Episode 405: The Evolution of the Pro Stage: Bikini and Fit Model

In this week's episode, our prep hosts break down the recent Wasatch Warrior show, where both Pro Bikini and the debut of the Pro Fit Model division took center stage. Paul, Evan, and Lexie dive into the key differences between the two divisions and explore how the Bikini category has evolved over the years.

In this week's episode Danika and Fatima are joined by Maria Vegas. Maria is the behind the scenes IT wizard for ProPhysique, Chemical Engineer, IFBB Bikini Pro and true inspiration & motivation for so many. During this conversation the ladies chat and learn about the concept of 10x. What are some basic life changing tools that can be used for youth + longevity and how can you create the life you want by simply executing a path to your biggest goal?

In this week's episode, our prep hosts dive into the importance of staying in your own lane and keeping unsolicited advice at bay, while in prep. They touch on others' opinions in prep and how they can oftentimes hinder a competitor's confidence within themselves. And lastly, they discuss what it means to TRULY be stage lean and how most people don't understand what this fully looks like.

In this episode, Danika and Fatima introduce Coach Brett, aka Dr. Brett Kahn. They discuss his journey with fitness, discovering a life changing diagnosis, obtaining his pro card and building his own chiropractic practice. Brett is a man of great depth, making him a GREAT coach and asset on this team.

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