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
Jul 30, 2020 • 1h 6min
15: Jordan Syatt: Getting Over Scale Anxiety, Are Calories All That Matter?, You Can't Fuck This Up and MORE!!
Today I’m blessed to talk shop with one of the best and someone I've looked up to in the industry for a long time.--Jordan Syatt!!--We talked about a lot in this short episode here…---Fear around the scaleCalories vs. NutritionYou Can’t Fuck This UpHaving Fun With Your TrainingI 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 Jordan:Instagram: @SyattFitnessYoutube: Syatt FitnessPodcast: Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Jul 28, 2020 • 47min
14: What I Learned Tracking My Sleep for a Year With the Ouraring
In today’s episode I talk about my experience tracking my sleep every night for a year with an Ouraring.---I talk about…How alcohol, caffeine, meditation, and working out affected my sleepHow to use the data to actually improve your lifeMy key takeaways---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---Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE:---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Jul 23, 2020 • 32min
13: Q&A: Why the last few pounds are the HARDEST, How to track alcohol, Fasted weight training and MORE!!
In today's Q&A we talk about...How to track alcoholWhy the last few pounds are the hardest to loseMy favorite progression modelFasted weight trainingMy thoughts on pre-workout---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical---Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE:---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Jul 22, 2020 • 1h 15min
12: Jared Hamilton - Fat Loss Psychology: "Dieting from the inside out", All or nothing mindsets, Using LOGIC to combat EMOTION
In today’s episode with Jared Hamilton we talk about…What does it mean to diet “from the inside out?"Is your All or Nothing mindset hindering your ability to succeed?Prioritizing MENTAL gains before expecting PHYSICAL gains---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.---Where to find Jared:Instagram @RealJaredHamiltonYoutube: Jared HamiltonPodcast: Hamilton Trained Podcast---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.comPodcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical---Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE:---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Jul 17, 2020 • 1h 17min
11: Susan Niebergall - Fat Loss Essentials, Fitness Through Perimenopause, How to Stay Motivated
In this episode I am honored to bring on Susan Niebergall.---We talked about...Fat Loss Essentials: Where should I put my efforts?Fitness Through PerimenopauseHow to Stay Motivated---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!!---Where to find Susan:IG: @SusanNiebergallFitnessYoutube: Susan Niebergall FitnessPodcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strong-and-lean-at-any-age-podcast/id1387587979Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1i2XnMhM36hCnREohTyLJ6?si=ZT2mnJPMTaeJ72xQqqzgMQHow to Build Muscle at Any Age: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klaaiuHEKWc---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessYoutube: Jordan Lips FitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com---Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE:---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Jul 14, 2020 • 27min
10: Training Differences Between Men and Women
Are women just smaller men?Should we train exactly the same?Do men gain muscle and strength faster?SO MANY QUESTIONS.And it's all packed into this short episode. Enjoy.---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com---Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE:---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Jul 9, 2020 • 27min
9: Q&A: Why I Hate Cardio, Fav/Least Favorite Exercises, Protein for the Elderly, How to Help Your Kids Eat Better
In this Q&A episode I answer questions that YOU have submitted via Instagram or Email.---Today's Questions:Where does cardio fall on the hierarchy of importance for fat loss?What are my favorite and least favorite muscles to train?How do I help my kids eat better?Can I train more upper body than lower body if I don't care as much about lower body (and vice versa)Do protein requirements change for the elderly?---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com---Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE:---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Jul 7, 2020 • 35min
8: My Story: Overtraining, Keto, Low Testosterone, Flexible Dieting
Every coach has a story. Here's mine. No, I didn't have a crazy body transformation...but I think this story will resonate with many of you who battle with the "all or nothing" mindset and constantly getting in your own way en route to your goals. I talk about my history with overtraining, low testosterone, the ketogenic diet, and how it all helped me transition into flexible dieting and a flexible mindset.---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com---Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE:---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Jul 2, 2020 • 1h 2min
6: Ryan Solomon - Metabolic Adaptation, Why Fat Loss PLATEAUS, Fast vs. Slow Fat Loss
This week I'm honored to bring on MY coach Ryan Solomon from the team over at Revive Stronger.---We break down everything you need to know about Metabolic Adaptation...---We break down why your fat loss will plateau, what you can do to fight back, and does SPEED of fat loss have an effect on Metabolic Adaptation.---I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast--Ryan Solomon:IG: @RyanSolomonYT: Ryan SolomonReviveStronger.com---Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com---Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE:---Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL---Love You-JL
Jun 30, 2020 • 35min
5: 10 Tips for a Muscle Gain Phase
Take out your handy dandy notebook and take some notes because this one is FULL of info you'll want for your next gaining phase.------------We talk about....-- How to set your calories for muscle gain-- How to use the scale--How fast you should be gaining--How to wrap your head around intentional weight gain.------------I appreciate you taking your time out to listen to the podcast------------Where to find me:Instagram: @JordanLipsFitnessEmail: JordanLips@Jordanlipsfitness.com------------Apply For 1:1 Coaching HERE:------------Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL------------Love You-JL
