The Progressive Performance Podcast

On Episode 61 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and P2’s Head of Nutrition, Page Thorla, discuss all-things pregnancy — what to expect, how to adjust habits and mindset, and best practices to ensure a healthy mom and child. *Page ended up giving birth to a beautiful baby girl a few days after this was recorded!

On episode 60 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris go over some audience questions on the efficacy of fitness group classes, how to overcome low intrinsic motivation, and appropriate goal-setting. They also present the concept of “Three Laws of Training” — which are meant to parallel Isaac Asimov’s famous “Three Laws of Robotics” — to provide the listener with a better way of conceptualizing the tie...

In Episode 59 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce Calvin and Chris Beal wrap up their series on artificial intelligence — specifically, they discuss the ways in which fitness coaches can gain an advantage through using tools like ChatGPT, how to use AI as a business copilot, and what we should expect from these technologies moving into the future.

In Episode 58 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce Calvin and Chris Beal continue their conversation about artificial intelligence — specifically, they discuss the ethical implications of use and misuse, AI's current and future role in fitness-coaching, and the present best practices for getting the most out of these tools.

Welcome to episode 57 with Chris Beal & Bryce Calvin! In Episode 57 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris introduce their series on artificial intelligence with an overview of what AI is from a technical POV, current limitations and best use-cases, ethical implications, and how it will impact the fitness/health industry.

On this episode, join P2 Coach, Chris Beal as SuperMom Marisa Winslow shares her inspiring story of physical/health setbacks, the challenges of motherhood, and learning to balance self-care, responsibility and ambition. A fitness comeback rivaled by few and a future DPT candidate, Marisa is making her 2nd Act one for the books! Marisa Winslow is a beacon of inspiration, gracefully balancing the ro...

On Ep 55 of the P2 Podcast, Chris Beal and Bryce Calvin field audience questions, which lead to discussions on the power of agency, discipline versus motivation as barometers of success, and the relativity of 24 hours.

In this episode of P2 Podcast, Chris and Bryce decided to hit record in the middle of an unplanned and unstructured conversation. The substance of the dialogue is much less important than the process they use to navigate sensitive topics from different perspectives.

In this episode of the P2 Podcast, Chris Chan joins Bryce Calvin to discuss some of the intricacies of being a fitness coach, from working with difficult client personalities to differences in-person vs online coaching to the wide-spread confusion around how to build the right amount of specificity into a program. Bryce and Chris cover a lot of info in this one so make sure to watch and listen all...

Welcome to Ep 52 of the P2 Podcast, where Chris and Bryce tackle more of your questions! We give our opinions on over-and-underrated glute exercises, why the stairmaster sucks, and dip into the science behind supersets!

On this episode of the P2 Podcast, Chris and Bryce tackle some of your questions about the importance of 8 hours of sleep, free weights versus machines, and most effective ways to train the abs!

On this, the 50th installment of The P2 Podcast, we welcome Matt McLeod RD. Matt is a fitness coach that believes that the cliche “fitness can change lives” is way more than a cliche. In enhancing one’s fitness, health, self-belief and self-image, Matt believes that you WILL leap-frog the rungs of the ladder to arrive at the person you strive to be! Matt McLeod is an online fitness coach and regis...

In this installment of the P2 Podcast, we welcome Brian DeCosta, 2024 WNBF Natural Bodybuilding World Champion. Listening, you will hear a bit of Brian’s story, and how his turbulent 2023 led to triumph. We talk about family, passion, the things that drive us and how sometimes, as people, we distract ourselves from our own journey by hyperfocusing on how someone else is running their race. As alwa...

Page has been working in nutrition since 2015, been an online coach since 2018, been an RD since 2020, and received her BS in dietetics in 2009-2013. There has been so much that has changed and evolved since she went to college 10 years ago, but even in the online space these last 5 years. One thing that bothers her is the all-or-nothing statements that claim macro tracking is disordered (or alway...

In episode 47 of the P2 Podcast, Chris Beal and Bryce Calvin delve into the complexities of fitness trends, training specificity, and the value of openness and adaptability in both workout routines and belief systems.

Welcome to Episode 46 of the P2 Podcast, and this one is all about RPE and RIR! If you have no idea what those acronyms mean, don’t worry — hosts Chris Beal and Bryce Calvin will break down what RPE and RIR stand for, how they should be used as a tool in training, when one is better than the other, and how each of them relate to failure. This is a highly technical episode, so pull out your notepad...

In this episode, Bryce and Chris attempt to navigate the sensitive topic of body dysmorphia — specifically, body dysmorphia in men — while bringing some of the uncomfortable and unspoken aspects into the light. Other talking points include the impact of media, societal pressures and the dichotomy of men’s vs women’s struggles, and how each of these shape one’s self-perception and emotional health.

A true chameleon of a writer, Yogev uses his keen attention to detail and empathy to take on the character of our clients and create cohesive copy. His ability to leverage the language of an audience allows him to better captivate, connect, and ultimately, convert first-time buyers into raving fans. While a naturally talented wordsmith, Yogev didn't discover his love for writing until he'd found p...

Robbie Farlow is a fitness professional who specializes in helping busy parents lose weight without disrupting their usual routines. He is dedicated to creating fitness plans that don't require hours at the gym or cooking separate meals. This unique approach to fitness was developed through his personal experience. His most memorable client recruitment, he says, was when he convinced his wife to f...

Emily Duncan — also known as EmDunc — is an online content creator, influencer and business-woman. Her career has unfolded through the social media era, providing her with a unique perspective on how to grow a personal brand. Em is the owner and CEO of Fenix Athletica, a health and wellness coaching company. In Episode 42, host Bryce Calvin explores the complex world of social media with Emily Dun...

Bryce Calvin and Chis Beal are the co-owners of Progressive Performance and hosts of the P2 Podcast. In this episode of the P2 Podcast, hosts Chris and Bryce discuss the challenges of unreasonable client expectations, the importance of communication, and the need for mutual respect in the coaching industry.

Welcome to Episode 40 of the P2 Podcast! In this episode, Bryce Calvin covers pieces of advice he would give to fitness coaches — and entrepreneurs in general — who are looking to start a business. Link to the article: https://brycecalvin.substack.com/p/100-pieces-of-advice-for-aspiring

Bryce Calvin and Chis Beal are the co-owners of Progressive Performance and hosts of the P2 Podcast. Welcome to Episode 39 of the P2 Podcast! In this episode, Bryce and Chris discuss mental health. They dive into how mental health plays in the bodybuilding/sports arena and how the skills learned can be extrapolated into life. Things get personal as they both share their own experiences with bouts...

Bryce Calvin and Chis Beal are the co-owners of Progressive Performance and hosts of the P2 Podcast. Welcome to Episode 37 of the P2 Podcast! In this episode, we pick back up with Bryce and Chris as they discuss some of their unpopular beliefs about health, wellness, and the fitness industry. If you missed it, make sure to check out Part 1 as well!

Bryce Calvin and Chis Beal are the co-owners of Progressive Performance and hosts of the P2 Podcast. Welcome to Episode 37 of the P2 Podcast! In this episode, Bryce and Chris discuss some of their controversial beliefs about health, wellness, and the fitness industry. Make sure to listen to the whole episode because this one gets spicy!