The Calvin Trieu Podcast

Welcome to The Calvin Trieu Podcast. Calvin holds an M.S. in Exercise Physiology. You can expect honest, unfiltered, and raw stories through deep and powerful conversations. Topics revolving around health, fitness, nutrition, and entrepreneurship through the lens and experiences of myself and other inspiring humans. Get a free WHOOP 4.0 and one month free when you join with my link: https://join.w...

Welcome to The Calvin Trieu Podcast. Calvin holds an M.S. in Exercise Physiology. You can expect honest, unfiltered, and raw stories through deep and powerful conversations. Topics revolving around health, fitness, nutrition, and entrepreneurship through the lens and experiences of myself and other inspiring humans.

Welcome to The Calvin Trieu Podcast. Calvin holds an M.S. in Exercise Physiology. You can expect honest, unfiltered, and raw stories through deep and powerful conversations. Topics revolving around health, fitness, nutrition, and entrepreneurship through the lens and experiences of myself and other inspiring humans.

In this episode of The Calvin Trieu Podcast, I discuss the following: -> Why finding a North Star is crucial to living a life with purpose -> Explain how establishing a destination can give you direction  -> How I am showing my own North Star in my own life -> How it can help to guide the decisions you make, the habits you form, and the behaviors you want to instill into your life.  Fo...

In this episode of The Calvin Trieu Podcast, I discuss the following: -> How eating more protein can help you live longer. -> Understanding protein’s hierarchy of importance from most to least (Total - Distribution - Dose <-> Quality - Timing). -> How to support fat/weight loss with protein. -> How to use protein to build muscle. Follow for more: IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ca...

Today on the show, I was honored to speak with Dr. Liz Pekas. The origin of her story did not begin with science, as many would believe based on her vast scientific achievements, but rather the arts. Through unwavering belief in herself, she was able to make the pivot to forge a new path. Not only did we discuss the importance of establishing a support system for when the demands of life increase,...

Progress is painful, especially when it's invisible. In this episode, I take you through my reflection on the prior six months. I share my experiences of learning that progress isn't linear, comfortable, or visible. But instead, it can be invisible, complex, and painful. Follow for more: IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/calvintrieufitness/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@calvintrieufitness⁠ Traini...

In this solo episode, I answer the question: Should you eat back the calories that you burned? And How many calories do you burn from your workouts? These are questions that are often asked and ones that I've asked myself at one point. So, here, I answer these questions for you. I dive into your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), metabolic rate, the caloric needs of each age/gender group, and...

In this inspiring conversation, I sat down with Gabriella Moore, an extraordinary individual who went against all odds to merge the two worlds of science and art. Gabriella breakdown’s how the pandemic created the environment needed for her handmade earring business to take life. Later, Gabriella shares how a simple dinner out with her friends caused her to sign a 2-year tattoo studio lease with z...

In this episode, I take you back to the beginning. The pain of growing up with an abusive father, who I later learned at 26, isn't my biological father. The consequences of drinking/smoking at 12 contributed to me receiving a brand on my arm. How hitting rock bottom in my early 20s led me to therapy. How I coped with getting rejected from every physical therapy school I applied to. Understanding h...

Today we dive into Jackson's backstory to learn more about the many influences shaping and guiding his coaching philosophy. He unpacks the training methodology, the conjugate method, in how he uses it for himself and his clients of all ages. He also shares his experiences with the mental toughness challenge that is 75 Hard and how he uses specific perspectives and viewpoints to guide his life.  Ja...

Today I sat down with the incredible Dr. Shane Lentz, physical therapist, powerlifter, and all-around good human. In this episode, Shane recalled his experience with pain and packed how those incidents influenced his decision to become a physical therapist. The concept of physical therapy can be unfamiliar to many, and having the knowledge to navigate the process can be a stressful experience. Sha...

In this solo episode, I share with you how setting boundaries is my ultimate form of self-care. By protecting myself, I can stay accountable to the self-growth I'm striving for in many areas of life, and I take you on the journey of how I am going about it. Follow for more: IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/calvintrieufitness/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@calvintrieufitness⁠ Join FaceBook Group:...

This episode unpacked two self-auto-regulation tools often used within the lifting and endurance world, Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and Reps in Reserve (RIR). I explained the importance of these self-grading tools, how I use them, who should use them, and how you can use them to maximize your performance.  Follow for more: IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/calvintrieufitness/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://w...

Today on the show, I chatted with Emily Work and unpacked her inspiring journey thus far. First, Emily opens up about her experiences with pivoting her life and returning to school to embark on a rigorous research-based graduate program as a graduate assistant (GA). During grad school, she opened up about navigating being a GA, competing in her first bodybuilding competition, and coming out to the...

What exactly is metabolism? What does TDEE stand for? In this episode, I will discuss what these words/acronyms mean, why they matter to you, and some simple steps to leverage this information. The Kinetic Performance Podcast is a weekly show focusing on health, training, nutrition, and more. We are hosted by Calvin Trieu, Founder, and Head Coach of Kinetic Performance & Nutrition. We aim to s...

Learning is much deeper than the content that you learn in school. Once a class is over, learning doesn’t just stop. Learning is continuous. From your parents to your peers, your craft within your profession, and every aspect and domain of life. We’re constantly learning something new, only if you’re open to receiving it. In this episode, I chat about the top 10 over-arching hard lessons I’ve lear...

Traveling can be very stressful for several reasons. Doing that while keeping your health and fitness in mind provides an additional layer of difficulty. However, it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I chat about the different mental frameworks my clients and I work through to help ease their stress around managing their fitness while traveling to give them a systematic approach to staying in s...

It’s the holiday season and basically, everything is on sale. If you’re trying to build a budget-friendly home gym set up with effective equipment that won’t take up much space, easy to use, is versatile and etc. Check out this episode on my top 7 must have while they’re even more affordable during this holiday season. Rogue Slice Sled - https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-slice-sled TRX Bands - ht...

What hard decision are you making today? Sometimes, the decision that we feel is the easier decision is actually the harder one. Listen to hear my thought process behind this and see what lessons I've learned that may be of use to you!

The holiday season can be a very stressful time for many of us since it involves being around food and family memberships. You may not know how to approach or navigate all this as you're currently working on your relationship with food and body image. Here are 5 helpful nuggets that I've learned that have served me and my clients well during these seasons!