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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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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 factors in a successful prep. They also break down how to determine if a lifestyle client is truly ready to transition into prep, highlighting the physical, mental, and lifestyle markers that matter most when an athlete is considering prepping for a bodybuilding show.
In this week's episode, Danika and Fatima discussed gender roles in society, sharing personal experiences about how traditional gender expectations have evolved in their own lives. Fatima reflected on growing up in an Islamic household where traditional gender roles were prominent, but noted how her single mother raised three daughters to be independently capable. Danika shared her experience of growing up in a family where divorce and her mother's career as a caregiver influenced her views on gender roles. The conversation highlighted how gender roles are evolving, with both agreeing that while traditional norms still exist, people should feel empowered to create dynamics that work best for their specific situations.
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 most influential figures in glute training, Bret dives into an unfiltered conversation covering social media culture, glute training mechanics, and more—sharing his honest insights along the way.
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 reactions along with the logic behind the NPC's new decision and definition of what makes an athlete a "novice." Then, they dive into best nutrition practices in PREP, sharing some best practices that they implement with their own athletes pertaining to types of foods, meal timing and more.
In this week's episode featuring Danika, Fatima, and Coach Delaney, the ladies discuss Delaney's personal journey with hypothalamic amenorrhea and her transition to coaching at Pro Physique. Delaney shares how she recovered her menstrual cycle after 2.5 years of loss by going "all-in" on her recovery process, including stopping exercise for Lent and trusting the process despite initial weight gain fears. The conversation explored the importance of cycle tracking, listening to one's body, and balancing nutrition with appropriate restraint rather than extreme restriction.
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 can shift as an athlete navigates in and out of a dieting phase. They also discuss some of the myths out there pertaining to one's metabolism, backing things up with logic based factual data
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 wisdom and knowledge on an array of topics pertaining to metabolic adaptation, nutrition fundamentals for athletes, and more.
In this episode of the Lifestyle Podcast at Pro Physique, Danika and Anne Marie discussed Anne Marie's recent experience with a high-risk pregnancy involving identical twins. Anne Marie shares her emotional journey of making the difficult decision to undergo selective reduction to save her healthier twin, while processing the grief of losing one child while carrying another to term. The conversation highlighted how Anne Marie's mindset practices helped her navigate this challenging situation while continuing her business and preparing for the birth of her remaining child.
In this episode, Paul, Lexie, and Evan dive into the nuance behind "prep hacks," and why chasing shortcuts or trying to make prep easier can actually make the process more difficult in the long run. Contest prep isn't meant to be easy, it's meant to challenge you, refine you, and require your full effort. Instead of looking for ways around the work, sometimes, leaning into and embracing the HARD, is key.
In this episode we introduce Coach Fran! She gives insight into how she became who she is today while discussing the importance of continuous learning about life changes and personal development beyond formal education. This discussion covers a felt need for ongoing education about topics like finances, relationships, and health, comparing it to the structured learning in schools. And the ladies share their life experiences with anxiety related to hormones and the importance of seeking support from others, creating a community around you and staying curious in each phase of life.
In this exciting episode, Paul and Lexie break down their trip from the Arnold, sharing their takeaways, observations, and overall thoughts on the event itself. Then, our coaches dive into the excitement surround the upcoming season of bodybuilding events. Bodybuilding is BACK and the season is just getting started!
In this episode, Danika and Fatima sit down for an honest and deeply personal conversation about the hormonal shifts women experience during perimenopause. Through sharing their own experiences, symptoms, and challenges, they explore how confusing and isolating this stage of life can feel when answers are hard to find and symptoms are often dismissed. From physical symptoms to cognitive changes and emotional shifts, this conversation highlights the importance of being heard, validated, and supported while navigating hormonal health. Danika and Fatima also discuss the next steps women can take to better understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and find the right support. If you've ever felt like something in your body was changing but struggled to find clear answers, this episode is for you.
In this episode, our hosts, Evan, Lexie and Paul briefly discuss the outcome from the first ever PRO fit model show in Japan. They also address some "hate" comments pertaining to fit model on recent posts. Is this division a "joke?" Is this division "bad for the sport of bodybuilding?" See what our hosts have to say about some of these rather controversial comments circulating the internet right now.
In this episode, our hosts dive into some of the hardest challenges in contest prep. From the physical struggles to the MENTAL hardships, Paul, Evan and Lexie breakdown some of their own personal prep struggles, along with diving into some common struggles that they see amongst their own clients. Thank you to our Podcast Sponsor, ACBikinis, for sponsoring today's podcast episode. Grab a FREE gift, exclusive to our podcast listeners, here: www.acbikinis.com/code & apply code "LEXIEM" for a % off your next suit order.
Today, our hosts, Danika and Fatima, chat about unsettling feelings that come sometimes without warning. They share their own experiences and what tools can be applied during moments where we feel emotions begin to dictate our every action. They also breakdown what anxiety actually is, how to recognize early signs your body and mind give you and WHY these feelings are not something to avoid or fear.
In this episode, we're answering your questions in a fun listener Q&A! A lot of them revolve around the upcoming Fit Model Pro shows, where we see the division heading, how it could impact Bikini, and our thoughts on former Bikini pros transitioning to Fit Model. It's a packed episode you won't want to miss!
In this episode, Coach Danika and Coach Fatima discuss Fatima's career transition from corporate work to becoming an online coach, including self-doubt and challenges she was able to overcome along the way and her WHY behind the big change. Fatima shares her personal experience with perimenopause and how she was able to advocate for herself to create harmony in her hormones now. They also dive into the power of choice and how radical acceptance in personal growth can bring such great strength and positive change.
In this episode, Paul, Evan, and Lexie sit down to break down some of the most common PREP myths people assume about the sport of bodybuilding. Are these beliefs actually valid... or completely bogus? The hosts tackle each myth head-on, sharing their personal insights and unfiltered opinions along the way. Today's Podcast is sponsored by ACBikinis! Click the link below to receive a FREE gift from our sponsor: acbikinis.com/code
In this episode, Danika sits down with ProPhysique coaches Matt and Fatima — a powerhouse duo based in South Africa. They share how having a supportive partner can elevate your fitness journey, while also opening up about their own personal transformations. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between accountability and empathy when coaching clients, and why both are essential for long-term success.
Join our prep hosts as they break down sh*it they don't tell you about CARDIO! Dispelling some common misconceptions when it comes to cardio, they touch on HIIT vs LISS cardio, cardio specifically for fat loss, different cardio modalities and MORE.
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