The Progressive Performance Podcast

The Progressive Performance Podcast

by Bryce Calvin

Self-Improvement Fitness

Season 1

SuperMom of 8 discusses “Same 24h” with Marisa Winslow

On this episode, join P2 Coach, Chris Beal as SuperMom Marisa Winslow shares her inspiring story of physical/health setbacks, the challenges of motherhood, and learning to balance self-care, responsibility and ambition. A fitness comeback rivaled by few and a future DPT candidate, Marisa is making her 2nd Act one for the books! Marisa Winslow is a beacon of inspiration, gracefully balancing the roles of wife, mother of eight, personal trainer, coach, and worship leader. Marisa understands the complexities of balancing family, personal growth, and professional pursuits. Her passion for empowering women led her to become a personal trainer and coach, where she’s had the privilege of guiding countless individuals towards their fitness and wellness goals. Her advocacy for women's wellness, fitness, and inner transformation stems from a deep-rooted belief in the power of authenticity and self-care. Her mission is to cultivate spaces where women can authentically shine, embracing their strength and feminine grace. Through her guidance, she inspires others to find harmony within themselves, honor their inherent power, and empower them to pursue their dreams with courage and beauty.

Agency, Discipline, and Motivation and Bryce Calvin & Chris Beal

On Ep 55 of the P2 Podcast, Chris Beal and Bryce Calvin field audience questions, which lead to discussions on the power of agency, discipline versus motivation as barometers of success, and the relativity of 24 hours.

Lessons In Effective Discourse with Bryce Calvin & Chris Beal

In this episode of P2 Podcast, Chris and Bryce decided to hit record in the middle of an unplanned and unstructured conversation. The substance of the dialogue is much less important than the process they use to navigate sensitive topics from different perspectives.

How To Think Like A Great Coach with Chris Chan

In this episode of the P2 Podcast, Chris Chan joins Bryce Calvin to discuss some of the intricacies of being a fitness coach, from working with difficult client personalities to differences in-person vs online coaching to the wide-spread confusion around how to build the right amount of specificity into a program. Bryce and Chris cover a lot of info in this one so make sure to watch and listen all the way to the end! Chris Chan is a seasoned strength and conditioning coach based out of Boise with a solid decade of experience in the field. His academic rigor is backed by a Master's in Kinesiology, focusing on exercise physiology, complemented by his CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification—a testament to his dedication and expertise. With an analytical mind, Chris directed his scholarly pursuits towards the benefits of plyometric training, especially in adolescent girls. His master's thesis was an eye-opening systematic review that explored the neuromuscular advantages of this training method in 12 to 14-year-old girls. Chris's scholarly work reflects a larger concern with the prevalence of knee injuries among college athletes, displayed by patterns in teams like TCU's basketball squad. Through his research and career, Chris aims to develop training strategies that could potentially mitigate the risk of such injuries. His continuous search for correlations and preventive measures in the realm of sports injuries showcases a professional not just dedicated to athletic performance, but also to the long-term well-being of his athletes.

Glute Exercise Misconceptions | Q&A #3 | Bryce Calvin & Chris Beal | Ep.52 - P2 Podcast

Welcome to Ep 52 of the P2 Podcast, where Chris and Bryce tackle more of your questions! We give our opinions on over-and-underrated glute exercises, why the stairmaster sucks, and dip into the science behind supersets!

Is 8 Hours of Sleep TOO Much? Q&A #2 with Bryce Calvin & Chris Beal

On this episode of the P2 Podcast, Chris and Bryce tackle some of your questions about the importance of 8 hours of sleep, free weights versus machines, and most effective ways to train the abs!

Change Your Life With This One Thing with Matt Mcleod

On this, the 50th installment of The P2 Podcast, we welcome Matt McLeod RD. Matt is a fitness coach that believes that the cliche “fitness can change lives” is way more than a cliche. In enhancing one’s fitness, health, self-belief and self-image, Matt believes that you WILL leap-frog the rungs of the ladder to arrive at the person you strive to be! Matt McLeod is an online fitness coach and registered dietitian based out of Austin, TX. He's been coaching for almost a decade, helping his clients spend less time reaching their fitness goals so they can spend more time on what makes life worth living. He believes fitness should enhance your life, not be your life. His community is the Responsible Delinquents ⏤ they are the intersection of fitness, fulfillment, and shenanigans. Oh, and he's super handsome and charismatic, so you should work with him.

Natty or Not?, Why’s it matter? with Brian DeCosta

In this installment of the P2 Podcast, we welcome Brian DeCosta, 2024 WNBF Natural Bodybuilding World Champion. Listening, you will hear a bit of Brian’s story, and how his turbulent 2023 led to triumph. We talk about family, passion, the things that drive us and how sometimes, as people, we distract ourselves from our own journey by hyperfocusing on how someone else is running their race. As always, thanks for listening. About Brian: My name is Brian DeCosta and I support men and women with torching fat, building muscle, and becoming Shredded for Life. I'm a Professional Lifetime Drug-Free Bodybuilder, Trainer, and the founder of Shredded For Life™. I was recently crowned the 2024 WNBF Natural Bodybuilding World Champion. My fitness journey began over a decade ago, graduating high school at a skinny 149 pounds. After several years of struggling to find the right information, even developing an eating disorder, I dove deep into studying what really creates lasting change. After graduating from West Virginia University with dual degrees, I entered the corporate world for 5 years, until I experienced a near fatal car accident and decided to go ALL IN on my passion for fitness and serving others. I live with one mission - to empower you, support you in finding the best version of yourself, and in fearlessly pursuing that which sets your soul on fire.

Big News for P2 with Page Thorla

Page has been working in nutrition since 2015, been an online coach since 2018, been an RD since 2020, and received her BS in dietetics in 2009-2013. There has been so much that has changed and evolved since she went to college 10 years ago, but even in the online space these last 5 years. One thing that bothers her is the all-or-nothing statements that claim macro tracking is disordered (or always becomes disordered) and we dive into why she thinks that, and where she feels macro tracking is misunderstood. Episode 48 of the P2 Podcast brings back a team favorite, Page Thorla, with BIG news! Page will be joining the P2 team as the R.D. on staff, bringing a completely new dynamic. She will head up the budding nutrition wing of the company to provide a more pronounced and well-rounded approach to serving the P2 community fully. In this episode, we cover Page’s history, passions, and what she hopes to bring to this already awesome team.Big News for P2! | Page Thorla | Ep.48 - P2 Podcast

Why Bikini-Building Is Dumb with Bryce Calvin & Chris Beal

In episode 47 of the P2 Podcast, Chris Beal and Bryce Calvin delve into the complexities of fitness trends, training specificity, and the value of openness and adaptability in both workout routines and belief systems.

4 of 9