Where Optimal Meets Practical

When we look at the habits and choices we make around food/fitness (or anything really) we can’t just look at the choices themselves, we have to be curious about WHY we’re making those choices and how they’re making us feel. Something as simple as tracking calories can be done with a wide range of positive and negative mindsets that we can’t really know if it’s right for someone if we don’t know what sort of headspace they’re in. In today’s episode we explore this idea around intent/headspace and how it affects our decisions and habits we engage in.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

104: Katie Sonier - How to be more confident and have your own back..If you follow Katie you probably know her for hard training, transparency, and the fact that she oozes some bad. ass. confidence. That’s what I wanted to talk to her about today. What is confidence? and how can we become more confident? Is it possible to be both vulnerable AND confident?.We talk about Katie’s recent back injury and how getting injured really helped her become a better coach and better athlete..We also threw in some discussion of our training philosophies and why changing things up 24/7 probably isn’t the best plan for growth..Where to find Katie:IG: @katie_SonierWebsite: www.KatieSonier.com.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 103: Basic Terms Defined - If you’re new to this “fitness” stuff, this one’s for youExamples terms defined:Reverse dietCalorie cyclingMetabolic adaptationHypertrophyMesocycleSupersetRIRFailureand many moreWhere 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

WOMP 102: Why I quit my cut after 3 days...---This episode isn't meant to be blanket information for everyone. I just wanted to use this episode to give you a peek inside my brain and thought process around why I didn't think cutting right now was ultimately a good idea. Maybe it will help you frame some of those conversations with yourself so you continue to make the most conscious, informed decisions about your nutrition/health journey---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.comEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comApply 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 PRACTICALJL

101: Aaron Straker - Adding necessary context around nutrition information, How to be a more savvy consumer, Common traits of our most successful clients...---Aaron Straker is a licensed nutritionist, online coach, podcaster, iron game enthusiast and digital nomad. I had Aaron on the podcast because I think he not only knows his shit when it comes to nutrition, but he does a great job adding context to his content that I think is so damn important today in a world full of blanket information.Where to find Aaron:IG: @Aaron_StrakerPodcast: Eat. Train. ProsperWebsite: https://strakernutritionco.com/Where to find me:IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.comApply 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 PRACTICALJL

WOMP 100: Deloads - What, Why, and How. Some new thoughts in 2022...What is a deload?Why do you need one?Why do some people say they don’t need one?How often should you take oneShould you pre-plan it?Several different methods laid out...Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.comEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comApply 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 PRACTICALJL

WOMP 99: Q&A----How to know it's time to deload-Are insulin spikes bad for health?-Realistic fat loss expectations-Main issues when people bulk-Should you start with a big or small deficit?-Why is it so easy to gain weight?-Can 45 degree hip ext replace a glute bridge?---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

Q&A 3.13.22----Can you back calculate maintenance calories based on your rate of fat loss?-How do I help clients set goals?-Is it OK if I don't want to bulk/cut and just recomp?-Is there a benefit to syncing your macros to your menstrual cycle?-Can you work on getting stronger in the deadlift while training for hypertrophy?-Are push-ups and pull-ups good for hypertrophy?---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

RIR---What is it?Why do we use it?Why not go to failure all the time?How to get betterHow to not be overwhelmedTips + Tricks...---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

SUPERSETS---What is a superset?Why do we use them?Are they better than straight sets?The 4 supersets I like to use in my programming---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: 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