Where Optimal Meets Practical

Q&A 6.23.21---Questions answered/Topics covered:---Stim-free pre-workout: Why I love itBenefits of training to failureLow cal swaps that helped me in my deficitCan you change your maintenance calories?How different grips affect muscle's usedFairlife ice creamHow to know if you need a rest day if you train every day?How accurate are apple watches at determining your TDEE---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

Q&A 6.23.21---Questions/Topics:---Strength vs Hypertrophy training - A brief description of differences in adaptations and programmingWhat's the difference between a Glute Bridge and a Hip ThrustShould you be stretching after your workouts for recovery?Can you run and lift in the same program? Things to think about...Is it ok to use wider rep ranges like 6-12 vs things like 8-10 etcHow to make your split squats more quad dominant vs glute dominantDoes lifting raise inflammation?---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

WHO: Erin (@FoodScienceBabe)WHO IS THAT: Erin is a food scientist who has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. She's worked in the food industry for over a decade, both in the conventional and organic sectors. Erin combats misleading food claims online with her hashtag #factsnotfear to share the truth about agriculture, food marketing, and more.TITLE: Organic food myths, WTF are GMOs + should we care? Health halos, marketing terms to look out for, and the dangers of misinformation...TOPICS:-What does "organic" mean?-More nutritious?-Better for the environment?-What are GMOs?-Should we be worried about them? How might they actually be helpful?-What are Health Halos and how are they misleading and other marketing terms and how annoying they can be once you know better?---Where to find Erin:Instagram: @FoodScienceBabeFacebook: @FoodScienceBabeTikTok: @FoodScienceBabePatreon: FoodScienceBabe---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 Steve Hall of Revive Stronger we discuss everything you've ever wanted to know about Reps In Reserve (RIR)----What is it and how might it differ from RPE?-Why you mighttttt not want to train to failure all the time-Benefits and application of failure training-Common misconceptions-Setting up your mesocycle with RIR-How to use your log book data to help you optimize results---Where to find Steve:Instagram: @ReviveStrongerYoutube: Revive StrongerPodcast: Revive Stronger PodcastWebsite: ReviveStronger.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 get into some hot takes on 15 things I wish people weren't so confused about. There were at least 15 more good ones on the list so I'll be sure to do a part 2!!!.Here are some topics discussed:----Reverse dieting-Intermittent fasting-Body recomposition-Cardio for fat loss-Creatine & water weight-Lifting makes you bulky-Calorie cycling-And more...---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 online coach Marci Nevin...---Topics Discussed:1) Comparing yourself to others: How it almost always gets in the way of YOU focusing on what YOU have to do...but we also discuss in which contexts you can learn and be motivated by others and where that balance is2) Progress photos: Are they helpful? harmful? How to use them for good.3) Finding the right exercise modality for you: How it’s ok if you don’t really know what that is and how to go about figuring that out!!--- Where to find Marci:Instagram: @MarciNevinPodcast: Decades of StrengthWebsite: MarciNevinFitness.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 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