Episode 203: First Trimester Fitness with Daraja

In this episode, our coaches answer a wide variety of questions that were asked by YOU guys via Instagram. From some more "serious" questions to a few more "light hearted" questions, this episode is packed with a lot of valuable info regarding contest prep.

In this episode, the coaches discuss some of the different buzzwords that you might here surrounding program design and focus, such as hypertrophy, strength, conditioning and how to decide what might be best for you and your goals!

In this episode, Lexie, Evan and Stephen discuss the importance of the post show phase and how you can set yourself for success, after your last show of the season. The first 6-8 weeks after a show can be extremely tough for any competitior, but there are several ways that you can go about making this time more enjoyable, all of which are touched on in this episode.

In this episode, we get to meet the most recent winner of the ProPhysique "New Year, New Start Transformation Challenge!" Dan saw incredible results over the course of 12 weeks, and fun fact, his wife made the top 10 finalists as well! Join us as we learn more about his routine and program for fat loss and looking and feeling his best through the course of the challenge and beyond. Congrats, Dan!

In this episode, Christina and Danika sit down with soon to be Momma, Daraja, and discuss the changes that come with the beginning of pregnancy and how she has navigated things like food aversions and being more tired than usual. What are the things that Daraja has in mind when thinking about the pregnancy and postpartum and the effects on fitness and physique?

In this episode, Lexie, Paul and Stephen break down the costs associated with prep and show day. Not only do they break down specific costs, but they discuss some ways that you can SAVE money in prep and on show day, in order to alleviate some of the costs.

In this podcast, Coaches Jess and Stephen discuss how they've developed their knowledge base as coaches and as students of their sport over the years, by approaching each opportunity with a "what can I learn from this" mindset. Not only has this served them in their coaching relationships, but also helped them grow as athletes.

In this episode, our prep team discusses a hot topic, regarding the decline in bikini numbers at recent national shows. Paul, Evan and Lexie, break down some specific stats and discuss their theories regarding the division and the way it is going. Additionally, they answer a few recent and common questions from YOU guys.

In this episode, join our coaches as they go over strategies to help those that want to stay on track or not go off the rails for trips and vacations during the warmer months. Our coaches dive into what kind of characteristics make a coach feel like a client might be better off staying on course or implementing flexible strategies while away from home, how to handle pushy food situations and so much more!

In this episode, our prep team discusses the "bikini criteria" and WHAT the judges are explicity looking for on stage. Our hosts break down some common terms such as "full vs. flat" AND elaborate on what the judges are looking for in a physique, on stage.