The Science Behind Genetically-Optimized Performance Protocols #393
Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It’s our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what’s working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community 3. Work with me 1-on-1 If you’re a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT Episode Details: Genetics might be the missing link in your training, recovery, and long-term health. In this episode, Ben sits down with Sam and Alex from Fitness Genes to unpack how DNA testing is transforming the way we approach fitness and longevity. They reveal how your genes influence muscle growth, recovery, sleep patterns, stress response, and even hidden health risks like cholesterol or Alzheimer’s. If you’ve ever wondered why two people can follow the same plan and get completely different results, this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence to build a blueprint that actually works for your body. 5 Bullet Points: Genetics as the missing link in performance planning How DNA shapes recovery, muscle growth, and energy Real-life examples of genetic testing changing lives The link between genes and disease prevention How to build a personalized blueprint for training Connect with Our Guests Genetically Optimise Your Health & Fitness https://www.fitnessgenes.com/ Social Media @fitnessgenes @samdecombel About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what’s possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.
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The Hidden Link Between Stress and Muscle Growth (Revealed) #392
Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ Episode Summary: On this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with the UK's most elite transformation coaches, Gavin Attorre and Dan Smith, revealing revolutionary insights that will change how you think about fitness forever. Discover why genetics determine your personality more than you realize, how trauma lives in your body until addressed, and why AI will transform but never replace human coaching. Learn the peptide protocols changing lives, the psychology behind every successful transformation, and why stress resilience matters more than perfect programming. These coaches guarantee results by diving deeper than any trainer you've ever worked with. Top 5 Highlights: Why AI won’t replace great coaches How genetics influence personality and results Stress resilience explained in simple terms The psychology of real transformation Obesity eradication within the next decade About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what’s possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.
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Why Fat Loss Fails After 40 (And How to Actually Lose 20 Pounds) #391
Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ Ben Pakulski lays out the exact protocol he’d use today, to lose 20 pounds of fat as a man over 40. No starvation. No crash plans. You’ll learn why most cuts fail, how to identify and remove your personal “limiters” (stress, sleep, inflammation, poor aerobic base, skill, deficiencies), and why food quality and training intensity come before aggressive deficits. Ben maps a practical 90-day foundation, the daily “Top Five,” and the mindset that keeps progress inevitable. If you want a leaner body, higher energy, and results that last, this episode is your blueprint. 5 Bullet Points: The six limiters that stall every cut. Why calories aren’t the first lever. A 90-day foundation that sticks. Daily “Top Five” targets that compound. Skills, habits, beliefs → lasting results. About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what’s possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.
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How I Gained 50 Pounds of Muscle in 18 Months #390
Episode Shownotes: Ben Pakulski opens the vault on his insane 18-month jump from 242 to 293 lbs of stage-ready muscle. He breaks down exactly how he trained (high-skill execution, targeted volume, real failure), how he ate (predictable “Groundhog Day” nutrition), and how he recovered to handle more work than most think possible. You’ll hear the mindset that fueled it, discipline, aggression in a safe container, and ruthless focus, and the biomechanics lessons that changed everything after a career-threatening knee issue. If you want a practical blueprint for serious size without guesswork, this is it. 5 Bullet Points: The 18-month strategy behind 50 lbs of muscle Why one perfect exercise beats five mediocre ones How to set volume by recovery, not ego Groundhog Day nutrition for predictable progress The mindset shift that multiplies training results Ready for the next level? Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what’s possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.
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Why Energy Declines After 40 (and How to Fix It) #389
In this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr to uncover the hidden drivers of burnout, fatigue, and accelerated aging. Together they explore how trauma, sympathetic overdrive, and mitochondrial dysfunction silently undermine performance and recovery. Dr. Sherr explains why 94% of adults have impaired mitochondrial health and how tools like methylene blue, metabolomic testing, and hyperbaric therapy can reset energy production at the cellular level. Whether you’re a high-performing executive or simply someone feeling stuck in stress mode, this conversation provides a blueprint for balancing your nervous system, reclaiming energy, and extending healthspan. 5 Bullet Points: How trauma traps your nervous system in overdrive The link between mitochondria and lasting energy Daily practices to reset stress physiology Methylene blue’s role in cellular performance Why longevity starts with cellular optimization About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what’s possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential. About Dr. Sherr Dr. Scott Sherr is an internationally recognized physician and pioneer in Health Optimization Medicine. With expertise in hyperbaric therapy and metabolomics, he helps high performers restore energy, recovery, and resilience at the cellular level. As co-founder of Health Optimization Medicine, he trains physicians in metabolomics, chronobiology, and epigenetics. He also leads at Troscriptions, developing tools like methylene blue to enhance mitochondrial function and nervous system balance. His mission: move people beyond decline to lasting performance and longevity, optimizing health from the cell up. Dr.Scott Sherr's Website: https://drscottsherr.com/ Dr. Scott Sherr's Instagram: @drscottsherr
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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