Where Optimal Meets Practical

Q&A 7/18/22(00:20) What is your approach when a client says they’re being adherent but you know they’re not(03:25) Work/life stress is crazy. My lifts are regressing. What should I be prioritizing with limited time?(06:30) Do corrective exercises work for improving posture?(11:40) Best deadlift type for mid 40s women? Smith machine safer?(13:40) How frequently do you recalibrate macros at maintenance?(15:12) If I have athletic goals with hypertrophy goals can you superset hypertrophy work with plyometrics(18:15) Fasted training burns more fat?(20:10) Any downside to going to workout with my friend in the afternoon after I’ve already worked out earlier in the day?(23:08) Thoughts on Bret vs Kas drama?Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.comJordan’s Coaching Options⬇️Apply for 1:1 Coaching HEREGroup Programming [Gym Program]Group Programming [Home Gym]Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL❤️JL

Q&A 7/1/22(00:20) Is the mind muscle connection important?(04:20)) I train hard each time close to failure but don’t do progressive overload. Is this a problem?(09:45) Optimal ratio of carbs + fat?(13:50) If I’m really hungry at maintenance…do I need to eat more?(19:35) How much rest between sets and different exercises(24:23) Should I get less steps at maintenance so I can increase them in a cut(29:11) What type of training should you do on VERY low calories(31:30) Should you train the short position first?(35:20) Whey shake VS chicken breast - which has higher TEF?(38:25) Adductor / Abduction machine for glutes?(40:20) I feel like I’m doing everything right but not feeling stronger…(43:50) Main benefits of sled pushingWhere to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.comJordan’s Coaching Options⬇️Apply for 1:1 Coaching HEREGroup Programming [Gym Program]Group Programming [Home Gym]Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL❤️JL

Show Notes:Dr. Adrian Chavez(00:30) Intro - Who is Dr. Adrian Chavez?(04:05) What is insulin resistance?(11:30) How can you find out your insulin sensitivity?(24:30) Should you go low carb to improve your insulin sensitivity?(33:00) Should you wear a CGM to manage your blood sugar/insulin?(41:00) Top 6 things to stay insulin sensitive(54:00) Does insulin resistance prevent weight loss? If I am resistant…can I only lose weight if I go low carb?Where to find Adrian⬇️IG: @Dr.Adrian.ChavezPodcast: Science of Nutrition PodcastWhere to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.comJordan’s Coaching Options⬇️Apply for 1:1 Coaching HEREGroup Programming [Gym Program]Group Programming [Home Gym]Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL❤️JL

Time Stamps:(00:00) Intro - Who is Ben Yanes?(04:35) Was there a moment you realized you wanted to make this a career and push yourself to learn more?(09:45) Why are people anti-optimal? Why are there people claiming “just work hard”(18:00) What makes a good hypertrophy exercise?(30:00) How has the powerlifting community adopted (or not) a lot of this “new” obsession with biomechanics?(43:30) BUTT WINK. Is it bad? do we need to fix? how?Where to find Ben⬇️IG: @Ben_YanesWhere to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.comJordan’s Coaching Options⬇️Apply for 1:1 Coaching HEREGroup Programming [Gym Program]Group Programming [Home Gym]Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL❤️JL

Q&A Episode(00:39) Can you just take a week off for deload?(04:20) Small and petite person…can they go below 1200 cals?(11:11) Is a year at maintenance enough to then have an effective cut?(13:25) What phase should I be in? I’ve been binging…(14:30) Lengthened work before short position?(21:36) Difference between muscle range of motion and resistance profile?(25:30) How do I know if my added sets are junk volume?(33:39) How long does it take to lose muscle?(36:41) Can you be a good coach without working with people in person?(38:22) Are burnouts helpful for hypertrophy?Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.comJordan’s Coaching Options⬇️Apply for 1:1 Coaching HEREGroup Programming [Gym Program]Group Programming [Home Gym]Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL❤️JL

WOMP 110: Bryan Boorstein - Why hypertrophy might be more joint friendly long-term, Resistance profiles vs training position, Why it’s important to work the lengthened position, How to use partial reps and reverse drop sets for growth---------------------------------------------(01:40) - Hypertrophy + Joint health(09:20) - Difference between resistance profile and training position(18:00) - Why are they relevant for hypertrophy goals?(26:50) - How to challenge the lengthened position more(42:05) - Is training the short position necessary for hypertrophy?(47:35) - Reverse drop sets + Progressing with partials(1:13:30) - Home gym equipment---------------------------------------------Where to find Bryan:IG: @BryanBoorsteinEvolved Training SystemsParagon Training MethodsPodcast: Eat. Train. Prosper---------------------------------------------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

WOMP 109: ButterYourMacros - How hard should it be to achieve and maintain your goals? What does it take to stay lean year-round? Do I have to track forever? Ease entitlement, expectations, and keeping your head on straight-No exaggeration Natalie and Heidi are my two favorite people in this “fiTneSs SpACe”. They’re so insightful and really provide a unique perspective that I really love. If I could have them on the podcast every week, I would lol. We talk about what’s in the title lmao--How hard is it gonna be to achieve your goals?-How hard is it gonna be/should it be to maintain them?-What do I have to do to be lean year round?-Do I have to track forever?-How to create the right kind of expectations that will serve you wellWhere to find BYM:IG: @ButterYourMacrosTT: @WhatsUpButtersWebsite: Butteryourmacros.comPodcast: thebutterdish-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

108: Q&A - How to handle family members commenting on your weight loss, Insulin resistance, and Metabolic Adaptation in the context of chronic dietingHow to handle family members commenting on your weight lossA discussion on insulin resistanceMetabolic adaptation and chronic dieting...how come some people don’t lose on “low calories?”---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.comEmail: JordanLips@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

Jack has some of the best content on exercise technique and execution and does an amazing job distilling it down to the average consumer.-We talk about the present explosion of “biomechanics” and the importance of form and technique and how important it REALLY is...and what to do if you’re feeling overwhelmed by it all-Additionally, we discuss certain technique/form discussion that are both OVERRATED and UNDERRATED-I know you’ll enjoy it...and by "it" I mean Jack's accent.-Where to find Jack:IG: @jackhallowsfitnessWebsite: https://www.teamatlas.com.au/meet-your-coaches-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 HEREHelping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL-JL

To be honest, I have never seen a chiropractor and I don't have a really good understanding of what they do so this was a really helpful episode for me. Trevor is a good friend and we did this episode live....and some of the audio got a bit wonky so cut us some slack.---We talk adjustments, physical therapy, massage guns, foam rolling, stretching and moreWhere to find Trevor:IG: @Trevor.ZierkeWebsite: ATX Rehab + PerformanceTikTok: @trevorzierke_dc---Where to find me:IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Sign up for FULL GYM group programming HERESign up for AT HOME group programming HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---JL