Where Optimal Meets Practical

By Jordan Lips

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... more

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FAQs about Where Optimal Meets Practical:

How many episodes does Where Optimal Meets Practical have?

The podcast currently has 256 episodes available.

Where Optimal Meets Practical episodes:

May 25, 2021 57: 15 Things I Wish People Weren't So Confused About - Reverse dieting, Intermittent fasting, Soreness, Rest days, Calorie cycling, Good/bad foods, Sugar + health...
In today's episode I get into some hot takes on 15 things I wish people weren't so confused about. There were at least 15 more good ones on the list so I'll be sure to do a part 2!!!
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Here are some topics discussed:
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-Reverse dieting
-Intermittent fasting
-Body recomposition
-Cardio for fat loss
-Creatine & water weight
-Lifting makes you bulky
-Calorie cycling
-And more...
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Where to find me:
Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness
Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical
TikTok: @JordanLipsFitness
Website: JordanLipsFitness.com
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Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE
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Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL
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Love You
-JL
...more
34min
May 21, 2021 56: Marci Nevin (@marcinevin) - Comparing yourself to others: Comparing yourself to others: How to use comparison for good and make it NOT the thief of joy. Are progress photos helpful or harmful? How to view them...
In today's episode I chat with online coach Marci Nevin...
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Topics Discussed:
1) Comparing yourself to others: How it almost always gets in the way of YOU focusing on what YOU have to do...but we also discuss in which contexts you can learn and be motivated by others and where that balance is
2) Progress photos: Are they helpful? harmful? How to use them for good.
3) Finding the right exercise modality for you: How it’s ok if you don’t really know what that is and how to go about figuring that out!!
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Where to find Marci:
Instagram: @MarciNevin
Podcast: Decades of Strength
Website: MarciNevinFitness.com
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Where to find me:
Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness
Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical
TikTok: @JordanLipsFitness
Website: JordanLipsFitness.com
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Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE
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Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL
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Love You
-JL
...more
59min
May 15, 2021 55: Jenna Bruno (@JMBrunoFitness) - How we met, Jenna's journey through gaining, overcoming serious injuries, losing your period in a cut...
In today's episode I chat with THE most requested guest I've had on...Jenna. Bruno. Fitness. We talk about...
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Listener Q&A: How we met, Jenna's favorite stuff, things that I do that annoy her, Callie, and more...
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-Jenna's hip surgery: WTF happened and how did she overcome such a serious injury (mentally + physically)
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-Intentional weight gain is a mindfuck: How to deal with wanting to be lean...and wanting to build muscle
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-Battles with body image
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-Losing your period in a cut
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Where to find Jenna:
Instagram: @JennaBrunoFitness
Email for 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]
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Where to find me:
Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness
Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical
TikTok: @JordanLipsFitness
Website: JordanLipsFitness.com
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Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE
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Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL
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Love You
-JL
...more
1h
May 07, 2021 54: @LiftingLindsay - Exercise selection + execution for HYPERTROPHY, Do you have to barbell squat for leg development? Favorite/least favorite glute exercises...
In today's episode I chat with Lifting Lindsay about all things hypertrophy, exercise selection, and exercise execution
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-How does setup dictate which muscles are being used more/less
-Do you HAVE to squat for leg development?
-How to program a properly balanced leg/glute program
-Why is it important to work the muscles at different lengths?
-Common misconceptions with certain exercise executions
-Favorite/least favorite glute exercises
-How important is execution in the scheme of things?
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Where to find Lindsay:
Instagram:@LiftingLindsay
Website: LiftingLindsay.com
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Where to find me:
Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness
Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical
TikTok: @JordanLipsFitness
Website: JordanLipsFitness.com
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Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE
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Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL
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Love You
-JL
...more
1h 20min
April 30, 2021 53: Amber Brueseke (@BicepsAfterBabies) - Making yourself a priority, How to cultivate a positive support system, Exposing your children to fitness
In today's episode with Amber Brueseke (@BicepsAfterBabies) we talk about...
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-How to expose your children to fitness and a "healthy lifestyle"
-How to make yourself a priority
-How to cultivate a positive environment around your goals even if your spouse is not in it with you
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Where to find Amber:
Instagram: @BicepsAfterBabies
Podcast: Biceps After Babies Radio
Website: BicepsAfterBabies.com
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Where to find me:
Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness
Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical
TikTok: @JordanLipsFitness
Website: JordanLipsFitness.com
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Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE
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Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL
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Love You
-JL
...more
42min
April 22, 2021 52: Cutting Update + Q&A: How long does it take creatine to kick in? Should you try to stick to your macros when you're sick? If your sets are hard but not close to failure are you just maintaining? Can you calorie cycle in a surplus?
In today's Q&A episode I start off by giving an update on how my cut is going and then dive into your questions :)
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MY CUT UPDATE:
-Why cutting hasn't been that hard
-How can you make your fat loss easier/more convenient
-The people who you want to look like or those who "make it look easy" probably live a life you would fucking hate
-WHY it's important not to compare yourself to the sub-30 year olds you follow on IG with no kids, no social life, and an identity tied to their fitness...
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Q&A:
-How long does it take creatine to kick in and make you retain water?
-Should you try to stick to your macros when you're sick and lose your appetite?
-If your sets are hard but you don't go close to failure are you just maintaining?
-Can you calorie cycle in a surplus (eat more on some days, less on others)
-What are some exercises I'm excited to do back in the gym
-Do your rest changes change as you progress across the mesocycle?
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Where to find me:
Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness
Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical
TikTok: @JordanLipsFitness
Website: JordanLipsFitness.com
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Kim Schlag Podcast Episode HERE
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Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE
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Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL
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Love You
-JL
...more
39min
April 14, 2021 51: What Online Coaching With Me Is Like - Who I work with, What my process is like, My 4 pillars of coaching, and What you'll learn by the end...
In today's episode I discuss my 1:1 coaching program. If you have no clue what online coaching is like or you want specifics on how I do it, this episode is for you :)
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-Who do I work with? Do I have any non-negotiables?
-My 4 pillars of coaching: Communication, Training, Nutrition, and Education
-My check-in process and what our relationship is like
-My coaching style
-What I want to leave you with as a client by the time coaching ends
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Where to find me:
Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness
Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical
TikTok: @JordanLipsFitness
Website: JordanLipsFitness.com
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Apply for 1:1 Coaching HERE
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Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL
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Love You
-JL
...more
28min
April 07, 2021 50: Q&A - Should you bulk or cut first? How to transition on your own after coaching, Is it safe to eat below BMR calories? What I look for when looking for a new gym, What's the best kind of alcohol to drink in fat loss?
In today's Q&A Episode I answer...
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-Should I bulk or cut first?
-What should I do with my training and calories if I get injured and am less active?
-How to transition from your coach to going solo
-My soccer background and transition into lifting
-Do people with more type II fibers build muscle more easily?
-Is it safe to eat at below BMR calories?
-Full body vs. body part splits
-What I look for when finding a new gym
-What's the best kind of alcohol to drink for fat loss
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Where to find me:
Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness
Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical
TikTok: @JordanLipsFitness
Website: JordanLipsFitness.com
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Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL
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Love You
-JL
...more
53min
March 30, 2021 49: @Brianna.Battles - Pregnancy + Postpartum Specialist - How to adjust your mindset around training and body image during pregnancy & postpartum
In today's episode I'm joined by Brianna Battles. Brianna Brianna Battles is the Founder of Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism and CEO of Everyday Battles LLC. She specializes in coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes, as well as educating coaching professionals on how to help athletes navigate the physical and mental considerations of training during these chapters in a woman’s life.
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-Are there things you can/should be doing in my pre-pregnancy to help make pregnancy and postpartum easier?
-How to adjust your mentality around things like training intensity, exercise selection, and body image during pregnancy
-Pelvic floor health: Why it’s so important and how to work on it
-Postpartum strength training? How quickly can you get back to “your old self” and what does that look like
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Where to find Brianna:
Instagram:@BriannaBattles
Website: BriannaBattles.com
Resources: How to adjust your workouts for pregnancy
Resources: Coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes
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Where to find me:
Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness
Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical
TikTok: @JordanLipsFitness
Website: JordanLipsFitness.com
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Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL
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Love You
-JL
...more
1h 7min
March 23, 2021 48: @ButterYourMacros - Getting over the scale, How to choose the right type of program for your goals, Fitness pet peeves and more!
In today's episode I'm joined by Natalie and Heidi from @ButterYourMacros and we have a great chat about...
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-How and why it might be important to face your fear of the scale
-How to choose what type of exercise to do
-Some of our fitness pet peeves
-Traits of our more successful clients
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Kim Schlag Episode
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Where to find BYM:
Instagram: @ButterYourMacros
Twitter: @WhatsUpButters
TikTok: @WhatsUpButters
Website: ButterYourMacros.com
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Where to find me:
Instagram: @JordanLipsFitness
Youtube: Jordan Lips Fitness
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical
TikTok: @JordanLipsFitness
Website: JordanLipsFitness.com
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Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL
---
Love You
-JL
...more
1h 13min

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How many episodes does Where Optimal Meets Practical have?

The podcast currently has 256 episodes available.

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