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Where Optimal Meets Practical

Jordan Lipsrss.com
When it comes to nutrition and training...talking about what's optimal is always fun, but making it practical changes lives. On this show we'll dive deep on all things training, nutrition, and mindset optimization while making sure to drive home the practical and applicable side of things.
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29: Q&A - Will lifting make you bulky? Should you count your carbs/fats? What happens if you don't spend long enough at maintenance? Pros and cons of calorie cycling...

On this Q&A episode I answer YOUR questions from Instagram... --- -Will lifting make you bulky? -Is it OK to compensate with lower calorie days after a higher calorie day? -What happens if you don't spend long enough at maintenance between cuts? -If you hit calories and protein do your carbs and fats matter? -My favorite leg day supersets --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Calorie Cycling Episode: https://podcasts.apple....

Oct 27, 202028 min

28: Jaebian Rosario: Logical Fallacies in Nutrition & Correlation vs. Causation in Nutrition Research

On this episode with Jaebian Rosario we talk about... --- -What is a logical fallacy and what are some common examples? -Why are they so prevalent in nutrition discussions? -The difference between.correlation and causation -What types of research are able to imply correlation vs causation --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find Jaebian: Instagram: @Mr.Cogfit Twitter: @MrCogfit Website: www.MrCogfit.com --- Where to ...

Oct 21, 202059 min

27: Alan Aragon - Can you really damage your metabolism? How do you know if you're in fat loss PLATEAU...and what should you do? and MORE!!

On this episode with Alan Aragon we talk about... --- -How to answer the question "What should I eat?!?!?” in a way that helps the individual -Metabolic Damage - Can you really damage your metabolism? -Fat loss “Plateaus” - Are they real? How do you know if you’re in one? What do you do if you are? --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find Alan: Instagram: @thealanaragon Alan’s Research Review And Website: AlanAragon....

Oct 16, 202030 sec

26: Q&A: How Do I feel About Supersets? What Are the Major Movement Patterns? Do You Need Heavier Weights? How Important Are Carbs Post-Workout?

On this Q & A episode I answer your questions from IG! --- -My thoughts on supersets -Do you need heavier weights at home? -How important are carbs after training? -How do you know if you're building muscle or fat? -Are some people's metabolisms more adaptive than others? -AND MORE --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsf...

Oct 06, 202037 min

25: Q&A: How Long to Rest Between Sets, Weights vs Bands, My Thoughts on Meal Plans, How Many Sets to MAINTAIN Muscle...

On this Q & A episode I answer your questions from IG! --- -My thoughts on meal plans -Weights vs Bands -How long should you rest between sets? -How many sets to MAINTAIN muscle -Where should your head be while deadlifting? -Cardio + Reverse Dieting -AND MORE --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com Podcast: Whe...

Sep 29, 202032 min

24: Jack Rayner - How Do Things Change As You Progress? Are You a Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced Trainee? Are Those Classifications Actually Helpful to the Individual?

On this episode with online coach and content creator. Jack Rayner, we talk about... --- -Are you a novice, intermediate, or advanced? -Are those classifications helpful to the individual? -How does nutrition and training change (If at all) as you become more "advanced"? --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find Jack: Instagram: @RaynerTrainer Podcast: The Recreational Bodybuilding Podcast YouTube: Jack Rayner --- Whe...

Sep 22, 202056 min

23: Stan Dutton - How to Be a Better Coach, How to Choose the Right Coach For You, It's Ok to F*ck It Up Sometimes

On this episode with Stan Dutton we talk about... --- -How to be a better coacH -How to pick the right coach for YOU -It's ok to f*ck it up sometimes. Everything is a learning experience -Treat your clients like individuals -How to be more more flexible as a coach I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find Stan: Instagram: @Stan.Dutton, @BetterCoaching.co Podcast: Better Coaching Website: StanDutton.co --- Where to find me...

Sep 15, 20201 hr 9 min

22: Danny Matranga - "Tribalism" in Nutrition, Making Nuance Great Again, "Red Flags of Bullshit" on Social Media

On this episode with Danny Matranga we talk about... --- “Tribalism” in Nutrition What does it mean? How does it affect the average person? How can the average person navigate the nutrition space with a bit more skepticism and critical thinking How can we, as coaches, do better for our clients and followers? Make NUANCE great again I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find Danny: Instagram: @Danny.Matranga Podcast: The Dy...

Sep 09, 202053 min

21: Q&A: Can You Change Your Set Point? Can You Train For Endurance AND Muscle Gain? How Lean Should You Be When You Start a Gaining Phase?

In this week’s Q&A I answer your questions from IG!!! Thank you so much to everyone who asked. Here are a few that I cover Can you change your bodyweight setpoint? (If so, how?) Should you start a gain phase from a leaner BF%? Can you make progress in endurance running AND muscle gain? How to get out of the "calories burned" mentality How to find a coach that's right for YOU And Many More :) --- Deload Episode --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness E...

Sep 01, 202037 min

20: 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Training

On this episode I discuss 10 things I wish I knew when I started training. These 10 things would have saved me a LOT of time and accelerated my progress over the years. If you can learn from someone else's mistakes, you should! --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical --- Helpi...

Aug 25, 202033 min

19: Cody "Boom Boom" McBroom - Goal Setting in Fitness, Trade-offs, Pillars of Good Coaching, and MORE!

On this episode with Cody McBroom we talk about... --- Goal setting in fitness Long term vs Short term goals The Pillars of Good Coaching Fitness Trade-offs I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical --- Where to find Cody: Instagram: @Cody.Boomboom Youtube: Cody Boom Boom McBroom Po...

Aug 21, 202057 min

18: Q&A: How/When to Take Creatine, How to Measure Muscle Growth, Why People Always Say "Toned", What to Do If You Fall Off on Vacation and MORE!

In this week’s Q&A I answer your questions from IG!!! Thank you so much to everyone who asked. Here are a few that I cover When/How to take creatine How to measure muscle growth What to focus on in a muscle gain phase Why people always say “toned” What to do if you go "off track" on vacation And Many More :) --- Deload Episode Gaining Phase Episode Calorie Cycling Episode --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com ...

Aug 13, 202029 min

17: The Reverse Dieting Episode

In today's episode we break down... What is Reverse Dieting? How do you know when you need one? How to do it...Fast vs. Slow How to know when you hit maintenance And so much more... --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical --- Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL --- Love You -JL...

Aug 11, 202030 sec

16: Understanding Trade-offs, How to Decide What You REALLY Want, and Making Informed Decisions

In today's episode we talk about decision-making. I breakdown how to decide what you REALLY want by considering what you're willing to work for. --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical --- Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL --- Love You -JL...

Aug 04, 202033 min

15: Jordan Syatt: Getting Over Scale Anxiety, Are Calories All That Matter?, You Can't Fuck This Up and MORE!!

Today I’m blessed to talk shop with one of the best and someone I've looked up to in the industry for a long time. -- Jordan Syatt!! -- We talked about a lot in this short episode here… --- Fear around the scale Calories vs. Nutrition You Can’t Fuck This Up Having Fun With Your Training I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitn...

Jul 30, 20201 hr 6 min

14: What I Learned Tracking My Sleep for a Year With the Ouraring

In today’s episode I talk about my experience tracking my sleep every night for a year with an Ouraring. --- I talk about… How alcohol, caffeine, meditation, and working out affected my sleep How to use the data to actually improve your life My key takeaways --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com Podcast: Where Op...

Jul 28, 202047 min

13: Q&A: Why the last few pounds are the HARDEST, How to track alcohol, Fasted weight training and MORE!!

In today's Q&A we talk about... How to track alcohol Why the last few pounds are the hardest to lose My favorite progression model Fasted weight training My thoughts on pre-workout --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical --- Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE: --- Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL --- Love You -JL...

Jul 23, 202032 min

12: Jared Hamilton - Fat Loss Psychology: "Dieting from the inside out", All or nothing mindsets, Using LOGIC to combat EMOTION

In today’s episode with Jared Hamilton we talk about… What does it mean to diet “from the inside out?" Is your All or Nothing mindset hindering your ability to succeed? Prioritizing MENTAL gains before expecting PHYSICAL gains --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. --- Where to find Jared: Instagram @RealJaredHamilton Youtube: Jared Hamilton Podcast: Hamilton Trained Podcast --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Youtub...

Jul 22, 20201 hr 15 min

11: Susan Niebergall - Fat Loss Essentials, Fitness Through Perimenopause, How to Stay Motivated

In this episode I am honored to bring on Susan Niebergall. --- We talked about... Fat Loss Essentials: Where should I put my efforts? Fitness Through Perimenopause How to Stay Motivated --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!! --- Where to find Susan: IG: @SusanNiebergallFitness Youtube: Susan Niebergall Fitness Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strong-and-lean-at-any-age-podcast/id13875879...

Jul 17, 20201 hr 17 min

10: Training Differences Between Men and Women

Are women just smaller men? Should we train exactly the same? Do men gain muscle and strength faster? SO MANY QUESTIONS. And it's all packed into this short episode. Enjoy. --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com --- Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE: --- Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL --- Love You -JL...

Jul 14, 202027 min

9: Q&A: Why I Hate Cardio, Fav/Least Favorite Exercises, Protein for the Elderly, How to Help Your Kids Eat Better

In this Q&A episode I answer questions that YOU have submitted via Instagram or Email. --- Today's Questions: Where does cardio fall on the hierarchy of importance for fat loss? What are my favorite and least favorite muscles to train? How do I help my kids eat better? Can I train more upper body than lower body if I don't care as much about lower body (and vice versa) Do protein requirements change for the elderly? --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast --- Where...

Jul 09, 202027 min

8: My Story: Overtraining, Keto, Low Testosterone, Flexible Dieting

Every coach has a story. Here's mine. No, I didn't have a crazy body transformation...but I think this story will resonate with many of you who battle with the "all or nothing" mindset and constantly getting in your own way en route to your goals. I talk about my history with overtraining, low testosterone, the ketogenic diet, and how it all helped me transition into flexible dieting and a flexible mindset. --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast --- Where to find me: ...

Jul 07, 202035 min

6: Ryan Solomon - Metabolic Adaptation, Why Fat Loss PLATEAUS, Fast vs. Slow Fat Loss

This week I'm honored to bring on MY coach Ryan Solomon from the team over at Revive Stronger. --- We break down everything you need to know about Metabolic Adaptation... --- We break down why your fat loss will plateau, what you can do to fight back, and does SPEED of fat loss have an effect on Metabolic Adaptation. --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast -- Ryan Solomon: IG: @RyanSolomon YT: Ryan Solomon ReviveStronger.com --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLips...

Jul 02, 20201 hr 2 min

5: 10 Tips for a Muscle Gain Phase

Take out your handy dandy notebook and take some notes because this one is FULL of info you'll want for your next gaining phase. ------------ We talk about.... -- How to set your calories for muscle gain -- How to use the scale --How fast you should be gaining --How to wrap your head around intentional weight gain. ------------ I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast ------------ Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com ------...

Jun 30, 202035 min

4: Q&A: Best Rep Ranges for Muscle Gain, Can You Only Absorb 20g Protein in a Meal?, How Long Should My Deficit Be?

In this Q&A episode I answer questions that were submitted by my online coaching clients --- Today's Questions: What's the best rep range for muscle growth? How long should my deficit phase be? Can we only absorb 20g protein per meal? --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com --- Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE: --- Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL --- Lo...

Jun 26, 202022 min

3: Deloads: Why You Need Them

In this episode we talk ALL thing Deloading... Why you need to Deload How often you should Deload? What happens if you don't Deload Should you Pre-plan or Autoregulate? How to Deload If you have no idea what a Deload is...this one's for you If you know what it is but have no clue how or when to take one...this one's for you If you know how to take one but you're not sure you need one...this one's for you. --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast --- Where to find me: In...

Jun 23, 202023 min

2: Calorie Cycling for Fat Loss

In today's episode we talk about.. What calorie cycling is... How it applies to fat loss Strategies for implementation Who it might be helpful for Pros + Cons of different methods -- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com --- Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE: --- Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL --- Love You -JL...

Jun 19, 202018 min

1: Q&A: What to do if "Skinny Fat", Creatine, Protein In a Surplus

In this Q&A episode I answer questions that YOU have submitted via Instagram or Email. --- Today's Questions: If I'm skinnyfat, should I BULK or CUT first? Should you take CREATINE? Do protein requirements change in a surplus? --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast --- Where to find me: Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness Email: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com --- Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE: --- Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL --- Love You -...

Jun 16, 202020 min
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