Some seasons make it really difficult to feel like you are following any kind of plan.

Work gets busier. School calendars get chaotic. Family responsibilities shift. And by the end of the day, it can feel like your health habits never really had a chance.

In this episode, Coach JK shares a simple way to put a small win at the beginning and end of your day, especially when everything in the middle feels unpredictable.

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In this episode, Coach JK shares his perspective on the difference between correlation and causation, and why that distinction matters for simplifying fitness.

Using aging, weight gain, strength loss, injury, menopause, and fitness marketing as examples, JK talks through how easy it is for studies, statistics, and trends to get turned into scary headlines or sales pitches.

This episode is a reminder to slow down, ask better questions, and be careful when content uses “the science” to make you feel stuck, scared, or sold to.

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Is barre enough for strength training?

Do weighted vests make everything better?

Why do some fitness accounts seem to rely on shame to get your attention?

And when a machine says it targets one muscle, is that really the only muscle working?

In this Q&A episode, Coach JK takes a few fitness questions from Threads and gives the longer answer behind the quick comment section response.

Think of this episode as: “Here’s what I’d actually do with this information.”

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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

Email: [email protected]

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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Instagram: @coachJKmcleod

Email: [email protected]

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]