Muscle Intelligence

The Muscle Intelligence Podcast empowers men with the skills, habits, beliefs and processes to lead from the front. After spending more than 25 years in the health and fitness industry, Ben has done the research, coached, worked with or spoken to the best in class, and distilled it down into actionable items for you to take away and implement. If you're an executive, entrepreneur or high-performer who wants to work smarter, not lose his edge as he ages, or just get the advice of someone who has been in the trenches for the last 25 years, this podcast is for you.

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Episodes

014- Deuterium- Why This Unknown Molecule Could Be the Key to Health, Energy and Longevity with Dr. Laszlo Boros

Joining us today is Dr. Laszlo Boros one of the founders of the Center for Deuterium Depletion. Dr. Boros started his career in cancer research in the early 90's and has been obsessed with treating chronic disease ever since. In this episode we dive into the little known contributor to chronic disease, heavy hydrogen aka deuterium. Dr. Boros' research is showing both how prevalent and how dangerous this molecule is. Enjoy! Time Stamps What is deuterium and what does it do in the body? [2:26] Doe...

Mar 14, 2019•57 min

013- Releasing the Gas and Applying the Brake- The Autonomic Nervous System's Effect on HRV, Lifestyle and Performance with Dr. Mike T Nelson

We had the amazing opportunity to catch up with the one and only Dr. Mike T. Nelson at the Arnold this year! Dr. Nelson was one of our highest downloaded episodes last year when we talked about metabolic flexibility during our nutrition deep dive. This time we brought him back to dive into another area of passion for Mike, the autonomic nervous system. Time Stamps How did he get into studying HRV, metabolic flexibility and the autonomic nervous system? [3:15] What is an example of someone who is...

Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 34 min

012- A Conversation With the Legend Rich Gaspari

Coming at you from the Arnold Classic! Ben sits down with the legend who is Rich Gaspari. In this episode we discuss Rich's unparalleled work ethic, the rise, fall and resurrection of his massive supplement company Gaspari Nutrition, and how the sport of bodybuilding has changed from the time he competed until now. This episode is presented by the MI40 Nation. If you want to get the most out of your time in the gym you have to learn how to execute exercise for your body. Head to HypertrophyMaste...

Mar 07, 2019•1 hr

011- The Mountain Dog Mindset: Creating Lasting Greatness with John Meadows

Joining us today is IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and coach, John Meadows. In this episode Ben and John dive into all things mindset and how to take your game to the level of a top athlete in the bodybuilding world. They discuss the essential nature of surrounding yourself with the GREAT people, and how to create success by grounding your life in honesty. John divulges his Mountain Dog mechanisms of 'progression for training' & his favorite approach to contest prep and physique transformation. He ope...

Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 31 min

010- Aligning Posture for Improved Performance and Global Health with Annette Verpillot

Joining us today is Canadian Posturologist Annette Verpillot. Annette has worked with some of the biggest names in strength and conditioning including Ben's friend and mentor the great Charles Poliquin. Annette's approach to aligning posture through the eyes, mouth and feet has garnered a reputation for its effect of immediate strength increases of up to 50 percent. In this episode we discuss what good posture means, the nuances to aligning it and the incredible effects it has on the nervous sys...

Feb 27, 2019•59 min

009- Creating an Unbreakable Mind and Resilient Body with Josh Lenartowicz

Josh Lenartowicz, Australia's highest ranked bodybuilder joins us today to discuss his beginnings, career and training! Josh is a highly respected Olympia competitor and coach who came from humble beginnings, starting training at age 14 to rise to be one of the top bodybuilders in the world. In this episode of Muscle Intelligence we dive into Josh's unique training style, the mindset of competing at the highest level in bodybuilding, and how he fell in, out and back in love with the sport. We al...

Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 18 min

008- Breaking the Paradigm of Bodybuilding and Health with Luke Leaman

Joining us today is the coach's coach, Luke Leaman! Luke is a former Poliquin Coach, former competitive bodybuilder, nutritionist, and the founder of Muscle Nerds. Luke has spent more than the last 2 decades breaking the mold of bodybuilding training and nutrition. On this episode of Muscle Intelligence we dive into dissecting diet based on goal, how to maintain calories while losing fat, who keto is optimal for, if anyone, and why it is important for coaches like Luke to lead the charge of trai...

Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 24 min

007- Developing Ultimate Power with Sebastian Oreb

Joining us today is Sebastian Oreb, aka the 'Australian Strength Coach'. In this episode Ben and Sebastian dive into all things strength. They discuss his passion for strength, the process of getting someone strong, the technique he uses with his own athletes & MORE. He opens up about the importance of a healthy mindset and quality of quantity. Find out how if you master the basics of the barbell, you WILL get STRONG! Connect with Muscle Intelligence Instagram ( @MuscleIntelligencePodcast ) ...

Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 9 min

006- Relentless Momentum- Stories of Struggle and Success with Tony Doherty

Joining us today is a legend in the bodybuilding community, founder of Doherty's Gym and Arnold Australia promoter Tony Doherty. Ben and Tony give a behind the scenes look at the bodybuilding world, the meaning of leadership and the story of how Tony built the Australian bodybuilding scene. Lastly, Tony explains the meaning of his Relentless Momentum mindset and what gym culture means to the community.

Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 15 min

005- Creating a Champions Mindset with Matt Vincent

We recently had Matt Vincent, multi-time Highlands Games champion and the founder of HVIII Brands in to discuss the mindset that has made him so successful in sport. Ben and Matt debate which is the better motivator, running from pain or towards pleasure. Matt also gives us insight into what the Highlands Games are and what it takes to be the best. What is the mindset behind the HVIII Brand? [0:50] Why it's important to drive towards the pain. [3:35] Does he think he could have trained better kn...

Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 21 min

004 The Latest and Greatest in Supplementation with Dr. Hector Lopez

Joining us today is Hector Lopez, M.D., CSCS, FAAPMR and the Co-founder of Supplement Safety Solutions. In this episode Ben and Hector dive into all things supplements. They take a deep look into what currently excites him the most in the industry, his involvement in pre/post market surveillance, nootropics, pharmacology of theacrine & MORE. He opens up about involvement in the endocannabinoid system and the ground breaking research he and his colleagues are doing. Find out why bringing new ...

Jan 31, 2019•1 hr

003- Hands on Nervous System Training with Dr. Mickra Hamilton

Thank you for tuning in to Muscle Intelligence. Due to the nature of this episode we strongly advise that you watch on our YouTube Channel @MI40MuscleIntelligence. Joining us today is Dr. Mickra Hamilton, Co-Founder/CEO Apeiron Center for Human Potential. In this episode Ben and Dr. Hamilton dive into all things capnography. She takes Ben through a series of tests, then evaluates his overall state and measures how stress approximation events affect his body. They take a deep look into optimize t...

Jan 29, 2019•56 min

002- Demystifying Blood Flow Restriction Training with Dr. Mario Novo

Joining us today is Dr. Mario Novo, of The BFR Pros. In this episode Ben and Mario dive into all things BFR, aka 'blood flow restriction'. They take a deep look into what is going on when someone restricts their blow flow, the negative responses from BFR training, is this novel stimulus for the average person & MORE. He opens up about The BFR Pros and the ground breaking research they are doing. Find out why their mission is to provide the highest level of education and tools for Blood Flow ...

Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 1 min

001- Ben's 44 Success Principles for an Optimized Body and Relentless Mind

Welcome to the ALL NEW Muscle Intelligence Podcast! To kick things off we are brining you behind the vail of the Muscle Intelligence lifestyle to give you insight on how Ben and his team #DemandExcellence in their daily life. Follow along with the practices we use to live our greatest life in our greatest body.

Jan 22, 2019•45 min

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