The Progressive Performance Podcast

The Progressive Performance Podcast

di Bryce Calvin

Miglioramento personale Fitness

Stagione 1

Physiological Adaptations to Exercise with Matt Casturo

The Movement System was created by Matt Casturo, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, to improve your understanding of human movement and make the world stronger. In this episode of the P2 Podcast, host Bryce Calvin sits down with fitness expert Matt Casturo to discuss the art of making training videos, individualized exercise principles, and the importance of tendon adaptations in fitness. Get ready for an insightful and informative conversation!

Serving the LGBTQ Fitness Community with Jamie and Katie Filer

With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, Jaime created Filer Fitness to help LGBTQ women overcome overwhelm and reduce anxiety through movement and nutrition. Now, with her wife Katie, they run the business together, coaching, competing in bodybuilding shows, and living a lie they’d only dreamed of…all while attempting “balance”. In this episode of P2 Podcast, host Chris Beal talks to guest speakers Katie and Jamie about their approaches to fitness coaching. They discuss the importance of mental and emotional health, personalization, and how they work with specific demographics, including the LGBTQIA+ community and women struggling with anxiety and depression.

How To Be The Best In The World with Joe Sullivan

Joe Sullivan is a competitive power lifter from Las Vegas, Nevada, with the all-time world record squat in his weight class of 220 pounds. He has been participating in powerlifting since he was 14 years old and is now 30. Despite having business ventures and a beautiful partner, powerlifting is still the thing that drives him and is always at the forefront of his mind. He has broken his world record in the last four competitions and plans to break it again in October at the American Pro Two in Washington, DC. Joe Sullivan is not just a powerlifter, he is Joe Sullivan Powerlifter. On this episode of P2 Podcast, Bryce Calvin sits down with Joe Sullivan to discuss a variety of topics related to athletics, injuries, and achieving balance in life. Sullivan, a competitive powerlifter, shares his experience breaking and continuously improving his own world records, while also discussing challenges with balancing powerlifting with other areas of his life. Meanwhile, the speaker talks about their experiences with both powerlifting and bodybuilding training, highlighting the different benefits and challenges associated with each. Ultimately, the episode covers a wide range of topics related to athletics and personal growth, providing listeners with insights and inspiration for their own journeys.

Holistic Coaching with Stephen Ladd

Stephen Ladd is co-founder of The Human Form holistic health and fitness, and a Transformational Life coach, exploring with clients the origin of their experience of life, and their true nature within an non-dual perspective. In this episode of the P2 Podcast, host Bryce Calvin and guest Stephen Ladd discuss the transformative power of psychedelic experiences, the pursuit of true contentment, and the importance of a holistic approach to coaching and personal development.

Don't Make These Business Mistakes with Alycia Israel

Alycia Israel has been in the fitness industry for almost 15 years competing in bodybuilding/bikini & powerlifting, while acquiring a master’s degree in exercise physiology. She currently owns Alycia's Barbell, LLC, an online coaching company that helps women conquer their fitness goals and achieve optimal hormone health. Along with her podcast, Be Your Own Daddy, to help women become financially free & independent. In this episode of the P2 Podcast, host Bryce Calvin and guest Alycia Israel cover a range of topics relevant to business and personal growth, including firing employees, restructuring a business, breaking negative societal beliefs about women and money, and the importance of documentation.

Globetrotting and Self-Experimentation with Aaron Kong

Aaron Kong is quite the interesting fella—From his ascension to the #1 ranked player in “World of Warcraft” to his participation in multiple, grueling 100km+ races, Aaron is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of human performance. His travel stories, imbued with insights from teaching English around the world, are as captivating and ridiculous as his self-experiments with his own health and fitness. Currently working for a tech start-up as the 'Chief Strategy Officer', Aaron continues to juggle his eclectic interests with a 'min-max' lifestyle focused on sustaining his hobbies, travel, fitness, and career at the highest levels. On this episode of P2 Podcast, hosts Bryce Calvin and his guest Aaron Kong delve into the world of ultra marathons, self-experimentation, financial privacy, and crypto. Aaron shares his story of learning about ultra marathons from a girl on a train in Switzerland and how he believes people often quit before reaching their limits, while Bryce discusses his own fitness experiments and the potential of blockchain technology to address financial exclusion. The conversation also covers specific examples of efficient Japanese culture, Aaron's role at Osmosis, and the pros and cons of pushing oneself to achieve difficult goals. Tune in to this fascinating episode for a thought-provoking discussion on a variety of topics.

How to Be Authentic with Megan Davis

Megan Davis is a women’s holistic health and empowerment coach. She is a leader on social media of vulnerability and speaking out on taboo topics. From sharing her stories of opening her own gym and walking away, life after competing in bodybuilding, dealing with horrid hormonal acne, removing her breast implants, letting go of relationships, struggles in entrepreneurship, and breaking free of her own limiting beliefs. Megan is a self reflection question wizard and specializes in coaching women to get connected into their body through balancing their hormones, regulating their nervous system, and breaking free of areas they feel stuck. On this episode of P2 Podcast, Megan opens up about her personal journey of self-discovery and rediscovery, including struggling with being single in a group of couples, building a social media presence, and going through breast implant removal. We also discuss the power of genuine curiosity and listening, the challenge of building trust with coaching clients, and the struggles of using social media for promotional purposes. Megan also talks about her experience as the founder and CEO of their own coaching business, and why she decided to let it go despite its success. Along the way, they share insights and lessons learned about personal growth and finding one's own light.

All About Massage Therapy with Lauren Miller

Lauren Miller is a licensed massage therapist, licensed physical therapist assistant, and personal trainer with over 13 years of experience. Her journey began by training her friends, then she worked at a big box gym and a private training studio before going to massage therapy school. She then worked at a chiropractor's office and returned to Beyond Limits for massage and training. Lauren then attended physical therapist assistant school but found she wasn't passionate about outpatient clinical work. She then found her home at The Human Form, where she provides massage therapy, performance therapy, coaches groups, and trains clients. On this episode of P2 Podcast, we explore the complicated world of massage therapy, physical training, and coaching. Lauren shares her experiences and perspectives on how massage therapy can be useful for both physical and psychological health. We also discuss common misconceptions about massage therapy, the importance of communication between therapist and client, and the effectiveness of using a placebo effect. Additionally, we discuss the role that coaches and practitioners play in providing advice and guidance to clients and how it can impact their training and progress.

Marriage, Divorce, and Why You Don't Have To Hate Your Ex with Alex Bayne

Alex Bayne is an online functional and metabolism specialist coach who works predominantly with women dealing with hormonal imbalances such as PCOS, gut issues, and Hypothyroidism. But, it's not just about basic nutrition or training for Alex. She also works from a mindset and empowerment perspective, helping her clients gain confidence and sense of emotional safety. Certified in sex and relationship coaching, Alex approaches health and wellness more holistically, taking into account all aspects of women's lives. She loves helping those feeling stuck and lost to find their way to better health and better lives. Follow along as we talk about Alex's personal journey of struggling with anxiety and finding her passion, a complex relationships with her ex-partner, sharing the challenges and rewards of maintaining a friendship with an ex, personal growth, and more!

Supplements and Open Relationships with Ben Hartman

Since 2011, MORPHOGEN NUTRITION was born out of an intense desire to bring the most innovative, effective, and results-driven sports nutrition supplements to the market. Products made with knowledge, honesty, integrity, and no BS. CEO and founder, Ben Hartman, has a B.S. in Exercise Physiology and a M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics, with a special research emphasis on sports nutrition and supplementation, graduating at the top of his class. Besides his extensive work in the classroom and the lab, he was also a sponsored fitness athlete for one of the world’s leading sellers of sports nutrition supplements. He saw first-hand the unscrupulous marketing tactics, ineffective product design, and egregious treatment of the athletes and consumers who use such products that is all too common in the industry. Alongside his wife Dedra, together they have made it a personal mission to bring knowledge, honesty, and integrity to the industry. As Ben always says…Don’t believe the hype. Believe the science. JOIN THE TAKEOVER.

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