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March 25, 2024

148. Physique Optimization: Psychology, Longevity, and Lifestyle (Part 2) | Joe Farese

148. Physique Optimization: Psychology, Longevity, and Lifestyle (Part 2) | Joe Farese

Joe Farese is a natural-for-life pro bodybuilder who has competed for the last 36 years consecutively. He has also worked over the past 36 years as a trainer and health coach for populations ranging from young athletes to seniors.


Joe's recent bodybuilding resume includes:

  • 2021 WNBF Pro Mr. Universe winner
  • 2021 and 2022 Pro Masters Mr. America winner
  • 2023 Pro Mr. America lightweight class winner and Grandmasters (50+) Mr America class winner


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Sleep and distress tolerance in relation to physique transformation
  • The power of social connection
  • Longevity in bodybuilding
  • Injury prevention
  • Drug testing and steroids in bodybuilding
  • The psychology of bodybuilding
  • Body dysmorphia and body image


Resources mentioned in the show:

Mike Israetel on sleep for muscle growth (Modern Wisdom)

Joe on the three kinds of performance intelligence: mind, body, and emotion