Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this comprehensive coaching Q&A session, we dive deep into the most common fitness and nutrition challenges that keep people from reaching their goals. Starting with the frustrating plateau problem—when you're checking all the boxes but not seeing progress—we explore what coaches look for first and what realistic results actually look like in the first three months of training.
We also tackle practical questions like knowing when to take a deload week, which supplements are actually worth your money versus complete wastes, and whether cardio is necessary for muscle growth. Plus, discover the #1 thing that surprises new coaching clients, actionable strategies for staying on track while traveling, and managing your goals when life gets stressful.
And just when you thought this was all business, we take a hard left turn into the wonderfully chaotic realm of irrational icks and unhinged opinions!
If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
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!
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🚨Additional Resources
The Top 3 Supplements EVERYONE Should Take - youtu.be/_RsDMzjCkko
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💪 Want us to help you develop your dream body 1-on-1?: physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
INTERESTED IN COMPETITION PREP?
Visit: physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
TRIAL OUR 4-WEEK GLUTE GUIDE 🍑
go.physiquedevelopment.com/4weekglutesinfo587424
JOIN THE PD TRAINING APP 💪
https://physiquedevelopment.app
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📲 We will answer your fitness questions on our podcast! Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
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📩 For more videos, articles, and health transforming information, head to physiquedevelopment.com
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To follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - @alexbush__
Coach Sue - @suegainz
Physique Development - @physiquedevelopment_
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CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST 🎙️
physiquedevelopment.com/podcast
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⏰Timestamp
(0:00) Today's topic
(0:23) If I'm checking all the boxes but not seeing progress, what is the first thing you would think as a coach is the issue?
(2:10) What results do your clients usually see in the first 3 months?
(11:19) How do I know when to take a deload week?
(13:17) What are the top supplements you think are “worth it” and what are the top "wastes of money" supplements?
(20:31) What's the #1 thing clients say surprised them about coaching with you?
(29:35) Do I need to do cardio if my main goal is muscle growth?
(33:06) What’s your best advice for staying “on track” while traveling?
(38:59) How do you help clients when life gets stressful or unpredictable?
(45:13) What's the most irrational ick you’ve ever gotten from someone?
(48:37) What's your go-to "I shouldn't say this out loud but I will" opinion?
(55:08) What's a seemingly minor inconvenience that would absolutely ruin your whole day?
(58:10) What are 5 things you'd put in a pentagram to summon me?
(1:02:03) Wrap-up
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!
In this comprehensive coaching Q&A session, we dive deep into the most common fitness and nutrition challenges that keep people from reaching their goals. Starting with the frustrating plateau problem—when you're checking all the boxes but not seeing progress—we explore what coaches look for first and what realistic results actually look like in the first three months of training.
We also tackle practical questions like knowing when to take a deload week, which supplements are actually worth your money versus complete wastes, and whether cardio is necessary for muscle growth. Plus, discover the #1 thing that surprises new coaching clients, actionable strategies for staying on track while traveling, and managing your goals when life gets stressful.
And just when you thought this was all business, we take a hard left turn into the wonderfully chaotic realm of irrational icks and unhinged opinions!
If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
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!
————————————
🚨Additional Resources
The Top 3 Supplements EVERYONE Should Take - youtu.be/_RsDMzjCkko
————————————
💪 Want us to help you develop your dream body 1-on-1?: physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
INTERESTED IN COMPETITION PREP?
Visit: physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
TRIAL OUR 4-WEEK GLUTE GUIDE 🍑
go.physiquedevelopment.com/4weekglutesinfo587424
JOIN THE PD TRAINING APP 💪
https://physiquedevelopment.app
————————————
📲 We will answer your fitness questions on our podcast! Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
————————————
📩 For more videos, articles, and health transforming information, head to physiquedevelopment.com
————————————
To follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - @alexbush__
Coach Sue - @suegainz
Physique Development - @physiquedevelopment_
————————————
CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST 🎙️
physiquedevelopment.com/podcast
————————————
⏰Timestamp
(0:00) Today's topic
(0:23) If I'm checking all the boxes but not seeing progress, what is the first thing you would think as a coach is the issue?
(2:10) What results do your clients usually see in the first 3 months?
(11:19) How do I know when to take a deload week?
(13:17) What are the top supplements you think are “worth it” and what are the top "wastes of money" supplements?
(20:31) What's the #1 thing clients say surprised them about coaching with you?
(29:35) Do I need to do cardio if my main goal is muscle growth?
(33:06) What’s your best advice for staying “on track” while traveling?
(38:59) How do you help clients when life gets stressful or unpredictable?
(45:13) What's the most irrational ick you’ve ever gotten from someone?
(48:37) What's your go-to "I shouldn't say this out loud but I will" opinion?
(55:08) What's a seemingly minor inconvenience that would absolutely ruin your whole day?
(58:10) What are 5 things you'd put in a pentagram to summon me?
(1:02:03) Wrap-up
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!
