Longevity Muscle

Kenny Ratatsidis

Kenny Ratatsidis, Founder and Owner of Longevity Muscle interviews members of the natural bodybuilding community including elite level athletes, coaches and therapists as well as some of the most respected professionals in the health and fitness industry who have had a profound impact on his journey. Get ahead of the curve with your training and nutrition and discover how you can maximize your time and efforts so that you can develop your best body. On this podcast we will be openly sharing wins, losses, and all the lessons in-between. You'll gain insight on topics including muscle hypertrophy, strength, fat loss, muscle function for health, biomechanics, discipline, motivation, recovery optimization, developing healthy relationships with exercise and nutrition, training tips and sustainability strategies to get the most benefit, so that you can continue to workout for life without constantly burning yourself out. It's a mix of interviews, special guests and solo shows from Kenny you're not going to want to miss. Hit subscribe to stay in the loop on all upcoming episodes!

  • 45 minutes
    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.

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    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?

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    2 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    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. 

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    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

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    18 September 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    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.

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    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?

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    4 September 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    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

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    21 August 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    159: WNBF UK President & 3x British Champion Steff Noble

    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 Dubai
    01:17 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 Pro
    08:20 DFAC vs. WNBF
    11:24 Having a full time job while running the WNBF (How?)
    12:35 NPA vs. BNBF vs. UKDFBA
    13:25 UIBBN Worlds & The Top Natural Leagues
    15:04 How To Improve The Natural Circuit (According To Steff)
    17:10 The BIG Issue In Natural Bodybuilding That Must Get Resolved
    25:47 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 Classic
    43:31 Can You Compete Naturally In The IFBB? 2014 vs. 2025
    45:11 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!

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    7 August 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    158: Eric Helms: The MACHIAVELLIAN Approach (Part 5)

    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 Edition
    11:47 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 Muscle
    30:22 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!

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    24 July 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    157: Ben Howard - WNBF Pro Lightweight World Champion (Part 2)

    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 Worldwide

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    10 July 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    156: Mr. Natural USA Jean Laguerre

    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 More

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    26 June 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    155: DFAC World Champion Julien Brüske

    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 Journey

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    12 June 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    154: Dr. Zena Al Kelaby - The Next Generation

    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 More

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    29 May 2025, 9:00 am
  • 50 minutes 23 seconds
    153: 5x Natural Bodybuilding Gold Medalist Dean Garratt (Part 2)

    Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast for part 2 with 3x Lightweight British Champion, UIBBN World Champion, INB Winner, WNBF World's Contender & Lifetime Pro Natural Bodybuilder Dean Garratt.

    00:57 Training Smart at 55 for Longevity
    01:52 Dean’s Weekly Training Frequency
    02:33 Dean’s Training Split
    02:39 Managing Aches and Pains in Your 50s
    03:41 What Dean Would Change if He Competed at 55
    06:22 Why Dean Stopped Competing in Bodybuilding
    09:47 Training Less but Lifting Heavy Over 50
    12:04 Staying Shredded and Happy at 55
    16:49 Dean’s Tips for Building Muscle After 50
    18:49 How Fat Loss Boosts Motivation Over 50
    20:00 Dean’s Daily Diet and Full Meal Breakdown
    24:37 4 AM Workouts and Their Longevity Benefits
    27:24 Public Gym vs Home Gym for Lifters Over 50
    29:11 Daily Protein Intake After 50
    30:06 Carbs and Fats: Dean’s Over-50 Macro Plan
    31:38 Carb Timing for Fat Loss - Is It Worth It?
    34:23 Dean on Cheat Meals at 55
    37:02 Mindset, Happiness, and Spirituality in Fitness
    37:35 Dean’s Mental Approach to Aging
    41:19 Lifting Philosophy and the Pursuit of Happiness 

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    15 May 2025, 9:00 am
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