Physique Development Podcast

In this episode, Sue sits down for a solo episode and talks about how she was able to stick with her fitness journey despite starting and stopping so many times before. After hitting what felt like rock bottom seven years ago, Sue didn't feel good in her body and wanted to make a change. Listen in as she shares what she's learned along the way and how you can also stick with it!

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) We need your help

(1:48) POV: You Stuck With It

(5:03) The very first @suegainz IG post

(6:33) Finding external motivators & getting started

(20:51) Gaining confidence & getting comfortable in the gym

(30:13) Starting to compete, building seasons, home gym training

(33:01) So was it more a mindset or a behavior change?

(37:32) The value of extreme accountability

(39:30) Just keep showing up

(42:53) Wrap-up

Additional Resources:

Original Reel - https://www.instagram.com/p/CvFuBgZLCOi

Sue's Fitness Journey - https://pod.fo/e/108c45

Alex's Fitness Journey - https://pod.fo/e/f8326

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.

Happy 5 years of marriage to Physique Development owners, Sue and Alex! Today's episode is a reflection on their marriage and the qualities that they have grown and developed thus far. Listen in and be sure to drop any questions you have about Sue and Alex's anniversary vacation to St. Barts in the form linked 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) Reflecting on 5 years of marriage

(4:37) Top traits/qualities we feel have contributed to the growth in our marriage

(6:05) Communication

(8:23) Vulnerability

(13:55) Kindness/patience

(16:54) The desire to grow both together & as individuals

(20:12) Consistent pursuit of self-betterment & holding each other accountable

(22:42) How being business partners has affected our communication

(25:11) Paying attention to & learning about each other

(27:35) Difficulties of our 1st year of marriage

(31:39) Trust

(37:56) Taking ownership

(41:10) Ways we've matured & grown in our relationship

(52:31) Should marriage be 50/50?

(55:01) Learning how to apologize & forgive

(1:00:05) Setting aside intentional time to talk

(1:03:18) Our top pet peeves about one another

(1:08:17) Wrap-up

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.

We are diving DEEP into one of the most researched supplements out there—creatine. Creatine is an energy source for your muscles that aids in your energy output, strength, and power. Sue and Alex talk about how they incorporate creatine into their life, the benefits, and why you should also add it to your daily routine.

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

(0:24) What makes us the most excited to wake up in the morning?

(1:52) Today's topic: everything you need to know about creatine

(2:27) What is creatine?

(5:03) Why supplement with creatine? What benefits will you experience?

(11:52) What type of creatine should you use?

(14:47) What dosage should you use?

(19:39) When should you take creatine?

(27:40) Rapid fire creatine FAQ

(29:20) Final thoughts

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

Additional Resources:

Leaner Together - 12 Week Diet Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX764SrJPniRPQ74V0T3rV746UATInkYN

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.

**Before we get started, just a friendly reminder that our newest drop of band tees launch in just TWO DAYS (07/19). If you want early access, be sure you sign up for out email list at the link below.**

In today's episode, we discuss a question that we constantly get asked: "Should women train their chest?"

While the answer may seem simple, we dive into the difference between growing and maintaining, daily activities that are improved through training chest, and how bigger chest muscles burn more calories. Yep, you heard that right.

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

(0:30) Colors, wheels, and doors...

(3:03) Today's topic: should women train chest?

(4:11) The difference between GROWING your chest and maintaining

(6:43) Why it's important to train chest even if you're trying to focus on other muscle groups

(8:33) Reasons to train chest after a breast augmentation

(11:02) Daily activities that can be improved through chest training

(13:27) Chest training and its impact on breathing

(17:10) More chest work = better delts?

(17:55) Bigger chest muscles burn more calories

(18:49) Our favorite chest movements

(23:11) Common mistakes when training chest

(27:57) So... should women train chest?

Sign up for exclusive merch emails - https://bit.ly/3rks5IO

Additional Resources:

Should Women Train Chest? Here's Our Answer! - https://youtu.be/L6LFPLCGDK0

Chest playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX764SrJPniTxbfpqJav1qlR3_GEk4udC

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.

Today's episode is all about overrated (or underrated) fitness trends. Should the gym really be your therapy? Are cold plunges worth the freeze? Sue and Alex are getting real and spilling their thoughts and all the hot takes. Be sure to listen to the end for a band tee merch update!

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

(0:31) Are fireworks as cool as people make them out to be?

(2:24) Taking videos in the gym

(4:42) "Full Day of Eating" videos

(7:13) Essentia water

(8:56) Creatine

(10:12) Greens powders

(12:54) Ice baths/cold plunges

(15:54) 75 Hard

(22:02) Peloton

(25:35) The gym as therapy

(27:13) Nash Bars/Mid-Day Squares

(29:33) Intermittent fasting

(33:35) Training to failure

(35:03) Country music

(38:14) Pickleball

(39:33) Chipotle

(41:36) Lifting straps

(44:34) Hip thrusts

(45:47) Walks

(48:14) One last thing...

(48:30) Mark your calendars for... BAND TEES dropping July 19th!

Sign up for EXCLUSIVE merch emails - https://bit.ly/3rks5IO

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.

We are answering all your questions on today's episode, but before we dive in we are announcing the band tee launch date! Listen in as we discuss Alex's ultimate Chick-fil-a order, balancing activity with the gym, how to budget for a coach, and so much 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

(0:36) Band Tees are FINALLY here

(4:59) Can a female get her cycle back without a ton of body fat regain?

(9:20) Our favorite high-protein snacks for on-the-go

(13:19) Our favorite OTHER snacks (+ Alex's ultimate Chick-fil-a order)

(20:39) Can I go to cycle classes 5x/week and see the progress that I want?

(24:43) How we balance activity outside the gym to keep focus on our goals

(35:01) What is a trait we have learned from one another?

(37:31) Recommendation for hiring (& budgeting for) a fitness coach

(42:50) Does training change during a diet? (volume/intensity/phase/etc.)

(46:32) What kind of goals do we have during a dieting phase?

(49:54) What do you do if you're finished with your macros... but are still hungry?

(55:05) Wrap-up

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.

We're halfway through our #1eaner2gether diet and today we are telling all!

Sue and Alex are celebrating their 5-year anniversary this year and have decided to do a lifestyle diet together before taking a big anniversary trip. Today, they sit down and talk about how the diet is going, the regrets they have about sharing their diet so publicly, and how the scale has not been their friend.

To catch up on the whole series, head to our YouTube for our weekly diet 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) About today's episode

(0:18) Catching up with Alex & Sue: Our current favorite music/podcasts & why Alex hates concerts

(7:07) How are we feeling 6 weeks into our diet?

(15:50) Where do we stand in relation to our goals entering this diet?

(17:41) Do we have any regrets about doing this so publicly

(25:17) Do we still get in our own heads with comparisons to previous diets?

(29:14) Tactics we use to remain unbiased & emotionally neutral during a dieting phase

(39:27) What do we expect for the final 6 weeks?

Follow our #1eaner2gether journey on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX764SrJPniRPQ74V0T3rV746UATInkYN

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.

Coach Kortney is back for today's episode! We sit down and talk about the "why" behind our nutrition goals. Not understanding the "why" behind a process or assignment can lead to being less engaged and, in turn, less adherent. Listen in as we discuss how and why to set specific goals related to your nutrition.

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

(0:15) Introducing today's topic: the "why" behind nutrition goals

(5:38) What constitutes true health?

(7:51) Why you should care about macros (& why it DOESN'T lead to restriction)

(12:29) What makes up total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) & why your "maintenance" can change

(25:16) Breaking down the different macronutrients (proteins, fats, & carbs)

(32:14) Why micronutrients are the "invisible superheroes" of our health

(40:21) The lowdown on fiber

(45:29) How the body responds to ultra-processed foods (& why we're not against them in moderation)

(57:43) You are HOW you eat

(1:09:56) Key takeaways

Connect with Coach Kortney:

Inquire about coaching - https://bit.ly/42jB2is

Follow Kortney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kortneyriedyy

Additional Resources:

Are You the Leader of Your Life? - https://pod.fo/e/183608

Kortney's 'Coach Spotlight' - https://pod.fo/e/ad047

Digestion Starter Pack (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/16c315

Digestion Starter Pack (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/16de60

Protein 101 - https://youtu.be/wNF0haeAe3Y

How to Have the BEST Digestion - https://youtu.be/ChEBRnxWwgg

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.

Coach Kortney is in town joining us for today's episode! Kortney joined the team in 2020 after Alex pushed for her to be on the team in a coaching role after being a PD client. Kortney and Alex sit down and discuss her coaching style and passion for connection, the job of a coach, and how to become the leader of your life. This is a good one, so let's dive in!

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

(0:17) Why Alex is Kortney's biggest cheerleader

(3:35) Reflecting on the impact of coaching & our job as coaches

(12:13) Become the leader of your life—articulate your values, create a plan, execute with consistency

(22:27) How do we make sure we're setting appropriate goals?

(36:41) Aligning our expectations with our goals & values

(45:38) Some final reminders on how to keep the right perspective

Connect with Coach Kortney:

Inquire about coaching - https://bit.ly/42jB2is

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kortneyriedyy

Kortney's 'Coach Spotlight' - https://pod.fo/e/ad047

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.

Small glutes? We don't gatekeep around here! In today's episode, we are spilling all the ways you can grow your glutes and show up for yourself. Glutes are not just important for women—dudes, you need glutes too!

Jump in to catch up with Sue and Alex as they also discuss how they are feeling as they continue through their #1eaner2gether diet.

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

(0:18) Why Alex is so grateful for the dieting phase he and Sue are in

(4:32) Introducing today's topic: Mistakes that might be keeping your glutes small

(7:01) Mistake #1 - Lackluster exercise execution & intensity

(21:54) Mistake #2 - Incorrect exercise selection & getting "stuck" in certain rep ranges

(41:24) Mistake #3 - Not eating enough to train hard & maximize recovery

(47:20) Other aspects of recovery to keep in mind

(50:05) Mistake #4 - Not giving yourself enough time

(57:40) Wrap-up

Additional Resources:

Positives, Negatives, & Ways to Avoid the Trap of Comparison - https://pod.fo/e/129b27

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.