Where Optimal Meets Practical

Who: Annie Miller (@AnnieMiller.co)---Topics:Building a fitness coaching businessTime management for coachesSocial media tips to avoid burnoutHow to make good contentWhere to put your efforts as a content creatorImposter syndromeAbout Annie's coaching process.---Where to find Annie:Podcast: The FITSPRO PodcastWebsite: www.AnnieMiller.coIG: @AnnieMiller.coPinterest: Annie Miller---Where to find me:IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL-JL

Who: Natalie + Heidi @ButterYourMacros---Topics:How do you balance your mental health with your aesthetic goals? Why is maintenance so much harder to wrap my head around than a deficit?And a few more rapid fire questions :)---Where to find BYM:Podcast: the butter dishWebsite: Butteryourmacros.com IG: @Butteryourmacros---Where to find me:IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL-JL

WHO: Alyssa Olenick (@LittleLyssFitness)---TITLE/TOPICS: Concurrent (Hybrid) Training: If you want to lift heavy shit but also have cardio goals/enjoy runningWhat questions should I ask myself before getting into hybrid trainingHow to meet yourself where you're at and set the right goals for youIs cardio gonna kill my gains?What sort of cardio overlaps the most?How do I start implementing running so I don't do too much too fast?How to set up training/nutritionCommon mistakes we see...---Where to find Alyssa:Instagram: @littlelyssfitnessWebsite: LittleLyssFitness.com'Podcast: The Messy Middle PodcastHybrid E-Book: Hybrid Training Ebook---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL-JL

WHO: Shannon Collins aka The Gym Nurse (@TheGymNurse)---TITLE/TOPICS: Shannon's story, shift work, reconciling your goals and your fears, stuff about muscle gain :)---Where to find Shannon:Instagram: @TheGymNurseWebsite: www.thegymnurse.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

88: Introduction to PERIODIZATION for HYPERTROPHY---What is periodizationDo we need it/whyHow important is itWhat are the 3 branches of stimuliHow do you know when you need to change something---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL----JL

WHO: Ruth Maleski (@ruth_mpower)---TITLE/TOPICS: Why do you lift for HYPERTROPHY? Is Hypertrophy training "Functional"? Things that help make cutting easier...---Where to find Ruth:Instagram: @ruth_mpowerWebsite: www.ruthmpower.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

85: 10 tips for going into your next cut---They're not in any particular order so I recommend listening through all the way🙂 ---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Danny Matranga episode on ALCOHOLReverse Dieting EpisodeSal Di Stefano on why you should LIFT---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL----JL

WHO: Danny Matranga---TITLE/TOPICS: Alcohol. Will it wreck your gains? Stop you from losing fat? Can you drink and be healthy?---Where to find Danny:Instagram: @Danny.MatrangaPodcast: Dynamic Dialogue---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

84: Does your body weight really have a SET POINT?---If so, can you change it?How?What mechanisms might be behind this?How much is genetics?How much is behavior?Is all weight loss futile?---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Sigma Nutrition Podcast Episode---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL----JL

Training principles for hypertrophy: Here's my attempt to rank all the variables that affect your hypertrophy programming (stuff like volume, split, reps, rest etc..). The truth is, ranking them is really impossible since a major f*ck up on one of them can ruin the rest...but I did my best to hopefully help you understand how these work with each other to help you optimize gains.---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL----JL

Topic: Should you get 10k steps? If not, how many? Why do we care? Does it matter how you get them?---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

WHO: Jeremiah Bair---WHO IS THAT: Online coach, Podcaster, Business owner---TITLE/TOPICS: Hypertrophy stuff: Ways to progress across a mesocycle, volume prescriptions for clients, rep ranges, and RIR/RPE discussion---Where to find Jeremiah:Instagram: @JeremiahBairPodcast: Living LeanWebsite/Blog: BairFit.Com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

WHO: Sal Di Stefano---WHO IS THAT: Owner/founder of Mind Pump Media---TITLE/TOPICS: Why you should lift: Better health, quality of life, mobility, aesthetics, and confidence.---Where to find Sal:Instagram: @MindPumpSalPodcast: Mind PumpWebsite: Mindpumpmedia.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Q+A 11.9.21---Should you drop calories in deload weekSupersets: more than just time savers?CollagenTips for managing calories over the holidaysBest way to grow your glute minDo you need more protein in a deficit?Natural ways to boost testosteroneHow do be more confident as a PTHow to feel your traps less in your lateral raise---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

How long should your MESOCYCLE be?---What is a mesocycle?Why do we need a deload?What my general recommendation is and whyExceptions to the ruleApplying this to the individualPre planning vs autoregulatingMy general take on things---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

What's the difference between STRENGTH and HYPERTROPHY?(and how do you decide which type of training to do?)---Physiological differencesTraining differencesHow can I get stronger without getting bigger?How much overlap is there?What if I want both? Can I do both at the same time?Why I personally prefer hypertrophy focused trainingSummary---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Why I don't love MINI CUTS...---What is a mini cutReasons you might want to do oneMy thoughts on those reasons...Why it might not be worth itWhat you might want to consider doing insteadSummary---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Nutrition Q&A 10.19.21---Can long term deficits damage metabolism?Fiber...how much? What if I'm constipated?Should you do a mini-cut?Peri-workout nutritionand other stuff :)---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

What is JUNK VOLUME for hypertrophy?---It's 12 min. No show notes necessary lmao---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Q&A 10.12.21---Warming up/stretching for hypertrophyFull leg day vs quad + ham/glute days. Is one better?If I go to failure but get less reps that prescribed, should I lower the weight?Are drop sets a form of progressive overload?Visceral fat vs subcutaneous fatContinuing education for PTsHow to fix butt wink---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

WHO: Heidi + Natalie (ButterYourMacros)---WHO IS THAT: You living under a rock? go follow them.---TITLE/TOPICS: "Calorie entitlement": Boosting metabolism, reversing to higher calories, and why you might not get as many calories as your favorite fit pro---Where to find BYM:Instagram: @ButterYourMacrosPodcast: the butter dishWebsite: Butteryourmacros.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERESign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

WHO: Won Dolegowski---WHO IS THAT: 49 year old mom, wife, and coach. After 10+ years of being a pharmacist, she left her career in 2018 to her my passion of running a coaching business. Her passion right now is helping ladies understand inner health comes first. Learn to live at maintenance, stop obsessing about the scale weight, focus on getting strong in the gym, and stop living a life of restriction.---TITLE/TOPICS: Why maintenance is so important, hard truths about reverse dieting, tips for dealing with the scale, breaking the "skinny" stigma...---Where to find Won:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wondwellness/Email/Coaching Inquiries: [email protected] to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

WHAT MY GROUP PROGRAMMING WILL BE LIKE---What are the programs all aboutIs it male/female specific?What is the training splitHow long are the workoutsWhat equipment you'll need for both programs...When they start (Oct 4, 2021)How much they costHow advanced do you need to be?How long are the mesocyclesWill there be deloads?Will there be form videos?Will I be checking your form videos?What will the group discussion be like?---BandsAngles90Squat wedgesOption 1 (20 degrees)Option 2Ankle StrapsTriPod---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Training Q&A:---What's the point of cluster setsBenefits of EAAs if training fastedPros/cons of unilateral trainingBest way to deal with DOMSWhy is DOMS not a good proxy for hypertrophyHigh vs low repsBanded RDLs vs RDLsChalk vs WrapsStraight Sets vs Top Sets--- [Podcast] Differences between men and women---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

My thoughts on Crossfit...---What is crossfit?What I like about crossfitWhat I don't like about crossfitWho is crossfit for?What kind of results can you expect?Why are the Pros so jacked if it's not best for hypertrophy?---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

WHO: Blake Elarbee---WHO IS THAT: Blake has a Bachelors of Science in dietetics from Florida state university, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified sport nutrition specialist.---TITLE/TOPICS: Should we call out misinformation? Sustainability over everything, Utilitarian arguments in health and fitness---Where to find Blake:Instagram: @BlakeLosAngeles---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

10 Most FAQ I Get Daily---(01:11) How to calculate your maintenance calories(02:56) How do I know when I’m back at maintenance after a reverse diet?(08:37) What sort of cardio should I do for fat loss?(10:00) What are the best exercises for glutes?(11:05) Can I make gains if I’m training at home?(13:57) What certifications do I recommend for upcoming coaches?(18:37) Should I train abs?(21:07) How much protein is needed for muscle growth?(24:17) What’s the best macro split for fat loss?(30:36) How do I build my own workout split?---How to build a decent program for hypertrophyDanny Matranga podcast episodeRanking home gym equipment---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

10 Reasons You're Not Hitting Your Body Comp Goals---(00:20) You're always trying to cut(02:45) Your NEAT sucks(05:25) Your goals take way more work than you realistically CAN or WANT to do(08:42) All or nothing mentality(11:40) You eat like a child(15:06) Not training with intensity(17:40) Program hopping/Not tracking workouts(20:36) Special butterfly syndrome(26:30) Every occasion is a special occasion(30:55) Obsession with pebbles---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Q&A Episode 7/20---(00:35) Can you still gain muscle using a smith machine, dumbbells, and cables but no barbell?(09:40) Why is it important to train muscles at different lengths?(13:10) Why does my coach program rpe 7,8,9,10 within the same exercise and some people program decreasing RIR across a mesocycle(18:42) Other fitness podcasts I would recommend(20:25) When to know you should bulk for progress / maxed newbie gains / maintenance gains(23:25) Goal you have for the next year for your career, life, and personal?(27:15) Carb cycling - is it a superior form of calorie deficit in any way? Benefits?(30:41) Week vacation during mesocycle. Should I start the cycle of over or just get back to it?---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

10 Things I Used to Believe---(01:20) Meal plans really help people(07:40) Training 6-7x/wk is best(11:20) You don't need to track your workouts(14:10) Faster dieting will damage your metabolism(20:15) Being lean af 24/7 is #goals(24:33) I could keep growing muscle at maintenance(28:21) There are "bad" foods that would make me "unhealthy"(32:40) Walking is useless(35:09) Shorter rest periods are better for hypertrophy(38:05) I need to do a bunch of mobility exercises before I start training---Alan Aragon episode on metabolic adaptation---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

WHO: Cody Moxley (@CJMoxley)---WHO IS THAT: Coach and project manager for N1 Education, CISSN---TITLE: When people say "you're just overcomplicating things", Setting reasonable goals + expectations, More sensation isn't always a good thing...---TOPICS:-Setting reasonable goals-Managing expectations-If having some flexibility is important...how flexible is too flexible?-When does the pursuit of optimal have diminishing returns?-Why are there people who have no idea what in the literal F they're doing but are still jacked?-Stimulus vs. Sensation - How are they different and how can we identify accordingly---Where to find Cody:Instagram: @CJMoxleyN1 CoursesN1 Member SiteN1 IG: @N1.Education---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Q&A 6.23.21---Questions answered/Topics covered:---Stim-free pre-workout: Why I love itBenefits of training to failureLow cal swaps that helped me in my deficitCan you change your maintenance calories?How different grips affect muscle's usedFairlife ice creamHow to know if you need a rest day if you train every day?How accurate are apple watches at determining your TDEE---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Q&A 6.23.21---Questions/Topics:---Strength vs Hypertrophy training - A brief description of differences in adaptations and programmingWhat's the difference between a Glute Bridge and a Hip ThrustShould you be stretching after your workouts for recovery?Can you run and lift in the same program? Things to think about...Is it ok to use wider rep ranges like 6-12 vs things like 8-10 etcHow to make your split squats more quad dominant vs glute dominantDoes lifting raise inflammation?---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

WHO: Erin (@FoodScienceBabe)WHO IS THAT: Erin is a food scientist who has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. She's worked in the food industry for over a decade, both in the conventional and organic sectors. Erin combats misleading food claims online with her hashtag #factsnotfear to share the truth about agriculture, food marketing, and more.TITLE: Organic food myths, WTF are GMOs + should we care? Health halos, marketing terms to look out for, and the dangers of misinformation...TOPICS:-What does "organic" mean?-More nutritious?-Better for the environment?-What are GMOs?-Should we be worried about them? How might they actually be helpful?-What are Health Halos and how are they misleading and other marketing terms and how annoying they can be once you know better?---Where to find Erin:Instagram: @FoodScienceBabeFacebook: @FoodScienceBabeTikTok: @FoodScienceBabePatreon: FoodScienceBabe---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode with Steve Hall of Revive Stronger we discuss everything you've ever wanted to know about Reps In Reserve (RIR)----What is it and how might it differ from RPE?-Why you mighttttt not want to train to failure all the time-Benefits and application of failure training-Common misconceptions-Setting up your mesocycle with RIR-How to use your log book data to help you optimize results---Where to find Steve:Instagram: @ReviveStrongerYoutube: Revive StrongerPodcast: Revive Stronger PodcastWebsite: ReviveStronger.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I get into some hot takes on 15 things I wish people weren't so confused about. There were at least 15 more good ones on the list so I'll be sure to do a part 2!!!.Here are some topics discussed:----Reverse dieting-Intermittent fasting-Body recomposition-Cardio for fat loss-Creatine & water weight-Lifting makes you bulky-Calorie cycling-And more...---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I chat with online coach Marci Nevin...---Topics Discussed:1) Comparing yourself to others: How it almost always gets in the way of YOU focusing on what YOU have to do...but we also discuss in which contexts you can learn and be motivated by others and where that balance is2) Progress photos: Are they helpful? harmful? How to use them for good.3) Finding the right exercise modality for you: How it’s ok if you don’t really know what that is and how to go about figuring that out!!--- Where to find Marci:Instagram: @MarciNevinPodcast: Decades of StrengthWebsite: MarciNevinFitness.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I chat with THE most requested guest I've had on...Jenna. Bruno. Fitness. We talk about...---Listener Q&A: How we met, Jenna's favorite stuff, things that I do that annoy her, Callie, and more....-Jenna's hip surgery: WTF happened and how did she overcome such a serious injury (mentally + physically).-Intentional weight gain is a mindfuck: How to deal with wanting to be lean...and wanting to build muscle.-Battles with body image.-Losing your period in a cut---Where to find Jenna:Instagram: @JennaBrunoFitnessEmail for 1:1 Coaching: [email protected] to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I chat with Lifting Lindsay about all things hypertrophy, exercise selection, and exercise execution----How does setup dictate which muscles are being used more/less-Do you HAVE to squat for leg development?-How to program a properly balanced leg/glute program-Why is it important to work the muscles at different lengths?-Common misconceptions with certain exercise executions-Favorite/least favorite glute exercises-How important is execution in the scheme of things?---Where to find Lindsay:Instagram:@LiftingLindsayWebsite: LiftingLindsay.com--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode with Amber Brueseke (@BicepsAfterBabies) we talk about...----How to expose your children to fitness and a "healthy lifestyle"-How to make yourself a priority-How to cultivate a positive environment around your goals even if your spouse is not in it with you--- Where to find Amber:Instagram: @BicepsAfterBabiesPodcast: Biceps After Babies RadioWebsite: BicepsAfterBabies.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's Q&A episode I start off by giving an update on how my cut is going and then dive into your questions :) ---MY CUT UPDATE:-Why cutting hasn't been that hard-How can you make your fat loss easier/more convenient-The people who you want to look like or those who "make it look easy" probably live a life you would fucking hate-WHY it's important not to compare yourself to the sub-30 year olds you follow on IG with no kids, no social life, and an identity tied to their fitness...---Q&A:-How long does it take creatine to kick in and make you retain water?-Should you try to stick to your macros when you're sick and lose your appetite?-If your sets are hard but you don't go close to failure are you just maintaining?-Can you calorie cycle in a surplus (eat more on some days, less on others)-What are some exercises I'm excited to do back in the gym-Do your rest changes change as you progress across the mesocycle?--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Kim Schlag Podcast Episode HERE---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I discuss my 1:1 coaching program. If you have no clue what online coaching is like or you want specifics on how I do it, this episode is for you :)----Who do I work with? Do I have any non-negotiables?-My 4 pillars of coaching: Communication, Training, Nutrition, and Education-My check-in process and what our relationship is like-My coaching style-What I want to leave you with as a client by the time coaching ends--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's Q&A Episode I answer...----Should I bulk or cut first?-What should I do with my training and calories if I get injured and am less active?-How to transition from your coach to going solo-My soccer background and transition into lifting-Do people with more type II fibers build muscle more easily?-Is it safe to eat at below BMR calories?-Full body vs. body part splits-What I look for when finding a new gym-What's the best kind of alcohol to drink for fat loss--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I'm joined by Brianna Battles. Brianna Brianna Battles is the Founder of Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism and CEO of Everyday Battles LLC. She specializes in coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes, as well as educating coaching professionals on how to help athletes navigate the physical and mental considerations of training during these chapters in a woman’s life.----Are there things you can/should be doing in my pre-pregnancy to help make pregnancy and postpartum easier?-How to adjust your mentality around things like training intensity, exercise selection, and body image during pregnancy-Pelvic floor health: Why it’s so important and how to work on it-Postpartum strength training? How quickly can you get back to “your old self” and what does that look like--- Where to find Brianna:Instagram:@BriannaBattlesWebsite: BriannaBattles.comResources: How to adjust your workouts for pregnancyResources: Coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I'm joined by Natalie and Heidi from @ButterYourMacros and we have a great chat about...----How and why it might be important to face your fear of the scale-How to choose what type of exercise to do-Some of our fitness pet peeves-Traits of our more successful clients---Kim Schlag Episode---Where to find BYM:Instagram: @ButterYourMacrosTwitter: @WhatsUpButtersTikTok: @WhatsUpButtersWebsite: ButterYourMacros.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's Q&A episode I answer YOUR questions from IG and we had some good ones!!----Tips for eating MORE calories-Myo sets - what and why?-How many exercises per session?-Will your body stop producing creatine naturally if you take it for a long time without a break?-Can I lower my calories in a deficit even if I'm seeing progress but I want it to go faster?-Why people are telling you you need 1g/lb protein-Why am I still binging if I brought calories up by a LOT?---Hopefully you'll know the answer after this episode🙂--Kim Schlag EpisodeYoutube: What to do when fat loss plateaus--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I go over how I set up my fat loss phase and how I manage the "during + after" portions as well. I'll go over things like...----How do I set my calories and protein?-How do I manage hunger-What about my life changes in a deficit-How long is the deficit?-Am I nervous about anything?-Do I take diet breaks?---Hopefully you'll know the answer after this episode🙂--Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Today's episode probably should have come out a year go haha but nonetheless...I know a lot of people out there are still building out their home gym so I hope this comes at the right time❤️--- Everything I go over in today's episode is "useful". My goal is to help you think about the question..."What the hell should I buy if I want to build muscle???"---Hopefully you'll know the answer after this episode🙂--Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Today's episode with Jaebien Rosario is all about Anti-Diet Culture. It's an emotionally-charged topic for many...so hopefully this discussion serves as a piece to the puzzle & helps you continue to shape your opinion on the complex nature of health, body fatness, body positivity, etc...----What is "Anti-Diet Culture"?-What parts of Anti-Diet culture do we AGREE with? (Spoiler: More than you think)-What parts do we DISAGREE with?-Does "Diet Culture" even exist?-Does bodyweight correlate to health?-An expanded discussion on BMI---We know not everyone will 100% agree with us and that's OK❤️---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.CogfitTikTok: @Mr.CogfitTwitter: @MrCogfitWebsite/Newsletter: HERE—Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Muscle Gain Q&A:-Can you build muscle at maintenance?-Is there ever a need for more than 1g/lb protein? -Are all strength gains attributed to muscle gain?-How long to rest between reps + sets-How can you assess RIR if you never go to failure? (you should go to failure :))-Do you need direct ab 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: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: [email protected]: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL