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You're doing all the "healthy" things—walking daily, hitting yoga and Pilates—but still not seeing the physique changes you want... You might be missing the key stimulus your body actually needs to build and preserve muscle (and bone).
In this episode, Sue and Alex break down the pros and cons of walking, yoga, and Pilates—plus how to bridge the gap between movement and true body composition change. They unpack why muscle is the foundation for not just how you look, but how you age, recover, and perform in everyday life.
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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📩 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
(0:46) Why yoga, Pilates, and walking AREN'T enough
(0:57) Walking: What it does and doesn't do
(2:52) Yoga: The flexibility vs. strength confusion
(5:23) Pilates: Closer, but still missing key elements
(8:10) The social and cultural factors: Why high-performing women gravitate toward these modalities
(14:12) What actually drives muscle preservation and growth
(17:08) What matters most when it comes to resistance training - your keys to success
(18:56) The PD methodology
(22:18) Final thoughts
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!
If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
You're doing all the "healthy" things—walking daily, hitting yoga and Pilates—but still not seeing the physique changes you want... You might be missing the key stimulus your body actually needs to build and preserve muscle (and bone).
In this episode, Sue and Alex break down the pros and cons of walking, yoga, and Pilates—plus how to bridge the gap between movement and true body composition change. They unpack why muscle is the foundation for not just how you look, but how you age, recover, and perform in everyday life.
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!
————————————
💪 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
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⏰Timestamp
(0:00) Today's topic
(0:46) Why yoga, Pilates, and walking AREN'T enough
(0:57) Walking: What it does and doesn't do
(2:52) Yoga: The flexibility vs. strength confusion
(5:23) Pilates: Closer, but still missing key elements
(8:10) The social and cultural factors: Why high-performing women gravitate toward these modalities
(14:12) What actually drives muscle preservation and growth
(17:08) What matters most when it comes to resistance training - your keys to success
(18:56) The PD methodology
(22:18) Final thoughts
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!
