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Jordan is an online fitness coach and the host of the Where Optimal Meets Practical Podcast. 

In this episode we discuss:

-(0:00) Update on his training. 
-(35:57) Things he has changed his mind on when it comes to training. 
-(41:42) How often should you change exercises?
-(44:30) Should I split my volume up or do it in one session?
-(50:38) Any difference between plate loaded versus technogym machines?
-(55:03) How to know when to add volume to your program?




Where to find Jordan:

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/where-optimal-meets-practical/id1518859017
Website: https://jordanlipsfitness.com/
Instagram: @jordanlipsfitness

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In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.

Topics:

-7 Things I track with online clients for a body transformation. 

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Eric Helms  He has a BS in fitness and wellness, an MS in exercise science, a second masters in sports nutrition, a PhD in strength and conditioning, and is a research fellow for AUT at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand.

He also has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals. 

Lastly, he is a Coach at 3DMJ, a writer at MASS, and cohost of the podcast Iron Culture.

What we talked about: 

- (0:00)His fitness background. 
-(12:35) New research that he is doing.
-(16:00) General consensus on weight gain rates for muscle growth. 
-(21:50) His current training/nutrition goals. 
-(38:10) Body fat set point overview. 
-(1:00:00) Can you change your body fat set point?
-(1:08:05) Take home points of body fat set point. 


Where to find Eric: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/
Podcast: https://ironculture.libsyn.com/
MASS research review: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/
Article referenced: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/stay-shredded/

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In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.

Topics:

-Reverse dieting (myths, truths, reasons to use) + a client case study.

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Today I am joined by Brandon DaCruz and Jeremiah Bair.  We took questions from Instagram followers and answered them.

We discussed:

-(0:00) Update on us. 
-(35:51) Should you use IIFYM for fat loss?
-(56:34) Do you think a coach needs to be evidence based?
-(1:06:34) Best periodization model for building muscle?



Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/?hl=en

Check out Brandon's website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/

Email Brandon: [email protected]

Instagram: @jeremiahbair
Website: https://www.bairfit.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-lean/id14880156

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In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.

Topics:

-7 Signs you are exercising too much and not eating enough. And how to fix it. 

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In this episode, I am joined by Lindsay Parker (aka Lifting Lindsay).  She is a wife and mother of 3. She also has a deep passion for learning and teaching. Lastly, she also really loves lifting weights and fitness. 

What we talked about: 

- (0:00)Update on her. 
-(2:15) Update on her training/nutrition. 
-(7:25) Takeaways from doing a body recomp approach. 
-(13:12) Cardio during a recomp. 
-(21:50) Training during recomp. 
-(27:55) How she feels about her results so far. 
-(31:15) What is fat loss training?
-(35:15) What does mechanical damage training look like?
-(39:55) What does oxidative training look like?
-(44:25) Does intensity or volume change during fat loss training?
-(47:30) Can volume for muscle groups change?
-(48:25) The importance of training smart and exercise selection. 

Where to find Lindsay: 

Instagram: @liftinglindsay
Website: https://www.liftinglindsay.com/

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In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.

Topics:

-3 Reasons I dont have clients track how many calories they burn. 

References:

Shcherbina, A., Mattsson, C. M., Waggott, D., Salisbury, H., Christle, J. W., Hastie, T., Wheeler, M. T., & Ashley, E. A. (2017). Accuracy in Wrist-Worn, Sensor-Based Measurements of Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure in a Diverse Cohort. Journal of personalized medicine, 7(2), 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm7020003

Careau, V., Halsey, L. G., Pontzer, H., Ainslie, P. N., Andersen, L. F., Anderson, L. J., Arab, L., Baddou, I., Bedu-Addo, K., Blaak, E. E., Blanc, S., Bonomi, A. G., Bouten, C., Buchowski, M. S., Butte, N. F., Camps, S., Close, G. L., Cooper, J. A., Das, S. K., Cooper, R., … IAEA DLW database group (2021). Energy compensation and adiposity in humans. Current biology : CB, S0960-9822(21)01120-9. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.08.016

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Dr. Bill Campbell, Ph.D., FISSN, CSCS, is a Professor of Exercise Science and the Director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. 

-(0:00) What he has been up to. 
-(7:30) His new research review. 
-(19:20) New study he is working on. 
-(22:00) Update on his protein study. 
-(26:00) Update on his training/nutrition. 
-(38:45) Should you increase training volume to stimulate muscle hypertrophy?
-(50:36) Is there an ideal protein distribution throughout the day to maximize muscle growth?


Where to find Dr. Campbell: 

Instagram: @billcampbellphd
Free Issue: https://www.billcampbellphd.com/

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In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.

Topics:

-Times when you will benefit from carbs before your training.

References:

King, A., Helms, E., Zinn, C., & Jukic, I. (2022). The Ergogenic Effects of Acute Carbohydrate Feeding on Resistance Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 10.1007/s40279-022-01716-w. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01716-w