In this episode, our prep hosts discuss the week leading up to a show AKA, Peak Week. Our hosts review a couple of anonymous peak week plans that were sent in along with discussing some different peaking strategies that they use with their own clients. Sodium manipulation, water, carbs, and MORE are touched on, in this episode.
In this episode, Paul sits down with one of our finalists from the most recent Transformation Challenge and discusses his experience with fat loss as a busy guy over 50! Going over lifetsyle changes that are sustainable and plans for maintaining results, learn more about how Matt dropped weight during the 12 weeks while maintaining muscle!
In this episode, our prep team talks about the infamous "3 week out freakout" that a LOT of competitors (seasoned and new) experience right around that 3-4 week out mark. Thoughts of "will I be ready?" "why I am even doing this?" "will this be worth it?" and more, are just some of the common things we hear as coaches from our athletes as they get closer to show day. Join our prep team as they discuss this topic more in-depth!
In this episode, our hosts go through a list of questions provided in the Transformation Challenge group and knock out as many answers as they can. Christina forgets carbs are technically unessential (sad moment, haha, because why would anyone admit carbs aren't essential?), Jess shares her opinion on searching for hacks and how to boost protein intake and Stephen breaks down whether or not he has clients count steps during cardio or on rest days.
In this episode, Paul, Evan and Lexie discuss some important topics surrounding some potentially dangerous meal plans being given out to competitors. Our hosts review some meal plans sent in anonymously by YOU guys, touching on key things that you should watch out for when it comes to contest prep meal plans.
In this episode, Paul sits down with the female winner of the 2024 New Year, New Start Transformation Challenge! Deidre breaks down her experience throughout the 12 weeks and her impressive fat loss achieved during that time.
In this episode, our coaches answer a wide variety of questions that were asked by YOU guys via Instagram. From some more "serious" questions to a few more "light hearted" questions, this episode is packed with a lot of valuable info regarding contest prep.
In this episode, the coaches discuss some of the different buzzwords that you might here surrounding program design and focus, such as hypertrophy, strength, conditioning and how to decide what might be best for you and your goals!
In this episode, Lexie, Evan and Stephen discuss the importance of the post show phase and how you can set yourself for success, after your last show of the season. The first 6-8 weeks after a show can be extremely tough for any competitior, but there are several ways that you can go about making this time more enjoyable, all of which are touched on in this episode.
In this episode, we get to meet the most recent winner of the ProPhysique "New Year, New Start Transformation Challenge!" Dan saw incredible results over the course of 12 weeks, and fun fact, his wife made the top 10 finalists as well! Join us as we learn more about his routine and program for fat loss and looking and feeling his best through the course of the challenge and beyond. Congrats, Dan!
In this episode, Christina and Danika sit down with soon to be Momma, Daraja, and discuss the changes that come with the beginning of pregnancy and how she has navigated things like food aversions and being more tired than usual. What are the things that Daraja has in mind when thinking about the pregnancy and postpartum and the effects on fitness and physique?
In this episode, Lexie, Paul and Stephen break down the costs associated with prep and show day. Not only do they break down specific costs, but they discuss some ways that you can SAVE money in prep and on show day, in order to alleviate some of the costs.
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 served them in their coaching relationships, but also helped them grow as athletes.
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. Additionally, they answer a few recent and common questions from YOU guys.
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 client might be better off staying on course or implementing flexible strategies while away from home, how to handle pushy food situations and so much more!
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.
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 placing at some point. Our hosts discuss their personal experiences with this and some of their tips for losing with grace and using it to make you a better athlete moving forward.
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 easy to feel like your drowning in information and overwhelmed with picking how to arrange your training and nutrition and spoiler alert: it can be really simple!
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 they deem as their top 5 mistakes when it comes to keeping fat off.
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 steep. Join Paul, Lexie and Evan as they preview the list and make some predictions leading into the show weekend.
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 addressed and answered in this episode.
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 for how to handle "peaking" at the end of your cut!
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 dealing with negativity in the industry are all addressed. Enjoy this fun filled episode and stay tuned for the next Q&A!
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 dive into the Cured business model touching on how Cured has changed the stigma of medicinal marijuana AND CBD, with their products.
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 intent, in specific areas of your life. From boundaries with significant others to boundaries with yourself when it comes to social media, our prep team expands on this topic, in this episode.
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 apply the infomration to their programming, especially with things like intermittent fasting.
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 coaches in the industry, but competitors themselves.
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 and makeup and what to pack for your show, this episode is a great reminder of how you can effectively plan leading up to your show day.
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 phase, which one should you try first and what do you do after? Let's chat about all that and more!
