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The ProPhysique Code
Welcome to the ProPhysique Code. Each week, the coaches at ProPhysique bring you a variety of information and topics inspired by their own experience within the fitness, nutrition, and online coaching industry. With each coach bringing their own unique perspective, we seek to provide valuable and thought provoking information in each episode.
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Episode 454: Your triggers are your responsibility to recognize and navigate.
In this episode, Danika and Fatima discuss how emotional triggers affect coaching, relationships, and everyday conflict. They explore taking responsibility for…
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Episode 453: Are Fit Model Competitors Just Skinny Bikini Girls?
In this episode, our prep team dives into a juicy question: Are Fit Model girls just skinny? We discuss some of the recent backlash surrounding the Fit Model…
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Episode 452: Things That Matter WAY Less Than You Think in Prep
In this episode, our prep hosts dive into the things athletes often think matter more than they actually do during contest prep. From whether your team…
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Episode 451: Are Excuses Killing your Progress?
In this episode, Paul, Evan, and Lexie discuss how excuses can hold athletes back and how to reframe them so they become opportunities for growth rather than…
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Episode 450: The Challenge of Follow Through
In this episode, Danika and Fatima explore the psychology of follow-through, creating healthy pressure, reframing narratives, and owning your identity to boost…
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Episode 449: Perfect Peaking for Women
In this episode, our hosts discuss what goes into having the PERFECT peak on stage, for female athletes. In Tyler Manion's recent Olympia recap, this was an…
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Episode 448: Olympia Aftermath: Answering YOUR Questions & Comments
In this episode, our hosts respond to YOU guys and dive into some of the comments and conversations surrounding recent Olympia content. They also take time to…
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Episode 447: Is it hard OR are YOU making it hard?
In this episode, Danika and Fatima explore the mental and emotional aspects of prep, being on a fitness program, life challenges, and the importance of…
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Episode 446: 2026 Olympia Recap: Biggest Surprises, Controversies & Takeaways
In this special episode, Paul, Lexie, and Evan break down the 2026 Olympia results in the Bikini and Fit Model divisions. Did the judges get it right? Hear…
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Episode 445: How Bret Contreras Created the Glute Training Industry
In this special episode, Paul and Lexie sit down with Bret Contreras, in Las Vegas, for a special LIVE podcast interview. Lexie and Paul interview Bret (AKA…
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Episode 444: The Truth About Dieting, Muscle & Fat Loss with Layne Norton
In this episode of the ProPhysique Podcast, we sit down with Layne Norton for an honest, unfiltered conversation about bodybuilding, nutrition, training…
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Episode 443: Our 2026 Olympia Predictions
In this episode, Paul, Evan and Lexie celebrate OLYMPIA week with a special episode discussing the changes this year at the 2026 Olympia along with their…
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Episode 442: Setting Standards for Yourself
In this episode Danika and Fatima discuss boundary setting in all domains. Fatima shares her journey through competition prep, the importance of setting…
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Episode 441: Coaching Hot Takes
In this episode, Paul, Evan and Lexie briefly discuss North Americans and then dive right into some of their hot takes as coaches. Our hosts break down their…
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Episode 440: The Impact of Community
In this episode, Danika and Fatima are joined by Coach Adam to recap the recent ProPhysique FTX event and dive into the power of community, both near and far…
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Episode 439: Bodybuilding in 2016 vs. 2026: How Has the Sport Changed?
In this episode, we're taking a look back at the last decade of bodybuilding and breaking down how the sport has evolved from 2016 to 2026. From contest prep…
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Episode 438: How Much Do Genetics Matter in Bodybuilding?
In this episode, our hosts dive into a listener Q and A! Answering questions such as "how big of a role do genetics play in the sport of bodybuilding?" to "how…
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Episode 437: If We Knew Then What We Know Now
In this episode, our hosts look back at the things they used to do, believe, and obsess over as coaches and athletes and furthermore chat about how they would…
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Episode 436: Managing personal energy and boundaries
In this episode, Danika and Fatima explore the idea of navigating difficult relationships, managing energy, and embracing authenticity. They share personal…
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Episode 435: The Hardest Part Might Come After the Show…Post Show Blues
What happens when the stage lights turn off and the adrenaline of prep is suddenly gone? In this episode, we're talking about the post-show blues, why the…
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Episode 434: What Are You Willing to Let Go of to Become Who You Want to Be?
In this episode Danika and Fatima discuss how you don't always become a "better" version of yourself by adding more. Sometimes growth looks like grieving the…
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Episode 433: Fine-Tuning, Not Overhauling: Understanding Fit Model Feedback
In this episode of ProPhysique Code, Lexie, Paul, and Evan break down pro Fit Model feedback, how to actually understand judges' feedback, and why small…
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Episode 432: A Mindset Shift to the Olympia Stage with Lawna Dunbar
In this episode we introduce Coach Lawna Dunbar; the newest coach to the team and a former Bikini Olympian. In this episode, we talk about the mindset behind…
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Episode 431: More Than a Competitor: How Bodybuilding Changes Your Life
In this episode, our hosts dive into what to do when your competition season is over and why the improvement season is one of the most important phases of your…
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Episode 430: What You Can't Measure May Matter Most
In this episode, we introduce Coach Adam and dive into his journey, from his early research studies and career pivots to the recent accomplishment of earning…
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Episode 429: Hard Pills to Swallow
Contest prep isn't always glamorous, and sometimes the truth is hard to hear. In this episode, our hosts break down the tough realities of prep, sharing the…
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Episode 428: The PURPOSE of your Nervous System- tapping into a powerhouse
In this episode, special guest, Natalie Gianoglio, joins Danika and Fatima to explore the intricacies of the nervous system, emotional regulation, and…
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Episode 427: How NOT to screw up your show day
In this episode, Paul, Evan, and Lexie break down the ins and outs of show day, including the biggest mistakes competitors make and how to avoid them. They…
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Episode 426: The "Messy Middle" - where REAL progress happens
Is the "messy middle" actually where the magic happens? In this episode, Coach Sarah joins Fatima and Danika to discuss why lasting health and fitness rarely…
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Episode 425: Masters Competitors: Everything You Need to Know
In this episode, our prep hosts are speaking to our MASTERS competitors!! In this special episode, Paul, Evan and Lexie break down all of the opportunities for…
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Episode 424: An interview with a bodybuilding legend: Coach John Hansen
In today's episode, we get to learn all about Coach John Hansen. A very well respected bodybuilder, author, podcast host and a true example of the power of…
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Episode 423: Lies Coaches Tell You About Contest Prep
In this episode, our prep coaches break down some of the biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding contest prep. From the belief that you are eating TOO…
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Episode 422: Fitness and Pregnancy with Coach Priscila
In the episode we get to chat with Coach Priscilla all about her pregnancy and how things have been going so far. She discusses with us what she has been…
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Episode 421: How Long Should You Stay in a Building Phase? | Q&A
In this Q&A-focused episode, our prep hosts answer your offseason questions, discussing everything from how long you should stay out of prep to make REAL and…
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Episode 420: Your Nervous System and the Power of Breath
In this episode Fatima and Danika are joined by Natalie Gianoglio, an Emotional Reguation Practitioner, Specialist Wellness Counselor and creator of The…
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Episode 419: Making the Switch: Bikini to Fit Model
In this episode, our prep coaches dive into a topic they've been discussing frequently with athletes: how to know when it's the right time to make the switch…
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Episode 418: You Screwed Up Your Reverse...Now What?
In this honest and impactful episode, our coaches discuss what happens when an athlete feels like they've "ruined" their post-show reverse diet. They dive into…
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Episode 417: The Pandemic No One Talks About: Feeling Behind
Have you ever felt like everyone else is moving ahead while you're somehow falling behind? In this honest conversation, Fatima and Danika unpack the growing…
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Episode 416: Stop Doing THIS in Peak Week!
In this informative episode, our hosts dive into one of the most important topics in bodybuilding: Peak Week. Paul, Evan, and Lexie break down potentially…
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Episode 415: In Defense of Carbs
This is an all about CARBS episode! Carbs have been unfairly labeled as the bad guy for years, but in this episode, we're breaking down the myths, exploring…
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Episode 414: Is a Pro Card Worth it?
In this episode, our hosts dive into what it truly means to earn a pro card and whether the pursuit of the title is really worth it. Evan, an IFBB Pro, shares…
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Episode 413: The Healthy Side of Obsession
What if being "obsessed" isn't actually a bad thing all the time? In this episode, Coach Fatima and Cooach Danika challenge the negative reputation around…
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Episode 412: What to Expect on Show Day: A Full Run Down
In this episode, our hosts do a brief recap of their weekend in Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh Natural Pro Qualifer and Pro show. Then, they dive into the main…
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Episode 411: The Man, The Legend and His Story
In this episode Danika and Fatima sit down with the man himself, Paul Revelia. They dive into his roots, where he started, what drives him and what keeps his…
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Episode 410: You are Behind in Prep, Now What?
In this episode, our prep hosts dive into one of the most common challenges athletes face during contest prep: feeling like they're falling behind. Nearly…
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Episode 409: "Skinny is back"… but at what cost?
In this episode of the Pro Physique Lifestyle Podcast, Coach Priscilla and Fatima unpack SkinnyTok, GLP-1 culture, social media pressure, and the difference…
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Episode 408: Glutes, Growth & Goodbyes: Competition Prep Q&A
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Episode 407: The Gap Between First and the Rest
This week's episode features our prep hosts, Paul, Lexie, and Evan, as they break down what truly separates first place from the rest on show day. Drawing from…
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Episode 406: The Importance of Continued Growth & Learning in Fitness and Health
In this week's episode Danika and Fatima are joined by Coach Priscilla. Coach Priscilla is a huge advocate of education and always learning! We explore her…
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Episode 405: The Evolution of the Pro Stage: Bikini and Fit Model
In this week's episode, our prep hosts break down the recent Wasatch Warrior show, where both Pro Bikini and the debut of the Pro Fit Model division took…
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Episode 404: Brains, Beauty and being the BOSS of your life
In this week's episode Danika and Fatima are joined by Maria Vegas. Maria is the behind the scenes IT wizard for ProPhysique, Chemical Engineer, IFBB Bikini…
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Episode 403: Are you lean enough for stage?
In this week's episode, our prep hosts dive into the importance of staying in your own lane and keeping unsolicited advice at bay, while in prep. They touch on…
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Episode 402: Strength Through Fitness and Chiropractic with Dr. Brett Kahn
In this episode, Danika and Fatima introduce Coach Brett, aka Dr. Brett Kahn. They discuss his journey with fitness, discovering a life changing diagnosis…
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Episode 401: From Lifestyle to Stage: Are You Actually Ready to Prep
In this week's episode, our prep hosts dive into questions surrounding sleep and why it's so vital for athletes and why it's often one of the most overlooked…
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Episode 400: Beyond Traditional: Creating Your Own Roles in Life
In this week's episode, Danika and Fatima discussed gender roles in society, sharing personal experiences about how traditional gender expectations have…
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Episode 399: Science vs. Social Media: Glute Training with Bret Contreras
In this special LIVE podcast episode, our hosts sit down with "the Glute Guy," Bret Contreras. Known for inventing the barbell hip thrust and being one of the…
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Episode 398: New NPC NOVICE Rules + Breaking Down Prep Nutrition
In this week's episode, our prep hosts first dive into the NEW rules pertaining to the novice division, in the NPC. They share their thoughts and intitial…
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Episode 397: A BREAK and PAUSE in all the right places to attain better health
In this week's episode featuring Danika, Fatima, and Coach Delaney, the ladies discuss Delaney's personal journey with hypothalamic amenorrhea and her…
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Episode 396: Shit They Don't Tell You About Metabolic Adaptation
In this episode, our hosts are diving into the idea of metabolic adaptation and what is REALLY means. They discuss how and where you burn calories and how this…
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Episode 395: What Metabolic Adaptation REALLY Means
In this SPECIAL live podcast episode, our hosts interview Alan Aragon. Alan is the pioneer of evidence based nutrition and in this episode, he shares his…