Where Optimal Meets Practical
Episodes
187: Post-race Debrief - How did it go?
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
186: My Pre-Race Check-in - Half-marathon training, Fueling + race strategy, things I'm nervous about, will I do more races in the future?
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
185: Do you need a break from your deficit every 8-12 weeks?
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
184: Q&A - Training every day, Scheduling running and lifting, Protein Limits and more!
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
183: Q&A - Soreness, How long should you bulk? Coaching red flags, Supplements I take and MORE!
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
182: Austin Current - Science of Strength Training and Getting People to Start Lifting
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find Austin⬇️IG: https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_/Website: https://coachaustincurrent.com/Book: Science of Strength Training.Wher...
181: If you gain weight every time you stop tracking...you did it wrong.
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
180: My thoughts on postpartum "bounce back" culture
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
179: Q&A - Mind muscle connection, added sugars, rest days, belly fat, combining cardio+weights
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
178: Life updates: Cardio, ab training paradox, pregnancy, life in Raleigh
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
177: Beth Feraco - Coaching, cooking, and keeping it real
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find Beth⬇️IG: https://www.instagram.com/bethferacofitness/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cut-the-crap-with-beth-and-matt...
176: Q&A - Keto for hormones, mastering the back squat, does too much cardio make you gain weight?
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
175: Stephen Keane (@steve.kraftcoaching) - Making content fun again in 2023
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find Steve⬇️IG: https://www.instagram.com/steve.kraftcoaching/Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets Pr...
174: Bryan Boorstein - New deload study, full body splits, cardio updates...
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find Bryan⬇️Website: Paragontrainingmethods.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/bryanboorstein/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...
173: @AlexBush__ - Building a Home Gym, Training Competitors vs "Gen Pop", and Fringe Health Stuff We Actually Like...
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find Alex⬇️IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/physique-development-podcast/id1536839...
172: @ButterYourMacros - Weight loss drug chat
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find BYM⬇️Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-butter-dish-with-heidi-bollard-and-natalie/id1582708359IG: https://www.insta...
171: 5 Things I've Changed My Mind About
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
170: 7 Reasons Why I Love Hypertrophy Training (and you should too!)
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
169: "I Should Be Losing Weight"...Says Who!?
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
168: Q&A - Tips for leg day, creatine, programming eBook, body fat set point, how to help your partner be healthier
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.My Coaching Options⬇️Group Progra...
167: Anonymous Q&A - Can you get too many steps? Average rates of fat loss, Feeling weak in the gym during a cut, Increasing NEAT to lose fat and MORE...
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.comMy Coaching Options⬇️Group Program...
166: @CarrieLeeFitness - Her story from 100 lb overweight to bodybuilding and life ever since
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find Carrie⬇️IG: https://www.instagram.com/carrieleefitness/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carrieleefitnessWhere to find me⬇️I...
165: My training - training for a half marathon without losing muscle
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A little background into...what I'm doingwhy I chose a half marathonwhat my training looks likewhat my nutrition looks likeWhere to find me⬇️IG: @...
164: @ButterYourMacros - Coaching mentorship teaser :)
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie, Heidi, and I have a coaching mentorship coming out in a couple of months that some of you have heard about.In this episode we shoot the shit ...
163: Martin Macdonald (@MartinNutrition) - What makes MNU different? + A discussion on PCOS
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Martin Macdonald, founder of MNU (Mac Nutrition Uni). We talk about what makes MNU different from other cou...
162: Mrs. Lips (@JMLipsFitness) - Keeping each other accountable, Africa stuff, Feeling comfortable in your body, and MORE!
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find Jenna⬇️IG: https://www.instagram.com/jmlipsfitness/.Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets Practic...
161: Bryan Boorstein - Updated thoughts on: training to failure, lengthened partials, cardio for meatheads
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find Bryan⬇️Website: Paragontrainingmethods.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/bryanboorstein/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...
160: My current goals and how they've changed...
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've been doing this "fitness" thing for about 15 years and my goals have changed a lot over the years. I'm in a very different place than where I sta...
159: @ButterYourMacros - Stress, sleep, parenting and optimism
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to find BYM⬇️Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-butter-dish-with-heidi-bollard-and-natalie/id1582708359IG: https://www.insta...
158: 6 things you should do BEFORE trying to lose fat
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Too many people are just jumping into a deficit before getting their sh*t together in terms of healthy habits. These habits should be in check before ...
157: Dr. Susie Spirlock (@Dr.Susie.Squats) - Should You Ice Injuries? Misconceptions in Physical Therapy & How to Find the Right PT for You
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
OOooooo the world of pain and physical therapy can be rough for the consumer/client/patient.Find the right PT for you isn't always easy. Finding a PT ...
156: Dr. Karl Nadolsky (@drkarlnadolsky) - Weight loss drugs: How they work, who they're for, risks, and more!
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Karl Nadolsky (@DrKarlNadolsky).Chances are you've heard about these drugs (semaglutide, wegovy, ozempic, etc). If you're interested in learning m...
155 - @DataDrivenStrength: Volume for hypertrophy - The problems with counting volume. Is 10-20 sets/wk a helpful guideline?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josh + Zac from Data Driven StrengthHypertrophy nerds unite. This one was super fun.There are few people who disseminate evidence-based (you know...ba...
154 - @ButterYourMacros - Using social media: Learn enough...but not so much you get lost.
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social media can be a great place to learn...but between information overload and charlatans it can be tough to navigate..Where to find BYM⬇️Podca...
153: Chad Hargrove - How to succeed at fat loss: More than just a chat about macros
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Hargrove (@ChadHargrove1).Chad has been one of my favorite coaches to follow in the space for some time now.This episode is full of good insights...
152: Aram G (@4WeeksToTheBeach) - Real Coaches Summit review & the importance of continued education for coaches...
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aram G (@4weekstothebeach).This week I chat with Aram about what it was like putting on the Real Coaches Summit..We discussed what his goals were, how...
151: I interviewed 4 members of my group program. Here's what they had to say...
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interviewed 4 members of my group program to hear more about their likes, dislikes, and what their experience has been like!.Some of them have been ...
150: Bryan Boorstein - Two meatheads doing cardio - Why and how we're incorporating more zone 2 work into our routines
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s going to be a good amount of overlap between this episode and last week’s episode with Dr. Alyssa Olenick but I think that’s fine since ...
149: Dr. Alyssa Olenick - Zone training: Why is z2 all the rage right now and why you should give a sh*t
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⬇️Topics⬇️-What is zone training-What are the benefits of each zone?-Why is z2 all the rage right now?-How to know you’re in z2-How to know ...
148: Mark Carroll - Coaching elite physique competitors + balancing "optimal" and "fun" in training
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⬇️Topics⬇️-Coaching elite physique competitors vs non-competitors-Reverse dieting in competitors-Defining “optimal” and where does “fun/...
147: @ButterYourMacros - Fitting into your clothes as your body changes...Should you throw out all of the clothes that don't fit you anymore?
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t want to understate how important this discussion is…because it’s complicated! Clothes and fashion are part of our culture and expression...
146: Q&A - The "pump", Not progressing on lifts, Being hungry at maintenance, Diet breaks, Traveling while running your own business...
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics⬇️-The “pump”-Not progressing on lifts…why?-Being hungry while at maintenance-Diet breaks-Traveling while running a business-What I’...
145: Q&A - Nutrition periodization, carb cycling, getting your first pull-up, per session volume, how to bring steps down without gaining weight and MORE!!
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics⬇️Long term nutrition periodizationCarb cycling - helpful?How to get your first pull-upWhy we start with “not all the way to failure”How...
144: Greg Nuckols - Popular weight loss advice that might do more harm than good. Do people trying to get healthy need to count every macro to the gram? How can we make real, LASTING change?
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics⬇️What are some pieces of advice when it comes to weight loss that may do more harm than good for those people trying to get/stay healthy?Sh...
143: Dave Maconi - How important is biomechanics? How do you assess progress over the long term? How much do genetics matter? Do we all just end up in the same place anyway...
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(00:00) Intro/Getting into podcasting(05:40) How important is biomechanics?(15:20) Do we all just end in up the same place anyway?(35:40) How do I kno...
142: @ButterYourMacros - Q&A Episode
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics⬇️Never lifted before…where to start?Can you gain muscle while practicing mindful eating?Should you cut or recomp first?Thoughts on taking...
141: Q&A - Pre-workout nutrition, making gains in a cut, should you try to reduce soreness?
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Q&APre-workout NutritionShould you try to reduce soreness?Making gains in a cutDeload preferencesSpecialization phasesStrength v HypertrophyLinks ...
140: Abby Langer: Our "favorite" charlatans, Regular people taking Ozempic, Do we need to "healthify" everything? How to find good information on social media..
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Abby Langer⬇️Topics⬇️-Being the pencil, not the eraser-How to find good information and avoid bad information-Worst offenders of scienc...
139: Jordan Syatt - Fitness, Fatherhood, and New Year's resolutions...
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness)Topics:How his upbringing and experiences with powerlifting ultimately shaped his current beliefs and philosophiesH...
138: Q&A - Can you go straight from cutting to bulking? Supersets, Minimum requirements for body composition, Distributing calories in a surplus and MORE
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a Q&A episode so THANK YOU to everyone who asked a questions! Got through as many as I could in an hour 😊Links mentioned in episo...
137: @ButterYourMacros - How to track your nutrition without f*cking up your relationship with food
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it…some people make a living telling you tracking is “disordered” or “will give you an eating disorder”. Are they right? Even a...
136: 5 things I've changed my mind on...
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I go through 5 things I’ve changed my mind about. I’ll skip the boring shit from when I first started coaching like BCAAS don...
135: Q&A - Direct arm work, Leg training while injured, Ab training in my program, Using RIR vs Progression, Why do you start the meso with slightly easier training? Should you eat high carbs in a bulk for less fat gain?
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to everyone who asked a question ❤️Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLips...
134: Bryan Boorstein - Minimalist Training. How to get MORE out of LESS time in the gym. Can you make great gains with very low volume? Do we all just end up in the same place anyway?
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by my good friend Bryan Boorstein to talk about a topic I know we’re both passionate about right now: Minimalist Training Techniq...
133: I'm training EVERY DAY for the next 6 months. Here's why.
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the next 4 months I’m going to be training EVERY DAY. I know it sounds crazy and in some ways at face value is something I would advise against,...
132: Sam Miller - How do STRESS and SLEEP affect our health, fat loss, and general wellbeing? The differences between chronic and acute stress…is cortisol BAD?
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⬇️Topics Covered⬇️•What are different kinds of stress we experience (physical, perceived, etc) and what’s the connection between them?•D...
131: What I learned keeping my training the same for 6 months
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About 6 months ago I began an experiment with my own training. I kept my program EXACTLY the same for several mesocycles…or at least that was the pl...
130: Bryan Boorstein - Progressing RIR across a program, Training to failure and beyond, Our training experiments
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hypertrophy nerds rejoice…we have another episode with my good friend Bryan Boorstein. Today we’re talking about how to set up RIR at the start of...
129: Eric Trexler - Reverse Dieting. Fact? Fiction? or Misunderstood? Does going SLOW provide a benefit? Does reverse dieting make your next deficit easier?
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⬇️Topics discussed⬇️-What is the theoretical case for reverse dieting?-Common claims-In depth discussion on metabolic adaptation-What does the...
128: Dr. Adrian Chavez - The gut health episode. Why is it important? What do we know? What's BS? Everything you need to know about FIBER
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⬇️Topics discussed⬇️What is “gut health” and why is it important?What do we know?What do we NOT know?Are microbiome tests worth your money...
127: Jaebian Rosario - an updated discussion on HAES and "anti-diet" philosophy
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back in episode 44 (linked below) Jaebian and I discussed our views on HAES and “Anti-Diet” philosophy..A year later, we’re back with an update....
126: @ButterYourMacros - Tracking...tool or trigger?
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⬇️Topics discussed⬇️Is tracking a good tool or is it triggering?Is tracking triggering or is pursuing weight loss triggeringIs tracking trigge...
125: Should you track ALL 3 macros or just CALORIES and PROTEIN?
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**Disclaimer: You do not have to track calories, macros, or anything at all. This podcast assumes you have decided to use some form of tracking for so...
124: Fat Loss: The WHAT, the HOW, and the WHY. You’re asking the wrong questions.
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to fat loss, most of what’s discussed on social media or asked in Q&As are these “WHAT” questionsWhat are your calories?What c...
123: Q&A - Fav cable attachments, stubborn fat, exercise order, butt wink, fit shaming and MORE!
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some topics covered⬇️Creatine HCL vs MonohydrateFavorite cable attachmentsBuying a cable machine for home gymFit shamingStubborn fatSleeping durin...
122: Q&A - Myo reps vs Drop sets, type of workouts for fat loss, adding direct ab work to my program, kneeling squats, loading the hip ext and MORE!
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⬇️Timestamps⬇️(00:40) Satiety differences between different protein sources(02:00) Less weight but more reps than last week. Is that progressi...
121: Q&A with Andy Morgan (@Andy_RippedBody)
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
⬇️Non-exhaustive list of topics covered⬇️Is it dangerous to go under 1200 calories?Should we worry about metabolic adaptation?What’s an appr...
120: Dr. Adrian Chavez - The seed oil episode.
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WOMP 120: Dr. Adrian Chavez - The seed oil episode-Do they cause inflammation?-How much should we care about our Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio?-Other commo...
119: My Training Experiment - I'm keeping my training EXACTLY THE SAME...let's see what happens
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered⬇️-What is my experiment?-Why am I doing it?-Why not ALWAYS do this sort of thing…-Why I might not do this with clients/group.-Gen...
118: Q&A - Rest times for hypertrophy, What grip to use for rowing, Tips for neutral spine in a deadlift, Vegetarians and muscle building, Music playlist ideas, What Harry Potter character am I?
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Timestamps:(01:30) If I can only workout 3x/wk what exercises should I do?(05:30) Is a single cable pulley a good investment?(07:27) Should I cut befo...
117: ButterYourMacros - What's the deal with people getting leaner as they eat more? What is Metabolic Adaptation? Can you reverse it? Can you "adapt" to higher cals? Is Metabolic "Reactivation" a thing?
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ButterYourMacros⬇️Topics covered⬇️.1️⃣Metabolic adaptation - What is it? What causes it? Can you reverse it? Can your body “adapt” to ...
116: Bryan Boorstein - How often / why should you change exercises in your programming? Rep ranges, rest periods and other training variables...If I don't beat last week...did I make gains?
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Boorstein(00:11) Intro + working around injuries(09:00) How often / when should you change exercises in your programming?(19:15) How do you choo...
115: Q&A - Best type of deadlift for women, corrective exercises + posture, what to do when clients aren't being adherent, fasted training, athletic goals vs hypertrophy goals, recalibrating macros while at maintenance...
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A 7/18/22(00:20) What is your approach when a client says they’re being adherent but you know they’re not(03:25) Work/life stress is crazy. ...
114 - Q&A: Mind muscle connection, Hunger at maintenance, What to do when you're not feeling stronger, Using movement to get into a deficit and MORE!!!
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A 7/1/22(00:20) Is the mind muscle connection important?(04:20)) I train hard each time close to failure but don’t do progressive overload. Is...
113: Dr. Adrian Chavez - What is INSULIN RESISTANCE? Is it stopping you from losing weight? Is it from eating too many carbs? Should regular people use CGMs to monitor their glucose? How to stay insulin sensitive
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes:Dr. Adrian Chavez(00:30) Intro - Who is Dr. Adrian Chavez?(04:05) What is insulin resistance?(11:30) How can you find out your insulin sens...
112: Ben Yanes (@Ben_Yanes) Why are people anti-optimal? What makes a good hypertrophy exercise? BUTT WINKING!!! IS IT BAD?!?!
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time Stamps:(00:00) Intro - Who is Ben Yanes?(04:35) Was there a moment you realized you wanted to make this a career and push yourself to learn more?...
111: Q&A - Can you just take a week off for deload? Is a year at maintenance enough to then have an effective cut? How do I know if my added sets are junk volume? Are burnouts helpful for hypertrophy?
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Episode(00:39) Can you just take a week off for deload?(04:20) Small and petite person…can they go below 1200 cals?(11:11) Is a year at main...
110: Bryan Boorstein - Why hypertrophy might be more joint friendly long-term, Resistance profiles vs training position, Why it’s important to work the lengthened position, how to use partial reps and reverse drop sets for growth
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WOMP 110: Bryan Boorstein - Why hypertrophy might be more joint friendly long-term, Resistance profiles vs training position, Why it’s important to ...
109: ButterYourMacros - How hard should it be to achieve and maintain your goals? What does it take to stay lean year-round? Do I have to track forever? Ease entitlement, expectations, and keeping your head on straight
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WOMP 109: ButterYourMacros - How hard should it be to achieve and maintain your goals? What does it take to stay lean year-round? Do I have to track f...
108: Q&A - How to handle family members commenting on your weight loss, Insulin resistance, and Metabolic Adaptation in the context of chronic dieting
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
108: Q&A - How to handle family members commenting on your weight loss, Insulin resistance, and Metabolic Adaptation in the context of chronic die...
107: Jack Hallows - How to continue to improve technique without feeling like you're never doing it right
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack has some of the best content on exercise technique and execution and does an amazing job distilling it down to the average consumer.-We talk abou...
106: Trevor Zierke - Chiropractors...When should you see one? How are they different from PTs? Is it more than cracking people's backs on TikTok? Myth busting therapy tactics and more...
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To be honest, I have never seen a chiropractor and I don't have a really good understanding of what they do so this was a really helpful episode for m...
105: It’s not just WHAT you do it’s the INTENT/HEADSPACE with which you do it
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we look at the habits and choices we make around food/fitness (or anything really) we can’t just look at the choices themselves, we have to be ...
104: Katie Sonier - How to be more confident and have your own back
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
104: Katie Sonier - How to be more confident and have your own back..If you follow Katie you probably know her for hard training, transparency, and th...
103: Basic Terms Defined - If you’re new to this “fitness” stuff, this one’s for you
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WOMP 103: Basic Terms Defined - If you’re new to this “fitness” stuff, this one’s for youExamples terms defined:Reverse dietCalorie cyclingMet...
102: Why I quit my cut after 3 days...
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WOMP 102: Why I quit my cut after 3 days...---This episode isn't meant to be blanket information for everyone. I just wanted to use this episode to gi...
101: Aaron Straker - Adding necessary context around nutrition information, How to be a more savvy consumer, Common traits of our most successful clients...
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
101: Aaron Straker - Adding necessary context around nutrition information, How to be a more savvy consumer, Common traits of our most successful clie...
100: Deloads - What, Why, and How? A 2022 update of my current thoughts and best practices...
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WOMP 100: Deloads - What, Why, and How. Some new thoughts in 2022...What is a deload?Why do you need one?Why do some people say they don’t need one?...
99: Q&A - How to decide when to deload, Are insulin spikes bad for health? Realistic fat loss expectations, Should you start with a big or small deficit? Why is it so easy to gain weight...
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WOMP 99: Q&A----How to know it's time to deload-Are insulin spikes bad for health?-Realistic fat loss expectations-Main issues when people bulk-Sh...
98: Q&A - Can you back calculate maintenance calories based on rate of fat loss? How do I help clients set goals? Can you work on getting stronger in the deadlift while training for hypertrophy? Are push-ups and pull-ups good for hypertrophy?
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A 3.13.22----Can you back calculate maintenance calories based on your rate of fat loss?-How do I help clients set goals?-Is it OK if I don't wa...
97: RIR - What? Why? How to get better at it and not be so overwhelmed...
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
RIR---What is it?Why do we use it?Why not go to failure all the time?How to get betterHow to not be overwhelmedTips + Tricks...---Where to find me:Ins...
96: Supersets - What are they? Why? Which kinds do I like to use in my programming...
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SUPERSETS---What is a superset?Why do we use them?Are they better than straight sets?The 4 supersets I like to use in my programming---Where to find m...
95: Chase's Story (@Changing_Chase) - Losing 150lbs in a year: Pillars for success, mistakes made, and how he pays it forward to his clients...
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chase is a client of mine but also a wonderful nutrition and health coach himself. Today we chat about his journey to lose 150lbs. We discuss the impo...
94: Bryan Boorstein (@BryanBoorstein) - HYPERTROPHY - What makes a good program? What have you changed about your approach in the last 5 years? How has N1 affected your training/coaching? Advanced set and rep schemes, Deloads, and all things nerdy AF
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who: Bryan Boorstein (@BryanBoorstein)---Topics:What makes a good programWhat have you changed about your approach in the last 5 yearsHow has N1 affec...
93: Q&A - Planning a mesocycle, # of sorking sets for hypertrophy, Mind muscle connection, Protein amount per meal, Why you shouldn't use a bar pad when squatting...
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
93: Q&A---Planning a mesocycle# of sorking sets for hypertrophyMind muscle connectionProtein amount per mealWhy you shouldn't use a bar pad when s...
92: Annie Miller (@AnnieMiller.co) - How to...Build a coaching business, manage time better, make better content, avoid burnout, deal with imposter syndrome, decide which platforms to devote time to...
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who: Annie Miller (@AnnieMiller.co)---Topics:Building a fitness coaching businessTime management for coachesSocial media tips to avoid burnoutHow to m...
91: Q&A w/ @ButterYourMacros: How do you balance your mental health with your aesthetic goals? Why is maintenance so much harder to wrap my head around than a deficit?? If you had to pick one exercise to do for the rest of your life...
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who: Natalie + Heidi @ButterYourMacros---Topics:How do you balance your mental health with your aesthetic goals? Why is maintenance so much harder to ...
90: Alyssa Olenick (@LittleLyssFitness) - Concurrent (Hybrid) Training: What is that? How to set up your training, nutrition, and mindset if you like lifting...but maybe also wanna do some cardio too (or vice versa)
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WHO: Alyssa Olenick (@LittleLyssFitness)---TITLE/TOPICS: Concurrent (Hybrid) Training: If you want to lift heavy shit but also have cardio goals/enjoy...
89: Shannon Collins aka The Gym Nurse (@thegymnurse) - Shannon's story, shift work, reconciling your goals and your fears, stuff about muscle gain :)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WHO: Shannon Collins aka The Gym Nurse (@TheGymNurse)---TITLE/TOPICS: Shannon's story, shift work, reconciling your goals and your fears, stuff about ...
88: Introduction to periodization for hypertrophy
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
88: Introduction to PERIODIZATION for HYPERTROPHY---What is periodizationDo we need it/whyHow important is itWhat are the 3 branches of stimuliHow do ...