Where Optimal Meets Practical

On this episode I talk with my coach Ryan Solomon. Ryan has his masters in exercise science and is a coach with Revive Stronger -What is the Stimulus to Fatigue ratio? -How does it affect our decision making when programming for hypertrophy? -How can we change our mindset and start to view things through this lens? --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re g...

On this episode I talk with Joelle Samantha. Joelle is the Head coach and CEO of Level TEN coaching and has her masters in exercise science. We discuss... -Joelle's journey - Eating disorders, amenorrhea, HBC and counting calories -Why do so many fit women lose their periods? What is happening physiologically? -How do hormones and gut health play a role? -Should women avoid intermittent fasting? -...

On this Episode I talk about the importance of tracking SOMETHING. You don't have to track macros, calories, workouts, steps...whatever. Just track SOMETHING. What gets measured gets managed. Tracking SOMETHING will help bring awareness and help you get a clear picture of where you're at and how you can improve. Often, that awareness leads to some improvements without much effort at all --- I appr...

On this Q&A Episode I answer your questions specific to Fat Loss... -Do you need to do formal cardio for fat loss? -Tracking cooking oils... -Why does the scale fluctuate? -How to lose fat with minimal muscle loss...and should you care? -Should you take creatine while you're in a deficit? -Should you speed up your fat loss? --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know...

On this episode with Tom Robertson we pick apart each others bold statements and unpopular opinions which I found extremely fun. We made sure to add some much needed context around those bold statements that are so often said off the cuff without enough explanation --- Here's a sneak peak at what we talked about: --- -Are BCAAs useless? -Is bringing your protein shake to the gym actually UNDERRATE...

In this episode I break down how to design your own program. I provide a framework and line of questioning that will help you develop the right program for you. I go over... --- 1) How many days per week and what kind of split? 2) How many exercises per session and how many reps? 3) How many compound exercises vs isolation? 4) How many weeks should you do the same stuff before deloading 5) What ab...

This Q&A was a ton of fun. Instead of fielding questions about everything we kept things training-specific. If you wanna nerd out about some training questions or hear how I respond to people's specific questions about their situation (or ask about your own) give this one a listen. --- 1) What's the difference between RPE and RIR? 2) Does taking CBD oil for muscle soreness affect muscle gain? 3) H...

This Q&A was a ton of fun. Instead of fielding questions about everything we kept things training-specific. If you wanna nerd out about some training questions or hear how I respond to people's specific questions about their situation (or ask about your own) give this one a listen. --- I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one. — Where to fin...

On this episode I talk with Dan Feldman. Dan is a registered dietician, online coach, competitive powerlifter, and content creator with his masters is human nutrition. On today’s show we talk about... -Body dysmorphia in men -Why are people so afraid of carbs? -What is the CHO-insulin model of obesity? -What is some research that you’d really like to see happen? -and more

On this episode I talk with Jessi Jean. Jessi is a certified eating psychology coach who works with women to help them stop binge and overeating. On today’s show we talk all things body image. -Why is “what we look like” so freaking important to us? -How can we work towards recognizing and internalizing that we are MORE than our physical body? -What is “Body Neutrality” and how do we get there? -H...

On this episode with Amanda Thebe we talk about her new book Menopocalypse which breaks down in great detail how women can learn to thrive during menopause. We also talk about... -What's actually happening inside my body? -What's the deal with hormone replacement? -What attitude should I go into menopause with? -Does my metabolism really slow that much? -Is fat loss any different in menopause? ---...

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 t...

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 kno...

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...

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. --- Whe...

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 on...

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 f...

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: @Jor...

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: I...

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: @...

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...

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 :) --- D...

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 L...

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...

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: Ins...