Longevity Muscle

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

On this episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast, we have Chris Barakat joining us! Chris is a published researcher at the university of Tampa, an educator with the school of gainz and a coach for physique athletes with competitive breed. Chris is also a competitive natural bodybuilder!Timestamps:(00:10) Intro(0:35) Updates from Chris(9:17) Chris opens up about dealing with depression and his layoff from training(14:37) Transitioning back to training after a layoff(18:04) Defining training quality(21:40) Why Chris doesn't follow a 7 day split(25:24) Chris talks about the importance of staying within your active range of motion (32:31) Where you can learn more from Chris(33:55) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Chris:Follow Chris on InstagramCheck out the School Of Gainz 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 🌎 Support the show

Joining us on this episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast, is Brett Freeman!  Brett is a coach for strength and physique athletes with ATP Performance and is a professional natural bodybuilder. Not only that, but Brett was the 2017 Lightweight World Champion and 2019 Bantamweight World Champion with the WNBF! Timestamps:(00:8) Intro(0:38) Updates from Brett(6:03) Who inspires Brett to train and compete?(9:56) Will Natty Talk Radio make a comeback + Brett's upcoming podcast(11:02) Brett took 2+ years off from bodybuilding because...(18:05) Is your approach complicating your life?(24:18) Brett's experience with Sheiko(28:22) When is Brett competing next?(31:29) Where do a lot of the elite level natural bodybuilders compete?(33:07) Contest goals(34:00) Where does Brett see himself competing at in terms of contest weight?(36:37) Brett's top 5 rappers(39:18) Brett asks me my top 5 (48:07) Where can you learn more from Brett?(48:54) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Brett and ATP:Follow Brett on InstagramFollow ATP on InstagramCheck out the ATP 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

Joining us on another episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast, is Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey!  Eric is a coach for drug-free strength and physique competitors at all levels. He himself, earned pro status as a natural bodybuilder with the PNBA in 2011 and also enjoys competing in powerlifting, weightlifting, and strongman. Timestamps:(00:10) Intro(0:46) Updates from Eric(3:26) When will Eric be competing next in bodybuilding(4:36) Autoregulation and RPE - what is it and why should you care?(35:25) Why Eric doesn't utilize a traditional bodybuilding split (44:20) Pros and cons of fixed vs autoregulated deload weeks (48:47) The relationship between training frequency and deloads(54:34) Where you can learn more from EricThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Eric and 3DMJ:Follow Eric on InstagramFollow Team 3DMJ on InstagramSubscribe to 3DMJ on Youtube Check out the 3DMJ WebsiteCheck out the Muscle and Strength PyramidsCheck out the MASS (Research Review)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 we have a natural bodybuilding legend joining us. Philip Ricardo Jr. Philip is a multiple Natural Mr. Olympia champion with his most recent win being in 2019, which was documented and featured in the film Generation Iron 4. Philip is also in the INBA/PNBA Hall Of Fame!Timestamps:(00:08) Intro(0:49) Upcoming contest prep (7:43) Philip shares his experience being in the film Generation Iron 4(9:15) Who does Philip look up to?(10:57) The importance of sustainable methods, even during contest prep(14:11) Training for Longevity(16:35) Working around aches and pains(19:09) When ego in bodybuilding can be detrimental for long term progress(21:14) Training during the lockdown(22:40) IIFYM, military discipline and nutritional strategies during contest prep(27:50) Offseason lessons learned(32:48) Why Philip himself, doesn't have a coach(36:20) Philip's most memorable contests(39:59) Where you can learn more from PhilipThanks 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

Welcome to the first ever episode of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Joining us as our first guest, is Jeff Alberts from 3D Muscle Journey! Jeff has 35 years of bodybuilding experience, is a coach with 3DMJ and is a professional natural bodybuilder with the WNBF. He has competed at the world championships numerous times as well as the Yorton cup, which are two of the most prestigious competitions in the world of Natural Bodybuilding. Jeff has also successfully coached many athletes to the stage.Timestamps:(00:08) Intro(1:35) How Jeff's Process for competing has evolved over the last 35 years(6:16) Pulling the plug on contest prep(9:19) Who inspires Jeff to compete?(12:39) When will Jeff be competing next?(16:46) Retiring from competition...(19:09) Jeff's experience with Mike Mentzer's High Intensity Training (24:37) 1 set to "ultimate" failure once every 5 days?(30:06) Elaborating on HIT(35:13) Defining Jeff's training volume(38:51) Adjusting training variables for sustainable progress  (44:14) Jeff's experience with adding sets week to week(48:06) How Jeff's desire for progress evolved from when he first began lifting to nowThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Jeff and 3DMJ:Follow Jeff 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

This is Longevity Muscle. A podcast dedicated to having real and raw conversations with members of the natural bodybuilding community. We talk to elite level athletes and coaches as well as some of the most respected professionals in the health and fitness industry who have had a profound impact on my journey. You’re not going to want to miss out. Hit subscribe to stay in the loop on all upcoming episodes!Support the show