The Progressive Performance Podcast

Megan D'Ginto is a coach for Bair Aesthetics with a bachelors in human nutrition and and an IFBB bikini pro. Megan received her pro card competing in just four competitions. Follow us along as we touch on Megan's journey with bikini competitions, becoming a coach, reversing out of prep, and more! Time stamps:0-1:25 Intro1:26-11:44 Getting into fitness11:45-15:54 Reversing out of prep15:55-18:59 Hi...

Lauren Bair is an IFBB Fitness Pro & Coach for Bair Aesthetics as well as being a Cosmetic RN, BSN. Lauren has worked with hundreds of clients from around the world over the past decade+ and is one of the industry leaders when it comes to competition prep. Follow us along as we touch on categories within bodybuilding competitions, the progression of women's bodybuilding, and more! Time stamps:...

Page Thorla is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and has been a Prep and Lifestyle Coach for Dylan and Bair Aesthetics since 2018! She has a bachelor of science in Dietetics from the University of Cincinnati, specializes in sports nutrition & entrepreneurship, and has 5+ years experience as an NFPT certified personal trainer. She is also a mom of two and loves to help with pre and postnatal...

Michael Bogutzki studied chemical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He is working to find ways to economically bring about a sustainable energy future. Follow us along as we touch on the state of climate change, renewable energy sources, future energy innovations, and more! Time stamps: 0-15:23 What’s the problem? 15:24-18:57 Oil to plastic 18:58-21:29 Solution to fossil fuels 21:3...

Kayla Diamond owns Evolve Health and Performance and works as an online Strength & Conditioning and Sports Nutrition Coach who helps create high performing athletes and confident coaches. Follow along as we touch on becoming a confident coach, balancing life and business, should you be a coach or business owner, and more! Time stamps: 0-18:15 The Spot 18:16-22:10 What you’ve learned as a coach...

Ty competed for about 10 years and has been coaching for about 6 total. She grew up in Alaska which is where she started her bikini competition journey. Now, after many competitions, she spends her off time at festivals and shows and lifting to be healthy rather than to chase a certain aesthetic. Follow along as we touch on Chris' background, college training, functional training, combine, and mor...

Chris is an Akron, Ohio native and OSU 2014 grad. Prior to joining P2, he majored in Nutrition and Ex. Sci with intentions to pursue his DPT, but instead pursued a career in med device (Stryker) where he spent time in surgical OR’s with Orthopaedic Surgeons. As a coach to both lifestyle and bodybuilding athletes, Chris emphasizes training fully with the future in mind. Strength AND functional move...

P2 Assistant Coach, Tyler Yee! He is from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with a background in exercise science. He graduated from the University of Akron in 2018 with his masters in exercise science and has experience working with special populations, young athletes, general population, and competitors. Follow along as we touch on what grinds our gears, self-reflection, past coaching, and what we've lear...

On Episode 3 of the Progressive Performance Podcast, I’m joined by Abby Kirschler. Abby is a third year physical therapy student, cosplayer, and online fitness coach. In addition to school, she currently works to empower cosplayers and others in the nerdy community by helping them to achieve their physique goals and develop long-term fitness strategies for a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Follow a...

On this episode, I'm joined by Hannah Bell to talk about diet culture, breaking through fat-loss plateaus, sustainability, and MUCH more! Hannah is a former Strength and Conditioning coach turned lifestyle transformation coach. Her personal fitness journey has been a story of overcoming obstacles to find her true purpose in this space. From competing too early to dealing with bad coaches to battli...

In this episode, I'm joined by David Martin to discuss some of the common pitfalls and barriers along the road to becoming a coach. Timestamps: Introductions- 0:30 Internships&Mentorships- 3:10 Value of In-Person Experience- 12:00 Ideal Curriculum for Coaches- 15:21 David's Landmark Moments- 20:16 Imposter Syndrome- 28:31 Common Issues with Clients- 34:36 Rectifying Issues- 39:21 Communication...