Where Optimal Meets Practical

In today's episode I chat with THE most requested guest I've had on...Jenna. Bruno. Fitness. We talk about...---Listener Q&A: How we met, Jenna's favorite stuff, things that I do that annoy her, Callie, and more....-Jenna's hip surgery: WTF happened and how did she overcome such a serious injury (mentally + physically).-Intentional weight gain is a mindfuck: How to deal with wanting to be lean...and wanting to build muscle.-Battles with body image.-Losing your period in a cut---Where to find Jenna:Instagram: @JennaBrunoFitnessEmail for 1:1 Coaching: JMBrunoFitness@Gmail.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I chat with Lifting Lindsay about all things hypertrophy, exercise selection, and exercise execution----How does setup dictate which muscles are being used more/less-Do you HAVE to squat for leg development?-How to program a properly balanced leg/glute program-Why is it important to work the muscles at different lengths?-Common misconceptions with certain exercise executions-Favorite/least favorite glute exercises-How important is execution in the scheme of things?---Where to find Lindsay:Instagram:@LiftingLindsayWebsite: LiftingLindsay.com--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode with Amber Brueseke (@BicepsAfterBabies) we talk about...----How to expose your children to fitness and a "healthy lifestyle"-How to make yourself a priority-How to cultivate a positive environment around your goals even if your spouse is not in it with you--- Where to find Amber:Instagram: @BicepsAfterBabiesPodcast: Biceps After Babies RadioWebsite: BicepsAfterBabies.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's Q&A episode I start off by giving an update on how my cut is going and then dive into your questions :) ---MY CUT UPDATE:-Why cutting hasn't been that hard-How can you make your fat loss easier/more convenient-The people who you want to look like or those who "make it look easy" probably live a life you would fucking hate-WHY it's important not to compare yourself to the sub-30 year olds you follow on IG with no kids, no social life, and an identity tied to their fitness...---Q&A:-How long does it take creatine to kick in and make you retain water?-Should you try to stick to your macros when you're sick and lose your appetite?-If your sets are hard but you don't go close to failure are you just maintaining?-Can you calorie cycle in a surplus (eat more on some days, less on others)-What are some exercises I'm excited to do back in the gym-Do your rest changes change as you progress across the mesocycle?--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Kim Schlag Podcast Episode HERE---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I discuss my 1:1 coaching program. If you have no clue what online coaching is like or you want specifics on how I do it, this episode is for you :)----Who do I work with? Do I have any non-negotiables?-My 4 pillars of coaching: Communication, Training, Nutrition, and Education-My check-in process and what our relationship is like-My coaching style-What I want to leave you with as a client by the time coaching ends--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's Q&A Episode I answer...----Should I bulk or cut first?-What should I do with my training and calories if I get injured and am less active?-How to transition from your coach to going solo-My soccer background and transition into lifting-Do people with more type II fibers build muscle more easily?-Is it safe to eat at below BMR calories?-Full body vs. body part splits-What I look for when finding a new gym-What's the best kind of alcohol to drink for fat loss--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I'm joined by Brianna Battles. Brianna Brianna Battles is the Founder of Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism and CEO of Everyday Battles LLC. She specializes in coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes, as well as educating coaching professionals on how to help athletes navigate the physical and mental considerations of training during these chapters in a woman’s life.----Are there things you can/should be doing in my pre-pregnancy to help make pregnancy and postpartum easier?-How to adjust your mentality around things like training intensity, exercise selection, and body image during pregnancy-Pelvic floor health: Why it’s so important and how to work on it-Postpartum strength training? How quickly can you get back to “your old self” and what does that look like--- Where to find Brianna:Instagram:@BriannaBattlesWebsite: BriannaBattles.comResources: How to adjust your workouts for pregnancyResources: Coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I'm joined by Natalie and Heidi from @ButterYourMacros and we have a great chat about...----How and why it might be important to face your fear of the scale-How to choose what type of exercise to do-Some of our fitness pet peeves-Traits of our more successful clients---Kim Schlag Episode---Where to find BYM:Instagram: @ButterYourMacrosTwitter: @WhatsUpButtersTikTok: @WhatsUpButtersWebsite: ButterYourMacros.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalTikTok: @JordanLipsFitnessWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's Q&A episode I answer YOUR questions from IG and we had some good ones!!----Tips for eating MORE calories-Myo sets - what and why?-How many exercises per session?-Will your body stop producing creatine naturally if you take it for a long time without a break?-Can I lower my calories in a deficit even if I'm seeing progress but I want it to go faster?-Why people are telling you you need 1g/lb protein-Why am I still binging if I brought calories up by a LOT?---Hopefully you'll know the answer after this episode🙂--Kim Schlag EpisodeYoutube: What to do when fat loss plateaus--- Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

In today's episode I go over how I set up my fat loss phase and how I manage the "during + after" portions as well. I'll go over things like...----How do I set my calories and protein?-How do I manage hunger-What about my life changes in a deficit-How long is the deficit?-Am I nervous about anything?-Do I take diet breaks?---Hopefully you'll know the answer after this episode🙂--Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL