When the diet gets hard and/or life throws you some unforeseeable obstacles that make the diet that much more challenging, what should you do? Lexie, Brooke, and Christina talk all about some of their best tips and pieces of advice during those times when dieting gets extremely hard and you may have temptations to call it quits.
The Super Bowl is near! Join "the boys," Paul, Tyler, and Phil, as they talk all about this year's Super Bowl along with a few tips and words of wisdom for staying on track come the Super Bowl parties.
In this episode, Paul and Stephen talk about what it takes to earn the title of an IFBB Pro for those who have not established citizenship in the United States. How do you navigate the whole global system of turning pro and what issues and complications can arise from not having that citizenship status?
In this episode, Paul and Dani talk all about alcohol and how it plays into dieting. When may alcohol be okay to consume during a diet, or is there ever really a time that it is okay to consume during a dieting phase? Paul and Dani touch on the pros and cons and also discuss accounting for alcohol in your daily macros.
In this episode, Stephen and Danielle talk all about refeeds and cheat days and more specifically, what the main difference is between the two. As coaches, they elaborate on the pros and cons of each when it comes to common trends they see with their own clients.
Many people, especially those who are newer to working out in a commercialized setting, tend to have a bit of lingering fear when it comes to entering the gym scene for the first time due to common misconceptions and stereotypes. Fact or fiction? Stephen and Christina address all of the common "gym myths," in this episode.
In this episode, Paul is joined by Coach Phil to discuss Phil's incredible weightloss journey. Not only has Phil dropped over 100lbs, but he has managed to sustain it and now coaches clients of his own. Phil and Paul talk all about Phil's journey in getting to where he is today and how he has managed to sustain his success.
Macros vs. Meal Plans...the great debate! Is one superior to the other and when would it be better to utilize a meal plan rather than macros and vice versa? Stephen, Danielle, and Lexie weigh out all of the pros and cons of each approach, in this episode.
Macros 101: what is a macro, how can this concept be utilized for specific dieting goals, and how do you go about tracking your macros? In this episode, Dani, Lexie, and Phil break down the concept of "macros." This episode is perfect for the beginner wanting to dive into the world or macros or for someone wanting to brush up their knowledge on the popular concept.
Weight fluctuations...why do they happen and what can be some of the leading causes of why one might see their weight fluctuating day to day? Kayleigh and Brooke speak on this topic, giving you insight into many different variables that can affect the scale.
Happy 2021! As the new year kicks off, Paul and Stephen sit down for a special episode to kick off 2021. Join them as they discuss New Years resolutions, goals, and perhaps the most exciting of all, the second annual ProPhysique Transformation Challenge that will be kicking off soon!
With the new year around the corner, many people are looking to set new goals for themselves within the upcoming year. In this episode, Dani and Christina talk all about New Year's resolutions and goal setting. There tends to be a controversial stigma around the term "resolution," so what makes for an optimal resolution?
In this episode, Stephen, Lexie, and Brooke talk all about the key factors when it comes to creating a caloric deficit. What does it mean to be in a caloric deficit and what are some ways in which you can go about ensuring that you are placing yourself in a true deficit for your specific goal(s)?
What's it like being a mother and juggling fitness and all things in between? Kayleigh and Danielle discuss motherhood and how they each handled their postpartum journeys when it came to balancing being a mom with easing back into their fitness routines.
The holidays are here and although it can be one of the best times of the year, for a lot of people, it can be a tough time when it comes to staying on track with health and nutrition-related goals. In this episode, Paul and Lexie discuss staying on track during the holidays and ways in which you can set yourself up for success without necessarily compromising the enjoyment.
In this episode, both Lexie and Brooke discuss their experiences prepping for bodybuilding shows while living in dorms, as undergrads. Prepping for any show is a challenge within itself, but when coupling it with the college atmosphere while living in dorm circumstances, it adds a whole new realm of challenges.
In this mini (bonus) episode, Troy joins Coach Phil to discuss all things transformation challenge. ProPhysique is kicking off the second-ever transformation challenge and it's bigger than ever. In this episode, Troy and Phil answer some frequently asked questions regarding the challenge, going into detail on some of the primary objectives that the challenge serves to accomplish.
Being a dad and juggling life in the fitness scene, how does one do it? In this episode, Phil and Paul (both dads of two) discuss some of the biggest things they have learned while juggling dad life and their fitness careers.
In this episode, Paul and Brooke talk about their post-show experiences, not only as competitors themselves but as coaches. Being a competitor in the sport of bodybuilding and coping with your season coming to an end can be a tough road to navigate. Paul and Brooke talk more on this and shed light on some of the amazing lessons they have learned so far in their journies.
The NPC national show scene is coming in hot this season! Paul and Stephen touch on their experience this past weekend, in Charleston, at NPC Universe. Walking away with two new pro athletes at Universe and jumping right into NPC Nationals this upcoming weekend in Orlando, it is safe to say that ProPhysique is keeping busy in the national show scene.
In this episode, Kayleigh and Paul talk about the difference between coaching lifestyle clients and competitors. They touch on their experiences coaching both types of clients, each offering insight on some of the main differences between the two. What are some of the main differences when it comes to coaching each type of person and what happens when a lifestyle client turns into a competitor?
In this episode, Paul and Stephen talk about this past weekend and some huge wins that took place for Team ProPhysique. With a show in Texas and a show in Florida, Paul and Stephen both got to witness some amazing accomplishments for the team this weekend with not one, but two Bikini overalls for the team.
In this episode, Lexie and Phil talk about staying on track along with some of their best tips, when eating out at restaurants. How to approach the day, what NOT to do, and some easy hacks to save on hidden calories are discussed. Listen and save this one in preparation for the next time you may be going out to eat, yet wanting to keep your nutrition in check. The IIFYM Guide to Eating Out: https://prophysique.com/programs/
In this episode, Paul and Stephen talk about all of the show craziness happening within the span of the next few weeks. From NPC Nationals to USA's to the Olympia, the next month is about to get hectic in the best way possible with all of the upcoming shows and opportunities for some top-level athletes to earn their pro cards.
With so much information circulation on the internet when it comes to what you should and shouldn't do when first beginning in the gym, it can be hard for beginner lifters to pinpoint where to start. In this episode, Phil and Troy discuss some of their pointers when it comes to setting yourself up for success in the gym as someone who may be new to weightlifting. The FREE Beginner's Guide to Weightlifting: https://prophysique.com/programs/...
In this episode, Paul is joined by Stephen who was the first-ever hired hand for ProPhysique. Since then, ProPhysique has rapidly evolved into a company of 17 coaches, with its own in-person training studio/headquarters located in Tampa, FL. Paul and Stephen go way back to where it all began and talk about the evolution of the company, leading up to where it stands today.
In this episode, Stephen and Dani discuss their tips when it comes to traveling while being on a diet. What are some of the best tips and methods in helping people to be successful in maintaining their dietary strategies while placed in out of the norm situations such as travel?
Interested in competing for the first time? This episode was made for you! Tune in as Paul and Dani discuss some of their top pieces of advice for first-time competitors. Combining both of their own personal experiences on stage with their experiences helping many clients of their own, this is the perfect episode to shed some light on what competing really entails.
In this episode, Coach Phil and Kayleigh talk about their personal experiences with parents and continuing their own fitness journies. Kayleigh, an NPC competitor and mom of one, discusses how her journey as an athlete has changed ever since the moment she found out she was pregnant to now. Phil, a dad of two, talks about the birth of both of his children and how it has impacted his weightloss journey and ability to keep the weight off.
In this episode, Paul and Stephen discuss how to become an IFBB Pro in Europe. More specifically, they highlight Stephen's bikini client, Chloe, who recently earned her pro card at the European Championships, held in Spain. Not only is Chloe's journey discussed, but Paul and Stephen also differentiate between the IFBB in the states and Europe and what it takes to turn pro internationally.
