The Facts About Reverse Diets, Metabolic Adaptation, and How Biomechanics are Overhyped with Jordan Lips (Ep. 217)
Release Date: 02/21/2024
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info_outlineOn today's episode of the Born to Thrive Podcast, we have special guest Jordan Lips. Jordan is a former gym owner, certified personal trainer, MNU Certified Nutritionist, Certified in biomechanics and anatomy through N1, and coffee enthusiast. Jordan talks about the misconceptions around reverse dieting, how metabolic adaptation isn't that scary, and how biomechanics are not that important for the average person trying to get in shape, and more.
(3:00) What is MNU
(5:19) Joey's take on reverse dieting and misinformation
(15:29) Problems with marketing the reverse diet
(22:33) How to "reverse" diet the right way
(25:23) Metabolic adaptation isn't as scary as the fitness industry makes it out to be
(29:45) Entitlement and expectations when it comes to weight loss
(37:14) Closing the book on reverse dieting
(41:34) The glute era and women's strength training
(50:30) The lack of importance of biomechanics for the average person
(54:25) Fitness and health information on social media
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IG: @Jordanlipsfitness
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