transitioning business ventures(39:00) Where you can learn more from Nick + OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Nick:Follow Nick on InstagramFollow Fine Point Sketch on InstagramSubscribe to Nick Wright on YoutubeLearn more about Nick Wright Get in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us in the Longevity Muscle Private Facebook Group Learn more about Longevity Muscle Coaching__________________________________________________________________If you're ready to begin with online coaching, please visit our website and fill out the application form: Longevity Muscle Coaching ApplicationLongevity 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

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