In today's episode, you'll discover how different types of relationships influence your ability to build and maintain your foundational fitness habits (eat well, sleep enough, exercise regularly).

Coach JK shares his perspective on the three key roles people play in your life and how to leverage or manage them for sustained success.

Referenced in today's episode:

https://www.arthurtoole.com/3-types-of-people-from-t-j-jakes/

https://youtu.be/2M3vzM8YT4o?si=OESKgSLuZxm4_20H

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Coach JK shares 4 good things from this week. Some shared by others, some noticed along the way, all worth paying attention to.

This weekly segment is a quick way to shift perspective and stack some wins.

To (confidentially) submit yours, send a DM on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@coachJKmcleod⁠⁠⁠ or email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

A new headline claims bread can cause weight gain, even without eating more calories.

In this episode, Coach JK shares his perspective on the study behind the claim, and how quickly research like this turns into conflicting advice.

Article: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-reveal-why-bread-can-cause-weight-gain-without-overeating

Study: Wheat Flour Intake Promotes Weight Gain and Metabolic Changes in Mice

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Q&A episode covering a range of real-world fitness questions, including:

- What to do if late-night workouts are wrecking your sleep
- The tradeoff between coaching and participation in group fitness classes
- Whether or not to count the bar when tracking your lifts
- The right way to log dumbbells (and why it matters less than you think)
- How to realistically work toward a high daily protein goal

Simple questions on the surface. More context than you’d expect once you dig in.

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Instagram: @coachJKmcleod

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Coach JK shares 4 good things from this week. Some shared by others, some noticed along the way, all worth paying attention to.

This weekly segment is a quick way to shift perspective and stack some wins.

To (confidentially) submit yours, send a DM on Instagram ⁠⁠@coachJKmcleod⁠⁠ or email ⁠⁠[email protected]

Trying to build muscle and stay athletic at the same time?
This episode tackles that messy middle, where most people end up spinning their wheels.

Coach JK breaks down how to approach both goals without burning out your progress, including how to structure your training, fuel it properly, and know what to prioritize (and when).

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Coach JK shares 6 good things from this week. Some shared by others, some noticed along the way, all worth paying attention to.

This weekly segment is a quick way to shift perspective and stack some wins.

To (confidentially) submit yours, send a DM on Instagram ⁠@coachJKmcleod⁠ or email ⁠[email protected]

You’ve probably seen those under-the-desk pedal things… maybe you even have one.

But are they actually helping, or just making you feel like you’re doing something?

This episode brings some clarity to where they fit, how to use them, and what not to expect from them.

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Coach JK shares 8 wins from this week. Some shared by others, some noticed along the way, all worth paying attention to.

This weekly segment is a quick way to shift perspective and stack some wins.

To (confidentially) submit yours, send a DM on Instagram @coachJKmcleod or email [email protected]

Rest days get talked about a lot… but rarely in a way that actually makes them easier to understand or use.

In this episode, Coach JK offers a different way to think about them...one that shifts the focus away from “time off” and toward something that can directly impact how you show up in your training.

If rest days have ever felt confusing, inconsistent, or like something you’re just guessing your way through, this will give you a different angle to approach them from.

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