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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.
Episodes
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Episode 104: New Coach Intro: Sarah Winstead
BONUS episode! In this special bonus episode, Paul brings on new coach, Sarah Winstead. They talk all about Sarah's past, her fitness journey, her credentials…
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Episode 103: Diet Breaks 101
What is a diet break and how do they work? In this episode, Coach Lexie and Christina break down the science behind diet breaks along with discussing when and…
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Episode 102: Should you get your BodyFat Tested?
How do you know if getting your bodyfat tested is something that you should do? And furthermore, how do you know which test is most accurate and representative…
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Episode 101: Should you go to Nationals?
How do you know if you are ready to compete at the national level? There are many different things that go into this decision, all of which are discussed from…
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Episode 100: How Long Should the Reverse Diet Last?
How long should a reverse diet phase last? Just as we know that there is typically a set time that is optimal to stay in a dieting phase, managing the time…
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Episode 99: New Coach Intro: Dr. Brett Kahn
In this BONUS episode, Paul introduces one of ProPhysique's new coaches, Dr. Brett Kahn. As an IFBB Pro, Chiropracter, and Online Coach, Brett has quite the…
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Episode 98: August Shows in Review
In this episode, Paul and Stephen talk all about the August shows, NPC and IFBB! From the Tampa Pro to the Nashville Fit Show, they cover all of the main shows…
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Episode 97: Understanding the Scale's Variables
What impacts the scale and those little day-to-day fluctuations? Oftentimes, it can be frustrating to see the scale go up overnight, despite following your…
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Episode 96: Why am I not Responding?
"Why am is my body not responding to the protocol?" In this episode, Dani and Rachel address why clients may not be responding to the protocol being…
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Episode 95: Natural BodyBuilding
In this episode, Tyler and Paul talk all about life as natural bodybuilders. Both being lifetime natural athletes, they discuss what led them to make the…
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Episode 94: Staying Connected in Offseason
How can you stay connected within the sport of bodybuilding, post-show? Kayleigh and Rachel touch on this topic, giving their tips on how to have a successful…
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Episode 93: Reverse Diet to Pro Champion
In this episode, Paul and Daraja sit down to discuss Daraja's reverse diet after the 2020 Olympia leading her to where she is now, mid-show season, and…
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Episode 92: Sodium on Prep
What's the big deal with sodium and where does it come into play during prep? Stephen and Aliza talk all about the topic of sodium and how it can be helpful…
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Episode 91: When You Should Not Create a Calorie Deficit
What are some of the instances in which it may NOT be the right time to diet or be in a calorie deficit? In this episode, Coach Christina and JoJo discuss some…
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Episode 90: June and July Shows in Review
Junior Nats, Battle of Texas, NPC Universe and MORE! This episode is dedicated to a full recap and overview of the past two month's worth of shows within the…
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Episode 89: Shit They Don't Tell You About Being a Macro Coach
In this episode, four of the team's coaches sit down and talk all about being a macro coach, more specifically to the lifestyle clientele. Prescribing macros…
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Episode 88: Reversing is NOT Maintenance
In this episode, Stephen, Lexie, and Alba talk on the topic of reversing out of a dieting phase and how that differs from maintenance phases. They distinguish…
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Episode 87: Shit They Don't Tell You About Being a Contest Prep Coach
In this episode of "Shit They Don't Tell You About Being a Contest Prep Coach," four of the team's coaches dive into the raw and real elements that go into…
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Episode 86: Picking your Stage Look
What goes into picking your stage look? In this episode, Lexie and Daraja talk all about the glitz and the glam of show day. Hair, makeup, suits, and more…
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Episode 85: Eating Healthy on a Budget
Can you eat healthy without spending a fortune? Absolutely! In this episode, Phil and Christina chat about their budget-friendly approach to buying groceries…
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Episode 84: Ask the RD
In this episode, ProPhysique coach and registered dietician Aliza joins Paul for an informative episode answering all of your guys' nutrition-related…
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Episode 83: From Operating to Bikini Pro
In this episode, Paul is joined by a special guest and one of the newest athletes to join the IFBB Pro league, Kathy Seitz. Coming off of a major overall win…
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Episode 82: Fit Mom Talk
They're not like the other moms, they're COOL moms. In this episode, Christina, Alba, and Kayleigh talk all about motherhood and fitness. Fit Mom Talk is going…
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Episode 81: When People Just Don't Understand your Lifestyle
When people just don't understand your lifestyle...it can be a tough and conflicting situation to handle. Oftentimes, at some point in our fitness journey, we…
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Episode 80: Refeeds 101
What is a refeed and when can it be used to benefit an athlete during their fitness journey? Dani and Lexie breakdown what a refeed is, when they are used, and…
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Episode 79: It's Never Too Late to Start your Fitness Journey
It's never TOO late to start your fitness journey! Whether you are looking to compete or just get in the best shape of your life, it is never too late to…
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Episode 78: Bikini Posing FAQ
What happens when ProPhysique posing coaches Daraja and Shaneeka come together? A bikini posing FAQ podcast episode! This episode is dedicated to addressing…
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Episode 77: Setting Realistic Goals and Expectations
In this episode, Tyler and Lexie talk about setting realistic expectations with clients, furthermore, elaborating on what "realistic" truly means whether you…
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Episode 76: European Diet Culture
In this special episode, Paul and Stephen are joined by an extra special guest, Chloe. Chloe is one of Stephen's pro clients who resides all the way in…
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Episode 75: How to have a Productive Offseason
What is needed to have a successful "offseason" in the sport of bodybuilding? Aliza and Rachel, both competitors themselves, dive into this topic and discuss…
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Episode 74: Bikini Vs. Wellness
In this episode, Paul and Dani sit down to talk all about the new wellness division and more specifically, how it differs from the bikini division. They cover…
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Episode 73: April and May Shows in Review
In this episode, Paul and Stephen sit down to talk about some of the notable pro and amateur shows this past April and May. They give their insight and…
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Episode 72: Alba: Busy Mom to Bikini Stage
Meet Alba! Mother of four, bikini competitor and a coach. In this episode, Paul and Alba talk all about Alba's fitness journey and how she manages being a busy…
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Episode 71: How to Spot Reduce
Spot reduction, what is it and how exactly can you spot reduce? Or can you? In this episode, Christina, Tyler and Phil discuss the topic of spot reduction…
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Episode 69: The Importance of Recovery
We oftentimes think of training and nutrition when it comes to living a balanced and healthy lifestyle, but we can't forget the importance of recovery…
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Episode 68: Common Mistakes Made While Dieting
With an influx of information on the internet regarding the do's and don'ts of dieting, entering a fat loss phase can be overwhelming, to say the least. In…
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Episode 67: Mock Peak Week and Show Days
Peak week and show day strategies can be different for every client, therefore it doesn't hurt to practice a bit before the big day. In this episode, Dani and…
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Episode 66: Bikini Posing 101
Bikini Posing 101- what does it take to pose successfully as a bikini competitor on stage? In this episode, Paul and ProPhysique posing coach Shaneeka, dive…
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Episode 65: Variables that Affect Weightloss, Other than a Deficit
There are so many variables that go into the weight on the scale, and oftentimes those little fluctuations that we see day to day are the product of lots of…
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Episode 64: Prepping for a Show After 50
Age is nothing but a number and IFBB Figure Pro and ProPhysique coach, JoJo Kartheiser is living proof of that. In this episode, Paul and JoJo talk about her…
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Episode 63: Training Strategies: Dieting vs. Building
How should your training change when you are in a deficit/dieting phase vs. when you are in a surplus/building phase? Or, should it? In this episode, Adam…
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Episode 61: Reverse Dieting 101
What is reverse dieting? This commonly used term is broken down in this episode as Lexie and Aliza define just what reverse dieting means, who it is intended…
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Episode 60: The Hardest Part of Contest Prep
Dani and Daraja, both bikini competitors themselves, talk all about contest prep and some of the hardest things they have dealt with while prepping for shows…
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Episode 59: Are Carbs Necessary for Fat Loss?
Oftentimes when we think of fat loss, we think of carbs. Manipulating carbs during a dieting phase whether you are just looking to shed a few pounds or you are…
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Episode 57: What Changes As We Age?
What changes as we age? Although aging comes with its obstacles, it does NOT mean that you have to stop chasing after your fitness goals. In this episode, Jojo…
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Episode 55: Intuitive Eating 101
In this episode, Dani and Kayleigh talk on the topic of Intuitive Eating. What is it? Who is it for? AND, when should you use it? Intuitive eating is a concept…
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Episode 54: Hormone Health after Bikini Olympia
In this episode, Paul and Daraja dive into the details of Daraja's 2020 prep to the Olympia and talk specifically on the topic of hormone health. Dieting down…
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Episode 53: Bikini Pro Debut: Delayed One Year
In this episode, Paul is joined by his client IFBB Bikini Pro, Ann Marie. They talk about Ann Marie's journey to the pro stage and the many bumps along the…
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Episode 52: Diet Hacks
Whether you are in the depths of a contest prep or just dieting for a special event coming up, the dieting process is hard and as it progresses, it seemingly…
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Episode 51: Differences Between Bikini and Figure
The bikini and figure divisions are alike in some ways, but drastically different in that they both favor a different "standard" when it comes to an athlete's…
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Episode 50: Glute Secrets Revealed with the Glute Guy: Bret Contreras
Glute secrets REVEALED from the Glute Guy himself and the one and only inventor of the Hip Thrust, Bret Contreras. In this very special episode, Paul and Bret…
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Episode 49: How to Incorporate Flexible Dieting into the Family Lifestyle
What is one thing that Phil and Christina have in common? They both follow a flexible dieting approach while raising their own families. Join them in this…
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Episode 48: Becoming an IFBB Figure Pro
In this episode, Paul is joined by one of the newest additions to the ProPhysique coaching team, Rachel Sedwick, who just so happens to also be an IFBB Figure…
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Episode 47: What to do when you hit a Plateau
The diet is going strong and then BAM, you hit a sticking point or what we oftentimes refer to as a "plateau." Join Tyler and Christina in this episode as they…
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Episode 46: Bikini Prep Q&A
Everything you wanted to know about bikini prep and MORE! Daraja and Kayleigh are answering all bikini prep-related questions in this episode where they dive…
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Episode 45: Are you Ready to Prep?
Are YOU ready to prep? In this episode, Stephen and Tyler touch on the topic of prep and the extreme-ness that it can entail. Just because someone wants to…
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Episode 44: Intermittent Fasting
In this episode, Danielle and Aliza discuss the popularized idea of intermittent fasting. What is intermittent fasting, who should use it, and what are some of…
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Episode 43: How to Become an RD
In this episode, Paul is joined by Coach Aliza, who received her RDN after completing 1200 hours of supervised intership. Paul interviews Aliza to find out…
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Episode 42: Clean Eating vs. Flexible Dieting
In this episode, Dani and Lexie discuss the concepts of clean eating and flexible dieting. They go into depth on what each one is and they also touch on some…
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Episode 41: Overtraining
In this episode, Stephen, Tyler, and Phil touch on the topic of overtraining. More often times than not, we, as athletes, tend to think that doing more is…