Longevity Muscle

Welcome to the Longevity Muscle podcast! Joining us today is Natural Bodybuilding Standout, Doug Miller. Doug is not only a Professional Natural Bodybuilder, but he’s a 2x IFPA, Yorton Cup, Pro bodybuilding World Champion. He’s also won many other bodybuilding titles such as the Yorton Cup Pro International, The IFPA Pro Gaspari Classic, The NPC Jay Cutler Baltimore Classic to name a few and to put it simple, Doug is one of the greatest Natural Bodybuilders to ever grace the stage. On the business side, he’s the owner of Core Nutritionals and Crush it Collesium, a gym based in Statesville, North Carolina! Timestamps:(0:12) Intro(00:16) The art of balance (03:29) How Doug’s life has changed since he competed last (04:32) How many employees work with Doug’s companies (05:38) How has Doug’s training evolved since he’s competed(08:35) Reminiscing on Doug’s epic 405lbs deadlift for 30 reps and why he no longer deadlifts currently  (11:49) Will Doug ever compete again?(14:17) What Doug did to transform his physique from 2009-2014(17:32) Is your frequent competing hurting your muscle growth?! (18:32) Was there a title that Doug wanted to go for, but he didn’t? (21:00) The battle between Doug and Philip Ricardo Jr.  (24:10) Doug Miller vs Kiyoshi Moody?(25:28) How Doug accommodates his training around dealing with aches and pains (26:59) Dealing with injury at 40 years old (27:42) The benefits of a home gym(29:11) Key supplements for natural bodybuilders (30:25) Supplementing with HMB?(36:49) A recap of the top 5 supplements(38:46) Should you calculate EAA’s into your macros?(39:42) EAA’s vs BCAA’s (42:55) post workout protein (48:32) Doug’s view on anxiety(50:26) How Doug handled the pandemic(01:00:34) Doug talks training arms! (01:03:24) Where you can learn more from Doug (01:04:09) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Doug:Follow Doug on Instagram The link to the paper on BCAA's  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 formLongevity 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

Today we are welcomed by a very special guest. Someone who has inspired me from the very beginning of my bodybuilding journey. We are joined by none other than Alberto Nunez of 3D Muscle Journey! Alberto is a bodybuilding coach and a Professional Natural Bodybuilder with the WNBF.Timestamps:(0:11) Intro(01:06) WNBF World Championships Recap(10:35) Berto's experience with the PNBA(11:46) Berto's 2022 contest goals (16:28) The importance of starting early with your contest prep(23:35) Transitioning back to the gym from the lockdown at home workouts (31:00) What can influence low motivation for training?(33:34) Berto's experience training 2x per day(41:34) Berto's current training set up(45:08) Working WITH your asymmetries (54:24) The benefit of the Muscle and Strength Pyramids(56:01) The influence your mindset has with your training(01:05:05) Conditioning yourself for hard work!(01:13:14) Staying calm as you approach RPE 10 (1:20:16) Are you on one end of the extreme?(1:21:05) More isn't better they say?! (1:26:14) Where you can learn more from Berto(1:27:14) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Alberto:Follow Alberto on Instagram Follow Team 3DMJ on InstagramSubscribe to 3DMJ on Youtube Check out the 3DMJ WebsiteCheck out the Muscle and Strength PyramidsGet 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 Youtube 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

 Welcome back to another episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast, I’m Kenny,  your host and today we have Peter Cichonski joining us. Peter is a Doctor of chiropractic, a writer for Ironman Magazine and a professional Natural Bodybuilder. Peter is an INBA/PNBA Hall of Famer and started competing 40 years ago in 1981! Timestamps:(0:12) Intro(00:57) Mr America and PNBA Natural Olympia recap(02:45) Peter's first contest(03:26) Training for Longevity(06:48) Intensity techniques at age 59, Peter's training and more(14:47) Training outdoors (16:30) what is BFR training(23:27) Benefits of BFR for injury rehab/reduction(25:40) Are you 30 pounds over contest weight?(30:50) Re-thinking off-season weight gain(33:19) A case for staying 10-15 pound above contest weight(36:40) Gaining weight vs gaining muscle(39:21) The importance of natural light(45:17) Elaborating on offseason weight gain(48:37) Getting contest lean(50:39) Peter's experience being in the film Generation Iron Natty 4 Life(52:51) Controversy around the film and Mike O'Hearn(01:01:15) Advice from Marshall Johnson(01:01:15) Where you can learn more from Peter(01:05:35) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Peter:Follow Peter on Instagram 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

Today on the Longevity Muscle podcast, we have Philip Ricardo Jr  joining us for Part 2! Check out Part 1 first, if you haven't already!Timestamps:(0:11) Intro(0:30) Contest season recap - Mr America and Natural Mr Olympia(5:35) Dealing with obstacles leading up to both shows(7:12) Training during the pandemic, losing muscle, and more(10:47) Training 6-7 days per week(15:20) Upcoming contest goals, training partners and ramping up the intensity(20:12) Regaining lost muscle(22:53) Natural Mr Olympia 2021(29:48) The importance of giving yourself enough time to prep for the stage(32:44) Planning out 2022 and competing with Kiyoshi Moody(37:26) Ironman Magazine, Denny Kakos - INBA/PNBA President(34:41) Shout out to Denny Kakos(42:00) Training with Ryan Doris (44:29) Experimenting with 4 days per week training(48:24) Shoutout to Ben Howard and training reminders for the offseason(51:10) Shoutout to Brian Whitacre (52:50) Discussing the epic rivalry against Kiyoshi Moody(59:41) Getting complacent and the importance of pushing yourself(01:02:42) Natural Bodybuilding in the Olympics?!(01:06:04) Are there too many Natural bodybuilding organizations?(01:11:50) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Philip:Follow Philip 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

Joining us today on the Longevity Muscle podcast is 3x Classic Physique Natural Mr Olympia Champion, Brandon Lirio! Not only that, but Brandon is a INBA/PNBA Hall Of Famer, he was featured in the film Generation Iron Natty 4 Life, is a writer for Iron Man Magazine and the Director of Battleground Fitness.Timestamps:(0:11) Intro(1:02) Road to the 2021 PNBA Natural Olympia(7:22) Having an anchor when dealing with adversity(13:14) Are you always thinking "worst case scenario?" (18:11) Where Brandon is at mentality post Olympia(26:37) Self sabotaging behaviour(32:29) Offseason Improvements(37:11) Training leading up to the contest(42:41) How Brandon structures his training for longevity and maximal growth(51:35) Preventing burn out(55:25) Are you self aware? Do you know what you've gotten yourself into?!(59:51) Brandons experience being in the film Generation Iron 4(01:09:33) Are you built to squat, bench press and deadlift?(01:11:56) How Brandon became a writer for iron man magazine(1:15:07) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Brandon:Follow Brandon on Instagram Check out Brandon'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

Welcome back to another episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Joining us today is Paul Revelia of Pro Physique Inc. Paul is one of the most sought out contest prep coaches in the world! Not only that, Paul is a Professional Natural Bodybuilder. Timestamps:(00:7) Intro(0:31) Recent experience at the IFBB Olympia Contest(4:54) Competing naturally in the IFBB?!(7:02) Drug use in bodybuilding(9:13) Discussing the PNBA Natural Mr Olympia(9:24) Paul's upcoming contest goals and the last time he competed(12:46) Why Paul competes in Classic Physique and Men's Physique(15:49) Competing in multiple organizations as an amateur vs pro(17:27) The evolution of Paul's coaching business(23:19) Using fear as a positive to propel you forward(27:22) Transformation challenge and offering solutions to clients needs(29:50) Putting in the work, social media pitfalls and more(31:28) Getting sucked into the instagram highlight reel(34:47) Shout out to Brian Whitacre(40:35) Why and when going harder isn't better! (50:32) Difference between fat loss for "lifestyle clients" vs competitive athletes(53:54) Where you can learn more from Paul(55:16) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Paul:Follow Paul on InstagramFollow Team Pro Physique on Instagram Check out Pro Physique'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

Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle podcast! Joining us today is PNBA Professional Natural Bodybuilder and WNBF Lightweight World Champion, Ben Howard! Ben is also an online coach and provides one on one personal training.Timestamps:(00:9) Intro(0:57) Updates from Ben and a contest season recap(6:29) Ben discusses the current UK standard of natural bodybuilding(9:46) Competing against Mitch Jarvis(14:45) Why Ben didn't compete at the 2021 Natural Mr Olympia Contest (15:54) How Ben plans to make improvements this upcoming offseason(22:56) A case for deadlifts to build a bigger back(26:34) Training frequency and volume in relationship to deadlifts(31:00) Making your training "fit you" for better quality of life and longevity (34:48) Ben talks about his personal training business(35:46) Training frequency, genetics, progress over the years and more(41:43) Why enjoyment/preference should be considered into your approach (45:51) Ben's approach to working around training obstacles during prep(48:47) Training smart and adapting your approach(50:29) Balancing family, work and more with bodybuilding and competing(53:34) Discussing the UKDFBA, PNBA and his upcoming contest goals(57:48) A healthier route to competing in drug free natural bodybuiding(01:00:07) Ben talks about the severity of over dieting for shows(01:04:18) The benefit of not having to make weight for a contest(01:07:47) Ben talks about why he doesn't regularely implement deload weeks(01:11:13) Where you can learn more from Ben (01:12:51) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Ben:Follow Ben on InstagramCheck out Ben's WebsiteCheck out Ben's Training BlogGet 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

Joining us on today's episode of 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:(00:8) Intro(1:46) Updates from Nick (6:52) Nick's take on the 2021 Mr America contest(12:32) Will Nick compete at the Mr America contest in 2022?(15:43) How Nick became 3D Muscle Journey's Injury Reduction & Management Specialist (20:50) Are you chasing the status/title?(26:53) Who and what specifically influences Nick's approach to bodybuilding? (30:12) Why it's really you "vs" you(32:15) "No pain, no gain?" (39:22) A discussion about pain, the "pain scale" and more(50:26) Nick discusses manual therapy(54:42) Where you can learn more from Nick(56:27) Outro Thanks 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

Today on the Longevity Muscle podcast, we have Kiyoshi Moody joining us for Part 2.  Check out Part 1 first, if you haven't already!Timestamps:(00:09) Intro(0:19) Will Kiyoshi come out of retirement and grace the stage in 2022?(6:15) Why Kiyoshi competes in the INBA/PNBA(22:58) Training during the pandemic with at home workouts(32:18) Who inspires Kiyoshi to train and who specifically inspires his posing?(39:06) Politics in bodybuilding(46:11) Staying natural and the direction bodybuilding has gone (52:50) Kiyoshi talks about the future of natural bodybuilding (1:01:50) The IFBB natural league (1:03:55) Will Kiyoshi compete at the Mr America contest?(1:05:05) Training quads at 50, aches and pains and training smart(1:09:14) Kiyoshi talks about his current training(1:10:42) A prediction for who comes out on top for the 2021 Natural Olympia (1:13:04) Where you can learn more from Kiyoshi(1:15:33) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Kiyoshi:Follow Kiyoshi 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

Welcome back to another episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast. Joining us today is 6x Natural Mr Olympia, Kiyoshi Moody! Kiyoshi has achieved the pinnacle of pro level competition. He is truly a legend of Natural Bodybuilding. He has been competing since 1997/1998 and is a prime example of someone who represents longevity. Kiyoshi is also in the INBA/PNBA Hall Of Fame!Timestamps:(00:09) Intro(0:40) Updates from Kiyoshi(3:36) Kiyoshi talks about battling cancer(13:07) The importance of mindset(15:56) The impact bodybuilding has had on Kiyoshi and why quitting wasn't an option(21:30) Kiyoshi's injuries and how that has influenced his bodybuilding over the years(25:08) The first contest Kiyoshi didn't win, Philip Ricardo Jr, Natural Olympia in Greece(32:04) How Kiyoshi's training evolved over the years(43:52) Training to failure, drop sets, training with control (47:12) Kiyoshi's personal experience working with trainers, competing at Worlds in Korea(1:07:07) Will Kiyoshi come out of retirement and make a return to the stage in 2022?Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Kiyoshi:Follow Kiyoshi 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