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On this episode of Muscle Intelligence, we start by discussing Gabrielle Bryan\\u2019s response to\\xa0The Game Changers\\xa0and whether it\\u2019s possible to have an unbiased opinion, especially in the contentious vegan/carnivore argument. We then get into the topic of productivity, which turns into an insightful how-to about time efficiency. Ben lays out the strategies he uses to get so much done and makes some convincing guesses as to how working absurdly long hours became a value in modern society. However, the main topic of the show is Ben\\u2019s muscle camp that Ashleigh was a guest on. You\\u2019ll hear Ashleigh\\u2019s main takeaway from the experience, a lesson that while working out, we don\\u2019t actually practice the basic principles of good form we all think we learned years ago. Form is key! Knowing how to do an exercise properly makes it ten times harder, sometimes removing the necessity for weights at all. Hidden in this is a lesson to get over your ego and be mindful of your body. Stop thinking you have learned it all because you haven\\u2019t. The best exercises are simple and can become even more effective through variation. Finally, we share our lesson of the week with you, which is a reminder to count your blessings, because nobody ever got anywhere by complaining!

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Timestamps

• Why vegan activists like James Cameron are really just trying to sell vegan products. [01:30]
• A consideration of whether unbiased opinions about diet are possible. [03:03]
• A new activity in the podcast where great comments get read out. [07:48]
• The role of reverse engineering and bracketing in Ben\\u2019s approach to productivity. [10:29]
• How to approach effective intellectual work without spending many hours on it. [14:54]
• Where the productivity fetish might have come from: corporations and government. [16:05]
• Ben\\u2019s tips on condensing time: meet your mentors rather than read their books. [17:00]
• The different mindfulness-related lessons Ashleigh learned at Ben\\u2019s muscle camp. [19:13]
• What most people don\\u2019t do: get past their egos and remember basic form in the gym. [21:27]
• How Ben applies the principle of getting past ego and mindfulness to his teaching. [24:03]
• Managing the balance between focus and working unconsciously. [26:47]
• Remembering that rather than moving weight, it is contracting muscle that\\u2019s important. [28:23]
• The way proper form can reduce the variety of exercises necessary in a workout. [30:04]
• Maximize effectiveness by varying the parameters within simple exercises. [31:15]
• The many kinds of stability and how to incorporate them for maximum gain. [34:15]
• What Ashley learned when she found out about how to do a proper hamstring curl. [36:47]
• How the lessons of good form in Ben\\u2019s camp were revolutionary for Ashley. [37:36]
• Why muscle and joint pain are not par for the course after a workout. [38:04]
• Ben\\u2019s hopes for a future where nutrition is geared to the body\\u2019s daily needs. [40:12]
• What makes Ben\\u2019s gym the best: active care. [43:12]
• This episode\\u2019s habit of the week: stop complaining, and practice gratitude. [44:01]