
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

Sep 29, 2020 • 32min
25: Q&A: How Long to Rest Between Sets, Weights vs Bands, My Thoughts on Meal Plans, How Many Sets to MAINTAIN Muscle...
On this Q & A episode I answer your questions from IG!----My thoughts on meal plans-Weights vs Bands-How long should you rest between sets?-How many sets to MAINTAIN muscle-Where should your head be while deadlifting?-Cardio + Reverse Dieting-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

Sep 22, 2020 • 56min
24: Jack Rayner - How Do Things Change As You Progress? Are You a Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced Trainee? Are Those Classifications Actually Helpful to the Individual?
On this episode with online coach and content creator. Jack Rayner, we talk about...----Are you a novice, intermediate, or advanced?-Are those classifications helpful to the individual?-How does nutrition and training change (If at all) as you become more "advanced"?---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Where to find Jack:Instagram: @RaynerTrainerPodcast: The Recreational Bodybuilding PodcastYouTube: Jack Rayner---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

Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 9min
23: Stan Dutton - How to Be a Better Coach, How to Choose the Right Coach For You, It's Ok to F*ck It Up Sometimes
On this episode with Stan Dutton we talk about...----How to be a better coacH-How to pick the right coach for YOU-It's ok to f*ck it up sometimes. Everything is a learning experience-Treat your clients like individuals-How to be more more flexible as a coachI appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Where to find Stan:Instagram: @Stan.Dutton, @BetterCoaching.coPodcast: Better CoachingWebsite: StanDutton.co---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

Sep 9, 2020 • 53min
22: Danny Matranga - "Tribalism" in Nutrition, Making Nuance Great Again, "Red Flags of Bullshit" on Social Media
On this episode with Danny Matranga we talk about...--- “Tribalism” in NutritionWhat does it mean?How does it affect the average person?How can the average person navigate the nutrition space with a bit more skepticism and critical thinkingHow can we, as coaches, do better for our clients and followers?Make NUANCE great againI appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Where to find Danny:Instagram: @Danny.MatrangaPodcast: The Dynamic Dialogue PodcastWebsite: CoachDannyMatranga.com---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

Sep 1, 2020 • 37min
21: Q&A: Can You Change Your Set Point? Can You Train For Endurance AND Muscle Gain? How Lean Should You Be When You Start a Gaining Phase?
In this week’s Q&A I answer your questions from IG!!! Thank you so much to everyone who asked. Here are a few that I coverCan you change your bodyweight setpoint? (If so, how?)Should you start a gain phase from a leaner BF%?Can you make progress in endurance running AND muscle gain?How to get out of the "calories burned" mentalityHow to find a coach that's right for YOUAndManyMore :)---Deload Episode---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

Aug 25, 2020 • 33min
20: 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Training
On this episode I discuss 10 things I wish I knew when I started training. These 10 things would have saved me a LOT of time and accelerated my progress over the years. If you can learn from someone else's mistakes, you should!---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

Aug 21, 2020 • 57min
19: Cody "Boom Boom" McBroom - Goal Setting in Fitness, Trade-offs, Pillars of Good Coaching, and MORE!
On this episode with Cody McBroom we talk about...---Goal setting in fitnessLong term vs Short term goalsThe Pillars of Good CoachingFitness Trade-offsI 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---Where to find Cody:Instagram: @Cody.BoomboomYoutube: Cody Boom Boom McBroomPodcast: Boom Boom Performance Podcast---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL

Aug 13, 2020 • 29min
18: Q&A: How/When to Take Creatine, How to Measure Muscle Growth, Why People Always Say "Toned", What to Do If You Fall Off on Vacation and MORE!
In this week’s Q&A I answer your questions from IG!!! Thank you so much to everyone who asked. Here are a few that I coverWhen/How to take creatineHow to measure muscle growthWhat to focus on in a muscle gain phaseWhy people always say “toned”What to do if you go "off track" on vacationAndManyMore :)---Deload EpisodeGaining Phase EpisodeCalorie Cycling Episode---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

Aug 11, 2020 • 30sec
17: The Reverse Dieting Episode
In today's episode we break down...What is Reverse Dieting?How do you know when you need one?How to do it...Fast vs. SlowHow to know when you hit maintenanceAnd so much more...---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

Aug 4, 2020 • 33min
16: Understanding Trade-offs, How to Decide What You REALLY Want, and Making Informed Decisions
In today's episode we talk about decision-making. I breakdown how to decide what you REALLY want by considering what you're willing to work for.---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