Is it possible to build muscle and increase strength after 40? Do you have to give up heavy lifts like squats and deadlifts as you get older?

In this episode of Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang discuss the best ways to train for longevity and health. They talk about how to keep training hard without hurting your body by using smart training methods and listening to your body. They also share their thoughts on how to stay strong and feel good for years to come.

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Chapters:

0:00 - #1 Exercise for Men 40+

0:41 - Stop Lifting Heavy After 40?

1:51 - How Powerlifting Wrecked Mark Bell

2:55 - Dangers of PEDs As You Age

3:34 - Why John Cena Can Barely Walk

4:45 - John Cena’s Legendary Career

8:39 - A Pro Wrestler's REAL Schedule

10:07 - Don’t Let Age Define You

12:42 - You're Doing This Wrong

14:11 - The Most DANGEROUS Deadlift

17:23 - REAL Reason For Cena’s Back Pain

19:00 - Are Heavy Lifts Bad After 40?

22:28 - Squatting Without Pain

25:25 - Exercises to Stop Doing

28:58 - How to Get Lean & Eat What You Love

31:36 - The Invention of the Burpee

32:33 - You Can't Get Your Youth Back

35:15 - #1 Mistake Athletes Make

38:28 - Best Equipment for Better Results

40:09 - Stronger at 50 Than 30?

42:42 - Your Best Lifting Days Are Ahead

43:08 - Deadlifts vs. Grandkids

45:54 - Finding a Doctor Who Helps

48:27 - Is Stu McGill Wrong on Deadlifts?

51:51 - Secret to Avoiding Injury

55:10 - Training for the Future

57:53 - How Mark Bell Avoided Burnout

1:02:30 - Listen to Your Body to Avoid Injury

1:04:30 - The Hottest New Supplement

1:07:47 - The Lifter's Fountain of Youth

1:11:42 - The Secret to Effortless Strength

1:14:12 - Must-Do Exercises As You Age

1:19:16 - The Best Way to Train for Life

There's a new form of kratom flooding the market that's as potent as morphine, and you need to hear this warning. Many don't know the risks associated with these new unregulated products.

On this episode of Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang speak with Justin Wolf, the creator of New Brew. Justin shares his personal journey of overcoming alcohol and his mission to create a true alcohol alternative. He explains the massive difference between traditional kratom and the dangerous new extracts, the benefits of kava, and how to safely use these powerful plants for focus, energy, and even better workouts.

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Chapters:

0:00 - New Kratom Warning

0:38 - New Brew's Origin

1:02 - Quitting Alcohol

2:41 - Alcohol Alternatives

3:55 - "Functional" Drinks

5:24 - Discovering Kava & Kratom

6:24 - Kava & Kratom Effects

6:52 - Ayahuasca Truth

7:45 - Feel Good, Not High

9:31 - The New Brew Idea

10:27 - Beyond Alcohol

12:09 - Why Bars Don't Adapt

13:07 - Red Bull's Success

14:28 - The Right Caffeine Dose

14:50 - Kratom Addiction?

15:46 - A Must-Read Warning

17:34 - Know Your Dose

18:07 - Kratom's Reputation

19:15 - "Supersized" Kratom

21:30 - How Kratom Saves Lives

23:33 - New Kratom Laws

25:13 - New Brew's Mission

26:23 - A New Standard

27:26 - Doritos Warning Label?

28:13 - Mindful Use

29:42 - Methylene Blue

33:04 - Caffeine-Free Version?

34:07 - Kava's Downsides

35:26 - Individual Effects

36:24 - Reverse Tolerance

38:23 - Kava vs. Alcohol

40:36 - A Better Social Scene

42:44 - Cannabis Drinks

45:10 - Intermittent Sobriety

48:08 - Mixing with Alcohol?

49:27 - Long-Term Effects

50:44 - FDA on Kratom

52:17 - Kratom Deaths?

56:55 - How to Start

57:30 - DANGEROUS Kratom 5

9:50 - Mark's Scary Story

1:03:00 - Family Business

1:05:22 - Fighting Depression

1:09:36 - Replacing Addiction

1:11:30 - Get Your Protein

1:13:27 - The Best Diet Tool

1:16:12 - One Can is Enough

1:17:01 - Max Holloway

1:19:13 - The Feeling of Love

1:19:48 - Why Mix Kava & Kratom

1:20:50 - Kava for Workouts

1:22:05 - Where to Buy

1:22:52 - Business Challenges

1:24:01 - New Podcast Idea?

1:25:28 - Kratom Documentary

1:27:46 - The Connection

1:29:02 - Mark Invests

Is everything you believe about mobility, posture, and flexibility wrong? Soft tissue expert Lenny Parracino is here to challenge what you think you know about your body.

On this episode of Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang talk with Lenny about the real science behind movement. Discover what fascia is, why your muscles get stiff, and the truth about pain. This discussion gives you the tools to understand your body better.

Learn why some of the most common exercises might be holding you back and how to properly care for your body to move better and feel stronger. Find out how to address your body’s unique needs to improve your training and daily life.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Why Barbell Curls Can Be Dangerous

1:09 - How Aging Affects Your Body’s Tissue

3:14 - How Your Brain Learns to Move

4:51 - The Man Who Lost the Feeling in His Body

8:50 - Why Better Movement Alone Isn't the Answer

12:27 - Structure vs. Function Explained

14:40 - Why Elite Athletes Have Hidden Weaknesses

22:56 - Understanding Joints & Your Movement Potential

26:45 - The Real Reason Your Back Spasms After Sitting

32:20 - When to Use Dumbbells Instead of a Barbell

35:50 - Essential Books for Understanding the Body

44:22 - What is Fascia & Why is it Important?

52:48 - The Truth About "Recoil" and "Fascia Training"

58:41 - Can Lifting Weights Hurt Your Athleticism?

1:08:20 - What a Pro Athlete's Tissue Feels Like

1:15:38 - The Real Cause of Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

1:24:23 - Proving Soft Tissue Work is Not a Placebo

1:33:34 - The Complex Science of Where Pain Comes From

1:42:26 - How to Do Your Own Soft Tissue Work at Home

2:04:54 - Top Experts to Learn From

2:17:23 - The Ultimate Framework for Creating Any Workout