Episode 213: Peak Week Strategies

In this episode, Stephen and Chirstina sit down with Colin DeWaay, a close friend of the Pro Physique Team, and discuss the various ways in which our fitness and self worth can influence many areas of our lives. Going over different mindset strategies, coping mechanisms and things to consider, this is a great one for trying to make sure we get out of our own way when thoughts pop up that don't serve us.

In this episode with our prep team, Paul, Lexie and Evan discuss all things coaching- when you should hire a coach, how you can research and find a coach, and what a contest prep should provide you with, when being coached.  

In this episode, we get to have another girl's day and sit down with Daraja and her baby belly, to chat about all things second trimester as a fitness professional. Daraja shares about food choices and eating habits, her current exercise focuses and routines and they even discuss a bit of her birth plan.

Let's talk about SHOW DAY! You work weeks and weeks to prepare for one day, so let's talk about how to prepare for show day and what to expect, with our prep team! In this episode, Lexie, Evan and Paul dive into all of the glamorous and not so glamorous parts of show day from what to expect at athlete check ins, show day pee cups after bring tanned and MORE!

In this episode, Christina and Stephen answer some questions regarding implementing a new fitness lifestyle! How many calories is too low and when should we get aggressive? Are post workout meals important and what should they contain?

In this episode, our prep team discusses all things pertaining to TRAINING, by answering some of your guys' questions. Training to failure, incorporating intensifiers or dropsets, how to know when you have reached your genetic potential in the gym, and so much more, are all discussed in this information packed episode.

In this episode, the coaches expand upon their previous conversation regarding the necessary steps to take and obstacles to become comfortable overcoming in order to see successful, lasting change settle into place for the long run.

In this episode, our prep team sits down for a Q&A! Our hosts address a wide variety of questions from how to navigate having 6-8 weeks in between shows, how to truly know if a coach is the right fit for you, and how to troubleshoot bloating post show, along with several other variety ridden questions. Stay tuned for part 2, next Monday!

In this episode, Paul sits down for an interview with Whitteny, the first place female winner of our first 8 week transformation challenge! Whittney and Paul break down the strategies she used to stay on track, the hurdles she overcame and how she plans to maintain her hard earned results.

In this episode, our prep team dives into a fun topic that covers things/trends they have noticed as coaches, this year. From show numbers to specific stage looks to even diving into athlete traits that have been more commonly noted, this episode sheds some good light into our coach's general observations from this past year, in the competing space!