The ProPhysique Code

In this episode, Paul and Daraja discuss the prestigious 2021 Olympia, where Daraja recently competed, taking home 6th place amongst a HUGE lineup of bikini pros. This is Daraja's second Olympia and in this episode, she and Paul discuss her journey leading up to stage along with the show day experience. 

In this episode, Tyler and Lexie talk about the main differences between coaching male and female clients. With Tyler being a coach who predominantly coaches males and Lexie being a coach who predominantly coaches females, the two share their experiences with each, elaborating on the distinct differences when it comes to coaching each. 

Balance...a term that can be defined in multiple different ways, can oftentimes be hard to accomplish when you are a competitor or just someone in the midst of their fitness journey. In this episode, Aliza and Christina talk on this topic of balance, giving insight into how you can mesh balance into your life. 

In this episode, Lexie and Kayleigh talk all about the show day essentials and what you should bring with you come show day/show weekend. They also talk all about show day preparation and how you can best prepare yourself for stage day, as a competitor. 

Getting started when it comes to posing, it can be overwhelming, to say the least! But Shaneeka and Daraja are here to break things down when it comes to the fundamentals of posing and where one should start. 

In this episode, Paul and Rachel talk all about picking shows and being strategic with doing so. Depending on where a competitor is at in their career, being specific with what shows you are doing and what judges you are getting behind is important. 

In this special episode, Paul and Stephen interview Dr. Matt Blevins who has been practicing physical therapy for over 20 years. Paul, Stephen, and Matt talk all about Matt's practice and his experience specializing and working with athletes in his field. 

Social media can be a slippery slope while in the midst of contest prep. Many competitors struggle with comparison during this time which can oftentimes do more harm than good. In this episode, Coach Tyler, Kayleigh and Alba speak more on this topic. 

BONUS episode! In this special bonus episode, Paul brings on new coach, Sarah Winstead. They talk all about Sarah's past, her fitness journey, her credentials, and what ultimately makes her an amazing fit for the ProPhysique coaching team. 

What is a diet break and how do they work? In this episode, Coach Lexie and Christina break down the science behind diet breaks along with discussing when and how they are used for specific clients. 

How do you know if getting your bodyfat tested is something that you should do? And furthermore, how do you know which test is most accurate and representative of your true bodyfat level? Stephen and Adam dive into this topic, in this episode. 

How do you know if you are ready to compete at the national level? There are many different things that go into this decision, all of which are discussed from a coach's perspective, in this episode with Dani and Paul. 

How long should a reverse diet phase last? Just as we know that there is typically a set time that is optimal to stay in a dieting phase, managing the time spent in a reverse diet is just as important. How long should the average reverse diet last in order to make the most out of it?

In this BONUS episode, Paul introduces one of ProPhysique's new coaches, Dr. Brett Kahn. As an IFBB Pro, Chiropracter, and Online Coach, Brett has quite the list of accomplishments that make him a perfect addition to ProPhysique.

In this episode, Paul and Stephen talk all about the August shows, NPC and IFBB! From the Tampa Pro to the Nashville Fit Show, they cover all of the main shows that went down this past month. 

What impacts the scale and those little day-to-day fluctuations? Oftentimes, it can be frustrating to see the scale go up overnight, despite following your plan to a tee, so let's talk about those fluctuations and what they really mean. Coach Lexie and JoJo dive into this topic, in this episode. 

"Why am is my body not responding to the protocol?" In this episode, Dani and Rachel address why clients may not be responding to the protocol being administered by their coach. 

In this episode, Tyler and Paul talk all about life as natural bodybuilders. Both being lifetime natural athletes, they discuss what led them to make the decision to compete naturally and how they have both have been challenged, yet have succeeded in the sport by choosing to take this route.

How can you stay connected within the sport of bodybuilding, post-show? Kayleigh and Rachel touch on this topic, giving their tips on how to have a successful "offseason" without the lingering and constant fear of missing out.

In this episode, Paul and Daraja sit down to discuss Daraja's reverse diet after the 2020 Olympia leading her to where she is now, mid-show season, and re-qualified for the 2021 Olympia.

What's the big deal with sodium and where does it come into play during prep? Stephen and Aliza talk all about the topic of sodium and how it can be helpful and also manipulated during prep, and more specifically during peak week, to yield best results. 

What are some of the instances in which it may NOT be the right time to diet or be in a calorie deficit? In this episode, Coach Christina and JoJo discuss some of the times where it may not be ideal for a client to jump into a dieting phase/calorie deficit. 

Junior Nats, Battle of Texas, NPC Universe and MORE! This episode is dedicated to a full recap and overview of the past two month's worth of shows within the NPC/IFBB world.

In this episode, four of the team's coaches sit down and talk all about being a macro coach, more specifically to the lifestyle clientele. Prescribing macros, incorporating flexible dieting and MORE, this episode is all about the shit they don't tell you about being a macro coach. 

In this episode, Stephen, Lexie, and Alba talk on the topic of reversing out of a dieting phase and how that differs from maintenance phases. They distinguish between the two and also touch on some of the pros and cons and perks of reversing properly after coming off of a long and extensive dieting phase.