The Progressive Performance Podcast

In episode 86 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris unveil Pulse, P2’s newest AI-powered platform that unifies training, nutrition, and recovery data in one seamless interface. Now available to all P2 OnDemand members, Pulse delivers personalized coaching that can actually learn and get better the more you use it.

In episode 85, P2 coaches Page Thorla and Maggie Chiu explore how childhood experiences shape our relationships with food and body image. They share personal stories about generational patterns, discuss the impact of language around food for children, and offer insights on cultivating healthier mindsets through awareness and compassion.

In episode 84, Bryce and Chris dive into the ever-contentious battle between science bros and hardcore training advocates. They examine how both camps stake their claims in the fitness world, dissect the practical application of RPE/RIR concepts, weigh the trade-offs of complexity vs simplicity, and question whether scientific research is being properly implemented in the real-world.

In episode 83 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris dive into why most people fail at their New Year's resolutions and how conflicting values sabotage our goals. They explore the psychology behind effective goal-setting while examining how personal values, motivation, and realistic planning intersect with achieving success.

In episode 82 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris dissect America's complex health crisis, challenging some of the popular yet broadly misunderstood narratives around RFK's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative. As they navigate from food deserts to backwards incentives, one thing becomes clear: fixating on band-aid solutions like banning food dyes isn't the solution. The goal of this conversatio...

In episode 81 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris dissect the complex dynamics between knowledge, humility, and confrontation in the fitness industry, examining why some of the most knowledgeable voices often struggle to coexist constructively even when ostensibly working towards a common goal.

In episode 80 of the P2 Podcast, registered dietitian, Page Thorla, and mental health coach, Maggie Chiu, discuss overcoming mental blocks, setting realistic goals, and the surprising effects of alcohol on your progress.

In episode 79 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris attempt to carefully and respectfully navigate the extremely polarizing topic of fairness in women's sports, focusing on recent events in the Olympics. In trying to bring some much needed rationality and level-headedness to the conversation, they explore the complexities of genetic advantages, the function of rules and regulations, hormones, and the...

In episode 78 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris break down what you need to know about set point theory (the idea that you can change your body’s body composition equilibrium over time) and the pros and cons of practical application. Is it really possible to stay lean while eating drastically more? Can you alter your body’s preferential storage of body-fat? Can you structure your diet in a way th...

In episode 77 of the P2 Podcast, Page and Chris discuss the current fitness landscape as it relates to it's influence on kids and how parents can guide and protect their children in the way that they facilitate conversation at home. For more from Progressive Performance: Get 7 days free with our P2 OnDemand App 👉 https://info.progressiveperformancep2.com/ Find our more about our coaching, Apparel...

In episode 76 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris wrap up their bodybuilding prep mini-series with a quick collection of bullet-point action-items that every aspiring competitor needs to know, including the importance of maintaining strength, optimization versus enjoyment, volume vs intensity, and some of the darker sides of prep. For more from Progressive Performance: Get 7 days free with our P2 O...

In episode 75 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris break down the crucial post-competition phase for bodybuilders. They discuss the importance of structured recovery, avoiding common pitfalls, and setting the stage for a productive off-season. This should be mandatory listening for competitors and coaches alike! For more from Progressive Performance: Get 7 days free with our P2 OnDemand App 👉 https...

In episode 74 of the Progressive Performance Podcast, Bryce and Chris dive deep into the intricacies of peak week training for physique competitions. They discuss the crucial differences between peaking for performance versus physique, strategies for managing fatigue, exercise selection, how training must evolve over the course of prep and into peak week, and the best ways to integrate posing, ab...

In Episode 73 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris share advice that they wish they could give their younger selves about fitness and training — from avoiding common pitfalls to understanding the importance of long-term progress. This discussion condenses decades of practical knowledge and experience into a few bullet-points that can make (or break) your training.

In episode 72 of the P2 Podcast - and the second of a two-part series - Bryce and Chris run through their favorite exercises for every major muscle group. They discuss the rationale behind their choices, share anecdotes from their own training as well as that of their clients’, and provide insights into the practical applications and best-practices when it comes to programming for hypertrophy.

In episode 71 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris run through their favorite exercises for every major muscle group. They discuss the rationale behind their choices, share anecdotes from their own training as well as that of their clients’, and provide insights into the practical applications and best-practices when it comes to programming for hypertrophy. This is the first of a two-part series - m...

From before-and-afters to “A Day in the Life” vlogs, episode 70 of the P2 Podcast breaks down the usefulness of recent trends in fitness content and marketing. Join Bryce and Chris as they pull back the curtain on popular industry tactics - exploring the good, the bad, and the questionable which dominates your social media feed.

In honor of the 69th episode of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Aaron spend an hour being absolutely unproductive — so if you also enjoy wasting your time, this one's for you! And for those of you curious about who this Aaron Kong fella is, unfortunately we can’t help you: “I’ve known Aaron for over a decade and I still have literally zero idea what he does for a living.” - Bryce Calvin

In episode 68 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris discuss the level of responsibility consumers have to stay informed and protect themselves against potentially bad-actors looking to take advantage of them - in the fitness space and beyond. Under that contextual umbrella, they dive deeper into how one can accurately assess the credibility of coaches and content creators, as well as the consequences...

In episode 67 of the P2 Podcast, Kayla Diamond is back to talk about what she’s been up to over the past year, including her personal health journey (fixing her gut issues, healing her hormones, and losing over 15lbs) as well as her business ventures — notably, a new certification course: Gut Hormone Mastery For Coaches. Kayla Diamond owns Evolve Health and Performance and works as an online Stren...

Episode 66 of the P2 Podcast is all about nature versus nurture when it comes to things like bodyweight, athleticism, height, and more — How much of a role do genetics play? How important is the environment? Can you overcome being dealt a poor hand from nature or nurture? How should we think about the relative impact of genetics and environment when it comes to helping people with their health? On...

Join Bryce Calvin and Chris Beal on episode 64 of the P2 Podcast as they dive into the science behind some popular fitness and health trends — including cold plunges, Ozempic, CBD, breathwork, and ketogenic diets. Will they buy or sell? And do you agree?!

In episode 64 of the P2 Podcast, Page Thorla and Maggie Chiu explore the synergy between nutrition, mental health, and physical well-being, and share how a holistic approach revolutionized Maggie’s health and professional practice. Maggie is a licensed clinical social worker (LSCSW/LCSW/MSW) and therapist, with over ten years of mental health experience. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Ther...

In episode 63 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce Calvin and Chris Beal dive deep into the potential TikTok ban and its far-reaching implications for users, creators, and the social media landscape as a whole. Additionally, they discuss how individual actions can profoundly shape history, the evolving public images of tech moguls, and the implications of heavy-handed regulations on influential social media p...

On Episode 62 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris breakdown the results of two recent studies which seem to show that regional activation of muscles is possible through exercise and rep range variation. Additionally, they discuss the roles of intuition and biofeedback in the gym when it comes to optimizing hypertrophy and avoiding injury.