Behavior & Performance Research

Sleep, the indispensable golden chain binding health and our bodies together. But let's debunk the one-size-fits-all myth: it's as tailored as your favorite jeans, a bespoke suit to your biology. Just as individual fingerprints, everyone's sleep recipe is unique – influenced by a smorgasbord of factors such as lifestyle, diet, age, and genetics. This nighttime symphony isn't just a...

In this episode, Spencer Nix challenges the new cultural expectation of dealing with anxiety. Popular activities such as breathwork, cold exposure, and meditation all have scientific research backing their benefits. But what if adding 1 more thing to our already busy schedules in hopes to lighten the load just made it worse? What if the key to handling our Anxiety was as simple as taking 1 deep br...

In this video, Spencer Nix and Brittany Rice discuss fitness bias, coaching prejudice, and challenging assumptions - Specifically the 5 common client characteristics we navigate as coaches daily. As fitness professionals, it's essential to be aware of the ways that we can influence by our biases. In this video, we'll discuss ways to challenge and break down negative fitness stereotypes to...

In this episode, Spencer Nix and Marcella Bruce discuss what it means to properly end a #stresscycle so you can CALM THE F**K DOWN! If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed, and it's begging to affect your progress in the gym, personal life, and professionally. It's likely that you are not completing your #stresscycle. But lucky for you we'll teach you how to identify th...

In this episode, Spencer Nix and former Pro Football player Chad Kackert discuss burnout, how to identify it, the stress of competition, and knowing when it's time to move on. If you are currently an athlete who competes in any sport or you're no longer competitive and struggling to find a competitive outlet. This podcast is for you! Cheers #BPRpodcast #healthcoach Watch the episode on You...

In this episode, we'll take the tangled and convoluted world of #bodyimage and create clarity and order we all need. We'll also talk about #coaching through body image and what's the most important questions and actions to take for your clients. This video is a must-watch and Britt brings a perspective that everyone can benefit from! It'll break things down and offer a perspective...

In this episode, we discuss Mindset Tools, their importance, and how using them as a coach will bring your career to the next level! We'll also talk about #journaling – why it's NOT what you think, and how to do it in a way that will help you elevate your thinking and how you approach your clients. This video is a must-watch and can benefit everyone! It'll teach you the basics of coach...

n this podcast, "Why I Pivoted From Fitness to Health". Spencer and Chance unpack the differences between a HEALTH COACH versus a FITNESS COACH. They discuss different aspects of the #health and #fitness coaching industry, why Spencer pivoted to health coaching and valuable information backed by 15+ years of experience to help you be a successful coach early on in your career! If you&#39...

This week’s episode entitled “how to dissect disordered eating” is led by Marcela Arias Bruce, the Director of Coaching at Behavior & Performance Research. Marcela is an accomplished athlete, seasoned coach, and overall rad human being. While the topic isn't what you would consider an "easy topic", we think you'll appreciate the perspective and information. Topics 0:00 Mar&#3...

In this episode, Spencer teams up with Chad Kackert, Director of Program Design at Behavior and Performance Research. Chad is a former professional football player and holds the distinguished title of “Grey Cup MVP”. This first discussion of many on the topic of “buy-in” and member adherence, they break down: Why purpose and identity are so crucial to behavior modification The Siamese twin of purp...

In this second episode of the BPR podcast, Spencer breaks down why you could be the best group class coach in the world but STILL fall short of providing what your clients need. He gets into: Ways that we all might maintain the group atmosphere yet provide the premeditated customization that so many of us need. The difference between scaling and customization The how-to’s - ways you might immediat...

In this inaugural episode, Spencer Nix asks, "What’s the point of all this exercise?" Spencer is the owner and "chief researcher" at Behavior & Performance Research - a private gym located in Dallas Texas that has operated since 2008. Spencer holds an advanced degree in neuroscience and applied cognition, has traveled the country coaching coaches for over 10 years & is...