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Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. Joining us today is the Next Generation Natural Marvel Eddie Saldaña! Eddie is a WNBF Natural Pro Bodybuilder and in this episode we discuss his lead up to the 2025 WNBF World Championships.Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on Substack for exclusive access to Longevity Muscle Magazine. Support the show and receive additional benefits like written articles, monthly Q&A's and more!00:51 The Natural Marvel02:58 How Long Has Eddie Been In Contest Prep?04:10 A Bit of Background on Eddie04:43 Eddie Saldaña vs. Zebin Xu05:12 Eddie’s Weight Class At WNBF Worlds?08:01 The Current Natural Bodybuilding Standard08:46 Eddie Talks IPE Worlds10:12 In Natural Bodybuilding You Get BETTER As You Age11:06 Eddie’s MARVELLOUS Transformation11:36 Working With Cliff Wilson - Eddie’s Experience11:56 Eddie’s BULKING Results Revealed - What You Should Know14:01 Working With Jeff Nippard16:03 The Craziest Program Eddie Ever Did18:24 How The TOP Natural Pro ACTUALLY Train…19:22 I Got This Wrong With Training..21:54 Training To Failure When Volume Is HIGHER (The Facts)25:41 Why Eddie Doesn’t Train For Sets of 5 (Consider This!)28:51 Eddie’s Experience With High Reps vs. Low Reps30:25 Eddie’s Workout Split - Why?Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Eddie:Follow Eddie on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on Youtube Sign Up to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to 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 part 5 with Aj Morris! If you haven't checked out part 1-4 we highly recommend you check that out first! Aj is the founder of Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide and Made By Morris, an online ONLY coaching service that advocates and promotes natural bodybuilding and drug free physique improvement. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on Substack for exclusive access to Longevity Muscle Magazine. Support the show and receive additional benefits like written articles, monthly Q&A's and more!00:41 Intro Reconnecting with AJ 01:25 AJ Morris Greatest Contest Season Full 2025 Recap 04:36 PNBA Worlds The Honest Truth 05:04 I’m Not Gonna Lie 07:30 WNBF Worlds vs PNBA Worlds The Straight Up Facts 09:52 Will AJ Morris Be at WNBF Worlds 2025 10:25 This Is a Big Problem The Word Is Spreading 11:08 How the NBW Show Does It 13:20 Failing a Polygraph Test What Can Happen Is 15:15 Will AJ Ever Compete in the WNBF Again 19:29 Dirk Emmerich Signs to NBW 21:36 AJ Morris on Competing The End of This Season Went Like This 28:06 The Highlight of the 2025 Season 30:17 Why Does AJ Want to Win What Is That Rooted In 32:07 Ego and How It Affects Winning Do You Ever Think About This 33:57 AJ Morris Talks Training Split Volume Selection and Mindset 41:52 Quoting Natural World Champion Ian Duckett 42:09 The Goal Post Show Front Squats Why 43:20 A Case for No Chest Support in Back Movements 48:13 Why AJ Morris Trains This Way Now 52:28 Exercise Machines AJ Morris Explains 55:27 Where You Can Learn More from AJ MorrisThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Aj Morris on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajmorris_/Aj Morris on YouTube:  @AJMorrisFitness  Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide: https://naturalbbworldwide.com/NBW Events: https://events.naturalbbworldwide.com/Kenny on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kennyratatsidis/Longevity Muscle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/longevitymuscle/Longevity Muscle Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/longevitymusclepodcast/Longevity Muscle Magazine on IG: https://www.instagram.com/longevitymusclemagazine/Subscribe To Longevity Muscle Magazine: https://substack.com/@longevitymuscle Sign Up to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to 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 episode 161 of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Today we have Jeff Alberts from 3D Muscle Journey joining us for our quarterly subscriber Q&A. Jeff is a Pro Natural Bodybuilder who fell in love with lifting back in 1986. He entered his first competition in 1993 and over the span of 3 decades he's competed in numerous shows. His track record speaks for itself winning 2 pro cards, 16 class titles, 26 top 3 finishes, and winning the 2014 IFPA Pro International. As a coach with 3DMJ, Jeff has worked with over 400+ athletes since 3DMJ’s inception, assisting them to reach a higher level.Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on Substack for exclusive access to Longevity Muscle Magazine. Support the show and receive additional benefits like written articles, monthly Q&A's and more!01:00 Happy Birthday Jeff!03:22 How does Jeff Alberts Feel at 54?05:53 How Jeff Handles Training With Aches & Pains06:32 How To Look At The Positive When Dealing With A HARD Challenge08:55 Social Media Fitness Influencers 10:34 What Jeff REALLY Thinks About The 4-6 Rep Range 13:24 Why You Should Never Train Past 8 Reps (Uncovering The Facts)14:13 Overlapping Muscles & Bro Splits 19:23 Fatigue and the 4-8 Rep Range Explored21:30 Hypertrophy Research 24:46 Social Media (Where It Tends To Fall Apart)27:28 Unilateral Work To Failure (Imbalances & What You Can Do!)32:15 Jeff’s Goal, Team 3DMJ & Coaching33:20 The Guests on the Longevity Muscle Podcast (Jeff’s Unfiltered Take)34:39 POTENTIAL RESOURCES! NOT ABSOLUTES36:53 Instagram Reels (Jeff Says This...)39:50 Workout Plans & Splits (Jeff Answers)42:08 The Undeniable Obsession With Training Splits (Perspective)43:35 Training To Become A World Champion (What It Actually Takes)44:29 Training Splits (What Actually Matters)47:45 Jeff's Current Training Split (CONTEXT Is Key!)50:33 How Jeff Approaches Rest Days!51:21 Training Less To Grow More! (Personal Experience)54:45 Not Natty, The Skeptics & Responding To The Critics!01:05:34 Jeff Alberts Offers Timeless Advice01:06:22 Alternating Push/Pull Workouts 01:07:53 Is Jeff Training On His Birthday?Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Jeff and 3DMJ:Follow Jeff on InstagramFollow Team 3DMJ on InstagramSubscribe to 3DMJ on YoutubeCheck out the 3DMJ WebsiteGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on Youtube Sign Up to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to 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 Longevity Muscle podcast! Joining us today is multiple World Champion, British Champion and Mr. Universe Winner Andrew Palmer. Andrew is UK Natural Bodybuilding Legend and has been training and competing for over 30 years! A true representation of longevity!00:00 Intro01:11 Super Rare Episode Contest & Training History02:11 Winning UIBBN Worlds & ANB British Titles In The 90s03:16 How Andrew Palmer Started03:51 Natural Bodybuilding Was Superior In The 90s04:52 Competing In The WNBF Worlds In The 90s10:20 Was WNBF Worlds The Hardest Natural Competition11:16 Drug Testing In The 90s12:16 Andrew Still Competes At 56 Years Old14:14 Setbacks That Never Stopped Andrew16:00 Training 5x Per Week vs 3x Per Week16:08 Discovering Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty Training16:22 Why Andrew Reduced Training To 2x Per Week16:47 The Real Reason For 2x Per Week Training17:25 Results Of Ultra Low Frequency Training18:27 Andrew’s Ideal Training Frequency & Volume19:27 Breaking Down Andrew’s 90s Training Split19:56 Andrew Brings Out Training Journal20:26 Take On Progressive Overload20:57 High Reps Low Sets Experience22:08 Injuries Never Stopped Andrew23:58 Routine Ran For Years27:53 Difference Between 2 vs 3 Day Routine29:19 Inspiration For Heavy Duty Training30:12 The Ideal Training Schedule51:37 Full Sample Routine At 56 Years Old53:02 What’s Next For Andrew Goals Revealed57:37 How Far From Peak At 5659:51 The Golden Era & Take On Dorian Yates01:01:52 Ideal Offseason Weight01:03:52 Preferred Cardio HIIT vs LISS01:04:40 Ideal Diet For Maximum Gains01:12:48 Training The Old School Way01:14:26 Longevity Muscle Magazine Feature01:16:07 Andrew’s Final Message To AllThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Andrew:Follow Andrew on FacebookGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on Youtube Sign Up to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to 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 for our third episode of the Women's series! Today we have Steff Noble joining us. Steff is a3x British Champion and Miss Universe Winner and the WNBF UK President.Chapters:00:44 Intro - Judging in Dubai01:17 Do judges and promoters get paid? (WNBF revealed)02:33 WNBF UK President Steff Noble (How it works)03:10 Eric Helms & Vicky McCann (Steff’s takes)07:23 Figure vs. Fit Body Pro08:20 DFAC vs. WNBF11:24 Having a full time job while running the WNBF (How?)12:35 NPA vs. BNBF vs. UKDFBA13:25 UIBBN Worlds & The Top Natural Leagues15:04 How To Improve The Natural Circuit (According To Steff)17:10 The BIG Issue In Natural Bodybuilding That Must Get Resolved25:47 IFBB Olympia vs. WNBF (Prize Money Progression TRUTHS)32:37 Women’s Prize Money Is LESS Than Men’s (Steff’s Take)36:48 Competing BEFORE vs. AFTER Pregnancy (Steff Explains)41:26 Who Inspired Steff To Compete In FIGURE? (The Legend…)42:55 The 2014 Arnold Classic43:31 Can You Compete Naturally In The IFBB? 2014 vs. 202545:11 Golden Era vs. Natural Bodybuilding (The Evolution)46:26 Sacrificing SIZE For Striated Glutes (The Truth From An Expert Judge)49:07 Size vs. Conditioning vs. Symmetry (What It Takes To WIN WORLDS)52:14 Judging WNBF Worlds (Steff’s Experience and Take on Oscar vs. Babacar)54:48 Making A REAL Living Competing As A Natural Bodybuilder (Prize Money & Sponsors)58:09 The Prize Money At 2024 Worlds, Brian Whitacre & The REALITY…01:01:25 Training, Nutrition & How Steff Noble Became A 3x British Champ & Miss Universe!Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Follow us on IG:SteffKennyLongevity MuscleLongevity Muscle Magazine                                                                                                  Longevity Muscle Podcast Sign Up to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to 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! Today we have Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey returning on the show for a part 5 for a real and completely raw conversation!00:47 Natural Bodybuilding IS Classic Physique? The New Edition11:47 Bulking For Muscle Growth (20lbs vs. 40lbs From Stage Weight)14:47 Do You Need To Be In A Surplus To Grow Muscle? 22:24 A REAL World Example (Kenny’s Experience, Eric’s Take)26:30 The IDEAL Scenario For Gaining Muscle30:22 Gaining Grams vs. POUNDS of Muscle (Targeted Hypertrophy)32:13 Eric’s Training Routine BEFORE WNBF WORLDS! (Why & How It’s Changed)37:42 Recovery Explained (Training Frequency, How Does Eric Feel?)37:51 This Training Split Is A Hidden Gem (Eric Explains Why)39:53 High Volume vs. Low Volume Research (The Truth Explained!)47:37 Guru Following (Consider This…)48:39 You’re Doing Yourself A Disservice IF…50:02 Nautilus Training, Arthur Jones (An Interesting Take)50:27 What’s It’s Ultimately Boiled Down To (According To The Critics)52:15 It’s About RESULTS (Experimenting & Becoming A Machiavellian)54:05 Super Slow Experiment (The REALITY Is This…)01:03:07 The BEST Naturals In The World (Never Forget This Point…)01:04:44 Does Eric Helms Get Triggered By YouTube Critics? (The HONEST Truth)01:16:11 Coaching With 3dmj, The Vault & MASS!Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!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 InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on Youtube Sign Up to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to 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! Today we have Ben Howard joining us for a Part 2. Enjoy.00:55 Intro: Reconnecting After 3 Years! 01:50 Ben’s World Championship Contest Season Breakdown 02:45 Is Ben’s Physique Better Today Than His WNBF World Championship Physique? 03:40 Ben’s Redemption From His “Failed” 2024 Contest Prep 06:31 Global Impact And The Reach Of Natural Bodybuilding 07:26 Blue-Collar Bodybuilding: The Reality Behind The Grind 10:15 Ben’s Recommendation: Super Bulking Vs. Lean Gaining 11:10 Dave Goodin: A Natural Bodybuilding Hero 14:01 The Next Big Thing In Natural Bodybuilding? 19:16 Mitch Jarvis Vs. Ben Howard: A Tale Of Two Champions 19:55 Ben’s Experience At The PNBA Worlds With AJ Morris 22:15 Ben Talks About The HIT Training Gym And Nautilus Equipment 27:39 Ben’s Upper-Lower Routine For The Natural World Championship 30:52 Why Ben Doesn’t Deadlift From The Floor Anymore 33:09 Why Ben Didn’t Use HIT Before Worlds (A Case For Reps In Reserve) 39:52 HIT Training Is Harder Than You Think (Ben’s Honest Take) 41:07 The Style Of Training Ben Enjoys From Time To Time 41:48 HIT Training All Year Long (The Truth) 44:31 The Importance Of Rest And Recovery For Maximizing Gains 48:29 Ben’s 3-Way HIT Training Split REVEALED 56:27 The Pre-Exhaust Method And Where To Learn More 56:47 1 Set To Failure, 3 Days Per Week (Recovery Impacts) 58:54 Mike Mentzer’s Full-Body Training: Ben’s Take On Frequency 01:01:22 World Champion Naturals Using HIT Training (1x Per Week Frequency) 01:01:42 The Magnificent Andy Palmer And His Training Insights 01:03:05 Is HIT Training Superior? Ben's Unfettered Take On Its Effectiveness 01:05:45 The Best Way To Train: The Reality Of High-Intensity Methods 01:06:40 Overtraining And Under-Recovering: How To Spot The Signs 01:07:45 Kenny’s Real Experience With 3x Per Week Full-Body HIT Training 01:09:13 Ben’s Experience With 6 Days Per Week High-Volume Training 01:10:40 The Lesson Learned From Training Mistakes 01:12:47 A Day In The Life With Ben Howard 01:15:57 Where You Can Learn More From Ben Howard 01:17:38 The Rise Of Natural Bodybuilding WorldwideThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Follow us on IG:BenKennyLongevity MuscleLongevity Muscle Magazine                                                                                                  Longevity Muscle Podcast Sign Up to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to 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! Today we have Mr. Natural USA joining us, Jean Laguerre. 00:52 Jean’s Incredible Contest Longevity in Natural Bodybuilding 09:28 What’s Really Possible Naturally At 62 Years Old! 13:15 The Deeper Meaning Of Training (Jean’s Wisdom Revealed) 16:34 How Jean Trains at 62 Years Old! (Why & How His Training Evolved) 28:36 The Real Secret To Lifting Longevity (Jean Explains What He Would Have Done BETTER) 32:59 Jean Laguerre Talks Arthur Jones’ HIT & How It Compares To Other Training Methods (The Truth) 38:12 Jean Laguerre on Muscle Soreness, The Pump & Why You Should Care 41:02 Why 3 Days Per Week Training Is Effective 44:27 How Jean Trained for the PEAK of His Competitive Career! 45:27 Why Jean Laguerre Never Did Full Body Workouts 48:09 Jean’s Most Productive 3 Day Per Week Split Training Routine 48:33 From The NPC to the WNBF (This Changed Natural Bodybuilding!) 50:04 Jean’s Most Memorable Contest & Why 52:49 Jean’s Personal Training Studio, Coaching, Book & How You Can Learn MoreThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Follow us on IG:JeanKennyLongevity MuscleLongevity Muscle Magazine                                                                                                  Longevity Muscle Podcast Sign Up to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to 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! Today we have 6x Natural Pro Bodybuilding Overall Champion & DFAC World Champion joining us Julien Brüske. 00:45 Intro & Julien’s Location at FIBO Expo 02:06 DFAC World Champion Julien Brüske’s Career Highlights 06:51 The End of Julien’s Natural Bodybuilding Career Explained 11:07 PEDs: Why Julien’s Moving to IFBB (The BIG Motivator) 16:09 Who Will Be the Next Classic Physique Mr. Olympia Champion? 17:50 Enhanced vs. Natural Bodybuilding (What You NEED to Know) 23:42 Inside Politics of Natural Bodybuilding (Julien’s Personal Experience) 25:45 Top Natural Athletes Who Switched to the IFBB 27:05 The Most Competitive Natural Show Julien Has Ever Competed In 29:41 Babacar Niang vs. Julien Brüske (Julien’s Honest Opinion) 31:04 Julien’s Thoughts: Oscar Moscat vs. Babacar Niang Showdown 32:34 The Toughest Natural Bodybuilding Show Featuring World-Class Athletes 35:09 Julien’s Daily Offseason vs. Prep Training Routine (A Day in the Life) 41:54 How Julien Trained for His Greatest Natural Bodybuilding Season Ever 59:53 Julien’s Encouraging Words + Where to Learn More About His JourneyThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Follow us on IG:JulienKennyLongevity MuscleLongevity Muscle Magazine                                                                                                  Longevity Muscle Podcast Sign Up to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to 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 for our second episode of the Women's series! Today we have Dr. Zena Al Kelaby joining us. Zena is a 5x British Champion and 9x Gold Medalist. Zena is truly a rising star in the women's natural bodybuilding circuit.00:55 Deload Weeks, Rest Days And Why They Matter 01:44 Zena’s Story As A 3DMJ Athlete Spotlight 02:24 Meeting AJ Morris + Olympic Motivation 05:50 5 British Titles (Zena’s Natural Bodybuilding Wins) 08:34 How Zena Got Sponsored 12:25 Inside Zena’s Championship Season 15:39 What Drives Zena to Compete Naturally 19:35 Competing While Working Night Shifts 23:22 Zena’s Weekly Training Frequency & Split 24:50 Advice: Tired, Unmotivated, Not Progressing? 27:21 How Often Zena Trains Per Week 28:01 Zena’s Long-Term Bodybuilding Goal 32:05 Zena’s Figure Athlete Role Models 33:22 Why AJ Morris Became Her Coach 35:14 Why Zena Stopped Using RIR Training 37:01 Sets per Exercise (Zena’s Approach) 38:49 Evolving Her Training with Experience 40:13 What It Takes to Be a Natural Champion 41:00 Zena’s Ideal Exercise Volume Per Workout 42:51 Why She Never Skips Deload Weeks 44:51 In-Season vs Off-Season Diet (2023–2024) 49:00 Pre-Workout Meal At 5–6 AM 50:35 Afternoon Training & Rolling Splits 51:48 How She Handles Chocolate Cravings 52:44 Zena’s Physique Goals for 2025 54:50 Training with Coach AJ Morris 55:36 Programming Deadlifts for Strength & Aesthetics 58:22 Zena’s Height, Stage Weight & Off-Season Target 59:05 Natural Bodybuilding Goals for 2026 01:01:42 Zena’s Message to Aspiring Athletes 01:04:24 Where to Follow Zena & Learn MoreThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Follow us on IG:ZenaKennyLongevity MuscleLongevity Muscle Magazine                                                                                                  Longevity Muscle Podcast Sign Up to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to 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