Episode 27: Picking a Show & Navigating the BB Circuit: Prep Series

Episode 201: Lessons Learned That Changed it All: In this podcast, Coaches Jess and Stephen discuss how they've developed their knowledge base as coaches and as students of their sport over the years, by approaching each opportunity with a "what can I learn from this" mindset. Not only has this... by The ProPhysique Code

54 min listen

Episode 200: Is the Bikini Division Shrinking?: In this episode, our prep team discusses a hot topic, regarding the decline in bikini numbers at recent national shows. Paul, Evan and Lexie, break down some specific stats and discuss their theories regarding the division and the way it is going.... by The ProPhysique Code

72 min listen

Episode 199: Mindful Indulgences: In this episode, join our coaches as they go over strategies to help those that want to stay on track or not go off the rails for trips and vacations during the warmer months. Our coaches dive into what kind of characteristics make a coach feel like a... by The ProPhysique Code

57 min listen

Episode 198: Defining the Bikini Criteria in Layman's Terms: In this episode, our prep team discusses the "bikini criteria" and WHAT the judges are explicity looking for on stage. Our hosts break down some common terms such as "full vs. flat" AND elaborate on what the judges are looking for in a physique, on stage. by The ProPhysique Code

62 min listen

Episode 197: How to Lose like a Winner: In this episode, our prep hosts briefly discuss a bit of the Pittsburgh Pro and the results from that before diving into the main topic of how to lose like a winner. In the sport of bodybuilding, most competitors are going to deal with an unfavorable... by The ProPhysique Code

62 min listen

Episode 196: TMI: What you need to worry about and what you don't: In this episode, our hosts dive into some of the more nuanced topics in the fitness industry, like deloads and refeeds, recent meta-analyses on them, what research is relevant to general population and how they should interpret the findings. It is so... by The ProPhysique Code

56 min listen

Episode 195: 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Keeping Fat Off: In this episode, Tyler, Stephen and Jess dive into common mistakes made when it comes to keeping fat OFF post fat loss phase. It is one thing to lose bodyfat but it is another thing to KEEP it off long term. In this episode, our hosts outline what... by The ProPhysique Code

59 min listen

Episode 194: Pittsburgh Pro Bikini Preview/Predictions: In this special episode, our prep hosts preview the Pittsburgh Pro Bikini lineup. The Pittsburgh Pro is notoriously a HUGE pro show and this year's list is no exception of that. With 10+ previous Oympians on the list, the competition is bound to be... by The ProPhysique Code

40 min listen

Episode 193: Q&A: Low Fats, How to Support Someone in Prep & Training Tactics: In this Q&A episode with our prep team, Paul, Lexie and Evan discuss some more questions from YOU guys. Topics such as "how to support someone best when they are in prep," "training to failure," and "how low is TOO low for dietary fats," are all... by The ProPhysique Code

76 min listen

Episode 192: Empowered by the Lifestyle with Daraja: in this episode, hang out with Coaches Daraja, Christina and Jess as they chat about priortizing other areas of life outside of fat loss phases and contest preps, Daraja's motivation for her posing business, Empowered to Pose, and she shares some tips... by The ProPhysique Code

66 min listen

Episode 191: Q&A: Dealing with Negativity/Haters, OCB vs. NPC and Networking: In this episode, our prep team dives into some hot questions from YOU guys, after quickly recapping this past weekend's Wasatch Warrior Pro Bikini show. Topics such as networking in the space of bodybuilding, competing in the OCB vs. the NPC and... by The ProPhysique Code

79 min listen

Episode 190: Breaking the Stigma of THC with Cured Nutrition Founder Joseph Sheehey: In this special episode, Paul interviews Joe Sheehey, the owner and founder of Cured Nutrition. Cured Nutrition is a rapidly growing "supplement" company taking over the fitness space along with one of our newest sponsors of the podcast. Joe and Paul... by The ProPhysique Code

72 min listen

Episode 189: Prep Boundaries that you NEED to have: Our prep team is diving into a HOT topic: boundaries. And furthermore, boundaries during prep. Boundaries are extremely important for your mental sanity as a competitor and although they are not always easy to set, it is important to set them with... by The ProPhysique Code

75 min listen

Episode 188: Eat 100g of Protein Per Meal for Big Muscles?: Let's dive into a research paper! In this episode the coaches dive into recent research that asks "what if we had more than 25g of protein post workout, do we benefit from going higher?" The coaches go through what the study found and how they will... by The ProPhysique Code

53 min listen

Episode 187: Most Pivotal Lessons Learned as a Coach and Athlete: In this episode, the prep crew recaps this past weekend's PRO bikini shows before diving into the topic of "most pivotal lessons learned as a coach and athlete." Our hosts share some of the biggest lessons that they have learned over time, as not only... by The ProPhysique Code

79 min listen

Episode 186: Overcoming Adversity: Push Through or Carry the Burden? by The ProPhysique Code

57 min listen

Episode 185: How to Prepare for your Show Day: In this episode, our hosts Paul, Lexie and Evan briefly recap Klash Championships in Orlando this past weekend before diving into the topic of "How to Prepare for your Show Day." Touching on things such as when to sign up for your show, booking hair... by The ProPhysique Code

79 min listen

Episode 184: Diet Breaks, Refeeds and Cheat Meals: Join us as Stephen, Tyler and Jess chat about the various strategies used to bump up intake from short periods of time like a one day refeed or untracked meal, to a diet break that can last weeks! When are these strategies best used in a dieting... by The ProPhysique Code

57 min listen

Episode 183: Prep Q&A: Biggest Competitor Mistakes, Choosing a Show, Bodyfat % and MORE: Our hosts are back for another Q&A style episode! In this episode, Paul, Evan and Lexie share some answers to some of the questions that they each got from their Instagram followers. Topics such as choosing a show, bodyfat levels on stage, having... by The ProPhysique Code

75 min listen

Episode 182: Mini Cuts: Slash Calories for Faster Results?: In this episode, the coaches chat about their experiences with mini cuts, what the research says and how it all plays out in the real world! Mini Cuts are usually a short, extreme diet with the goal of quickly getting into and out of a diet phase with... by The ProPhysique Code

60 min listen

Episode 181: The History of Female BodyBuilding and the Future of Bikini with Sandy Williamson: In this special episode, Paul and Lexie have head NPC/IFBB judge, Sandy Williamson, on for an exciting interview. Sandy shares a bit about her personal journey and how she discovered the world of weight-training and how it practically saved her life... by The ProPhysique Code

79 min listen

Episode 180: Injuries, Rest Days and Complete Breaks: Time to Cut Calories?: In this episode, join our coaches as they chat about injuries, surgeries and other long term recoveries and how to navigate the change in plans. Maybe we can learn some mental health skills to keep our head on straight, maybe we pivot to new... by The ProPhysique Code

57 min listen

Episode 179: FASTING, COLD PLUNGES, and MORE: Overrated OR Underrated Part 2: In this episode, Paul, Lexie and Evan are back for another overrated OR underrated episode. In this episode, our hosts touch on hot topics in the fitness space while giving their personal science backed opinion on whether or not the topic is overrated... by The ProPhysique Code

63 min listen

Episode 178: Q&A Round 2: Alcohol, Friends and your Physique, are they related?: In this episode, the coaches break down more questions from our private transformation FB group. Join us as we discuss everything from fitting alcohol in during a fat loss phase, your friends/support systems and how they can help or hinder your... by The ProPhysique Code

48 min listen

Episode 177: Arnold Recap & Defining the Bikini Standard: In this episode, our hosts do a brief recap of the Arnold 2024. Lexie, Evan, and Paul all had clients competing at the amateur show and Paul even had a competitor on the pro bikini stage. Our hosts recap their observations from the shows along with... by The ProPhysique Code

73 min listen

Episode 176: Q&A: Transformation Challenge, Fat Loss, Hormones and More: In this episode, Stephen and Christina dive into a collection of questions provided by our Transformation Challenge participants from our private FB group! We cover hormone concerns when pursuing fat loss, what makes sense when determining protocols... by The ProPhysique Code

57 min listen

Episode 175: Overrated or Underrated? Prep Edition: In this episode, our hosts briefly recap Command the Stage, ProPhysique's annual weekend seminar, before they dive into the Overrated or Underrated podcast topic. During this episode, our hosts run through a list of prep related topics and give their... by The ProPhysique Code

74 min listen

Episode 174: In Person Training Vs. Online Coaching, which is better?: In this episode, Coach Ben breaks down some of the big differences between working as an in person trainer and an online coach with Stephen and Jess. The coaches break down the benefits and possible downsides of each approach, and who they may be best... by The ProPhysique Code

59 min listen

Episode 173: Q&A: Too Much Muscle, Waist-trainers in Prep, Artificial Sweeteners and More: In this Q&A episode, our hosts answer a wide variety of questions for YOU guys. Topics such as waist trainers, having TOO much muscle in bikini, best cardio practices, and MORE, are discussed in this podcast episode. by The ProPhysique Code

69 min listen

Episode 172: Fit Falls: Fitness Pitfalls and How to Overcome and Move Forward: In this episode, our hosts discuss some common fitness pitfalls that they see amongst their clients and on a general level. And furthermore, they discuss HOW you can overcome these pitfalls and move on with grace. by The ProPhysique Code

53 min listen

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Episode 27: Picking a Show & Navigating the BB Circuit: Prep Series

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