

Longevity Muscle
Kenny Ratatsidis
Premier podcast dedicated towards elevating the natural bodybuilding community. Interviews with the best natural bodybuilders in the world!
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Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 37min
109: Geoffrey Verity Schofield
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Geoffrey Verity Schofield joining us on the show. Geoffrey is a YouTube content creator, Author, Coach and Natural Bodybuilder.Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:37) Who is Geoffrey and his transition to YouTube/entrepreneur (06:27) Discussing Geoffrey's progress after 9 years of training(08:16) Geoffrey's experience as a distance runner and how it helped his bodybuilding(11:56) You can train hard or long but you can't do both? (a critical analysis)(30:06) Selling yourself short as a natural bodybuilder (you can achieve more!)(30:04) You won't know until you try (why Geoffrey never competed)(46:17) The YouTube critics (01:03:13) Discussion on muscular "imbalances"(01:20:25) Their are no good or bad exercises without individual context(01:25:22) Biomechanics "experts" vs. experts (01:27:37) Mike Israetel debates(01:28:46) Where you can learn more + OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Geoffrey:Follow Geoffrey on InstagramSubscribe to Geoffrey 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 YoutubeLongevity 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

Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 15min
108: UIBBN World Champion - Ian Duckett
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have the 2007 UIBBN Bantamweight World Champion joining us, Ian Duckett! Ian won the British Europe Pro Am Worlds 2x. He also placed 2nd at WNBF Worlds in the lightweight division and 3rd in the masters division. In total Ian competed in a total of 82 shows to date. He has also competed in powerlfiting. He is the founder of bodyindesign, author of OLD BUT STRONG, is a personal trainer, and professional natural bodybuilder!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:36) Ian talks about the podcast!(04:56) Ian's first World Championship(05:53) Why Ian took time off from competing(07:08) Ian's home gym set up and training on nautilus (11:33) How old is Ian?(12:31) Inspiration from the podcast!(13:42) Ian talks a about his experience with nautilus equipment (17:13) Recovery (why It's not solely about age!)(18:01) Copying your favourite bodybuilder (consider this!)(21:37) Ian's most productive routine(28:52) Why Ian would sometimes change the order of his chest/back workout(30:39) The logic behind Ian's training split(33:33) Experimenting with training body parts 1x per week directly(37:54) Did Ian ever experience recovery issues from his training split/frequency (39:39) Kenny talks about how he would adjust Ian's training routine for his body (40:51) Why it's important to make training your own(42:21) Why Ian doesn't agree with "bulking up"(47:04) Elite body fat distribution and what to consider for you!(49:07) How Ian currently approaches his nutrition in the offseason (lessons learned)(01:00:04) Ian's 3 day per week currently (01:07:21) Ian's goal for his next contest season(01:09:45) Where you can learn more from Ian + OutroGet in touch with Ian:Follow Ian 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 YoutubeLongevity 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

Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 17min
107: Adrian Grey - The Saxon King
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Adrian Grey, also known as 'Adriano - The Saxon King', joining us! Adrian is a professional natural bodybuilder with the PCA. He first competed in 2013, earned his pro card in 2015 and his second pro card in 2018. He's competed worldwide and represented the UK at the World Championships.Help support the show, grow natural bodybuilding and receive some exclusive content/information as a thank you.... click here to learn more!Timestamps:(00:12) Intro (00:57) Where in the UK is Adrian located?(01:22) Dorian Yates influence and HIT(02:29) Discussing football, Arsenal, the Premier League + more (14:35) The main thing that changed for Adrian once he competed at his first show(25:46) Trying to "cheat" the system (28:10) Competing with Richard Gozdecki + the 2 guys that influenced him most(35:33) Adrian's most memorable wins (41:53) Next level natural bodybuilding quality in the UK (Amateurs vs. pros)(46:18) Competing as a middleweight (50:09) Adrian's most productive training routine (volume, intensity, frequency)(56:52) "The pump is the cure" (58:45) Chest workout sample (sets per exercise and perfect session length)(01:06:01) Putting on muscle in the right areas vs. getting "big"(01:07:50) Rep ranges, total sets, proper execution for reducing joint stress(01:11:54) Where you can learn more from Adrian + Outro Get in touch with Adrian:Follow Adrian 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 YoutubeLongevity 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

Oct 19, 2023 • 60min
106: Eric Helms Returns - 2023 WNBF Contest Season & Training (Part 2)
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey returning on the show for a part 2! Eric is a co founder and reviewer for mass research review, he's the chief science officer for 3dmj, he's 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 is currently on path to earning professional status with the WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation).Help support the show, grow natural bodybuilding and receive some exclusive content/information as a thank you.... click here to learn more!Timestamps:(00:12) Intro (01:37) Eric discusses his 2023 contest season (02:00) Eric discusses the results and his experience at his most recent show to date (08:15) The next steps for Eric’s contest goals (12:05) Eric is trying to earn his WNBF pro card(17:41) Eric’s physique in 2019 vs. 2023 (21:06) What Eric did to make improvements in his back (24:25) Making progress as a more advanced lifter vs. One just beginning (26:07) How much training did Eric do to bring up his back? (30:31) Biasing the short end vs. long end for hypertrophy (36:19) Hows Eric’s recovery with training to/close to failure for lengthened partials?(37:30) Eric’s ideal training on paper (42:30) Having a complete bodybuilding leg day vs. full body (46:47) Kenny’s experience with PHAT relative to recovery as a novice lifter (48:57) pros and cons with fitting yourself into a sample training split (51:45) When will Eric return to the longevity muscle podcast for a part 3?! (52:21) Where you can learn more from Eric + Outro Get in touch with Eric:Follow Eric on InstagramFollow Team 3dmj on InstagramSubscribe to Team 3dmj 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 YoutubeLongevity 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

Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 4min
105: The French Hercules - Hersovyac (Part 2)
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Hersovyac joining us for a part 2. If you missed part 1, we highly recommend you listen to that first as this is a continuation of the same episode we recorded in part 1. Hersovyac is a natural bodybuilder, online personal trainer, posing coach and has an interest in the classic physique (silver era of bodybuilding). He's competed in a number of bodybuilding events and has carved himself an incredibly impressive physique!Help support the show, grow natural bodybuilding and receive some exclusive content/information as a thank you.... click here to learn more!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:31) Full body training for muscle growth or fat loss?(02:50) Where Hersovyac is currently with his training (07:12) Lower body training explained (07:27) Dealing with aches and pains (08:39) 18 inch arms (How Hersovyac prioritizes arms)(11:03) Do you need an arm day? (pros and cons)(18:52) The value in pre-fatigue sequencing (real life examples)(25:15) Hersovyac explains his current training system (25:32) Why Hersovyac no longer trains strictly full body(30:02) Longer workouts, less frequency vs. shorter workout, more frequency (35:10) Why perform legs at the end of the workout when doing full body training(40:27) Arthur Jones and Sergio Oliva train full body...(41:16) How Hersovyac implements training to failure (48:07) Tradition and being attached to a specific type of training frequency (50:03) Pros and cons of higher training frequency (58:08) Youtube critics...(58:49) Where you can learn more from Hersovyac + OutroGet in touch with Hersovyac:Follow Hersovyac on InstagramSubscribe to Hersovyac 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 YoutubeLongevity 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

Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 4min
104: The French Hercules - Hersovyac
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Hersovyac joining us! Hersovyac is a natural bodybuilder, online personal trainer, posing coach and has an interest in the classic physique (silver era of bodybuilding). He's competed in a number of bodybuilding events and has carved himself an incredibly impressive physique!Become a Longevity Muscle VIP member (via our Patreon page) Help support the show, grow natural bodybuilding and receive some exclusive content/information as a thank you.... CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR VIP MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:42) 8 Years on YouTube (06:29) Experience living in Canada (08:33) Where Hersovyac is from(08:47) Kenny's experience in Paris(09:27) The most surprising factor from Kenny's trip to Paris (gym culture)(13:44) Natural Hypertrophy and Hersovyac = French Phenoms(15:12) Gym culture in the Netherlands vs. France(16:05) Hersovyac shares contest history and experience (17:45) What organizations?(23:15) Men's physique growth, Sadik Hadzovic + more(24:07) What made Hersovyac want to stay natural? (34:42) Are there any benefits to enhanced bodybuilding? (37:37) Why Natural Bodybuilding inspires(41:35) French Youtuber - Ironquest(43:15) Quality Longevity (47:56) Context, Interpretation and making this your own!(49:31) Training splits and working around aches and pains (52:27) 6 days per week vs. 3 days per week (2 hour workouts vs. 4) Trial & error!(58:27) Full body workouts for fat loss or building muscle?(58:35) Where you can learn more from the Hersovyac, special announcement + OutroGet in touch with Hersovyac:Follow Hersovyac on InstagramSubscribe to Hersovyac 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 YoutubeLongevity 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

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 2min
103: The Shadow Of Natural Bodybuilding - Clement Yearwood (Part 2)
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast for a part 2 with the 2018 WNBF Bantamweight World Champion, Clement Yearwood! Clement is not only a top pro competitor but a natural bodybuilding historian, judge and coach! If you missed part 1, we highly recommend you tune into that first as this is a continuation.Timestamps:(00:30) Why the WNBF?(06:00) Why not other world championship? (07:08) Why Clement didn’t compete after 2018 (07:22) Will Clement compete again? (17:25) The evolution of Clement’s training (21:00) Clement breaks down his training in detail (21:15) Clements preferred training routine (26:00) Training frequency when prepping for Worlds (31:50) Is Clement as passionate about training as he is competing? (35:12) Clements experience with high rep training (36:05) Why Clement has a light day and heavy day (36:44) Clement’s take on deadlifts (38:30) Exercises Clement preferred in the 4-8 rep range (41:12) intuitive training leading up to Worlds (42:30) Clements best body part and pose and he explains why (44:32) Clements shares a sample workout from his program (46:36) Why Clement doesn’t prioritize direct arm training (47:55) How long does Clements training last (50:04) Clements experience with supersets vs. straight sets (52:09) How Clement structures his training (54:44) Where you can learn more from Clement + Outro Get in touch with Clement:Follow Clement 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 YoutubeLongevity 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

Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 25min
102: The Shadow Of Natural Bodybuilding - Clement Yearwood
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have the 2018 WNBF Bantamweight World Champion joining us, Clement Yearwood! Clement is not only a top pro competitor but a natural bodybuilding historian, judge and coach!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(00:48) Finally! (02:06) Where Is Clement is based? (02:42) Does Clement Train alone?(03:24) Clement’s decorated contest history (23:22) Was natural bodybuilding competition bigger 10 years ago? (23:39) Was natural bodybuilding competition harder 10 years ago?(25:25) Clement talks about winning Worlds after a 10 year retirement (36:05) Why Clement took 10 years off competing (40:22) Whose competing year after year currently? (41:42) The Myth, Rob Hope in person…(43:55) WNBF weight classes (44:53) Who scored better between Ben Howard and Clement Yearwood?(45:40) How Clement feels about the overall placing at WNBF worlds 2018(50:35) 2006 INBF Worlds recap(51:24) Clement talks diet and losing in 2006(51:50) Why Clement hired Layne Norton in 2007(54:50) 2007 INBF Worlds redemption (55:17) What happens when you win Amateur Worlds 10 years ago vs. now?(58:07) The natural bodybuilding critics (59:20) Clements height and weight in contest(59:47) Has the WNBF competition changed since the UKDFBA split?(01:01:56) The Myth Rob Hope (Back to back to back champ)(01:05:51) Was winning Worlds harder 10-20 years ago? (01:10:41) Clement’s longevity in bodybuilding (will the shadow return?!)(01:17:40) Is Clement more muscular now than he was when he won 2018 Worlds? (01:20:13) Where you can learn more + OutroGet in touch with Clement:Follow Clement 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 YoutubeLongevity 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

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 16min
101: Alex Leonidas - AlphaDestiny (Part 2)
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today Alex Leonidas aka AlphaDestiny is joining us on the show for a part 2! If you missed part 1, highly recommend you listen to that first as this is a continuation. Alex is a natural bodybuilder, strength athlete, coach and YouTuber!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:30) RDL's with over 400 pounds(03:15) Heavy pressing, shoulder health and balancing out your routine(07:17) Alex's neck program (training for health vs. size)(16:18) Focusing on progression vs. only chasing the pump (24:43) 2 sets to failure, recovery and why Alex moved away from full body training(28:10) Stimulus to fatigue (38:48) Deadlift variations for back development (Alex's experience)(44:44) How Alex programs arm training (47:29) Pre-exhaust vs. pre fatigue for lagging body parts(50:03) Consider this exercise order for the upper/lower split(57:15) Performance stalling? (Old school silver era templates)(50:16) The current issues with social media fitness "education" (01:02:59) Don't ever forget the basics(01:04:49) Enjoyment vs. safety/sustainability (01:05:27) Why the bronze and silver era inspired Alex(01:07:59) Taking someone word for being natural(01:10:03) The body part that natural bodybuilders need to specialize in ( Not including genetic phenoms!)(01:11:08) Where you can learn more from Alex + Outro Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Alex:Follow Alex on InstagramSubscribe to Alex 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 YoutubeLongevity 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

Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 20min
100: The Return Of The Godfather - Jeff Alberts (Q&A Part 4)
Jeff Alberts, a professional natural bodybuilder, discusses topics such as warming up for training sessions, managing intensity, ideal rep ranges, high intensity training techniques, contest prep, full body workouts, upper/lower splits, re-feed days, fat intake during contest prep, high protein vs. moderate protein, low calorie sweeteners, the importance of recovery, achieving a pro card, and the benefits of a balanced approach to fitness and coaching.


