Physique Development Podcast

Alex... the yogi? It wasn't until this year that Alex decided to jump into the yoga world and give it a try. From being an athlete to consistently resistance training, it was a nerve-wracking move to do something totally new and different—but Alex is reaping the benefits already. Listen in to hear Sue and Alex chat on sticking with new experiences and the impact yoga and physical therapy has had on their lives.

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

(0:23) Our crazy laundry & why Alex is a co-dependent flyer

(5:04) Introducing today's topic: Alex's yoga journey & the impact it's had on his life

(7:50) What held Alex back from trying yoga sooner?

(13:13) Some of the biggest physical benefits Alex has experienced since starting yoga

(18:34) Some benefits Alex has seen from physical therapy

(23:24) Alex's "cheat code" for sticking with a new experience

(25:52) Challenges faced during the first few classes (& how things are different now)

(36:14) Sticking with a new pursuit when it doesn't immediately fit in your routine

(41:34) Sue doesn't like country music

(43:00) The importance of having a goal & continually striving for improvement

(49:57) 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.

Anything that can make life easier is always a plus for us. We're back today with more life hacks! Sue and Alex sit down and chat about how to always be on time, how to hack your nutrition and exercise, and the ultimate productivity hacks. Plus, catch up with us on our 1EANER 2GETHER journey!

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

(0:27) Week 1 of getting #1eaner2gether is in the books!

(4:09) Introducing today's topic—how to "hack" your way to success

(5:53) What are some tendencies we know about ourselves that have stopped us from accomplishing a goal?

(16:14) A quick word on negative self-talk

(18:01) "Hacking" our day-to-day activities (steps, meals, etc.)

(27:21) Training "hacks"

(34:02) Life "hacks" we use (+Sue's ULTIMATE hack)

(44:31) Key takeaways

#1eaner2gether 12-Week Dieting Series:

Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/hS_OyCN4xwQ

Episode 2 - https://youtu.be/Obfs_qJl3XQ

Episode 3 - https://youtu.be/5qfoa34sTtw

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.

Deloads are essential for continuing to make progress in the gym. When we program deloads for our clients, we explain that you have to deload before you can reload. Sometimes it's taking a week off from the gym, sometimes it's bringing back training volume or frequency. Do you need a deload? Or maybe you actually don't need a deload... Let's dive in and find out!

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) Pup-dates & our best yoga ever

(6:41) Struggling with days off?

(8:47) How do we explain the need for deloads to a client?

(19:02) Biofeedback markers that would indicate needing a deload

(25:05) Lack of motivation as a marker for deloads?

(30:07) How do we structure training phases to ensure deloads are productive (& necessary)?

(45:05) How does training volume factor into determining when to deload?

(51:46) The importance of knowing what failure actually is

(57:55) Final thoughts

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.

Stress... We've all had it. There is always going to be unpredictability in life, but setting those expectations allows you to control how you react to those situations. Today, we are diving into actionable steps you can take to deal with your stress and live a better life altogether.

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) Alex Bush: King of Manifestation

(3:26) "I'm good, just stressed..."

(5:55) Defining various types of stress

(7:58) Why stress could be perceived to be higher than it actually is (& what we can do about it)

(19:02) What were some signs/symptoms that we needed to manage our stress better? (& what changes have we implemented?)

(29:04) Can strength training increase your ability to handle stress?

(41:37) Ways we challenge clients/ourselves to handle stress better

(50:05) The importance of giving yourself grace

(58:13) Wrap-up

Additional Resources:

Our Experiences with Perfectionism (& how we navigate through it) - https://pod.fo/e/176a41

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 have another special guest: Chad Morgan! Chad is the owner of Beyond Built Training and is also a men's physique competitor. For the conversation today, he and Alex dive into reverse dieting—what it is and how we utilize it with our clients.

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

(0:27) Introducing Chad

(1:22) What is 'reverse dieting'? Why might we want to start a client there?

(7:12) What are some of the key benefits of a reverse diet?

(10:48) Properly setting the stage for a successful reverse diet

(17:18) Assessing mentality & emotion when entering a reverse

(24:16) Do we need to change anything from a training perspective when entering a reverse?

(29:16) How should we handle nutritional adjustments as we work through a reverse?

(34:13) What about coming off a contest prep? Would the process be different?

(41:09) How we handle adversities clients may face post-competition

(47:41) Chad's framework for training post-competition

(53:50) The importance of a good support system

(55:42) Where to find Chad and Beyond Built Training

Connect with Chad and Beyond Built Training:

Chad on IG - https://www.instagram.com/chadmorganfit

Chad on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChadMorgan

Beyond Built Training on IG - https://www.instagram.com/beyondbuilttraining

Beyond Built Training on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondBuilt

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.

Perfectionism can be the thief of joy. We've all experienced it and know how the negative self-talk can impact our lives. Today, Sue and Alex talk about their own struggles with perfectionism and give some tips on how they've been able to pull themselves out of that mindset.

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

(0:27) Fire alarms and cartoon outfits

(6:30) Introducing today's topic: navigating perfectionism

(8:45) Negative self-talk & perfectionism as an addiction

(16:26) Things we've missed out on/not been able to excel in because of the need for perfection

(32:11) Tools we use to handle unexpected changes throughout our days

(37:19) How our ability to handle perfectionism while filming/creating content has evolved over time

(43:05) (Quality) feedback is a GIFT—learning how to appropriately receive and give feedback

(54:09) Things that can help mitigate struggles with perfectionism

(54:26) Reframing your response to mistakes (the audio recorder method)

(59:45) Breathing

(1:01:05) Managing expectations

(1:06:41) How Alex overcame perfectionism keeping him from trying yoga and running

(1:14:33) 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.

Feeling like crap? Sue and Alex sit down and chat about how you can turn that around and feel awesome instead. Listen in as we give you some answers and easy changes you can add to your daily routine to start feeling better.

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

(0:26) Sue's big Montana getaway

(14:14) Introducing today's topic: How to NOT feel like crap

(14:42) Get away from your desk! Get steps and sun

(18:26) Prioritize protein, water intake, and food quantity

(23:30) UnTRACKED doesn't mean unPACKED

(26:15) Tips for managing digestion while traveling

(32:31) Make sure you're not under-consuming throughout the day

(35:08) Manage your stress & prioritize your sleep

(39:42) Communicate, communicate, communicate

(50:07) Reflect & audit yourself

(58:49) Create an environment you'll thrive in

(1:03:56) Make a laundry rule (seriously)

(1:09:21) Key takeaways

Additional Resources:

"Why I Feel AWESOME" (IG post) - https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBaN_pPixe

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 is our very first guest interview on the podcast! Please welcome a dear friend, Sam Miller.

Sam has more than a decade of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach. His programs help coaches and health professionals improve their clients' results. A popular online educator, podcast host, and mentor, he consistently offers simple, strategic methods for transformation and translates complex concepts into leverage for any health and fitness goal.

Alex and Sam sit down and discuss the connection between our gut health and our mental health and how we can improve our mental health by improving our gut. It's a very informative episode, 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

(0:47) Catching up with Sam

(4:26) Is "gut health" a buzzword topic?

(8:27) Outlining the connection between gut health and mental health

(11:01) The gut as a center of inflammatory response

(15:23) How poor gut health can lead to micronutrient deficiency

(17:39) How can we offset some of these micronutrient deficiencies? Supplements? Whole foods?

(20:45) Is there any testing we can do to track our micronutrient levels?

(24:14) Inflammation's effects on the brain

(33:02) Solutions/low-hanging fruit for improving gut health and mental health

(38:39) How long should we implement changes before re-evaluating?

(41:14) Stop normalizing a stressful environment/place an emphasis on recovery

(49:15) Wrap-up

Additional Resources:

Cronometer - https://cronometer.com

Bristol Stool Chart - https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/poop-chart-bristol-stool-scale

Connect with Sam:

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

Website - https://sammillerscience.com

Podcast: Sam Miller Science - https://pod.link/1484363220

Book: Metabolism Made Simple - https://metabolismmadesimple.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.

Caffeine is one of the most commonly used supplements and more than 90% of adults use it every single day.

In today's episode, we are taking a deep dive into... you guessed it, caffeine.

We go into great detail on how caffeine works in the body, both the positive and adverse effects of caffeine, and even some fun tidbits you probably hadn't heard before.

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) Definition & chemical structure of caffeine

(3:55) Natural sources of caffeine

(7:49) Synthetic sources of caffeine

(9:11) How caffeine works in the body

(12:57) Benefits of caffeine

(13:10) Improved cognitive function

(14:36) Increased energy and alertness

(20:20) Boosted athletic performance and endurance

(25:42) Adverse effects of excessive caffeine consumption

(30:58) Caffeine dependence and withdrawal

(36:15) Interactions with medications

(38:28) Caffeine and pregnancy

(39:50) Caffeine consumption and utilization

(45:14) Caffeine timing

(47:19) Afternoon caffeine and sleep

(54:24) Final thoughts

(57:02) Wrap-up

Additional Resources:

The GREATEST—LEGAL—Performance Enhancing Drug You Are Probably Neglecting - https://pod.fo/e/15da12

THE Complete Guide to Supplementation for Quality Sleep - https://pod.fo/e/15f57a

Research Mentioned:

Caffeine selectively mitigates cognitive deficits caused by sleep deprivation - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34014758/

Effects of Caffeine on Resistance Exercise: A Review of Recent Research - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01521-x

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.

In today's episode, Sue and Alex tell all. We're talking all about how much time we spend on our phones, why you should maybe fire your asshole coach, lessons we've learned from our dogs, and more.

If you ever want to submit a question for these types of episodes, keep an eye out on Sue and Alex's social media for periodic question boxes—or you can always submit questions or topics at the link 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

(0:17) Alex is a Rubik's OG

(3:51) How do you stay present in the moment?

(13:12) When reversing, is there a certain amount of fat you stop at and then continue with carbs? Is it client-dependent?

(25:29) How did you get into bodybuilding?

(29:12) How would you rank your top apps?

(35:02) Recommendations for someone who doesn't want to give up distance running but wants to build muscle?

(38:37) What are you proud of?

(45:01) What have you learned from Gus & Tucker?

(51:54) 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.