Where Optimal Meets Practical

Jordan Lips
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Sep 8, 2022 • 55min

121: Q&A with Andy Morgan (@Andy_RippedBody)

⬇️Non-exhaustive list of topics covered⬇️Is it dangerous to go under 1200 calories?Should we worry about metabolic adaptation?What’s an appropriate weight of weight loss?Diet breaks and maintenance phases…any benefit for “building back metabolism?”Calorie cycling vs static caloriesHabits of most successful clientsWhere to find Andy⬇️IGWebsiteWhere 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
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Aug 29, 2022 • 1h 2min

120: Dr. Adrian Chavez - The seed oil episode.

WOMP 120: Dr. Adrian Chavez - The seed oil episode-Do they cause inflammation?-How much should we care about our Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio?-Other common claims…-What research is commonly cited in defense of the anti-seed oil position and what might be some issues/limitations with that research?-What other research do we have in support of “this isn’t that big of a deal” (or better)?-Should you eat MORE seed oils?-Should you avoid them at all costs?-HOW SHOULD YOU THINK ABOUT SEED OILS…or should you think about them at all?Where to find Dr. Adrian⬇️InstagramPodcastWhere to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.comPrevious episode with Dr. Adrian on insulin resistance⬇️YoutubeSpotifyJordan’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
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Aug 23, 2022 • 45min

119: My Training Experiment - I'm keeping my training EXACTLY THE SAME...let's see what happens

Topics covered⬇️-What is my experiment?-Why am I doing it?-Why not ALWAYS do this sort of thing…-Why I might not do this with clients/group.-General programming philosophy-Possible outcomes, problems & hypothesesWhere 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
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Aug 11, 2022 • 58min

118: Q&A - Rest times for hypertrophy, What grip to use for rowing, Tips for neutral spine in a deadlift, Vegetarians and muscle building, Music playlist ideas, What Harry Potter character am I?

Timestamps:(01:30) If I can only workout 3x/wk what exercises should I do?(05:30) Is a single cable pulley a good investment?(07:27) Should I cut before I build?(12:10) What Harry Potter character am I?(13:45) Can I do leg movements with mild hip bursitis(16:42) Music playlist ideas(19:11) Upper chest development(21:00) Thoughts on THC and running(21:55) Supinated grip for triceps?(25:08) Is a DB front raise a shitty exercise?(26:40) Rest times for hypertrophy(31:02) Tips for a neutral spine in deadlift(34:00) When does the next mesocycle start!(35:00) Creatine + coffee(35:30) If I workout at home AND gym which program is best for me?(37:28) Is there a protein PILL?(38:35) Smith barbell squat vs barbell squat(39:50) Training below the RIR your program suggests while recovering from injury…(41:00) Ate 10,000 calories/day…how long to get back to normal weight?(43:00) Seated vs standing calf raiase(44:40) Advice for vegetarians who want to build muscle(46:40) JLIPS MERCH(49:30) Dinner time phone rules for relationships(50:55) Do I do nutrition coaching by itself or only BOTH together?(52:05) Does your home group do squats?(53:30) Should you add weight or reps week to week?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
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Aug 9, 2022 • 47min

117: ButterYourMacros - What's the deal with people getting leaner as they eat more? What is Metabolic Adaptation? Can you reverse it? Can you "adapt" to higher cals? Is Metabolic "Reactivation" a thing?

ButterYourMacros⬇️Topics covered⬇️.1️⃣Metabolic adaptation - What is it? What causes it? Can you reverse it? Can your body “adapt” to higher cals?.2️⃣Is Metabolic Reactivation a thing?.3️⃣How does someone lose weight or get leaner when they go from eating 1200 to 2000? (or does this not really happen…)Where to find BYM⬇️IGPodcastWebsiteWhere 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
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Jul 27, 2022 • 1h 7min

116: Bryan Boorstein - How often / why should you change exercises in your programming? Rep ranges, rest periods and other training variables...If I don't beat last week...did I make gains?

Bryan Boorstein(00:11) Intro + working around injuries(09:00) How often / when should you change exercises in your programming?(19:15) How do you choose a rep range for a movement?(28:25) How do you decide how long to rest?(35:10) Research says we can train far from failure and make gains…so why are people not making better progress?(42:33) If I don’t beat performance last week…did I make gains?(53:38) Bret Contreras + Kas thoughtsOther episodes with Bryan⬇️Episode 110: Resistance profiles vs. Training positionEpisode 94: What makes a good hypertrophy program?Where to find Bryan⬇️IGPodcastWebsiteWhere 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
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Jul 18, 2022 • 31min

115: Q&A - Best type of deadlift for women, corrective exercises + posture, what to do when clients aren't being adherent, fasted training, athletic goals vs hypertrophy goals, recalibrating macros while at maintenance...

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
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Jul 1, 2022 • 45min

114 - Q&A: Mind muscle connection, Hunger at maintenance, What to do when you're not feeling stronger, Using movement to get into a deficit and MORE!!!

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
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Jun 27, 2022 • 1h 3min

113: Dr. Adrian Chavez - What is INSULIN RESISTANCE? Is it stopping you from losing weight? Is it from eating too many carbs? Should regular people use CGMs to monitor their glucose? How to stay insulin sensitive

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
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Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 3min

112: Ben Yanes (@Ben_Yanes) Why are people anti-optimal? What makes a good hypertrophy exercise? BUTT WINKING!!! IS IT BAD?!?!

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

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