The ProPhysique Code

In this special LIVE podcast episode, our hosts sit down with "the Glute Guy," Bret Contreras. Known for inventing the barbell hip thrust and being one of the most influential figures in glute training, Bret dives into an unfiltered conversation covering social media culture, glute training mechanics, and more—sharing his honest insights along the way.

In this week's episode, our prep hosts first dive into the NEW rules pertaining to the novice division, in the NPC. They share their thoughts and intitial reactions along with the logic behind the NPC's new decision and definition of what makes an athlete a "novice." Then, they dive into best nutrition practices in PREP, sharing some best practices that they implement with their own athletes perta...

In this week's episode featuring Danika, Fatima, and Coach Delaney, the ladies discuss Delaney's personal journey with hypothalamic amenorrhea and her transition to coaching at Pro Physique. Delaney shares how she recovered her menstrual cycle after 2.5 years of loss by going "all-in" on her recovery process, including stopping exercise for Lent and trusting the process despite initial weight gain...

In this episode, our hosts are diving into the idea of metabolic adaptation and what is REALLY means. They discuss how and where you burn calories and how this can shift as an athlete navigates in and out of a dieting phase. They also discuss some of the myths out there pertaining to one's metabolism, backing things up with logic based factual data 

In this SPECIAL live podcast episode, our hosts interview Alan Aragon. Alan is the pioneer of evidence based nutrition and in this episode, he shares his wisdom and knowledge on an array of topics pertaining to metabolic adaptation, nutrition fundamentals for athletes, and more. 

In this episode of the Lifestyle Podcast at Pro Physique, Danika and Anne Marie discussed Anne Marie's recent experience with a high-risk pregnancy involving identical twins. Anne Marie shares her emotional journey of making the difficult decision to undergo selective reduction to save her healthier twin, while processing the grief of losing one child while carrying another to term. The conversati...

  In this episode, Paul, Lexie, and Evan dive into the nuance behind "prep hacks," and why chasing shortcuts or trying to make prep easier can actually make the process more difficult in the long run. Contest prep isn't meant to be easy, it's meant to challenge you, refine you, and require your full effort. Instead of looking for ways around the work, sometimes, leaning into and embracing the HARD...

In this episode we introduce Coach Fran!  She gives insight into how she became who she is today while discussing the importance of continuous learning about life changes and personal development beyond formal education. This discussion covers a felt need for ongoing education about topics like finances, relationships, and health, comparing it to the structured learning in schools.  And the ladies...

In this exciting episode, Paul and Lexie break down their trip from the Arnold, sharing their takeaways, observations, and overall thoughts on the event itself. Then, our coaches dive into the excitement surround the upcoming season of bodybuilding events. Bodybuilding is BACK and the season is just getting started! 

In this episode, Danika and Fatima sit down for an honest and deeply personal conversation about the hormonal shifts women experience during perimenopause.  Through sharing their own experiences, symptoms, and challenges, they explore how confusing and isolating this stage of life can feel when answers are hard to find and symptoms are often dismissed.  From physical symptoms to cognitive changes...

In this episode, our hosts, Evan, Lexie and Paul briefly discuss the outcome from the first ever PRO fit model show in Japan. They also address some "hate" comments pertaining to fit model on recent posts. Is this division a "joke?" Is this division "bad for the sport of bodybuilding?" See what our hosts have to say about some of these rather controversial comments circulating the internet right n...

In this episode, our hosts dive into some of the hardest challenges in contest prep. From the physical struggles to the MENTAL hardships, Paul, Evan and Lexie breakdown some of their own personal prep struggles, along with diving into some common struggles that they see amongst their own clients.  Thank you to our Podcast Sponsor, ACBikinis, for sponsoring today's podcast episode. Grab a FREE gift...

Today, our hosts, Danika and Fatima, chat about unsettling feelings that come sometimes without warning. They share their own experiences and what tools can be applied during moments where we feel emotions begin to dictate our every action. They also breakdown what anxiety actually is, how to recognize early signs your body and mind give you and WHY these feelings are not something to avoid or fea...

In this episode, we're answering your questions in a fun listener Q&A! A lot of them revolve around the upcoming Fit Model Pro shows, where we see the division heading, how it could impact Bikini, and our thoughts on former Bikini pros transitioning to Fit Model. It's a packed episode you won't want to miss!

In this episode, Coach Danika and Coach Fatima discuss Fatima's career transition from corporate work to becoming an online coach, including self-doubt and challenges she was able to overcome along the way and her WHY behind the big change. Fatima shares her personal experience with perimenopause and how she was able to advocate for herself to create harmony in her hormones now. They also dive int...

In this episode, Paul, Evan, and Lexie sit down to break down some of the most common PREP myths people assume about the sport of bodybuilding. Are these beliefs actually valid... or completely bogus? The hosts tackle each myth head-on, sharing their personal insights and unfiltered opinions along the way. Today's Podcast is sponsored by ACBikinis! Click the link below to receive a FREE gift from...

In this episode, Danika sits down with ProPhysique coaches Matt and Fatima — a powerhouse duo based in South Africa. They share how having a supportive partner can elevate your fitness journey, while also opening up about their own personal transformations. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between accountability and empathy when coaching clients, and why both are essential for long...

Join our prep hosts as they break down sh*it they don't tell you about CARDIO! Dispelling some common misconceptions when it comes to cardio, they touch on HIIT vs LISS cardio, cardio specifically for fat loss, different cardio modalities and MORE. 

Kara Corey joins Danika for an honest conversation about evolving through life's biggest transitions, taking risks and chances that shift the trajectory of your life and staying grounded and authentic in the public eye. They talk fitness at 40, redefining success, career changes and what it really takes to build a life you feel proud of- inside and out. This episode is full of perspective, inspira...

In this episode, our hosts break down common perceived "setbacks" that often stop people from pursuing the stage. A major focus is on age and dieting history, and why these factors don't have to be dealbreakers. They discuss how to set yourself up for success without running yourself into the ground through extreme or repeated dieting phases, and how to take a proactive approach for long-term prog...

Paul, Danika, and Ron dive into Ron's journey as a retired police detective and new coach, and how the gym has remained a consistent anchor for him over the years. The conversation expands into how training goes beyond the physical, often becoming a key outlet for mental clarity and stability when life feels overwhelming.

In this fun episode, our prep hosts talk candidly about some common myths in the space of bodybuilding. From dispelling myths such as "you can only eat chicken and rice to be successful in prep" to "hip thrusting makes your waist blocky," our hosts keep it real and give you their honest and educated insight on some prevelent myths out there!

Join Paul for a special bonus episode where he sits down to talk with former Bikini Olympian, Lawna Dunbar on the recent announcement of her switch to Fit Model in 2026! Paul and Lawna discuss what prompted this decision along with all of the changes that they are implementing, with her training and diet, going into her Fit Model debut. 

In this episode, Danika is joined by AnnMarie Lawrence to discuss life's adventures, curveballs and unforeseen events that tend to throw us off course. They dicuss how to keep to your constants, set your ground work, your ceiling versus floor expectations and the value of both. AnnMarie also shares her BIG (and super exciting) news along with how she is mentally and physically preparing herself du...

Join our prep hosts, Paul, Evan and Lexie, as they dive into a fun and informative Q&A. From sharing their funniest check in moments, to addressing lower body fixes such as how to downsize the quads while building the glutes, our hosts touch on a variety of information centered around prep and competitors.