Physique Development Podcast

Today is a fun episode! We dive right into some wild "would you rather" questions, listener-submitted questions, and some top fives. Alex and Sue drop their biggest pet peeves and even talk about their irrational superstitions. Prepare for some serious belly laughs! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant s...

"If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good." -Deion Sanders When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good, you perform well. How we look and feel plays a huge role in the way we perform in our daily lives. Today, we are talking about how you can feel your best, one of Sue's biggest idols, and a huge pet peeve of Alex. Before we ju...

100 episodes… WOW! Thank you for listening and continuing to follow along. If you are loving the pod, be sure to leave us a review—we love to hear from you guys! If you haven't listened to last week's episode, be sure to catch up on episode 99 where we dive into Sue's post-show protocols being 30 weeks post-show.  Today, we are talking specifically about what has helped post-show and how Sue...

Can you believe Sue is already 7.5 months post-show? Today, Sue and Alex chat about the difficulties they ran into during her competition season, what it's like having no new competition goal to jump into, and what goals Sue does have for training and fitness. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some se...

Today we are diving into sleep supplementation. If you haven't already listened to episode 97 , we talk all about how you can set yourself up for the best night of sleep. Sleep supplements can be great—but without having the lifestyle factors in check, you won't see the same level of benefits. Grab a pen and paper for notes, because we are going to hit you with a lot of information and research on...

Today we are discussing the greatest, LEGAL, performance-enhancing drug—and that's not clickbait. Listen in as Sue and Alex talk about some things happening personally in their lives, but also the value of sleep and ways you can improve your sleep. As you know, here at PD we live by the motto, "sleep is for the elite." So, let's get into how you can get the best sleep of your life and continue to...

What is health? What does health look like for you? Today, Sue and Alex sit down and chat about how they are leaning into their health and taking a full picture of mental, social, and physical health and, in turn, feeling more fulfilled. The grind, day-in and day-out, isn't always a badge of honor when your quality of life suffers. Listen in as they chat about recharging your batteries and filling...

Dragons and bears, oh my! No, we're not talking Wizard of Oz. Today, we are talking about a topic Sue and Alex heard while at an event recently that Bedros Keuilian spoke on. Dragons are internal—your inner critic and the lies you tell yourself. Bears are external—obstacles you have to fight through. Listen in as Sue and Alex talk about how they slay the dragons and fight off the bears in their li...

We should always focus on the journey and not the goal, the process and not the outcome—easier said than done, right? Alex and Sue sit down and dive into the importance of this and how we guide clients toward shifting this focus, setting SMART goals, and surrounding themselves with the right people and environment. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insig...

Whether you are traveling for the upcoming holidays or just for work or leisure, the biggest hack is to PREP. Today, we dive into how you can set yourself up for success with your nutrition while traveling. Last week we talked about training while traveling, so if you missed out—head back to episode 92 to catch up! Listen in as Alex and Sue, seasoned travelers, give you all the tips and tricks the...

As we head into the holidays, we know there will be lots of travel for most. We say it often, but in these scenarios you have to be flexible and give yourself grace. Listen in as Sue and Alex discuss how they structure training while traveling, how to maximize your training, and additional options when training isn't feasible.  As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, w...

Miguel is back for today's episode! If you missed the last episode where Miguel, our Creative Director, and Sue chat—head back to episode 87 to catch up.  Today, we're going through our relationship with Miguel from 2020 to 2022 and especially focusing on all the knowledge that Miguel has brought to the PD team in 2022. Miguel has been a huge piece in our ability to ramp up the PD YouTube and...

Today, we are back with the final piece in our postpartum series with coach Katie Clementi. To listen to parts one and two, head back to episodes 88 and 89 to catch up. As we've discussed, it is so important to take time to listen to your body and recover properly after having your baby—and nutrition plays a huge role in that recovery. Coach Sue and Coach Katie are diving into postpartum nutrition...

Coach Katie is back today as we dive into Part Two of our Postpartum Series. Jumping back into the gym takes time after having a baby and it's important to know how to slowly ease back in. Growing a human is hard, giving birth is hard, and getting back to feeling like you again is equally as hard. Listen in as Coach Sue and Coach Katie chat about how to give yourself grace during the transition po...

Today, we have another special guest with us—Coach Katie Clementi! Katie holds her CPT as well as multiple perinatal certifications. After having a daughter a little over a year and a half ago, she has experienced many hurdles while coming into her role as a mom. Listen in as Coach Sue and Coach Katie discuss some things she did during pregnancy that she carries into her life now, struggles new mo...

Today, we have a very special guest with us—Miguel Rivera! Miguel creates all the magic you see as a videography mastermind and our Creative Director. We often say Miguel has lived many lives. Previously, he was a musician which translated over to videography fairly well but he made quite a few job leaps along the way. He first started college to pursue a degree in audio engineering and music theo...

The holiday season is here, whether you are ready or not. Today, Sue, Alex, and Austin are chatting about navigating the upcoming holidays. Listen in as they discuss how to not be an asshole and how to make decisions that make you feel good—regardless of what that looks like. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also...

First, let's start by giving Coach Makenzie a big congratulations on becoming Mrs. McGhee! After a crazy fun weekend, Sue and Alex sit down and talk about how they have created the best schedule for them. From packing food, to prioritizing sleep, to being vocal to their clients—they felt like they were able to truly manage a weekend away.  There are certain things in life that you have to gro...

From being homebodies to saying yes to hanging out with friends and making new friends, Alex and Sue have been working on doing more things and spending more time together outside of work. While peer pressure has a big effect on your social life, it also has an effect on your fitness goals. Listen in, as Alex and Sue talk on how peer pressure plays a role in their current lives, how they deal with...

Today we are talking about how Alex lost 20 pounds in 4 days. Yes, you read that right. We've all wanted to lose weight for an event or a vacation but this is definitely not the way to do it. After coming down with the flu, Sue and Alex were pretty out of commission for two weeks. Listen in as they discuss how they took time to recover and what they did to feel better while sick.  As always,...

We've all, at some point, struggled with the all-or-nothing mentality. Within fitness, this mentality can creep in when it comes to lifting, nutrition, and even competing. Listen in as Sue and Alex sit down and discuss how life happens, goals and priorities change, and how to make the mindset shift to recognize those factors while allowing grace for yourself.  As always, it is our goal not on...

Today, Coach Alex sits down with Coach Austin to discuss his path to coaching, the clients he prefers, and goals he's accomplished throughout his journey.  For a period of time, Austin's whole life revolved around competing. After earning his pro card, competing was no longer the focus. He got accepted into a 4 month study abroad program and left the country for the first time, leaving compet...

Today we have a very special guest for the start of our client series, Sydney Shelburne! Sydney has a background in fitness as a three-sport athlete throughout high school. After leaving sports behind—but still looking for a fitness program during college—she participated in fitness challenges. Unfortunately, she never felt like they were giving the results she wanted and ultimately led to burnout...

First, thank you for allowing us to open up and talk on mental health. We truly appreciate all the love, comments, and feedback on episode 77 . We are glad to have this space to be open, vulnerable, and honest with our listeners. Today, we are discussing goals and that it is OK for your goals to change over time. Over the last three-plus years, Sue and Alex's goals have shifted—which is completely...

We have found that the scale can sometimes do more harm than good, so we have clients that don't weigh themselves. The scale is just ONE tool to gauge progress. Today, we chat about additional ways to measure your progress effectively and their importance in your ability to continue making progress over time. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on...