Physique Development Podcast

Coach Mia and Sue discuss the biggest catalyst for Mia's fitness journey.

Trigger warning: we do mention eating disorders.

After struggling with an eating disorder herself, Mia knew she needed to change the way she talked to herself. Listen in on how you can change the language you use internally, how to become the person you want to be, and how Mia helps clients who struggle with a lack of belief in themselves.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can find help and additional resources at: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!

⁠Grab your free Ninja Creami recipe spreadsheet from the Ninja Creami Queen herself!

Timestamps:

(0:00) About today's episode

(0:28) Mia Ferguson: PD coach & Ninja Creami connoisseur

(6:01) Mia's history with "soft talk"

(7:47) How Mia began to change the language she used with herself (& the challenges that can come with it)

(14:20) The power of affirmations in solidifying a new identity

(17:22) Using your new identity to springboard yourself into new opportunities (action-based manifestation)

(21:13) How to become the person you want to be (steps to changing your identity)

(25:44) Ways to combat inaction

(29:11) How Mia helps clients who struggle with soft talk/lack belief in themselves

(35:04) Rapid-fire questions

(36:28) Wrap-up

Connect with Coach Mia:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mia.ferguson

Inquire to work with Coach Mia - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/zQBQFdEO

Email - [email protected]

Mia's Coach Spotlight - https://pod.fo/e/1f5ead

Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup

Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

We have a special guest on today's podcast... Our NEWEST PD coach, Mia Ferguson! Mia has been a long-time client of PD, now turned coach. After struggling with and recovering from an eating disorder, Mia hired a coach and never turned back. Listen in to hear all about Mia's fitness journey, her coaching style, and how you can apply to work with her.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!

Timestamps:

(0:00) About today's episode

(0:55) Meeting Mia

(2:28) Mia's journey in fitness

(36:09) Reflecting on becoming a coach

(40:37) How Mia coaches her clients

(44:40) Where you can find & connect with Mia for coaching

Connect with Coach Mia:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mia.ferguson

Inquire to work with Coach Mia - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/zQBQFdEO

Email - [email protected]

Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup

Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Coach Katie joins us again for today's episode! Taking care of yourself as a new mom can be hard... But it's necessary. As a mom herself, Katie knows a thing or two about mom guilt, but has some tips on how you can find time for yourself and how we assist our mom clients in navigating life postpartum. Plus, find out if we're team espresso martini or not.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) About today's episode

(0:19) Espresso martinis... Yea or nay?

(3:37) Today's topic: taking care of yourself as a mom

(4:02) Why it's so important to take care of yourself

(11:28) Dealing with mom guilt

(15:31) Ways to find time for yourself

(21:48) What are some ways you can pour into yourself?

(33:24) How we help clients create time for themselves

(36:17) Making & managing priorities

(44:24) Final thoughts

Connect with Coach Katie:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kclementi4

Inquire to work with Coach Katie - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/vC6ahmNB

Pregnancy & How it Affects Fitness Goals - https://pod.fo/e/1f1ab5

Postpartum Series Part 1: Lifestyle Considerations - https://pod.fo/e/150fb4

Postpartum Series Part 2: Training Considerations - https://pod.fo/e/1528f7

Postpartum Series Part 3: Nutritional Considerations - https://pod.fo/e/15375f

Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup

Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today, Coach Katie joins us to talk about all things pregnancy. Katie and Sue both are peri-natal certified and Katie is a mom herself. Pregnancy is a huge change to your body—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Your body changes and your energy levels change, but listen in as Coach Sue and Coach Katie talk about how to continue on your fitness journey throughout pregnancy.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) About today's episode

(0:21) We've got a Stanley Cups HATER in the house?!

(2:30) Today's topic: pregnancy & how it affects fitness goals

(3:39) Physical abilities change

(12:06) Mindset shifts

(21:36) Energy levels & fatigue

(25:37) Overall goals change

(33:25) Fitness goals that make sense during pregnancy

(37:19) Managing weight gain & dealing with aesthetic changes during pregnancy

(42:36) What Katie would tell herself now that she's 2 years postpartum

(47:43) The strangest things Katie ate during pregnancy

(50:50) Wrap-up

Connect with Coach Katie:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kclementi4

Inquire to work with Coach Katie - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/vC6ahmNB

Postpartum Series Part 1: Lifestyle Considerations - https://pod.fo/e/150fb4

Postpartum Series Part 2: Training Considerations - https://pod.fo/e/1528f7

Postpartum Series Part 3: Nutritional Considerations - https://pod.fo/e/15375f

Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup

Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

We love convenience, but most packaged foods are highly processed. After trying hundreds of protein bars over the years, Sue finally found a bar that checked her boxes—dairy-free, no artificial flavors, whole ingredients, and 20 grams of protein.

*Enter Nash Bars*

Today, we have the co-founders of Nash Nutrition, Chad and Hanna, on the pod. Listen in as they discuss the origin, life as business owners, plans for the future, and more!

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) About today's episode

(2:18) Meeting Chad & Hanna

(3:27) The origin of the Nash name & how Nash Bars came about

(14:21) Leaning into their respective strengths to create a product they hadn't seen before

(21:45) The decision to not use any artificial ingredients

(28:46) Learning how to work together as business partners in addition to being husband and wife

(34:18) Setting boundaries in the business & as a family

(39:43) Choosing to stay "smaller" in order to stay true to the core mission

(49:07) How things have changed since becoming parents

(53:46) Our favorite flavors

(57:50) Plans for the future

(1:03:25) Where to find Chad & Hanna (& order your own Nash Bars!)

Connect with Chad & Hanna:

Website - https://nashnutrition.co

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nashnutrition

Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup

Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Sounds like clickbait... but it isn't! In today's episode, we give you all the tips to NEVER struggle with tracking macros again. Sue and Alex are tracking veterans, so listen in as they spill their knowledge on pre-planning, grocery shopping, and their go-to foods.

Join our email list and snag the freebies mentioned in this episode! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) About today's episode

(0:14) Who's ready for the BEST season of the year?!

(7:58) Introducing today's topic: how to NEVER struggle with tracking macros again

(8:13) How long have we been tracking macros? How has it evolved over time?

(16:17) Our NUMBER ONE Tip: pre-planning/pre-tracking meals

(25:11) Tips for grocery shopping & meal planning

(29:49) Use single-macro foods to your advantage (our go-tos)

(36:18) Create a few different meals that have the same (or similar) macro breakdown

(37:30) You don't need to be PERFECT, but you do need to be LEARNING

(38:44) Wrap-up

Additional Resources:

Macros Changed... NOW WHAT? - https://youtu.be/I6yPKFoTS9I?si=kBYcjpYmf-Jd2SPr

3 Unknown Tips from MyFitnessPal - https://youtu.be/PuFt2dGrnbs?si=ZkRB4oV2m1O97wmA

How to Track Macros like a Pro - https://youtu.be/Obfs_qJl3XQ?si=GeWYVZHzlckxH6vc

Easily Track Portions with ONLY Your Hands - https://www.instagram.com/p/CiAVuATAZGC

Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Sue is back with another solo episode today! The episode starts with a journal entry written by Sue as she talks about her first-hand experiences waking up anxious. We all want control in our life and we know that maintaining basic habits make the days easier and more controlled. Listen in as Sue talks about how to use those tools to get through the hard days.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Podcast Episodes/Videos Mentioned:

POV: You Stuck With It - https://pod.fo/e/1b7f61

Navigating Training While Traveling - https://pod.fo/e/15633f

Navigating Nutrition While Traveling - https://pod.fo/e/157d53

How to Not Ruin Your Progress While Traveling (#1eaner2gether Ep.4) - https://youtu.be/zozXxaF2t1M?si=xdmzNm4TLmVStOwh

Overrated/Underrated: Cold Plunges, 75 Hard, the Gym as Therapy, & More! - https://pod.fo/e/18afa0

Overrated/Underrated: Protein Shakes, Direct Core Work, & More! - https://pod.fo/e/1e58d8

Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today, Alex and Sue are going through how they have been feeling and what they are incorporating into their training now that they are a few weeks post-diet. They also answer some questions submitted by listeners—like how to combine running with weight training, mistakes they've made as personal trainers, and a sneak peek of something coming!

Be sure you are subscribed to our YouTube! Also, if you ever have a question you'd like us to expand on, we always have a link to a form in the resources below!

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) About today's episode

(0:12) How post-diet has been going for Alex

(2:29) How is Alex incorporating running into his training?

(8:44) Are YOU subscribed to the PD YouTube channel?

(10:01) Post-diet update for Sue

(14:50) Mistakes we made starting out as personal trainers

(27:53) What advice would we give to someone starting their journey as a personal trainer?

(39:38) What does a typical workday look like for us?

(46:48) Is the PDTC still a thing? (maybe give us a sneak peek of something BIG?)

(50:15) Wrap-up

Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

We're bringing back a podcast favorite today: overrated or underrated? Sue and Alex are giving their hot takes on everything from core work, to yoga, to foam rolling, and everything in between.

But before we dive in, be sure you've snagged your band tee! Grab the best shirt you'll ever put on your body before it's too late.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Have you gotten your band tee yet?? (snag one at the link below)

(1:32) What do we think about gift cards?

(07:06) Direct core work

(11:06) Macro calculators

(13:29) Kind Frozen Bars

(15:54) Healthy at every size

(20:40) Yoga

(24:08) Keeping a training log

(27:55) French food

(29:31) Foam rolling

(30:38) Protein shakes

(34:43) A BIG thank you

(35:43) Legion protein

(38:26) Self-application tanning products

(40:53) Wrap-up

Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Sue and Alex just got back from an amazing unplugged vacation for their five-year wedding anniversary. Today's episode is a bit more relaxed than normal as they sit down and recap St. Barts and their recommendations, talk about how they were able to disconnect, and give some life updates.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Can we all just appreciate Alex's beautifully golden tan for a moment?

(2:10) Our thoughts after experiencing St. Barts

(9:36) Some of our biggest recommendations from our experience

(34:59) Were we able to disconnect and relax on our trip? How did it compare to previous vacations?

(44:37) Did the time away from work show us any areas where we'd like to improve in our day-to-day?

(50:43) Some life updates, the importance of giving yourself grace, and having supportive people in your life

(1:06:13) Final thoughts

Band tee launch! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.