Longevity Muscle

Kenny Ratatsidis
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Premier podcast dedicated towards elevating the natural bodybuilding community. Interviews with the best natural bodybuilders in the world! 

  1. 12/04/2025

    167: Francisco Inzunza at the WNBF Worlds Los Angeles 2025

    Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. Joining us today for our season 5 finale, is Francisco Inzunza for a very special exclusive interview from the 2025 WNBF Natural Bodybuilding 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! Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe! The Playlist: WNBF World Championships 2025 Get in touch with Francisco: Follow Francisco on Instagram Get in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle: Follow Kenny on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Podcast on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Magazine on Instagram Subscribe 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 🌎  Support the show

  2. 11/20/2025

    166: Daniel Kubik - 2x Natural Pro Bodybuilding World Champion (Part 2)

    Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. Joining us today for a Part 2 is the Natural Titan Daniel Kubik! Daniel is a 2x Natural Pro Bodybuilding World Champion, trainer, and coach. 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! 00:32 Intro - Daniels Trip, Training & Updates 02:25 Upper body pull day explained 04:22 Straight sets vs. Pyramid Sets 06:25 Top set, back off set (when why & how) 10:31 Daniel’s ideal approach for isolations exercises 13:14 Frequency vs. progression relationship 17:32 Set volume explained - how many working sets? 18:05 Cycling rep ranges 18:29 How often does Daniel Kubik train? 19:30 The hidden benefits of cycling rep ranges 23:27 CNS relationship to heavy vs. Light loads for advanced athletes 26:22 Low reps and progression - Daniel speaks facts 33:02 The skill required for low reps vs. High reps 34:52 Exercise execution considerations 38:37 The reality of high reps vs. Low reps 42:39 Rob Hope on ultra low rep training - how and why 46:58 The UNTOLD reality of training for max gains & longevity Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe! Get in touch with Daniel: Follow Daniel on Instagram Get in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle: Follow Kenny on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Podcast on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Magazine on Instagram Subscribe 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

  3. 11/06/2025

    165: Daniel Kubik - 2x Natural Pro Bodybuilding World Champion

    Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. Joining us today is the Natural Titan Daniel Kubik! Daniel is a 2x Natural Pro Bodybuilding World Champion, trainer, and coach. 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! 00:25 Intro - Daniel Kubik The German Titan! 01:30 2x PNBA World Champion 02:50 How Old Is Daniel Kubik? 03:02 Why Daniel WON’T Compete in the WNBF 05:14 The Polygraph Controversy Exposed 13:52 Patrick Teutsch & Julien Brüske Go Enhanced 14:40 Daniel Kubik’s Honest Take - No Filter 15:45 The BIGGEST Point Why Daniel Kubik Won’t Go Enhanced 18:09 Short Term GAIN vs. Long Terms Problems? 19:45 For Most People This Makes NO SENSE… 21:58 Enhanced vs. Natural Bodybuilding - The TRUTH 27:16 Why More Bodybuilders Should Stay Natural! 27:43 If Natural Bodybuilding Was Rewarding the Athletes Like the IFBB 28:08 The Controversy 28:25 Everyone Is Juicing in Germany - Why? 29:12 What’s Daniel Kubik’s ULTIMATE Natural Bodybuilding Goal? 32:02 Why Natural Bodybuilding Is Doomed, Unless this Changes... 35:24 What Is the Biggest Natural Bodybuilding Event? 41:09 Will the IFBB Will Take Over Natural Bodybuilding? 42:28 Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Impact 43:20 When Will Daniel Kubik Compete Next? Why? 44:56 Blood Work - What Was Wrong? Bulking vs. Shredded 47:00 High Fat, Low Carb vs. High Carb, Low Fat - The BIG Issue 50:16 Daniel Kubik’s Offseason Weight vs. Stage Weight 51:10 Daniel Kubik’s Height 51:32 If Daniel Kubik Competed at WNBF Worlds… 53:55 Julien Brueske’s Stage Weight and Height 55:00 Patrick Teutsche’s Stage Weight and Height 55:30 The BEST Athlete Daniel Kubik Has Ever Seen 56:16 David Kaye vs. Babacar Niang - Who Would Win? 56:58 Arnold Schwarzenegger vs. Franco Columbo 58:32 Daniel Kubik’s Training and New York City Visit 01:02:53 Watch Out for This When You Bulk! 01:03:59 Daniel Kubik’s Home Gym Revealed! 01:06:17 The Only Con With a Home Gym 01:07:25 How Often Does Daniel Kubik Train? 01:08:05 Part 2 Coming Next! Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe! Get in touch with Daniel: Follow Daniel on Instagram Get in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle: Follow Kenny on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Podcast on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Magazine on Instagram Subscribe 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

  4. 10/16/2025

    164: The Natural MARVEL Eddie Saldaña (Part 2)

    Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. Joining us today for a Part 2 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! 00:32 How Eddie Saldaña Feels Pre-Competition 02:50 Competing as a Lifetime Natural 05:40 Muscle Mayhem Prep Insights 08:14 Why You Should Document Your Training 09:47 Motivation, Sleep & Nutrition Tips 12:33 Intuitive Workouts: Why & How 15:34 Training Frequency vs. Rest Days 18:04 When Eddie Started Intuitive Training 20:16 Exercise Selection for Maximum Gains 22:22 Increasing Training Volume Explained 24:52 Training Less: Why It Works 25:42 Training to Failure vs Progressive Overload 27:07 Natural Pro Training Styles Explained 30:57 How to Follow a Training Program Properly 33:23 Low Reps vs High Reps to Failure 34:37 A Lot Of UK Bodybuilders Do THIS 40:21 The Best Training Program 40:47 Max Effort Sets Explained 42:37 Training Changes for Max Gains 47:35 What You Need to Understand 49:23 Training To Failure: Eddie's Take 50:32 Advanced Naturals Will Notice This 53:16 Diet Approach Leading Into Prep 01:03:04 Meal Prep Secrets Explained 01:05:53 Balancing a Day Job with Training 01:09:18 Final Thoughts Before WNBF Worlds Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe! Get in touch with Eddie: Follow Eddie on Instagram Get in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle: Follow Kenny on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Podcast on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Magazine on Instagram Subscribe 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

  5. 10/02/2025

    163: The Natural MARVEL Eddie Saldaña

    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 Marvel 02:58 How Long Has Eddie Been In Contest Prep? 04:10 A Bit of Background on Eddie 04:43 Eddie Saldaña vs. Zebin Xu 05:12 Eddie’s Weight Class At WNBF Worlds? 08:01 The Current Natural Bodybuilding Standard 08:46 Eddie Talks IPE Worlds 10:12 In Natural Bodybuilding You Get BETTER As You Age 11:06 Eddie’s MARVELLOUS Transformation 11:36 Working With Cliff Wilson - Eddie’s Experience 11:56 Eddie’s BULKING Results Revealed - What You Should Know 14:01 Working With Jeff Nippard 16:03 The Craziest Program Eddie Ever Did 18:24 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 Reps 30:25 Eddie’s Workout Split - Why? Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe! Get in touch with Eddie: Follow Eddie on Instagram Get in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle: Follow Kenny on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Podcast on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Magazine on Instagram Subscribe 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

  6. 09/18/2025

    162: AJ Morris - The Next Generation (Part 5)

    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 Morris Thanks 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

  7. 09/04/2025

    161: The Return Of The Godfather - Jeff Alberts (Q&A Part 6)

    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 & Pains 06:32 How To Look At The Positive When Dealing With A HARD Challenge 08:55 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 Explored 21:30 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 & Coaching 33:20 The Guests on the Longevity Muscle Podcast (Jeff’s Unfiltered Take) 34:39 POTENTIAL RESOURCES! NOT ABSOLUTES 36:53 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 Advice 01:06:22 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 Instagram Follow Team 3DMJ on Instagram Subscribe to 3DMJ on Youtube Check out the 3DMJ Website Get in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle: Follow Kenny on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe 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

  8. 08/21/2025

    160: The INCREDIBLE Andrew Palmer

    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 Intro 01:11 Super Rare Episode Contest & Training History 02:11 Winning UIBBN Worlds & ANB British Titles In The 90s 03:16 How Andrew Palmer Started 03:51 Natural Bodybuilding Was Superior In The 90s 04:52 Competing In The WNBF Worlds In The 90s 10:20 Was WNBF Worlds The Hardest Natural Competition 11:16 Drug Testing In The 90s 12:16 Andrew Still Competes At 56 Years Old 14:14 Setbacks That Never Stopped Andrew 16:00 Training 5x Per Week vs 3x Per Week 16:08 Discovering Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty Training 16:22 Why Andrew Reduced Training To 2x Per Week 16:47 The Real Reason For 2x Per Week Training 17:25 Results Of Ultra Low Frequency Training 18:27 Andrew’s Ideal Training Frequency & Volume 19:27 Breaking Down Andrew’s 90s Training Split 19:56 Andrew Brings Out Training Journal 20:26 Take On Progressive Overload 20:57 High Reps Low Sets Experience 22:08 Injuries Never Stopped Andrew 23:58 Routine Ran For Years 27:53 Difference Between 2 vs 3 Day Routine 29:19 Inspiration For Heavy Duty Training 30:12 The Ideal Training Schedule 51:37 Full Sample Routine At 56 Years Old 53:02 What’s Next For Andrew Goals Revealed 57:37 How Far From Peak At 56 59:51 The Golden Era & Take On Dorian Yates 01:01:52 Ideal Offseason Weight 01:03:52 Preferred Cardio HIIT vs LISS 01:04:40 Ideal Diet For Maximum Gains 01:12:48 Training The Old School Way 01:14:26 Longevity Muscle Magazine Feature 01:16:07 Andrew’s Final Message To All Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe! Get in touch with Andrew: Follow Andrew on Facebook Get in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle: Follow Kenny on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Podcast on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle Magazine on Instagram Subscribe 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

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Premier podcast dedicated towards elevating the natural bodybuilding community. Interviews with the best natural bodybuilders in the world! 

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  • Creator
    Kenny Ratatsidis
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Longevity Muscle
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