Where Optimal Meets Practical
When it comes to nutrition and training...talking about what's optimal is always fun, but making it practical changes lives. On this show we'll dive deep on all things training, nutrition, and mindset optimization while making sure to drive home the practical and applicable side of things.
Latest episodes
Dec 10, 2020 • 35min
35: Training Q&A Part I - Should you use lifting straps? Straight sets vs. Pyramid sets, How to plan your weekly split, Lifting with a pelvic tilt, Best rep ranges for certain exercises
This Q&A was a ton of fun. Instead of fielding questions about everything we kept things training-specific. If you wanna nerd out about some training questions or hear how I respond to people's specific questions about their situation (or ask about your own) give this one a listen.---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.—Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Dec 1, 2020 • 1h 2min
34: Dan Feldman - Why are we so scared of carbs? -- The carbohydrate-insulin model of obesity -- Body dysmorphia in men -- Our nutrition research wishlist
On this episode I talk with Dan Feldman. Dan is a registered dietician, online coach, competitive powerlifter, and content creator with his masters is human nutrition. On today’s show we talk about...-Body dysmorphia in men-Why are people so afraid of carbs?-What is the CHO-insulin model of obesity?-What is some research that you’d really like to see happen?-and more
Nov 24, 2020 • 59min
33: Jessi Jean - Body Image: Why is "how we look" so important to us and how can we recognize that we are more than our body? How do we reconcile having fitness goals while working on body image? What is "body neutrality" and how do we get there?
On this episode I talk with Jessi Jean. Jessi is a certified eating psychology coach who works with women to help them stop binge and overeating. On today’s show we talk all things body image.-Why is “what we look like” so freaking important to us?-How can we work towards recognizing and internalizing that we are MORE than our physical body?-What is “Body Neutrality” and how do we get there?-How to recognize if you might need to work on your relationship with food-How/where does HAES come into play?-How to set the right goals---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Where to find Jessi:Instagram: @JessiJeannnPodcast: The Dear Body PodcastWebsite: Conquerbingeeating.comFree E-Book on how to respond to people who comment on your body during the holidays (or ever)—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
Nov 18, 2020 • 57min
32: Amanda Thebe - Menopocalypse - How to thrive during menopause (yes we talk about fat loss too)
On this episode with Amanda Thebe we talk about her new book Menopocalypse which breaks down in great detail how women can learn to thrive during menopause.We also talk about...-What's actually happening inside my body?-What's the deal with hormone replacement?-What attitude should I go into menopause with?-Does my metabolism really slow that much?-Is fat loss any different in menopause?---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Where to find Amanda:Website: www.FitNChips.com (can find everything here!)Instagram: @AmandaThebeAmazon Book Link: Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too---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
Nov 14, 2020 • 36min
31: Q&A - Should you increase weight or reps EVERY week? Best glute exercises at home? Are metcons detrimental to muscle growth? How to deal with unsupportive family members...
On this Q&A episode I answer YOUR questions.-Should you be doing more weight or more reps EVERY week on EVERY exercise?-My thoughts on vitamin D during the winter months-why do some people maintain their habits better than others?-Best glute exercises at home-How to deal with family members who aren’t supportive-How long should you be at maintenance after a gain phase?---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---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
Nov 3, 2020 • 55min
30: Kim Schlag - How to Overcome Emotional Eating & Why Lifting Weights is SO FREAKING IMPORTANT for Women...Especially as You Age
On this episode with Kim Schlag we talk about emotional eating and why weight training is so important for women.--- -What is emotional eating?-What are some simple steps to help overcome it?-Why doesn’t the eating help?-Why is weight training so important for women?-Why is there such a stigma around women being strong?---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Where to find Kim:Instagram: @KimschlagfitnessYoutube: Kim SchlagTikTok: @KimSchlagfitnessPodcast: Fitness Made Simple---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
Oct 27, 2020 • 28min
29: Q&A - Will lifting make you bulky? Should you count your carbs/fats? What happens if you don't spend long enough at maintenance? Pros and cons of calorie cycling...
On this Q&A episode I answer YOUR questions from Instagram...--- -Will lifting make you bulky?-Is it OK to compensate with lower calorie days after a higher calorie day?-What happens if you don't spend long enough at maintenance between cuts?-If you hit calories and protein do your carbs and fats matter?-My favorite leg day supersets---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Calorie Cycling Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-optimal-meets-practical/id1518859017?i=1000478653088---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
Oct 21, 2020 • 59min
28: Jaebian Rosario: Logical Fallacies in Nutrition & Correlation vs. Causation in Nutrition Research
On this episode with Jaebian Rosario we talk about...----What is a logical fallacy and what are some common examples?-Why are they so prevalent in nutrition discussions?-The difference between.correlation and causation-What types of research are able to imply correlation vs causation---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Where to find Jaebian:Instagram: @Mr.CogfitTwitter: @MrCogfitWebsite: www.MrCogfit.com---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
Oct 16, 2020 • 30sec
27: Alan Aragon - Can you really damage your metabolism? How do you know if you're in fat loss PLATEAU...and what should you do? and MORE!!
On this episode with Alan Aragon we talk about...--- -How to answer the question "What should I eat?!?!?” in a way that helps the individual-Metabolic Damage - Can you really damage your metabolism?-Fat loss “Plateaus” - Are they real? How do you know if you’re in one? What do you do if you are?---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Where to find Alan:Instagram: @thealanaragonAlan’s Research Review And Website: AlanAragon.com---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
Oct 6, 2020 • 37min
26: Q&A: How Do I feel About Supersets? What Are the Major Movement Patterns? Do You Need Heavier Weights? How Important Are Carbs Post-Workout?
On this Q & A episode I answer your questions from IG!----My thoughts on supersets-Do you need heavier weights at home?-How important are carbs after training?-How do you know if you're building muscle or fat?-Are some people's metabolisms more adaptive than others?-AND MORE---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---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
