Longevity Muscle

Kenny Ratatsidis
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Jul 28, 2022 • 48min

045: Nick Wright Bodybuilding, NWB

Joining us for this weeks episode of the Longevity Muscle Podcast is a very special guest, the one and only, Nick Wright! Nick's first upload to his YouTube channel 'Scondore', which would eventually evolve into 'Nick Wright Bodybuilding' was over 14 years ago. He's been training and competing in bodybuilding since a teenager, being one of the first (if not the first) teenage competitive bodybuilder to not only become sponsored by a major supplement company, but also land the cover of a published fitness magazine! He eventually would retire from competitive natural bodybuilding to take up competitive powerlifting where he achieved a 600+lbs squat, 425lbs Bench and 650lbs deadlift. This is a man that represents longevity on so many levels and has a decorated history as far as  accolades within the fitness and bodybuilding culture.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (01:30) How Nick started the Nick Wright Bodybuilding YouTube Channel (03:00) Why Nick loves Rhode Island(04:19) Bbpics era (04:59) Why Nick Wright ended his YouTube channel (07:30) Nick’s pec injury setback and why he stopped powerlifting (10:57) Did Nicks pec injury influence why he quit the channel?(12:30) Nick’s programs/website (13:00) The last YouTube video(13:43) Training update from Nick, where is he at currently? (14:30) Training 1-2x per week to maintain muscle?(16:42) The importance of recovery and rest and how Nick approached it with his more recent injury (20:58) How ego can impair your recovery (focus on recovery not your ego!)(22:45) Could Nick have approached training differently to avoid injury?(26:11) Can powerlifting make you a better bodybuilder?(32:00) Why Nick transitioned to powerlifting from bodybuilding  (36:00) Jim Wendler 5/3/1 vs bro splits(37:30) Contest prep vs off-season behaviour (39:00) Who initially inspired Nick to train(40:00) Retiring from competitive natural bodybuilding(43:50) 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 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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Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 8min

044: 2020 Mr America Champion - Jay Brew

Joining us for this weeks episode of the Longevity Muscle Podcast is Jay Brew. Jay Started wrestling at the age of 3 and continued all the way through college. In high school he was a two-time state champion. He was a two-time NCAA finalist and two-time All American.  Jay is still coaching to this day. He pursued Bodybuilding and earned his pro card in 2013 at a NMA show and a IFPA show. 2014 Jay made his Pro debut and competed in 3 pro shows and is the 2020 Mr America Champion!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (01:09) Training update from Jay(02:11) Training around injuries, aches and pains(04:10) Why recovery is vital (06:10) Why Jay has an isolation day(07:09) From wrestler to bodybuilder (10:44) Dealing with “bad” training days (13:55) Calisthenics for bodybuilding?(17:44) Lagging body parts and Jays isolation day explained (20:49) Training for contest + bringing up shoulder/arms + recovery techniques (20:50) Training with Doug Miller (25:45) 5 vs 6 days per week training (26:55) How training has changed with a family (30:10) How Jay approached his mini cut  (34:42) How important are squats, dead’s and bench for muscle building (37:04) How Jay approaches warm up sets (38:12) 2020 Mr America recap (41:00) Competing against Meshack Ochieng at the 2020 Olympia (42:50) Politics in natural bodybuilding (45:26) Why Jay won’t compete WNBF Worlds?(46:00) How the organizations can come together(49:50) Top 5 natural bodybuilding Olympian lineup?(54:45) Contest history highlights + getting sponsored by core nutritionals(59:00) What’s next for Jay? (01:02:00) Why Jay stays natural (01:02.58) Where you can learn more from Jay + OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Jay:Follow Jay 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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Jul 14, 2022 • 1h

043: Brad Loomis - Defying The Odds To Pro Natural Status (Part 2)

Welcome back to Part 2 - Episode 43 of the Longevity Muscle podcast with Brad Loomis! If you haven't tuned into Part 1 - Episode 42 we highly recommend that first. Brad is a Team 3dmj coach for drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. He has earned national podium placings in both 74 and 83kg weight classes as a USAPL Master Powerlifter. His career started in natural bodybuilding competing as an amateur from 1998 to 2008 when he earned his pro card with the WNBF. That is some serious longevity right there! (00:11) Intro (00:27) Insight into Berto’s prep, diet breaks + refeeds (07:07) When will Brad compete next?(12:05) Team 3dmj contest season begins (13:00) Brads Scoliosis and training with spinal disorders (16:00) Building muscle and progressing at 50 and training with and around injury(25:00) Training while traveling (29:21) Are you gains done after 5 years of training(36:15) Do you need to squat, bench or deadlifts to maximize muscle growth (42:30) Protein intake for muscle growth (45:54) Brad’s most memorable contests (55:00) Where you can learn more from Brad + Outro Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Brad and 3DMJ:Follow Brad 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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Jul 7, 2022 • 46min

042: Brad Loomis - Defying The Odds To Pro Natural Status (Part 1)

Welcome to episode 42 of the Longevity Muscle podcast. This time Brad Loomis joins us! Brad is a Team 3dmj coach for drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. He has earned national podium placings in both 74 and 83kg weight classes as a USAPL Master Powerlifter. His career started in natural bodybuilding competing as an amateur from 1998 to 2008 when he earned his pro card with the WNBF. That is some serious longevity right there! Timestamps:00:11) Intro (01:30) Training update from Brad, adding sets weekly, working around pain(11:00) brads experience using a Swiss bar vs barbell (13:15) machines “vs” dumbbell (17:34) Brad’s private gym before having his home gym (The Billy Funk Memorial)(18:54) Advice for those who want to build a home gym (24:10) Brad’s experience with different training splits and what he’s learned (32:15) Why are you attached to certain training routines (41:58) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Brad and 3DMJ:Follow Brad 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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Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 12min

041: 7x World Heavyweight Champion - Chad Martin (Part 2)

welcome to part 2 with Chad Martin. Chad is a 3x USA champion, 7x world heavy weight champion and was inducted into the PNBA hall of fame in 2012. His first show was in 1999 and is not only an ambassador for natural bodybuilding but is someone who truly represents what it means to have longevity!Timestamps:(Coming Soon)Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Chad:Follow Chad 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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Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 9min

040: 7x World Heavyweight Champion - Chad Martin (Part 1)

Joining us on the Longevity Muscle Podcast this week is Chad Martin. Chad is a 3x USA champion, 7x world heavy weight champion and was inducted into the PNBA hall of fame in 2012. His first show was in 1999 and is not only an ambassador for natural bodybuilding but is someone who truly represents what it means to have longevity!Timestamps:(Coming Soon)Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Chad:Follow Chad 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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Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 6min

039: WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Anthony Monetti

Joining us on the Longevity Muscle Podcast this week is Anthony Monetti. Anthony has been competing as far back as 1995! That's Longevity right there. He is a professional natural bodybuilder with the WNBF, is a body transformation specialist with Bodhi by Anthony and was also on MTV True Life.Timestamps:(00:47) Anthony's first show before turning pro(03:31) What inspired Anthony to compete?(05:35) Genetics, PED's and the importance of hard work(09:44) What you need to know if you are considering PED's(19:00) Competing into your 60's(20:00) Dealing with low motivation for training(30:00) Personal fitness journey vs competing(33:00) Anthony's most memorable contest(43:00) The iconic Mr America contest(45:00) How Anthony's training has evolved over the years and his most productive routine(50:00) Gaining muscle as an advanced lifter (what it really takes)(56:00) Why Anthony doesn't consider himself a bodybuilderThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Anthony:Follow Anthony 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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Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 34min

038: Craig Toth - UNSTOPPABLE

Welcome back to the longevity muscle podcast,  today we are welcomed by NGA, IPE, WNBF, and ABFF pro natural bodybuilder Craig Toth. Craig is someone with an incredibly inspiring story!Timestamps (00:11) Intro (00:37) Craig’s life threating experience that would completely change his life moving forward (13:00) Craig Toth’s off-season + contest weight (19:00) how Craig’s story would ultimately change everything, life and bodybuilding with a prosthetic and more (elaborated) (27:55) Do you have aches and pain affecting your training? (30:00) Why you aren’t broken (32:00) Key to longevity no matter the obstacle (34:00) The love for the process (40:00) The return to training (43:00) Will Craig ever compete again?(50:00) Marshall Johnson returns and competing past 50 and training around injuries (57:25) You ARE built for this!(01:01:12) Why Craig doesn’t have an arm day, why he hired Alberto Nunez and switching to an upper/lower(01:10:00) Program hopping and Craig’s epic gym(01:24:00) The road to recovery  (01:26:00) Quest for a 500lbs bench (01:28:00) Most memorable contests (01:36:00) Last words from Craig + OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Craig:Follow Craig 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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Jun 2, 2022 • 48min

037: REVIVE STRONGER - Steve Hall (Part 2)

Welcome back for a Part 2 with Steve Hall from Revive Stronger! Steve is the host of the Revive Stronger Podcast and is a competitive natural bodybuilder and an online coach for physique athletes. If you haven't tuned into Part 1, we highly recommend you do that first! Timstamps:(00:11) Intro(01:11) Do you really need to hit PR’s to build muscle?(04:11) Ben Howard and HIT (08:07) Steve’s experience with accumulating RPE/proximity to failure + volume  each week(13:41) How Steve stays so lean in the offseason (22:11) Should you track your weight in the off-season?(29:11) High carb vs high fat for building muscle? (31:31) Is cardio necessary to get lean? (38:43) HIIT during prep?(41:11) The Longevity that the Revive Stronger podcast has!(43:00) Where you can learn more from Steve/Outro Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Steve:Follow Steve on InstagramCheck out the Revive Stronger Website 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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May 26, 2022 • 58min

036: REVIVE STRONGER - Steve Hall

Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. This week we have Steve Hall from Revive Stronger joining us! Steve is the host of the Revive Stronger Podcast and is a competitive natural bodybuilder and an online coach for physique athletes!Timstamps:(00:11) Intro (01:08) Steve gives a training update (04:35) WNBF Worlds Recap (13:05) Lessons learned from competing abroad + coaching (18:45) Active Recovery Periods + 2 a days + training to failure (32:23) Gauging proximity to failure (45:30) Set up / lifestyles factors around 2x per day training  Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Steve:Follow Steve on InstagramCheck out the Revive Stronger Website 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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