Where Optimal Meets Practical
Jordan Lips
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.-JL
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Nov 14, 2020 • 36min
31: Q&A - Should you increase weight or reps EVERY week? Best glute exercises at home? Are metcons detrimental to muscle growth? How to deal with unsupportive family members...
On this Q&A episode I answer YOUR questions.-Should you be doing more weight or more reps EVERY week on EVERY exercise?-My thoughts on vitamin D during the winter months-why do some people maintain their habits better than others?-Best glute exercises at home-How to deal with family members who aren’t supportive-How long should you be at maintenance after a gain phase?---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: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Nov 3, 2020 • 55min
30: Kim Schlag - How to Overcome Emotional Eating & Why Lifting Weights is SO FREAKING IMPORTANT for Women...Especially as You Age
On this episode with Kim Schlag we talk about emotional eating and why weight training is so important for women.--- -What is emotional eating?-What are some simple steps to help overcome it?-Why doesn’t the eating help?-Why is weight training so important for women?-Why is there such a stigma around women being strong?---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Where to find Kim:Instagram: @KimschlagfitnessYoutube: Kim SchlagTikTok: @KimSchlagfitnessPodcast: Fitness Made Simple---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Oct 27, 2020 • 28min
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.com/us/podcast/where-optimal-meets-practical/id1518859017?i=1000478653088---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Oct 21, 2020 • 59min
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.CogfitTwitter: @MrCogfitWebsite: www.MrCogfit.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Oct 16, 2020 • 30sec
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: @thealanaragonAlan’s Research Review And Website: AlanAragon.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Oct 6, 2020 • 37min
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: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Sep 29, 2020 • 32min
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: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Sep 22, 2020 • 56min
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: @RaynerTrainerPodcast: The Recreational Bodybuilding PodcastYouTube: Jack Rayner---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 9min
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 coachI 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.coPodcast: Better CoachingWebsite: StanDutton.co---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Sep 9, 2020 • 53min
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 NutritionWhat 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 thinkingHow can we, as coaches, do better for our clients and followers?Make NUANCE great againI 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.MatrangaPodcast: The Dynamic Dialogue PodcastWebsite: CoachDannyMatranga.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
