The ProPhysique Code
by Paul Revelia
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Welcome to the ProPhysique Code. Each week, the coaches at ProPhysique bring you a variety of information and topics inspired by their own experience within the fitness, nutrition, and online coaching industry. With each coach bringing their own unique perspective, we seek to provide valuable and thought provoking information in each episode.
Episodes
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- Episode 456: The Look of Health, Fitness Myths and Rock Bands with Alan Aragon · 1 h 38 min · Season 3 Episode 456In this episode Danika and Fatima sit down with the one and only Alan Aragon to hear how he went from playing in Southern California rock bands to building a prominent career in…
- Episode 455: Things we would NEVER do as bodybuilding coaches · 1 h 11 min · Season 3 Episode 435In this episode, Paul, Lexie and Evan discuss and breakdown things they would never find themselves doing as coaches. They each share their biggest coaching non-negotiables…
- Episode 454: Your triggers are your responsibility to recognize and navigate. · 56 min · Season 3 Episode 453In this episode, Danika and Fatima discuss how emotional triggers affect coaching, relationships, and everyday conflict. They explore taking responsibility for your reactions…
- Episode 453: Are Fit Model Competitors Just Skinny Bikini Girls? · 1 h 12 min · Season 3 Episode 453In this episode, our prep team dives into a juicy question: Are Fit Model girls just skinny? We discuss some of the recent backlash surrounding the Fit Model division, break down…
- Episode 452: Things That Matter WAY Less Than You Think in Prep · 1 h 10 min · Season 3 Episode 452In this episode, our prep hosts dive into the things athletes often think matter more than they actually do during contest prep. From whether your team influences your placings…
- Episode 451: Are Excuses Killing your Progress? · 1 h 11 min · Season 3 Episode 451In this episode, Paul, Evan, and Lexie discuss how excuses can hold athletes back and how to reframe them so they become opportunities for growth rather than roadblocks to…
- Episode 450: The Challenge of Follow Through · 56 min · Season 3 Episode 450In this episode, Danika and Fatima explore the psychology of follow-through, creating healthy pressure, reframing narratives, and owning your identity to boost motivation and…
- Episode 449: Perfect Peaking for Women · 1 h 16 min · Season 2 Episode 425In this episode, our hosts discuss what goes into having the PERFECT peak on stage, for female athletes. In Tyler Manion's recent Olympia recap, this was an important topic of…
- Episode 448: Olympia Aftermath: Answering YOUR Questions & Comments · 49 min · Season 3 Episode 448In this episode, our hosts respond to YOU guys and dive into some of the comments and conversations surrounding recent Olympia content. They also take time to answer listener…
- Episode 447: Is it hard OR are YOU making it hard? · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 447In this episode, Danika and Fatima explore the mental and emotional aspects of prep, being on a fitness program, life challenges, and the importance of adaptability, perspective…
- Episode 446: 2026 Olympia Recap: Biggest Surprises, Controversies & Takeaways · 1 h 7 min · Season 3 Episode 446In this special episode, Paul, Lexie, and Evan break down the 2026 Olympia results in the Bikini and Fit Model divisions. Did the judges get it right? Hear what our hosts think…
- Episode 445: How Bret Contreras Created the Glute Training Industry · 1 h 12 minIn this special episode, Paul and Lexie sit down with Bret Contreras, in Las Vegas, for a special LIVE podcast interview. Lexie and Paul interview Bret (AKA: The Glute Guy) on…
- Episode 444: The Truth About Dieting, Muscle & Fat Loss with Layne Norton · 53 minIn this episode of the ProPhysique Podcast, we sit down with Layne Norton for an honest, unfiltered conversation about bodybuilding, nutrition, training, coaching, and the…
- Episode 443: Our 2026 Olympia Predictions · 1 h 5 min · Season 3 Episode 443In this episode, Paul, Evan and Lexie celebrate OLYMPIA week with a special episode discussing the changes this year at the 2026 Olympia along with their specfic predictions for…
- Episode 442: Setting Standards for Yourself · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 498In this episode Danika and Fatima discuss boundary setting in all domains. Fatima shares her journey through competition prep, the importance of setting personal standards, and…
- Episode 441: Coaching Hot Takes · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, Paul, Evan and Lexie briefly discuss North Americans and then dive right into some of their hot takes as coaches. Our hosts break down their individual hot takes…
- Episode 440: The Impact of Community · 55 min · Season 3 Episode 440In this episode, Danika and Fatima are joined by Coach Adam to recap the recent ProPhysique FTX event and dive into the power of community, both near and far. They also discuss…
- Episode 439: Bodybuilding in 2016 vs. 2026: How Has the Sport Changed? · 1 h 10 min · Season 3 Episode 439In this episode, we're taking a look back at the last decade of bodybuilding and breaking down how the sport has evolved from 2016 to 2026. From contest prep, training and…
- Episode 438: How Much Do Genetics Matter in Bodybuilding? · 1 h 28 min · Season 3 Episode 438In this episode, our hosts dive into a listener Q and A! Answering questions such as "how big of a role do genetics play in the sport of bodybuilding?" to "how much does meal…
- Episode 437: If We Knew Then What We Know Now · 1 h 17 min · Season 3 Episode 437In this episode, our hosts look back at the things they used to do, believe, and obsess over as coaches and athletes and furthermore chat about how they would approach those same…
- Episode 436: Managing personal energy and boundaries · 49 min · Season 3 Episode 436In this episode, Danika and Fatima explore the idea of navigating difficult relationships, managing energy, and embracing authenticity. They share personal stories, practical…
- Episode 435: The Hardest Part Might Come After the Show…Post Show Blues · 1 h 21 min · Season 3 Episode 435What happens when the stage lights turn off and the adrenaline of prep is suddenly gone? In this episode, we're talking about the post-show blues, why the transition out of prep…
- Episode 434: What Are You Willing to Let Go of to Become Who You Want to Be? · 31 min · Season 3 Episode 434In this episode Danika and Fatima discuss how you don't always become a "better" version of yourself by adding more. Sometimes growth looks like grieving the old habits, old…
- Episode 433: Fine-Tuning, Not Overhauling: Understanding Fit Model Feedback · 1 h 8 min · Season 3 Episode 433In this episode of ProPhysique Code, Lexie, Paul, and Evan break down pro Fit Model feedback, how to actually understand judges' feedback, and why small changes can make a BIG…
- Episode 432: A Mindset Shift to the Olympia Stage with Lawna Dunbar · 1 h 7 min · Season 3 Episode 432In this episode we introduce Coach Lawna Dunbar; the newest coach to the team and a former Bikini Olympian. In this episode, we talk about the mindset behind elite competition…
- Episode 431: More Than a Competitor: How Bodybuilding Changes Your Life · 1 h 18 min · Season 3 Episode 431In this episode, our hosts dive into what to do when your competition season is over and why the improvement season is one of the most important phases of your bodybuilding…
- Episode 430: What You Can't Measure May Matter Most · 1 h 11 min · Season 3 Episode 428In this episode, we introduce Coach Adam and dive into his journey, from his early research studies and career pivots to the recent accomplishment of earning his PhD. We also…
- Episode 429: Hard Pills to Swallow · 1 h 4 min · Season 3 Episode 429Contest prep isn't always glamorous, and sometimes the truth is hard to hear. In this episode, our hosts break down the tough realities of prep, sharing the hard pills to swallow…
- Episode 428: The PURPOSE of your Nervous System- tapping into a powerhouse · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 425In this episode, special guest, Natalie Gianoglio, joins Danika and Fatima to explore the intricacies of the nervous system, emotional regulation, and practical techniques for…
- Episode 427: How NOT to screw up your show day · 1 h 2 min · Season 3 Episode 427In this episode, Paul, Evan, and Lexie break down the ins and outs of show day, including the biggest mistakes competitors make and how to avoid them. They discuss why the months…
- Episode 426: The "Messy Middle" - where REAL progress happens · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 426Is the "messy middle" actually where the magic happens? In this episode, Coach Sarah joins Fatima and Danika to discuss why lasting health and fitness rarely live in the…
- Episode 425: Masters Competitors: Everything You Need to Know · 1 h 11 minIn this episode, our prep hosts are speaking to our MASTERS competitors!! In this special episode, Paul, Evan and Lexie break down all of the opportunities for Masters…
- Episode 424: An interview with a bodybuilding legend: Coach John Hansen · 1 h 2 min · Season 3 Episode 424In today's episode, we get to learn all about Coach John Hansen. A very well respected bodybuilder, author, podcast host and a true example of the power of visualization. We…
- Episode 423: Lies Coaches Tell You About Contest Prep · 1 h 18 min · Season 3 Episode 422In this episode, our prep coaches break down some of the biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding contest prep. From the belief that you are eating TOO little to evoke fat…
- Episode 422: Fitness and Pregnancy with Coach Priscila · 1 h 18 min · Season 3 Episode 422In the episode we get to chat with Coach Priscilla all about her pregnancy and how things have been going so far. She discusses with us what she has been experiencing personally…
- Episode 421: How Long Should You Stay in a Building Phase? | Q&A · 1 h 9 min · Season 3 Episode 421In this Q&A-focused episode, our prep hosts answer your offseason questions, discussing everything from how long you should stay out of prep to make REAL and noticeable progress…
- Episode 420: Your Nervous System and the Power of Breath · 1 h 26 min · Season 3 Episode 420In this episode Fatima and Danika are joined by Natalie Gianoglio, an Emotional Reguation Practitioner, Specialist Wellness Counselor and creator of The Anchored Self Method…
- Episode 419: Making the Switch: Bikini to Fit Model · 1 h 5 min · Season 3 Episode 419In this episode, our prep coaches dive into a topic they've been discussing frequently with athletes: how to know when it's the right time to make the switch from Bikini to Fit…
- Episode 418: You Screwed Up Your Reverse...Now What? · 1 h 11 min · Season 3 Episode 418In this honest and impactful episode, our coaches discuss what happens when an athlete feels like they've "ruined" their post-show reverse diet. They dive into strategies they…
- Episode 417: The Pandemic No One Talks About: Feeling Behind · 1 h 10 min · Season 3 Episode 417Have you ever felt like everyone else is moving ahead while you're somehow falling behind? In this honest conversation, Fatima and Danika unpack the growing epidemic of feeling…
- Episode 416: Stop Doing THIS in Peak Week! · 1 h 12 min · Season 3 Episode 416In this informative episode, our hosts dive into one of the most important topics in bodybuilding: Peak Week. Paul, Evan, and Lexie break down potentially dangerous peaking…
- Episode 415: In Defense of Carbs · 1 h 14 min · Season 3 Episode 415This is an all about CARBS episode! Carbs have been unfairly labeled as the bad guy for years, but in this episode, we're breaking down the myths, exploring where our beliefs…
- Episode 414: Is a Pro Card Worth it? · 58 min · Season 3 Episode 414In this episode, our hosts dive into what it truly means to earn a pro card and whether the pursuit of the title is really worth it. Evan, an IFBB Pro, shares his firsthand…
- Episode 413: The Healthy Side of Obsession · 1 h 3 min · Season 3 Episode 413What if being "obsessed" isn't actually a bad thing all the time? In this episode, Coach Fatima and Cooach Danika challenge the negative reputation around obsession and discuss…
- Episode 412: What to Expect on Show Day: A Full Run Down · 1 h 8 min · Season 3 Episode 412In this episode, our hosts do a brief recap of their weekend in Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh Natural Pro Qualifer and Pro show. Then, they dive into the main topic walking…
- Episode 411: The Man, The Legend and His Story · 1 h 22 min · Season 3 Episode 411In this episode Danika and Fatima sit down with the man himself, Paul Revelia. They dive into his roots, where he started, what drives him and what keeps his passion alive. This…
- Episode 410: You are Behind in Prep, Now What? · 1 h 0 min · Season 3 Episode 407In this episode, our prep hosts dive into one of the most common challenges athletes face during contest prep: feeling like they're falling behind. Nearly every competitor…
- Episode 409: "Skinny is back"… but at what cost? · 1 h 6 min · Season 3 Episode 409In this episode of the Pro Physique Lifestyle Podcast, Coach Priscilla and Fatima unpack SkinnyTok, GLP-1 culture, social media pressure, and the difference between being skinny…
- Episode 408: Glutes, Growth & Goodbyes: Competition Prep Q&A · 1 h 4 min · Season 3 Episode 408This week's Prep Centered episode covers a wide range of topics as our hosts dive into an engaging Q&A session! Paul, Evan, and Lexie answer questions submitted through…
- Episode 407: The Gap Between First and the Rest · 55 min · Season 3 Episode 407This week's episode features our prep hosts, Paul, Lexie, and Evan, as they break down what truly separates first place from the rest on show day. Drawing from their firsthand…
