Physique Development Podcast
184 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsThe Physique Development Podcast is a weekly audio and video-based (YouTube) show that aims to answer questions from clients and listeners on topics of building muscle, gaining strength, improving health and body composition, and more.
You’ll learn directly from Sue and Alex, alongside the rest of the Physique Development coaching staff, on topics ranging from training, nutrition, general health, and more specific and nuanced topics such as program design, hormonal health, and more.
For more, you can check out youtube.com/physiquedevelopment and follow us on IG @physiquedevelopment_
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Episodes
Improvement Season: An Inside Look At Sue's & Answering Your Questions | PD Podcast Ep.27
August 09, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBToday's episode is a Rapid Q&A. This is where we take your questions and quickly answer them with the "need to know" on the topic based on our education and experience working with clients. We will answer 12 total questions on topics such as improvement season, hurdles during off-season, mindset shifts, and much, much more! We also dive into Sue and Alex's husband-wife/coach-athlete relationship. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the ...
Hamstrings (Muscle Group Series Part 6) | PD Podcast Ep.26
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBToday’s episode is the sixth in a series focusing on individual muscle groups. We will be covering the function of each muscle, common training mistakes/misconceptions, our go-to exercises and why we program them for our clients, and key execution techniques and application. This episode will take a deep dive look into the hamstrings. 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 res...
How To Deal With Lack Of Support On Your Fitness Journey | PD Podcast Ep.25
July 19, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MBToday's episode is a deep dive on how to deal with a lack of support on your fitness journey. Coach Sue digs into why people may not support you, how to address and deal with those who don't support you, and how to maintain relationships with unsupportive people. 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. ...
How To Hit Your Macros Consistently (& With Ease) | PD Podcast Ep.24
July 05, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBToday’s episode is a deep dive on hitting your macros consistently with little to no stress. Our coaches on staff have a long history of tracking macros and are filled with tips, tricks, and the hard truths to get you to where you need to be. Coach Makenzie joins Coach Sue as they dive into the questions that are commonly asked about macros, mistakes made when they started tracking, and how to master the basics of macro tracking. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listene...
Glutes (Muscle Group Series Part 5) | PD Podcast Ep.23
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBToday’s episode is the fifth in a series focusing on individual muscle groups. We will be covering the function of each muscle, common training mistakes/misconceptions, our go-to exercises and why we program them for our clients, and key execution techniques and application. This episode will take a deep dive look into the glutes. 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 researc...
Chest (Muscle Group Series Part 4) | PD Podcast Ep.22
June 21, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBToday’s episode is the fourth in a series focusing on individual muscle groups. We will be covering the function of each muscle, common training mistakes/misconceptions, our go-to exercises and why we program them for our clients, and key execution techniques and application. This episode will take a deep dive look into the chest. 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 researc...
Front & Side Delts (Muscle Group Series Part 3) | PD Podcast Ep.21
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBToday’s episode is the third in a series focusing on individual muscle groups. We will be covering the function of each muscle, common training mistakes/misconceptions, our go-to exercises and why we program them for our clients, and key execution techniques and application. This episode will take a deep dive look into the front and side delts. 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 f...
Upper Back & Rear Delts (Muscle Group Series Part 2) | PD Podcast Ep.20
June 07, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBToday’s episode is the second in a series focusing on individual muscle groups. We will be covering the function of each muscle, common training mistakes/misconceptions, our go-to exercises and why we program them for our clients, and key execution techniques and application. This episode will take a deep dive look into the upper back and rear delts. 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...
All About The Lats (Muscle Group Series Part 1) | PD Podcast Ep.19
May 31, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MBToday’s episode is the first in a series focusing on individual muscle groups. We will be covering the function of each muscle, common training mistakes/misconceptions, our go-to exercises and why we program them for our clients, and key execution techniques and application. This episode will take a deep dive look into the lats. 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 ...
Rapid Q&A #5 — Bulking As A Female, Staying Motivated When Not Seeing Results, Exercise Order, & More! | PD Podcast Ep.18
May 17, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBToday’s episode is our newly structured Rapid Q&A. This is where we take your questions and quickly answer them with the "need to know" on the topic based on our education and experience working with clients. We will answer 19 total questions on topics such as, snacking, learning resources, tracking food, motivation, and much more! We will also cap the podcast off with some fun, quick hitting questions to get to know the coaches a little more personally. As always, it is our goal not only ...
Deep Dive — Peak Week: What Is It, Why Is It A Thing, & How Does PD Peak Our Clients? | PD Podcast Ep.17
May 10, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MBToday’s episode is a deep dive on peak week and what it looks like to go through a peak week with Physique Development, as well as the intricacies of peak week as a whole. "Peak week" is the 7 days prior to a competition that ensures your best look can transpire on stage. 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 d...
Rapid Q&A #4 (& Some Other Exciting Things!) | PD Podcast Ep.16
April 19, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBToday’s episode is our newly structured Rapid Q&A. This is where we take your questions and quickly answer them with the “need to know” on the topic based on our education and experience working with clients. In addition to today's rapid questions, we also cover some FAQs regarding the new Physique Development Training Club (PDTC) and introduce our 2 new PD coaches, Maji and Kailey! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or ques...
PD Coach's Spotlight - Kailey Moonen
April 17, 2021 13:06 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBAfter losing her job due to the pandemic, Kailey really dove head first into the fitness coaching world when she pursued her personal training certification. Though she was offered her job back, she had a goal to work for herself helping other women. All of this led her to Team PD. Kailey danced from childhood through college at the University of Arizona. Coming off of that dance background, she carried limiting beliefs that she needed to be smaller and take up less space. Kailey wanted to...
PD Coach's Spotlight - Maji Koetter-Ali
April 17, 2021 12:56 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBMaji began following Physique Development a few years ago because of their evidence-based knowledge content. She, like our other coaches, has also been working with PD for some time. After witnessing her mom go through a heart attack, Maji decided she wanted to become a dietitian at age 18. In college, she studied public health at the University of Louisville and received her masters in nutrition science at Indiana University. She has been working as a dietitian since 2013, specializing i...
Introducing The Physique Development Training Club | PD Podcast Ep.15
April 09, 2021 13:36 - 13 minutes - 13 MBToday’s episode is about our all-new Physique Development Training Club—your one stop shop for intelligent programming that makes sense, ensures results, and gets you out of your own way. The Physique Development Training Club (PDTC) is our all-new detailed, effective, and education-based training app designed to help you build muscle, lose fat, gain strength, and more. We tell you what to do, how to do it, and where to go next, all accessible on your mobile device. It’s like having your ve...
Deep Dive — Nursing, Night Shift, & How To Stay On Track With Your Fitness Goals | PD Podcast Ep.14
April 05, 2021 13:39 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBToday’s episode is for nurses. Physique Development coaches many in the nursing profession, where training and nutrition can be tough—especially for those working the night shift. Coach Sue goes on a deep dive into the ins and outs of how we keep our nursing clients on track and moving forward toward their goals. 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. Wit...
Rapid Q&A #3 — Macro/Meal Timing, Supplements, Favorite Training Splits, & Death Bed Meals? | PD Podcast Ep.13
March 08, 2021 16:25 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBToday’s episode is our newly structured Rapid Q&A. This is where we take your questions and quickly answer them with the “need to know” on the topic based on our education and experience working with 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 rapid Q&A. Questions: (00:33) Q1 - Macro/Meal Timing — Does it ...
Deep Dive — Biofeedback: What Is It & How Do We Use It? | PD Podcast Ep.12
February 22, 2021 15:25 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday’s episode is all about Biofeedback. Biofeedback is the process of gaining greater awareness of many physiological functions of one's own body with a goal of being able to adjust the individual's program to best match their response to the current approach. As coaches, we use this information to keep track of our clients responses to specific phases: training, nutrition, cardio, sleep, stress, etc. After this episode, you will have a better understanding of what biofeedback is, how to ...
Navigating Social Situations, Training Considerations, & the "Prep" to Prep | PD Podcast Ep.11
February 08, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBToday, we will be discussing three commonly asked questions/topics: 1. How to Handle Social Situations on Prep, led by Coach Sue (1:01) 2. Training considerations for clients deep into prep, led by Coach Austin (21:16) 3. The "Prep" to Prep, led by Coach Alex (42:19) What you can expect from today’s podcast is for each topic or question to be "put on the clock" for 10-15 minutes. The coach leading the topic or question will start the discussion, this will then be followed up by the other...
Deep Dive - All About Recovery | PD Podcast Ep.10
January 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBToday’s episode is a deep dive all about recovery — one of the most important training variables. Strength training breaks down your muscles alongside other tissues and systems in your body. The time spent maximizing recovery helps us adapt from our training past our original levels — this is how muscle, strength, and endurance are acquired. Without adequate recovery, training performance will suffer, and you will not be able to sufficiently adapt to your training. This is why rest days are ...
Mistakes We Made Starting Our Fitness Journeys | PD Podcast Ep.9
January 11, 2021 13:36 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBToday’s episode is a more free-flowing episode discussing topics we have messed up in the past and ultimately learned from throughout our fitness journeys. Topics we covered include: -Learning that you need a break from dieting -Training without purpose -Worrying about making everything macro-friendly -Obscene amounts of training volume -Writing and performing redundant training programs -Drinking a half-gallon of chocolate milk + 16 oz container of cottage cheese w/ tuna every night ...
PD Coach's Spotlight - Katie Clementi
January 07, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBKatie’s fitness journey began after graduating high school. She had always played sports and was incredibly active growing up; however, once she finished high school and found herself without sports – she ended up lost and without guidance. Katie then turned to the gym to keep herself in shape, but also to see how far she could push herself. She missed the structure and competition that sports brought her and yearned for that. After following more and more fitness accounts on Instagram, wat...
PD Coach's Spotlight - Makenzie Montano
December 31, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBMakenzie has been a PD Client for 2 years now and has shown so much dedication and thirst for knowledge. She completely encompasses the Physique Development mission and we are SO excited for you all to have the opportunity to work with her and see how awesome she truly is. Makenzie found her way into the fitness world during her freshman year of college. Being a full-time student and athlete, she was always in the gym but never trained with true intention. After her final season of volleyba...
Rapid Q&A #2 - Nutrient Timing, Body Image, Optimizing Recovery, & More | PD Podcast Ep.8
December 28, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBToday’s episode is our newly structured Rapid Q&A. This is where we take your questions and quickly answer them with the “need to know” on the topic based on our education and experience working with clients. We will answer 16 total questions on topics such as, step goals if working a desk job, nutrient timing and its impact on training, body image, optimizing recovery, and much more! We will also end off the podcast with some fun quick hitting questions to get to know the coaches a little ...
PD Coach's Spotlight - Charlotte Jones
December 24, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBCharlotte is an ACE certified personal trainer and a Precision Nutrition L1 nutrition specialist and has trained clients in person and online in the past and is now fully online. Charlotte was also pescatarian for a couple of years and is slowly introducing meat back in but knows how to navigate special population diets like her past diet. Currently, Charlotte has been in a surplus for over half a year and has progressed greatly within her execution of exercises and finding balance outside o...
Rapid Q&A #1 - Body Recomp, Offseasons, Cardio, & More | PD Podcast Ep.7
December 21, 2020 14:29 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBToday’s episode is our newly structured Rapid Q&A. This is where we take your questions and quickly answer them with the “need to know” on the topic based on our education and experience working with clients. We will answer 15 total questions on topics such as, body recomposition, guidance on offseason length and recommended cardio, scale weight and adjusting macros, working out when sore, and much more! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights...
PD Coach's Spotlight - Kortney Weisenfluh
December 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBKortney, like the other PD coaches, has been a PD client for over a year. We saw great promise and potential in her and even met up with her when she was living in Arizona back in January. Alex left that meeting and told Sue, "I think one day she will make a great addition to PD." And here we are, less than a year later and it’s HAPPENING! Kortney's passion for nutrition and fitness began seven years ago as a freshman at Indiana University. With a naturally inquisitive spirit and drive for ...
Deep Dive: Training & Nutrition While Traveling | PD Podcast Ep.6
December 14, 2020 16:02 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBStaying on track while traveling is no easy task. In today’s episode, we discuss all things training, nutrition, and supplementation while on the go. Everything from how to get through TSA with your packed food, how to best select where you’re staying to maximize your health and fitness, and how to find gyms while you’re away. Content and products mentioned: Video on TSA: https://youtu.be/ZGy6uaAlZ5Q Cooktop: https://amzn.to/34cFjZI Fast Food Ebook - $5: https://physiquedevelopment.com/p...
What You Need to Know About Net Carbs & Fiber, How Much Protein to Consume & When to Consume It, Meal Plans - the Worst Thing Ever? | PD Podcast Ep.5
November 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBFiber here, fiber there... It seems you can find fiber in everything from a tortilla to a protein bar. How much should I consume? What types should I consume? And from which sources? And when tracking my carbs, do I count net carbs or total carbs? Coach Sue leads us into the abyss of fiber type and amount, and touches on the hot topic of net carbs. Another hot topic in recent years has been protein intake. Is consuming 1g per pound enough to grow muscle? How about more? Less? It seems, like...
What to Know Before Starting to Compete, How to Avoid Getting "Lost" in the Online Space, How to Focus on Form when Starting Out | PD Podcast Ep.4
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBThere are many things you should consider when thinking about your first competition prep for a physique sport. When it comes down to it, you may have your ducks in a row physically but there is a list of things you may be forgetting about when it comes to the logistics of competing in a competition like this one. In our first segment, we dive into everything you need to know before you start competing. Entering the fitness industry with your eyes set on making an impact is a noble pursuit....
Female Muscle Growth, Creating (& sticking to) Good Habits, At-Home Training | PD Podcast Ep.1
November 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBGrowing muscle as a female can be confusing. Our feeds are filled with everything from low-rep strength training to HIIT workouts like you find at Orange Theory and F45. Which is better to build muscle? In this episode, we dive into the foundations of building muscle and strength, and what to keep in mind if your goal is to grow your physique. Aside from building muscle, building habits is something we all struggle with to some degree. In this episode, we discuss our methods for creating go...
Gauging Progress, Implementing Deloads, & the Benefits of Maximizing Sleep | PD Podcast Ep.2
November 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBSome of our clients track scale weight and some don’t. Gauging progress on your fitness journey can be a challenging thing to manage. You’re met with roadblocks, setbacks, and times where you think you should be progressing and nothing is happening. We take a look at things you should be tracking, whether with your coach, or with your clients, and ways of looking at progress as a moving target throughout your journey. Performing deloads is something that falls neatly into your training prog...
Training to Failure, Understanding Rep Tempo, Training While Traveling | PD Podcast Ep.3
November 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBTo know the pros & cons of training to failure, we think it is helpful to understand what is occurring physiologically at a cell through resistance training and the closer we approach failure. In this segment, we dig deep and we tell the story from a different perspective than you have probably heard before. Repetition tempo is one of the most overlooked components of intelligent program design. Why is this the case? In this segment, we dive into why rep tempo is crucial to your long-term p...
Welcome To The Physique Development Podcast
October 21, 2020 22:32 - 1 minute - 1.91 MBThis podcast has been created for you, the listener. It is a Q&A based show where each coach will have selected a specific question to answer as well as create dialogue as a team on the answer given. It is our goal to instill confidence and empower you to a place where you can think through similar topics and questions with a high-quality filter, without losing sight of the bigger picture and nuance within a given topic. We want to leave you with valuable takeaways from each episode, whil...