Q&A - Considerations when approaching a transformation, exercise selection and getting clear on your values

Published: Oct. 6, 2020, 1:50 p.m.

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In today\'s Q&A episode, Ben gives you the details on how he is approaching his 12-week transformation and the aspects you should consider when attempting a transformation - whether it be with a client or for yourself.
He covers topics such as the importance of aerobic fitness, his personal daily walking and breathing practice, his nutritional approach and top 10 supplements, the trilogy of a good training program and why 100% commitment in necessary to achieve excellence.
Ever wondered how to select exercises that are right for YOUR body? The mission of the Muscle Intelligence brand is to give you the knowledge to train YOUR body the right way \\u2013 not the way you see someone else doing it and today, Ben walks you through what to consider when it comes to selecting exercises.
And finally \\u2013 in order to achieve a transformation, you need to get clear on your values. Ben shares his top 4 values and how they play a role in his day-to-day decision making.

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\\u23f1Timestamps

[00:19] \\u2013 Today\\u2019s Topics

[01:20] \\u2013 Ben\\u2019s target and objective with a transformation

[02:00] \\u2013 The goal of a sustainable transformation

[02:22] \\u2013 Ben\\u2019s approach for his own 12-week transformation

[03:00] \\u2013 Stress and Recovery

[03:55] \\u2013 360\\xb0 approach to health \\u2013 the 6 pillars of a lean, healthy and muscular body

[04:50] \\u2013 Aerobic Fitness \\u2013 daily morning walk

[07:15] \\u2013 Functional Movements \\u2013 walking and breathing

[07:44] \\u2013 Ben\\u2019s focus on an intentional walking and breathing practice.

[08:36] \\u2013 Diaphragmatic breathing

[09:27] \\u2013 Dieting \\u2013 the first 4 weeks

[10:55] \\u2013 Protein intake

[11:32] \\u2013 Vegetables at every meal

[12:01] \\u2013 Minimising inflammation

[13:58] \\u2013 Anti-inflammatory foods

[16:52] \\u2013 Ben\\u2019s top 10 supplements

[19:20] \\u2013 How mobility plays a big role in building muscle.

[20:36] \\u2013 Trilogy in training

[21:32] \\u2013 Ben\\u2019s training split

[22:00] \\u2013 Diet considerations for your transformation

[22:23] \\u2013 100% commitment \\u2013 or nothing

[23:12] \\u2013 Exercise selection

[24:07] \\u2013 What are you capable of doing?

[25:18] \\u2013 Training with intelligence

[26:45] \\u2013 How to set up for your body.

[27:52] \\u2013 Mindfulness in order to thrive

[30:03] \\u2013 Stability

[30:38] \\u2013 What to do next time you step into the gym.

[32:08] \\u2013 How to look at exercise selection.

[34:10] \\u2013 The 4 Hubs of Stability

[35:00] \\u2013 What are your values? Ben shares his top 4 values.

[38:51] \\u2013 Today\\u2019s Sponsor \\u2013 Bioptimizers

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