Jordan Lips

Where Optimal Meets Practical

Health EN ↓ 291 episodes

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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Jordan Lips

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167: Anonymous Q&A - Can you get too many steps? Average rates of fat loss, Feeling weak in the gym during a cut, Increasing NEAT to lose fat and MORE... 17.07.2023 42:52

Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com My Coaching Options ⬇️ Group Programming [Gym Program] Group Programming [Home Gym] Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL 🫶🏼JL

166: @CarrieLeeFitness - Her story from 100 lb overweight to bodybuilding and life ever since 10.07.2023 44:05

Where to find Carrie⬇️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/carrieleefitness/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carrieleefitness Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com My Coaching Options ⬇️ Group Programming [Gym Program] Group Programming [Home Gym] Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL 🫶🏼JL

165: My training - training for a half marathon without losing muscle 08.07.2023 28:38

A little background into... what I'm doing why I chose a half marathon what my training looks like what my nutrition looks like Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com My Coaching Options ⬇️ Group Programming [Gym Program] Group Programming [Home Gym] Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL 🫶🏼JL

164: @ButterYourMacros - Coaching mentorship teaser :) 04.07.2023 25:08

Natalie, Heidi, and I have a coaching mentorship coming out in a couple of months that some of you have heard about. In this episode we shoot the shit about how the idea came about, what kind of community we hope to cultivate, a little bit about the structure and what the overall experience will be like. We will be having a more in depth breakdown that includes pricing and a more concrete breakdow...

163: Martin Macdonald (@MartinNutrition) - What makes MNU different? + A discussion on PCOS 26.06.2023 1:30:32

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Martin Macdonald, founder of MNU (Mac Nutrition Uni). We talk about what makes MNU different from other courses, why it occupies a very special place in the “nutrition education” space, and frankly why it does so better than anyone else. Am I biased? You bet your ass I am 🤣. I am an MNU certified nutritionist and can’t speak highly enough about the cours...

162: Mrs. Lips (@JMLipsFitness) - Keeping each other accountable, Africa stuff, Feeling comfortable in your body, and MORE! 19.06.2023 1:02:50

Where to find Jenna ⬇️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jmlipsfitness/ . 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 the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL . 🫶🏼JL

161: Bryan Boorstein - Updated thoughts on: training to failure, lengthened partials, cardio for meatheads 12.06.2023 1:14:58

Where to find Bryan ⬇️ Website: Paragontrainingmethods.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/bryanboorstein/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eat-train-prosper/id1545657828 . 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...

160: My current goals and how they've changed... 07.06.2023 24:05

I've been doing this "fitness" thing for about 15 years and my goals have changed a lot over the years. I'm in a very different place than where I started but I'm grateful for my journey. Maybe me talking it out helps you! . Where to find me ⬇️ . IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com . My Coaching Options ⬇️ Group Programming [Gym Program] Gro...

159: @ButterYourMacros - Stress, sleep, parenting and optimism 01.06.2023 52:26

Where to find BYM ⬇️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-butter-dish-with-heidi-bollard-and-natalie/id1582708359 IG: https://www.instagram.com/butteryourmacros/ . Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanLipsFitness.com . My coaching options ⬇️ Group Programming [Gym Program] Group Programming [Home Gym] . Helping you find the...

158: 6 things you should do BEFORE trying to lose fat 29.05.2023 36:38

Too many people are just jumping into a deficit before getting their sh*t together in terms of healthy habits. These habits should be in check before trying to lose fat not only because they'll make any potential future fat loss phase easier / more sustainable...but because they will help you be healthier independent of fat loss. . Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal...

157: Dr. Susie Spirlock (@Dr.Susie.Squats) - Should You Ice Injuries? Misconceptions in Physical Therapy & How to Find the Right PT for You 23.05.2023 52:36

OOooooo the world of pain and physical therapy can be rough for the consumer/client/patient. Find the right PT for you isn't always easy. Finding a PT who's up to date on the latest research and doesn't just slap on some ice and stim is crucial. Finding a PT who really understands where you're at and what you want to get back to doing in your life is everything. Dr. Susie walks us through her proc...

156: Dr. Karl Nadolsky (@drkarlnadolsky) - Weight loss drugs: How they work, who they're for, risks, and more! 15.05.2023 1:09:02

Dr. Karl Nadolsky (@DrKarlNadolsky) . Chances are you've heard about these drugs (semaglutide, wegovy, ozempic, etc). If you're interested in learning more about them from someone who works with them every day, please give this a listen. These drugs can be absolutely amazing in the right contexts but they're probably not for just anyone. . Please...give this a listen. . Where to find Dr. Nadolsky⬇...

155 - @DataDrivenStrength: Volume for hypertrophy - The problems with counting volume. Is 10-20 sets/wk a helpful guideline? 10.05.2023 1:02:36

Josh + Zac from Data Driven Strength Hypertrophy nerds unite. This one was super fun. There are few people who disseminate evidence-based (you know...based on actual evidence) strength training information as well as these guys and I really don't think they get the recognition they deserve. Really excited to have them on and really enjoyed our conversation. Where to find DDS⬇️ IG: https://www.inst...

154 - @ButterYourMacros - Using social media: Learn enough...but not so much you get lost. 08.05.2023 27:29

Social media can be a great place to learn...but between information overload and charlatans it can be tough to navigate. . Where to find BYM ⬇️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-butter-dish-with-heidi-bollard-and-natalie/id1582708359 IG: https://www.instagram.com/butteryourmacros/ . Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical Website: JordanL...

153: Chad Hargrove - How to succeed at fat loss: More than just a chat about macros 26.04.2023 49:09

Chad Hargrove (@ChadHargrove1) . Chad has been one of my favorite coaches to follow in the space for some time now . This episode is full of good insights about getting and staying healthy that go beyond just hitting your macros. . Where to find Chad ⬇️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/chadhargrove1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chadhargrove1 . Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: W...

152: Aram G (@4WeeksToTheBeach) - Real Coaches Summit review & the importance of continued education for coaches... 18.04.2023 1:00:00

Aram G (@4weekstothebeach).This week I chat with Aram about what it was like putting on the Real Coaches Summit. . We discussed what his goals were, how it went, what he would do differently, and what made this different from other events we’ve been to in the past. . Continued education for coaches is important as f*ck..…and truthfully there are so many opportunities for coaches to do CE . so how...

151: I interviewed 4 members of my group program. Here's what they had to say... 09.04.2023 1:18:47

I interviewed 4 members of my group program to hear more about their likes, dislikes, and what their experience has been like! . Some of them have been in the group since day 1 so it was really fun to hear about how things have changed since the beginning . If you wanna learn more about what the group is like, this podcast will help a ton 😁 . Jordan’s Coaching Options ⬇️ Group Programming [Gym Pr...

150: Bryan Boorstein - Two meatheads doing cardio - Why and how we're incorporating more zone 2 work into our routines 03.04.2023 1:35:56

There’s going to be a good amount of overlap between this episode and last week’s episode with Dr. Alyssa Olenick but I think that’s fine since some of the content can be a little dense. Reinforcement won’t hurt! . Bryan and I go through the basics of zone 2 physiology and application and talk about WHY we’re starting to incorporate more of it at this point in our lives. . Since we’ve both spent t...

149: Dr. Alyssa Olenick - Zone training: Why is z2 all the rage right now and why you should give a sh*t 27.03.2023 1:25:13

⬇️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....

148: Mark Carroll - Coaching elite physique competitors + balancing "optimal" and "fun" in training 20.03.2023 51:43

⬇️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: @JordanLipsF...

147: @ButterYourMacros - Fitting into your clothes as your body changes...Should you throw out all of the clothes that don't fit you anymore? 05.03.2023 45:25

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...

146: Q&A - The "pump", Not progressing on lifts, Being hungry at maintenance, Diet breaks, Traveling while running your own business... 22.02.2023 1:02:33

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 P...

145: Q&A - Nutrition periodization, carb cycling, getting your first pull-up, per session volume, how to bring steps down without gaining weight and MORE!! 14.02.2023 1:15:51

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=8452645eb5...

144: Greg Nuckols - Popular weight loss advice that might do more harm than good. Do people trying to get healthy need to count every macro to the gram? How can we make real, LASTING change? 07.02.2023 1:48:18

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 bod...

143: Dave Maconi - How important is biomechanics? How do you assess progress over the long term? How much do genetics matter? Do we all just end up in the same place anyway... 30.01.2023 1:07:29

(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.c...