Physique Development Podcast

Did you know your habits account for 40% of your behaviors throughout the day? Understanding how your habits work and how to build new habits is important to your quality of life. Today, we are talking all about habit building and how to make it simple. Keep in mind, just because it's simple doesn't mean it will be easy. Listen in as we go over how to start small, clumping habits together, and other ways to build new and beneficial habits in your life! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Introducing today's topic (1:04) Don't try to do 12 new habits at once (start small) (5:16) Make it easy/lower the barrier of entry (11:38) Make it hard to skip (15:56) Clump it with other habits (17:51) Do it with a friend/make it fun (little treat culture) (20:41) When you slip, get back on track quickly (28:47) The tipping point (30:22) A few more examples of habit formation (34:29) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today, we are joined by a very special guest—Phillip Pape, the Physique Engineer. Phillip is a high-performance certified nutrition coach and founder of Wits and Weights. He helps clients who have had success in other areas of life build a strong and healthy physique without sacrificing their time or lifestyle. Listen in as Sue and Phillip discuss why diets fail, flexible dieting, misunderstood fitness terms, and so much more in this very informative episode! To find Phillip, head to the resource links below! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) About today's episode (1:25) Would Philip rather... (2:49) Why do diets fail? (10:27) What is flexible dieting & what makes it different from other types of diets? (21:15) Tips for quickly and easily logging your food (29:04) What exactly is additive nutrition? How can it help you reach your goals? (35:05) Misunderstood terms in the fitness space (42:27) Are tracking food and lifting weights forms of self-care? (46:31) Understanding what metabolic adaptation actually is (51:19) The MOST important thing for your health (53:51) Where to find Philip You can find Philip and Wits & Weights (plus free content) at: The Wits & Weights Podcast: https://bit.ly/witsandweightspodcast Wits & Weights Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/witsandweights Website: https://witsandweights.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/witsandweights YouTube: https://youtube.com/@witsandweights Get FREE guides (such as our 20+ page Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint) here: https://witsandweights.com/free Learn about nutrition coaching with Philip and his team here: https://www.witsandweights.com/coaching Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

We're back again with more nutrition questions and answers! What is our go-to pre-workout meal? Alex may or may not eat beans before he works out. Risky—we know. Today, we're diving into three main topics: diet as a lifestyle, nutrition and its impact on overall health, and feeling unsatisfied after eating. Listen in as we dive deep into these topics and give you some helpful advice along the way! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Our favorite pre-workout meals (1:57) Can a diet be a lifestyle? (10:13) How does nutrition impact your overall health? (25:55) Why do I never feel full after I eat? (44:24) How do you explain dietary changes to friends/family? (53:49) Wrap-up Need additional support or accountability? Inquire for coaching here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today, we are continuing on with nutrition. Are there foods that are specifically BAD for you? Are there foods you should NEVER eat? Absolutely. But they probably aren't what you are thinking... Listen in to hear Sue chat about how to look at foods differently—because good and bad are just relative, right? As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) About today's episode (0:10) A comprehensive list of BAD foods (0:50) Looking at foods differently (1:30) Classifying food on a gradient (2:14) Nutrient dense & calorically dense (3:29) Defining healthy fats (5:33) Nutrient dense & calorically sparse (6:27) Nutrient sparse & calorically sparse (7:38) Nutrient sparse & calorically dense (10:28) What is food to YOU? (why food is not just fuel) (12:53) Wrap-up Additional Resources: Visual Representation of Good vs Bad Foods - https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qV-UkLxjg Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

We often see people training really hard in the gym, but who are lost when managing their nutrition. Training can be very simple and dialed in, but the nutrition aspect can be very daunting due to the misinformation and misclassification of foods marketed to us. Today, we are diving into nutrition, including how you can calculate your macros, if you should avoid carbs, how nutrition affects muscle growth, and so much more! If you have been crushing your training, but struggling with hitting your physique goals—this may be the episode for you! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Introducing today's topic (1:04) How do I calculate my macros? (5:21) What is a healthy ratio of macros? (8:45) How do MACROnutrients differ from MICROnutrients? (11:49) Which macronutrients provide energy? (13:48) Should I avoid carbs? (16:09) How does low protein intake impact our ability to build muscle? (19:42) How does nutrition affect muscle growth? (23:16) How does nutrition differ from a caloric intake? (29:36) How should you eat before & after training? (peri-workout nutrition) (36:15) Do you feel different if you eat healthy? Does nutrition affect mood? Does poor nutrition affect mental health? (42:25) Wrap-up Additional Resources: PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator Everything You Need to Know About Macro Calculators - https://pod.fo/e/1fcbbc Unbelievably Simple Ways to Eat More Protein! - https://youtu.be/wNF0haeAe3Y?si=7IeS_Mm8FODIO77n Mike's Mix - https://mikesmixture.com Need additional support or accountability? Inquire for coaching here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

We've got a GOOD one in store for you today! Listen in as Sue and Alex hang out and answer some fun overrated/underrated and "would you rather" questions on hot topics like Lulu, Converse, and body odor. Happy Monday, let's have some fun! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) This or That? (3:42) O/U - Tempo training (5:06) O/U - Carb loading before a session (5:58) O/U - Pre-workout (8:51) O/U - Music during training (9:48) O/U - Fasting (11:28) O/U - Protein shake during exercise (12:26) O/U - Supersets (13:25) O/U - Lululemon (15:33) O/U - Converse (18:13) O/U - Deload weeks (18:42) O/U - Morning routines (21:53) WYR - Constantly smell BO any time you step in the gym, or never be able to shower after working out (22:58) WYR - Never sweat during a workout or never feel sore after a workout (23:47) WYR - Have strong arms and weak legs or strong legs and weak arms (25:25) WYR - Give up Gatorade or protein powder (26:08) If you could have 1 superpower, what would it be? (27:54) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today, we are discussing both of our current training stimuli and updating you on Alex’s half-marathon training. Listen in as Alex goes into detail on how he is managing his nutrition while hybrid training, how he is recovering from an injury, and what's playing in his headphones while he's running. We also cover how Sue is running the 12-Week Glute Program for a second time in pursuit of growing her glutes bigger than ever before! For more on Alex's running journey, you can head to our YouTube channel for the latest "Run With Me" video! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Catching up with Alex & Sue (3:33) Today's topic: training updates (3:43) Alex's current training (9:25) Nutritional modifications to handle hybrid training (16:37) Recovery considerations (18:06) Alex's top advice for hybrid training (20:41) Weaknesses that needed to be addressed to handle running better (21:44) Have there been any unexpected changes in body composition? (23:01) What does Alex listen to while running? (25:14) Why a half marathon? (26:20) Sue Vs Alex - the PD Olympics? (31:09) Sue's current training (40:46) Favorite exercises from the glute program (42:20) Sue's goals for round 2 of the glute program (44:05) The TOP thing that needs to happen to be successful (47:24) Sue's current nutritional approach (50:09) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today, we have a very special friend and mentor of ours in-studio—Austin Stout! Austin has been coaching for over a decade and has helped clients with gut protocols, hormonal function, and so much more. Join Alex as he dives into Austin's coaching philosophy and how it has changed and evolved over time. If you are a coach or even just someone who wants to get the most out of your own coaching, give this episode a listen! If you'd like to connect with Austin, head to the links below! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) About today's episode (1:22) Establishing a strong foundation with a new client (6:49) The most common barriers to break down with new clients (23:39) Where to start with a new client (how to achieve buy-in) (39:04) Addressing GI dysfunction & optimizing digestion (50:52) Utilizing foresight & encouragement to shift a client's view of themself (1:00:41) Improving the check-in process (1:10:08) Things Austin has changed his mind on or revised in his process recently (1:13:01) What Austin does to continue expanding his knowledge & improving his coaching (1:16:58) Wrap-up Connect with Austin: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/austinst8 Website - https://integrated-muscle.com All Other Links - https://linktr.ee/austinst8 Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

We are diving right into navigating travel while on your fitness journey. Sue is giving you all of her tips, tricks, and hacks that she recommends to clients (and uses personally) while traveling. When traveling, your circumstances are different, so the routine is going to be different—utilizing this advice, while also prioritizing digestion and water intake, can help you continue feeling your best. Be sure to click the link below for a FREE download including no equipment circuits and our best travel hacks! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) About today's episode (0:24) Navigating travel & your fitness goals (0:56) Questions to ask yourself (9:17) When circumstances are different, the plan is different (15:48) Handling food while traveling (+ a hot... or cold tip for getting food through TSA) (25:38) Prioritize digestion & create a bathroom routine (29:34) Our best tips for helping you feel your best while traveling (eating out, supplements, water, & more) (44:24) Wrap-up Additional Resources: No Equipment Circuits and Travel Hacks [FREE DOWNLOAD] - https://physiquedevelopment.ck.page/84544c8b40?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=PD&utm_id=Travel 3 Unknown Tips from MyFitnessPal - https://youtu.be/PuFt2dGrnbs?si=oiIsB0HOZ23S3IEl The Top 3 Supplements EVERYONE Should Take - https://pod.fo/e/21c66e Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today we're starting the podcast off strong with some really tough "would you rather's," but we get a little deeper as the episode goes on. We answer questions both fun and business-related. Listen in as we go into what made us want to become coaches and what motivates us daily—plus, can you beat us in deciphering between the names of dinosaurs and muscles? As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) WYR - Never be able to read a book again or never listen to music again? (2:03) WYR - Only be able to wash your towel or your bed sheets? (5:55) WYR - All songs exist, but are only performed by Pitbull OR only one Pitbull song exists, but it's performed by all artists with their own interpretation of it? (8:54) What turns a walk into a hike? (12:08) How did we become coaches? (What made us want to become coaches?) (24:04) What has it been like going from "just a coach" to a business owner? (35:16) What keeps us motivated in our day-to-day? (41:08) What advice would we give to someone starting their own business? (44:19) You wake up and you’re the last person on Earth, what are you doing? (46:42) Dinosaur or muscle? (50:20) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

In a world of many many supplements, we narrowed it down to our top 3. Today, we're diving into why we think everyone should supplement with magnesium, vitamin D, and fish oil. Listen in as we go into detail on these supplements—plus, find out the PROPER way to take your supplements. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction & about today's episode (0:29) Supplement #1 - Magnesium (2:24) Brands we like (6:15) Our favorite forms of magnesium (8:25) Dosage recommendations (8:58) Supplement #2 - Vitamin D (15:56) Brands we like (17:36) Dosage recommendations (22:21) Supplement #3 - Fish Oil (Omega 3) (25:04) Brands we like (26:11) Dosage recommendations (29:27) Benefits of fish oil (31:10) A quick tip to help if you forget to take your supplements (33:33) The PROPER way to take supplements (35:26) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Grab our FREE Supplement Handbook here - https://physiquedevelopment.ck.page/4be8dc2ab0?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=PD&utm_id=Supplement Supplements Mentioned: Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate - https://smartq.pureforyou.com/products/39410161811490/magnesium-glycinate Revive Supplements Magnesium Glycinate - https://revivesups.com/products/magnesium-glycinate Legion Sucrosomial Magnesium - https://legionathletics.com/products/supplements/sucrosomial-magnesium Legion Vitamin D+K - https://legionathletics.com/products/supplements/vitamin-dk Metagenics Vitamin D - https://www.metagenics.com/d3-1000 Revive Supplements Omega 3 (Fish Oil) - https://revivesups.com/products/omega-3 Legion Triton Fish Oil - https://legionathletics.com/products/supplements/triton-fish-oil Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today, we are focusing on the "most"—the most lost, the most learned, the most liked, and so much more. Regardless of what "most" you've experienced, in the end, it's important to bet on yourself. You have to create the life you want and the future you want. Listen in, and if you feel like this is your MOST favorite podcast, be sure to leave us a review! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:17) Tattoo talk & today's topic (3:22) What is the most lost we've felt in our fitness journeys? (15:57) What is the most food we've eaten during a growth phase? (21:36) What is the most we've learned about ourselves in a year? (29:36) What is the most impactful aspect of our fitness journeys? (35:06) What is the most difficult thing for us to stick to in our recovery? (42:31) What is the most liked & disliked day of training for us? (45:43) What is our most liked & disliked time to train? (53:15) Rapid fire "MOSTS" (56:04) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Additional Resources: How To Properly Be In A Surplus - https://pod.fo/e/2157b2 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

It's hard to believe we are celebrating our 150th episode! Thank you all for following along over the last three years. Today, we are diving into how to get back into the gym after being sick. Being sick sucks, and this time of year it's hard to avoid. Listen in as Alex talks about his recent experience being sick, how to listen to your body, and how to know when you need a break—plus, he answers a few listener questions. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Thank you & today's topic (1:20) A quick favor (1:52) Step 1: Acknowledge that you need a break (use it as a reset) (6:28) Step 2: Listen to your body (11:49) My recent experience being sick with pneumonia (15:23) Step 3: How to get back into the gym (21:05) Recap (22:11) Listener question #1 - Why is it so hard to work out after being sick? (23:42) Listener question #2 - Can working out while sick (or too soon after being sick) make it worse? (25:58) Listener question #3 - If I am sick for more than a week, did I lose muscle? (26:49) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If you've ever wondered how to go through a bulk, what makes a bulk successful, or how to see the best results possible, we have the episode for you! Today, we are diving right into how to properly be in a surplus—plus, some things that drive us insane as coaches. Listen in as Sue and Alex discuss how to eat all the food while seeing gains! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:21) Why would someone want to be in a surplus? (1:18) What is a calorie surplus? (2:44) How do we know if we're actually in a surplus? (& why the scale isn't the best indicator) (4:25) How big of a surplus should we aim for? (10:16) The importance of consistency (15:46) How do bodybuilders eat so much and not get fat? (19:30) Will I gain fat in a calorie surplus? (26:47) What does a successful bulk look like? What is a healthy surplus? (31:31) Does it matter what I eat in a surplus? (37:14) Can I still build muscle in a calorie deficit? (40:52) Do you need to be in a surplus to get stronger? Can you get stronger without being in a surplus? (47:47) How long do you have to be in a surplus to gain muscle? (53:29) Some final tips (58:51) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Additional Resources: How To Select Your Weight to Train with REAL Intensity - https://youtu.be/DruW4_uXKJU?si=Nj2rAlri6sxlsBia Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

The man behind the camera, our creative director, Miguel, joins us to chat about his second favorite sport—UFC. Today, Miguel and Alex sit down and chat about Dana White’s viral video on his experience of fasting. Listen in as Miguel reflects on his own fasting experiences plus the pros and cons of fasting while on your fitness journey. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Check out our FREE CBum 3-Day Program here - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/305b2cbd5f Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Welcome, 2024! Even during a hard year, we can still feel grateful. Today, Sue sits down and talks about how she has kept a positive attitude during a year filled with loss and hardship. We hope you take some time to think about your thoughts, but realize that you aren't your thoughts. As you are planning your goals and resolutions for the year, we have created a tool to help you work through those goals. Be sure to click on the link below for a FREE S.M.A.R.T. Goal-Setting bullet journal! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:18) Gratefulness & thought diffusion (5:43) Psychological rigidity & flexibility (10:34) Presence, values, & committed action (16:37) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Additional Resources: How I Would Start My Fitness Journey in 2024 (setting yourself up for success in the new year) - https://pod.fo/e/20a13a FREE Goal-Setting Bullet Journal PDF - https://physiquedevelopment.ck.page/6e3a3dc30a?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Email&utm_id=Goal+Journal Check out our FREE CBum 3-Day Program here - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/305b2cbd5f Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Happy New Year! Wishing you the best Day One of 2024. We are feeling on fire for the new year and today we are hanging out answering questions. Listen in to find out what Olympic sport we wouldn’t completely suck at, our respective Spotify Wrapped lists, and how we cultivate gratitude during hard times in our lives. Be sure you are subscribed to our YouTube channel to never miss a video in the new year. We are going to be coming in hot with content that you won’t want to miss! Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:31) What Olympic sport could we not come in dead last in? (3:23) What Olympic sport do we enjoy watching the most? (5:03) Is it okay if a girl farts in front of their significant other? (7:43) What are our thoughts on sponsored posts & ads? (13:52) At what age did we feel like an adult? (20:59) Do we have a comfort album? (22:53) Do we think our Spotify Wrapped was true to us? (29:34) What is the best movie we've watched recently? (32:53) What celebrity would we trade lives with for 24 hours? (38:36) How do we define success for ourselves? (43:57) What role does gratitude play in our lives? How do we cultivate gratitude during hard times? (54:31) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Additional Resources: Check out our FREE CBum 3-Day Program here - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/305b2cbd5f Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Merry Christmas or Merry Chrysler—whatever you choose! In today's episode, Sue and Alex do a spin on Underrated vs. Overrated: Holiday Edition! Listen in as they let loose and go through all the hot takes for the Christmas season. Let's jump in. If you disagree—don't come at us, but leave us a review and let us know what you think! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:16) Ugly Christmas sweaters (1:23) Hallmark movies (2:39) Holiday lawn decorations (3:27) Eggnog/holiday flavors (4:40) Gingerbread houses (5:10) Christmas music (6:26) Holiday TV episodes (6:41) White elephant/Secret Santa (8:12) Gift cards as gifts (8:53) Cash as a gift (10:42) Advent calendars (12:28) Stockings (13:45) Candy canes (14:19) Matching holiday pajamas (16:46) Santa (20:44) Gift wrapping (21:36) Christmas cards (23:39) Real Christmas trees (24:49) Sledding (26:01) Caroling/carolers (27:13) Elf on a shelf (28:59) Experiences as gifts (29:37) New Year's Eve (32:37) Traditional Christmas dinner (34:35) A white Christmas (35:06) Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? (35:22) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Additional Resources: Check out our FREE CBum 3-Day Program here - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/305b2cbd5f Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

We have a very special guest today! Physique Development's own Coach Charlotte joins us to discuss training to failure. Training to failure is when you absolutely cannot perform another rep while keeping good form—but there are multiple different types of failure. Listen in as Alex and Charlotte dig into failure plus hear Charlotte’s own experiences when training to true failure. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:25) Why Charlotte is so excited to build a home gym (3:43) Today's topic: a deep dive into training to failure (4:08) Defining what training to "failure" really means (5:46) Breaking down the different types of failure (5:55) 1) Psychological failure (9:15) 2) Systemic/cardiovascular fatigue (12:21) 3) Local muscular failure (22:26) 4) Technical failure (29:34) Mental benefits of training to failure (33:27) Hypertrophy benefits of training to failure (36:58) Prerequisites you need before starting to attempt to push sets to failure (42:18) Charlotte's first experience pushing to failure (46:24) The worst & best exercises to push to failure (48:18) How we encourage clients to get comfortable with failing safely (50:32) Training to failure if you train alone (52:18) Pushing compound vs accessory movements to failure (54:21) The differences between lengthened vs shortened-biased movements when pushing to failure (58:22) Final thoughts Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Connect with Coach Charlotte: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cmjones.fit Apply for coaching - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/SNcJCNmE Additional Resources: Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

We are less than a month away from a new year. As you are making your New Year's resolutions or fitness goals, let's chat about how you can set yourself up for success in the new year. Listen in as Coach Alex breaks down how to align your expectations, set up your nutrition, and how he would start his fitness journey—and be sure to listen until the very end for a good laugh. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Introducing today's topic (1:29) Aligning your expectations (5:23) Setting up your nutrition (what & how to start tracking) (12:04) 1) Protein (12:40) 2) Fruits & vegetables (12:52) 3) Water intake (15:38) The importance of daily movement (19:03) Structuring a resistance training routine (22:25) Supplements that can actually help (26:27) How I would start my fitness journey in 2024 (28:58) Wrap-up (29:18) 👀👀 Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Additional Resources: Check out our FREE CBum 3-Day Program here: https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/305b2cbd5f Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.