Where Optimal Meets Practical

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this Q&A episode I answer questions that were submitted by my online coaching clients---Today's Questions:What's the best rep range for muscle growth?How long should my deficit phase be?Can we only absorb 20g protein per meal?---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

In this episode we talk ALL thing Deloading...Why you need to DeloadHow often you should Deload?What happens if you don't DeloadShould you Pre-plan or Autoregulate?How to DeloadIf you have no idea what a Deload is...this one's for youIf you know what it is but have no clue how or when to take one...this one's for youIf you know how to take one but you're not sure you need one...this one's for you.---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

In today's episode we talk about..What calorie cycling is...How it applies to fat lossStrategies for implementationWho it might be helpful forPros + Cons of different methods--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

In this Q&A episode I answer questions that YOU have submitted via Instagram or Email.---Today's Questions:If I'm skinnyfat, should I BULK or CUT first?Should you take CREATINE?Do protein requirements change in a surplus?---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