⬇️Topics⬇️ -What is zone training -What are the benefits of each zone? -Why is z2 all the rage right now? -How to know you’re in z2 -How to know you’re improving over time . Links mentioned in episode ⬇️ Our previous episode on whether cardio is killing your gains: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UfrxfvsuIQMbARUnEi2Vf?si=e2e9cea427324229 . Where to find Alyssa ⬇️ Website: https://doclyssfitness.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/?hl=en Links to her stuff: https://doclyssfitness....
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 25 min
⬇️Topics⬇️-Coaching elite physique competitors vs non-competitors-Reverse dieting in competitors-Defining “optimal” and where does “fun/enjoyment” come into play? Where to find Mark ⬇️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-coach-mark-carroll-podcast/id1616426659 IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachmarkcarroll/ Programs: https://coachmarkcarroll.com/ Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com Jordan’s Coaching Optio...
Mar 20, 2023•52 min
I don’t want to understate how important this discussion is…because it’s complicated! Clothes and fashion are part of our culture and expression and let’s face it, we wear clothes every day and having clothes that fit us well is a good feeling. At the same time…we’re not here on earth to fit into clothes. As our bodies change (for potentially many different reasons) our clothes should change with us. This is what we discuss in today’s episode… How to deal with “fitting into your clothes” as your...
Mar 05, 2023•45 min
Topics ⬇️ -The “pump” -Not progressing on lifts…why? -Being hungry while at maintenance -Diet breaks -Traveling while running a business -What I’m nerding out about these days… -Best grip for certain rows… Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com Jordan’s Coaching Options ⬇️ Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE Group Programming [Gym Program] Group Programming [Home Gym] Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL 🫶🏼...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Topics ⬇️ Long term nutrition periodization Carb cycling - helpful? How to get your first pull-up Why we start with “not all the way to failure” How to lower steps to something sustainable Per session volume limits Peptides…scam? Do all your workouts need to be equally hard? Links mentioned in episode ⬇️ Brianna Battles Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mUZeJbiDEUU21RlEz6JqX?si=8452645eb5d64853 Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: Jo...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Topics ⬇️ What are some pieces of advice when it comes to weight loss that may do more harm than good for those people trying to get/stay healthy? Should non-bodybuilders track every macro to the gram? Should you stop making your food taste so good and stick to more bland choices? How do we make this really sustainable for the LONG term and how might that be different than cyclical dieting for bodybuilding? Links mentioned in episode ⬇️ Greg’s original segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 48 min
(00:00) Intro/Getting into podcasting (05:40) How important is biomechanics? (15:20) Do we all just end in up the same place anyway? (35:40) How do I know I’m doing enough to grow? (40:27) N of 1 experiments, changing your program over time (47:07) Improving technique and progressing over time Where to find Dave ⬇️ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BrainsandGainsPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/ Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical We...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Topics ⬇️ Never lifted before…where to start? Can you gain muscle while practicing mindful eating? Should you cut or recomp first? Thoughts on taking form videos and how to overcome negative thoughts about them What about Orange Theory as my main workout? What’s the key to real lasting change? Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com Jordan’s Coaching Options ⬇️ Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE Group Programming [Gym Program] Gro...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Q&A Pre-workout Nutrition Should you try to reduce soreness? Making gains in a cut Deload preferences Specialization phases Strength v Hypertrophy Links mentioned in episode ⬇️ Deload episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ILOlYxIaGWsEjT6yzeSRP?si=ntqzkskGRBOm0E-uCc2aUg Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com Jordan’s Coaching Options ⬇️ Group Programming [Gym Program] Group Programming [Home Gym] Helping you find ...
Jan 16, 2023•50 min
Guest: Abby Langer ⬇️Topics⬇️ -Being the pencil, not the eraser -How to find good information and avoid bad information -Worst offenders of science: our “favorite” charlatans -Regular people taking Ozempic/weight loss drugs…what the f*ck is going on? -Making lower calorie “macro friendly” versions of stuff Where to find Abby ⬇️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/ Website: https://abbylangernutrition.com/ Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical...
Jan 09, 2023•51 min
Guest: Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Topics: How his upbringing and experiences with powerlifting ultimately shaped his current beliefs and philosophies How has becoming a father changed (if at all) any of those philosophies and outlooks towards health and fitness How can we give our children the best chance at a healthy relationship with food and fitness? New years resolutions… Where to find Jordan ⬇️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/syattfitness/ Website: https://www.sfinnercircle.com/ Where to fi...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Today we have a Q&A episode so THANK YOU to everyone who asked a questions! Got through as many as I could in an hour 😊 Links mentioned in episode ⬇️ Bryan Boorstein Episode 5 Things I’ve Changed My Mind About Reverse Dieting Episode Where to find BYM ⬇️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/butteryourmacros Website: https://www.butteryourmacros.com/ Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com Jordan’s Coaching Options ⬇️ Apply fo...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Let’s face it…some people make a living telling you tracking is “disordered” or “will give you an eating disorder”. Are they right? Even a little bit? What sort of things can we do both from a mental and practical standpoint to reap the benefits of tracking without f*cking up our relationship with food? Where to find BYM ⬇️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/butteryourmacros Website: https://www.butteryourmacros.com/ Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical We...
Dec 23, 2022•53 min
In today’s episode I go through 5 things I’ve changed my mind about. I’ll skip the boring shit from when I first started coaching like BCAAS don’t work or carbs make you fat. These 5 I actually find interesting and have affected my coaching/outlook in some way relatively recently! How much protein you actually need How much training volume you actually need Does fat loss improve your life? Can you do cardio and still make gains? How important is biomechanics and perfecting exercise technique? Li...
Dec 12, 2022•44 min
Thank you to everyone who asked a question ❤️ Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com Jordan’s Coaching Options ⬇️ Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE Group Programming [Gym Program] Group Programming [Home Gym] Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL 🫶🏼JL...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Today I’m joined by my good friend Bryan Boorstein to talk about a topic I know we’re both passionate about right now: Minimalist Training Techniques I suppose neither of us are, currently, technically, FULL-BLOWN minimalists…but that doesn’t stop us from wanting to learn about how to get more out of your training in LESS time and I know it’s something we’ll both be playing with in the next couple of years. At the end of the day most of us aren’t trying to be professional bodybuilders. Spending ...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 19 min
For the next 4 months I’m going to be training EVERY DAY. I know it sounds crazy and in some ways at face value is something I would advise against, but I’ll be organizing it in a way I think makes a lot of sense and definitely has some upsides. All of my training experiments are a learning experience and training more frequently with shorter sessions (spoiler) is something I’ve wanted to try for a while now. In this episode I lay out how what, how, and why behind this experiment as well as talk...
Nov 21, 2022•31 min
⬇️Topics Covered⬇️ •What are different kinds of stress we experience (physical, perceived, etc) and what’s the connection between them? •Do all of our stressors “go in the same bucket” to some degree? •Does stress affect performance or our ability to lose fat? •How do we "manage stress"? •How important is sleep and how can we optimize it? Links mentioned in episode ⬇️ My training experiment (ep. 119) Where to find Sam ⬇️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sammillerscience/ Podcast: https://podcasts.a...
Nov 17, 2022•54 min
About 6 months ago I began an experiment with my own training. I kept my program EXACTLY the same for several mesocycles…or at least that was the plan! I was curious if I would ever run into an actual “plateau” and NEED to change anything, or if I would just get bored. Well, 6 months later here is my update! - Links mentioned in episode ⬇️ My training experiment (ep. 119) - Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com - Jordan’s...
Nov 15, 2022•47 min
Hypertrophy nerds rejoice…we have another episode with my good friend Bryan Boorstein. Today we’re talking about how to set up RIR at the start of a program and how to progress it week to week. We compare two logical ways of setting this up and discuss the pros and cons of each…although at the end of the day both can work extremely well. We also discuss training to failure and beyond. Is it worth it? Or should you just train to 2-3RIR for everything if it provides the same gains for less fatigue...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min
⬇️Topics discussed⬇️ -What is the theoretical case for reverse dieting? -Common claims -In depth discussion on metabolic adaptation -What does the research say? Breakdown of two main scenarios: After a diet, does going SLOWLY back to maintenance provide any added physiological benefit? Will reverse dieting BOOST your metabolism so you can push through a plateau or make a future diet easier? Link to Eric’s original article HERE Where to find Eric ⬇️ Instagram Podcast MASS Macro Factor Where to fi...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 23 min
⬇️Topics discussed⬇️ What is “gut health” and why is it important? What do we know? What do we NOT know? Are microbiome tests worth your money? Fiber: Why, How much, Importance of diversity and what’s up with these high fiber foods like Mission Carb Wraps? - Other episodes with Dr. Adrian ⬇️ Seed oils Insulin resistance - Where to find Dr. Adrian ⬇️ Instagram Podcast - Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com - My Coaching O...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Back in episode 44 (linked below) Jaebian and I discussed our views on HAES and “Anti-Diet” philosophy. . A year later, we’re back with an update . Where to find Jaebian ⬇️ Instragram Substack Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com Jordan’s Coaching Options ⬇️ Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE Group Programming [Gym Program] Group Programming [Home Gym] Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL ❤️JL...
Oct 19, 2022•59 min
⬇️Topics discussed⬇️ Is tracking a good tool or is it triggering? Is tracking triggering or is pursuing weight loss triggering Is tracking triggering or are you struggling with body dysmorphia? Is tracking triggering or do you just wish this process was easier? Self awareness vs fear of awareness Can you lose fat and do all the things without tracking? Intuitive eating 75 hard Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com Jordan’...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 18 min
**Disclaimer: You do not have to track calories, macros, or anything at all. This podcast assumes you have decided to use some form of tracking for some goal. We will not discuss “should you track at all” in this episode. - In today’s episode we discuss the difference between counting all 3 macros and counting just calories and protein. - I break down the pros and cons of each approach both from a scientific and practical perspective and discuss which might be better for you depending on your go...
Oct 03, 2022•36 min
When it comes to fat loss, most of what’s discussed on social media or asked in Q&As are these “WHAT” questions What are your calories? What calculator should you use? What is your protein target? What is your goal weight? A lot of the questions are about numbers… And I’m not saying those questions don’t matter. They absolutely do. If you’re gonna track your calories you do need to pick where you’re gonna start. I get it. It’s just that these questions are getting more attention than they de...
Sep 29, 2022•28 min
Some topics covered ⬇️ Creatine HCL vs Monohydrate Favorite cable attachments Buying a cable machine for home gym Fit shaming Stubborn fat Sleeping during a deficit Building triceps at home Impact of NSAIDs on hypertrophy Exercise order Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com Jordan’s Coaching Options ⬇️ Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE Group Programming [Gym Program] Group Programming [Home Gym] Helping you find the balance bet...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 12 min
⬇️Timestamps⬇️ (00:40) Satiety differences between different protein sources (02:00) Less weight but more reps than last week. Is that progression? (03:18) Can I cut while recovering from surgery? (03:46) Quad growth (04:19) Myo reps vs Drop sets vs Straight sets (06:45) Bicep training variations (08:25) Type of workouts for fat loss (10:40) Hamstrings get so sore for so long…why? (14:00) Lateral raises pros and cons (17:00) Creatine while recovering from injury (19:14) How to get clients to adh...
Sep 15, 2022•55 min
⬇️Non-exhaustive list of topics covered⬇️ Is it dangerous to go under 1200 calories? Should we worry about metabolic adaptation? What’s an appropriate weight of weight loss? Diet breaks and maintenance phases…any benefit for “building back metabolism?” Calorie cycling vs static calories Habits of most successful clients Where to find Andy ⬇️ IG Website Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com Jordan’s Coaching Options ⬇️ App...
Sep 08, 2022•55 min
WOMP 120: Dr. Adrian Chavez - The seed oil episode -Do they cause inflammation? -How much should we care about our Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio? -Other common claims… -What research is commonly cited in defense of the anti-seed oil position and what might be some issues/limitations with that research? -What other research do we have in support of “this isn’t that big of a deal” (or better)? -Should you eat MORE seed oils? -Should you avoid them at all costs? -HOW SHOULD YOU THINK ABOUT SEED OILS…or ...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min
