Physique Development Podcast

Physique Development
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If you’re tired of starting over, this show gives you the strategy, structure, and support to finally build a body that lasts. Because progress shouldn’t require a perfect life. Learn the systems that make fitness sustainable, even when life gets messy. If you’re working hard and still don’t see it in the mirror, this podcast shows you what’s been missing—and how to finally change your body.

  1. 21H AGO

    High Stress, High Standards: Building a Body That Matches Your Ambition | PD Fit Bits

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Progress isn't about doing more, it's about doing what actually fits—and the strongest results come from alignment, not constant self-pressure. In this episode, Coach Brittany unpacks what it really looks like to pursue physique goals while living a high-stress, high-performing life. She reframes how to approach training, recovery, and expectations when ambition and stress coexist. She talks about why pushing harder isn't always the answer, how to set standards that support your life instead of fighting against it, and how to build a body that reflects your drive without burning yourself out in the process. Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://go.physiquedevelopment.com/freegluteprogram701788 And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551 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 like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Connect with Coach Brittany & Team PD: Coach Brittany: https://www.instagram.com/britbrownn Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com 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! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    2 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Getting Tactical: What Dieting ON TIME Actually Looks Like | Summer Body Mini-Series | PD Podcast Ep.258

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE This is part 2 of our Summer Body mini-series—and today, we’re getting tactical. What does dieting on time actually look like? In this episode, Sue and Alex break down what it means to start a fat loss phase from a position of leverage instead of desperation. Because when you begin from stability, clarity, and structure, the entire process changes. You can have the right information and still feel stuck trying to figure out what to do with it. That’s where high performers struggle most—too much data, too many options, and decision fatigue that leads to overcorrection. If you want to diet for summer, or simply want to approach fat loss in a smarter, more strategic way, this episode will help you understand what to consider before you begin and how to execute without urgency or burnout. Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://go.physiquedevelopment.com/freegluteprogram701788 And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551 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 like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Today's topic (0:50) Building your foundation: the readiness scorecard (1:25) a. Nutrition tracking consistency (3:28) b. Training consistency (7:11) c. Menstrual cycle (9:15) d. Energy levels (10:07) e. Sleep (13:38) Getting tactical: how to structure the actual diet (14:00) a. Setting the deficit (18:48) b. Markers that need to be tracked (20:25) c. Rate of loss & adjustment timeline (23:34) Assessing & adjusting physical activity (24:22) a. Training volume/intensity (26:52) b. Cardio (31:17) Still to come in this series OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building: Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6 Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8 How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56 Follow us on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    32 min

  3. FEB 19

    Why ACTION Will Always Win Over "Perfection" | PD Fit Bits

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE When was the last time life ever cleared a perfect runway for you? If you're waiting for the "right time" to start, this episode is for you. Coach Lexi breaks down why action will always beat perfection, and why fitness isn't about convenience, it's about decision. You don't need perfect conditions, you need standards. And you don't need more motivation, you need non-negotiables. Because there is no perfect time coming. There is only this moment, and what you choose to do 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. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Connect with Coach Lexi & Team PD: Coach Lexi: https://www.instagram.com/lexiahlers24 Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551 Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com 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! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    3 min

  4. FEB 16

    Why High Achievers ALWAYS Diet Too Late | Summer Body Mini-Series | PD Podcast Ep.257

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Every year around the same time, the same pattern shows up. Smart, disciplined, high-achieving women wake up and think, "Okay, now I need to get serious." And what that usually means is: less food, more rules, more pressure, and a shrinking timeline. In the first episode of this 4-part mini-series, Sue and Alex break down why high-achievers consistently diet too late, and why turning fat loss into an emergency almost always backfires. When fat loss feels urgent, you've likely waited too long. This series exists to help you stop treating your body like a last-minute project and start running it like a long-term system—so you can look and feel your best by summer without crash dieting or burning out. So if you're someone who's great at pushing, overriding signals, and "handling it," this is for you. Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://go.physiquedevelopment.com/freegluteprogram701788 And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551 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 like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Today's topic (1:19) Why high achievers diet in emergency mode (8:58) What "too late" actually means (18:37) What "on-time" dieting looks like (25:49) Still to come in this series OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building: Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6 Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8 How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56 Follow us on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    26 min

  5. FEB 12

    5 Tips to Enjoy Food-Centric Events WITHOUT Sabotaging Your Goals (or your mental health) | PD Fit Bits

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Food-centric events bring up the same fear every time: "What if this ruins my progress?" In this episode, Coach Mia shares 5 practical tips to help you navigate social events WITHOUT sabotaging your goals, spiraling into restriction, or obsessing over every bite. She reframes how to approach these moments by focusing on patterns over isolated events, practicing self-trust, and remembering that consistency (not perfection) is what actually drives results. Because progress is built from what you do most of the time, not what happens at one dinner, holiday, or celebration. 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 like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Connect with Coach Mia & Team PD: Coach Mia: https://www.instagram.com/mia.ferguson Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551 Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com 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! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    3 min

  6. FEB 9

    Meet Our NEWEST Coach: Lexi Ahlers! | Coach Spotlight | PD Podcast Ep.256

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE In today's episode, we're officially introducing the newest coach on the Physique Development team, Lexi! Lexi's true passion lies in helping people who feel stuck in their bodies despite "doing everything right"—especially those navigating hormone imbalances driven by lifestyle stress, PCOS, birth control, gut issues, autoimmunity, and high-achieving burnout. Her approach blends data, empathy, and real-world application, helping clients not only see results, but rebuild trust in their bodies along the way. Sue and Lexi dive into her personal journey, how her engineering background shapes her coaching philosophy, and why her ability to combine structure with compassion makes her such a powerful addition to the team. We're so excited to officially welcome Lexi to Physique Development, and we can't wait for you to get to know her! Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://go.physiquedevelopment.com/freegluteprogram701788 And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551 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 like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Welcome Lexi to the team!! (2:31) Lexi's personal journey with fitness (9:51) How Lexi discovered her career path & how her coaching philosophy has formed over time (15:36) Beyond macros: coaching for the whole human (18:14) What kind of coaching you could expect working with Lexi (22:15) The human behind the coach: getting to know Lexi outside the gym (22:42) What's on the current playlist (in the gym and outside) (25:04) Football is hyyyype (31:05) Big time dog people (31:43) Baking is a love language (34:40) What's it like to not have a black thumb? (36:46) The go-to coffee order (39:53) When two big-time book yappers get together... Follow us on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    52 min

  7. FEB 5

    The One Belief That's Killing Your Nutrition Consistency (and how to CRUSH it) | PD Fit Bits

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE The thing that's killing your consistency with nutrition might not be what you think. In this episode, Coach Charlotte breaks down the hidden mindset that leads to guilt, frustration, and overcorrection—and why choosing neutrality instead of punishment is the most important long-term skill for staying consistent with your nutrition. Nothing is ruined because one day didn't go as planned. What you do most of the time matters far more than what happens a few times. If you want consistency without the emotional whiplash, this episode will help you shift the belief that's been quietly holding you back. 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 like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Connect with Coach Charlotte & Team PD: Coach Charlotte: https://www.instagram.com/cmjones.fit Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551 Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com 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! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    4 min

  8. FEB 2

    How to Balance Ambition with Real Life (your body recomp questions answered) | PD Podcast Ep.255

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE If you're disciplined, busy, and frustrated that your body isn't responding the way it used to, you're in the right place. Over the last few episodes, we've broken down why high performers get stuck, why discipline eventually stops being the solution, and how the same traits that drive success in your career and life can actually hold you back when it comes to your body. Throughout the series, questions started to roll in, and this episode is dedicated to answering them. Sue and Alex talk through what it really looks like to balance ambition with a full life—how to think about training volume, manage mental load, navigate identity shifts, and make progress without feeling like everything has to be optimized or urgent in order to matter. This conversation is about building a system that supports long-term progress—one that fits your life, not one that competes with it. Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://go.physiquedevelopment.com/freegluteprogram701788 And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551 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 like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Today's topic (1:00) Question #1 (13:29) Question #2 (20:04) Question #3 (23:53) Question #4 (26:53) Question #5 (32:42) Wrap-up OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building: Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6 Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8 How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56 Follow us on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

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If you’re tired of starting over, this show gives you the strategy, structure, and support to finally build a body that lasts. Because progress shouldn’t require a perfect life. Learn the systems that make fitness sustainable, even when life gets messy. If you’re working hard and still don’t see it in the mirror, this podcast shows you what’s been missing—and how to finally change your body.

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  • Creator
    Physique Development
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    346
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Physique Development
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