Longevity Muscle

Kenny Ratatsidis
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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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May 19, 2022 • 53min

035: Matty Fusaro (Part 2)

Joining us for a Part 2 on this weeks episode of the Longevity Muscle Podcast is Matty Fusaro! Matty is a YouTuber, Online Coach and Natural Bodybuilder!(00:11) Intro (00:28) To prep or not to prep(03:00) Why Matty competed in the OCB (09:51) Matty talks about his experience placing second at his first ever show (12:00) BBPics experience (13:00) Binge eating during/after contest (15:30) Recovery diet vs reverse diet (19:10) Eating disorders vs disordered eating (25:00) Meal frequency (30:00) What is optimal?!(33:15) Extreme approaches to dieting (49:00) Where you can learn more from Matty + OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Matty:Follow Matty on InstagramCheck out Matty's 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 12, 2022 • 50min

034: Matty Fusaro

Joining us on this weeks episode of the Longevity Muscle Podcast is Matty Fusaro i.e. Fusaro Fitness! Matty is a YouTuber, Online Coach and Natural Bodybuilder!(00:11) Intro (00:41) Matty talks about coaching con (03:00) Current YouTube scene (07:20) The evolution (10:00) The comparison game (14:00) How long it takes Matty to make content (16:20) From fat to physique, orthorexia, bigorexia(22:00) Dealing with YouTube Haters(27:00) How Matty keeps his content fresh (29:17) Why Matty hired Jeff Nippard for coaching + what to look for in a good coach(34:00) How Matty overcame his back injury setback (39:00) Looking at the positives in the scenario (42:00) Focusing on what you can control (45:50) First time prep (Matty’s experience)Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Matty:Follow Matty on InstagramCheck out Matty's 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 5, 2022 • 59min

033: The Godfather Returns - Jeff Alberts (Q&A Part 2)

Pro Natural Bodybuilder Jeff Alberts discusses topics such as high intensity training vs high volume training, avoiding overuse injuries, the cons of changing exercises too frequently, signs of inadequate recovery, finding the optimal training frequency, and the importance of having a starting point and making adjustments in bodybuilding.
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Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 14min

032: Cliff Wilson - INTENSITY IS EVERYTHING

Joining us on the Longevity Muscle Podcast this week is Cliff Wilson! Cliff is a professional natural bodybuilder and one of the top physique coaches in the industry. He founded Team Wilson in 2010. As of 2019, the Team has amassed over 115 pro cards, 85 pro titles, and 13 world championships!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (01:08) Answering a listeners question on intermittent fasting for fat loss (05:11) Meal frequency for muscle growth/retention(06:00) Waking up in the middle of the night for a protein shake for better gains?(11:30) Benefits of meal replacement shakes (12:41) Is there a post workout window to maximize gains?(16:39) Having carbs during training?(18:23) Consuming fats post workout?(19:35) Recommended surplus to maximize muscle and avoid excessive fat gain and (22:00) Tracking calories in the off-season?(26:00) Why Cliff doesn’t do daily averages (32:00) Cliffs coaching business and how he built it from the ground up(34:10) Cliff’s thoughts on the current state of bodybuilding (40:00) Cliff talks about the evolution of his coaching business (53:32) The ins and outs of business and sales with Cliff (56:41) How long do you need in order to be ready for contest (01:00:00) Strategies for dealing with burn out (01:08:51) Where you can learn more from Cliff + OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Cliff:Follow Cliff on InstagramCliff's 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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Apr 21, 2022 • 45min

031: OCB Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Craig Yarnall (Part 2)

Joining us this week for a Part 2 on the Longevity Muscle podcast is Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Craig Yarnall. If you haven't checked out Part 1, we highly recommend that first. Enjoy!Timestamps: (00:11) Intro (00:42) Training body parts 2x per week  (0:4:28) Why you shouldn’t cut water for contest prep (09:42) Who inspired Craig to train + upcoming contest goals(20:00) An important message from Craig (23:30) Some words of wisdom for those who are interested in competing but haven’t!(30:00) Craig discusses his thoughts on the Olympia  (40:00) Where you can learn more from Craig + OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Craig:Follow Craig on FacebookFollow Craig 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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Apr 14, 2022 • 1h 16min

030: OCB Pro Natural Bodybuilder - Craig Yarnall

Joining us this week on the Longevity Muscle podcast is Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Craig Yarnall. Craig is a WNBF pro and recently turned professional with the OCB. He own his own company, 'Team Synergy and Science for online training/nutrition coaching'. Craig has been competing since the 90s and is a prime example of someone who represents Longevity in natural bodybuilding!Timestamps: (00:11) Intro (00:48) The current state of Natural bodybuilding (07:11) Why Craig competes where he does (08:44) Craig’s first coach (10:18) Craig’s coaching company (12:04) Competing since the 90’s and the Mr America Contest(21:45) Progressing at 50 and peak age for natural bodybuilders(28:03) You have to give your body time to grow (30:11) Craig talks about his injury and training (36:57) What division should you compete in? (37:37) Mentally enduring to return to competition (40:33) Craig’s bodybuilding idol - Tom Platz(42:37) Powerbuilding to maximize your potential?(48:30) Picking exercises that fit you (50:21) The importance of training for longevity(58:08) Example program (01:04:05) Deadlifting for bodybuilding (1:08:22) Training frequency Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Craig:Follow Craig on FacebookFollow Craig 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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