In this “late-night episode” of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' coaches Kelly and JK dive into their latest updates and tackle the intriguing topic of personalized workout plans.

Kelly shares her experiences with a new tech startup job and switching back to using her Whoop, while JK talks about the status of his current fat loss phase.

They then jump into a discussion on an Outside Magazine article questioning the efficacy of personalized training plans, ultimately emphasizing the importance of individualized guidance in training.

From personal anecdotes to article breakdowns, join them for an insightful and entertaining conversation.

00:00 Welcome to Lifting, Running, and Living

00:16 Late Night Podcast Vibes

01:11 Social Media and ClearSpace App

01:58 Updates and New Job Adventures

02:24 Feed Your Habits Merch

03:28 Balancing Work and Coaching

10:23 Whoop Tracker and Fitness Data

25:34 New Strength Training Program

29:59 Cutting Phase Progress

35:47 Planning a Reset Week

36:26 Struggling with Low Energy

38:49 Observations on Impatience

42:35 Microwave Society

44:04 Reviewing an Article on Personalized Training

45:06 Debating the Effectiveness of Personalized Workouts

01:13:19 Genetics and Training Response

01:15:09 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Links:

https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/personalized-training-advice/

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Welcome back to another episode with your favorite coaches, Kelly and JK! This time, it's all about updates.

First, Kelly dives into her experience with the Clear Space app and how it's helping her manage screen time for various apps like Instagram and Threads.
JK shares his thoughts on gratitude and celebrating milestones while dealing with life's highs and lows.

We also hear about Kelly's COVID-19 recovery journey, making strides in running, and her birthday run with friends.

JK updates us on his fat loss phase, the importance of comfortable challenges from his recent read, 'The Comfort Crisis,' and his experiment with InBody scans.

The biggest news? Kelly's going back to tech as a data analyst, while still keeping her coaching passion alive. Exciting times ahead!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:10 Living Update: Clear Space App

03:57 Living Update: Practicing Gratitude

12:28 Training Update: COVID Recovery

16:51 Training Update: Fat Loss Phase

27:30 Living Update: Birthday Reflections

30:44 Living Update: The Comfort Crisis Book Review

38:55 Book Recommendation and Audience

41:23 New Job Announcement

42:14 Balancing Coaching and Tech

53:52 InBody Scan Experience

01:08:51 Podcast Scheduling Challenges

01:11:57 Closing Remarks and Contact Info

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Welcome back to Lifting, Running and Living!

This week, Kelly's recovering from the vid and discussing her return to fitness, and effective productivity tools like ClearSpace to manage social media distractions.

JK’s in a fat loss phase and today (8/30) is his birthday!!

They delve into the emotional impact of social comparison within the fitness community and share advice on handling feelings of inadequacy.

They explore the intricacies of social media's influence on athletes' self-perception and balancing achievement celebrations without inducing inadequacy as coaches.

Additionally, the episode highlights the significance of committing to the process and recognizing milestone wins.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:20 Kelly's COVID Experience

02:43 Recovery and Return to Training

05:31 Heart Rate Variability and Resting Heart Rate

12:46 ClearSpace App and Social Media Usage

27:16 Ty's Baseball Finals

29:09 JK's Fat Loss Journey

38:31 Age and Perception of Aging

41:34 Distracted Driving Concerns

47:42 Social Media and Fitness Comparisons

01:01:30 The Impact of Posting Race Results

01:21:47 Using AI

01:26:46 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

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This week, Kelly and JK mix fitness updates, Olympic highlights, and lively chats. Kelly's juggling a new lifting routine with running, while JK's adjusting to family changes with Ava off to college.

They rave about 2024 Olympic moments—Kelly's hyped on women's sport climbing and Sifan Hassan's epic triple, JK on Quincy Hall's gutsy 400m finish and Simone Biles' inspiring performances.

They also mention Sha’carri’s iconic 4 x 100m finish, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s dominance and FloJo’s legend status.

Enjoy!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:26 Kelly's Lifting Program Update

02:59 Challenges and Adjustments in Training

16:56 Ty's Baseball Highlights

19:15 Ava's College Move-In Experience

31:37 JK's Training and Upcoming Plans

37:17 Olympic Highlights Teaser

44:05 Impressive Speed Climbing Records

44:52 Brooke Raboutou's Journey to the Finals

46:03 Scoring and Chaotic Lead Climbing

47:01 Emotional Moments in Climbing Finals

49:43 Dynamic Movements in Climbing

51:38 Men's 400 Meter Run Highlight

52:08 Quincy Hall's Gut Check Performance

01:01:28 Sifan Hassan's Unheard of Triple

01:04:41 Simone Biles' Comeback Tour

01:14:15 Sha'Carri Richardson's Iconic 4x100 Finish

01:23:07 Sydney McLaughlin's Domination

01:27:27 Closing Remarks and Podcast Recommendations

Ty’s game winning out: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-jLEyzuprV/?igsh=MXQ1bTRwaTd6Z2N1dg==

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL599I12BSu7w6gWoC0Cz6ONnMjo-v3Rk9

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In episode 31, Kelly and JK start with their latest life updates as per usual.

Kelly details her new lifting program and potential ghost in the house.

JK launches his new company and reflects on his recent training.

The real talk begins with a dive into tough love coaching, exploring its merits and misinterpretations. Through personal stories, listener feedback, and ChatGPT insights, they debate whether tough love aids or hinders progress.

They also discuss balancing toughness with empathy, the emotional impacts on coaches, and setting boundaries.

Tune in for laughs, thoughtful discussions, and practical coaching tips!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:47 New Lifting Program Updates

11:06 The Mysterious Measuring Cup

20:53 Launching a T-Shirt Company

25:00 Distracted Training and Coaching Insights

37:35 Tough Love in Coaching

43:53 Introduction to Tough Love Coaching

45:45 Defining Tough Love Coaching

46:25 ChatGPT's Perspective on Tough Love

47:45 Personal Experiences and Opinions

49:56 Tough Love vs. Empathy in Coaching

53:20 Real-Life Coaching Scenarios

56:32 Balancing Tough Love and Support

01:20:51 Gender Perspectives on Tough Love

01:32:10 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Feed Your Habits (JKFYH for 10% off): https://feedyourhabits.com/

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Join coaches Kelly and JK as they kick off Episode 30 with fun updates and a deep dive into the impact of sponsorships for coaches.

Kelly shares her recent sweat test results and insights into sodium intake during runs, plus a recap of her Vail Hill Climb success.

JK talks about his recent family road trip, navigating training during travel, and the importance of maintaining flexibility and strength.

They discuss the controversial topic of whether coaches should have sponsors, bringing different perspectives to the table.

Tune in for all this and more!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:37 Kelly's Sweat Test Results

02:27 Electrolytes and Endurance Sports

07:49 Kelly's Vale Hill Climb Recap

10:08 JK's Family Road Trip

11:54 JK's Training and Travel Routine

16:25 Functional Benefits of Training

27:03 Coaching and Sponsorships Debate

35:24 Debating Bias in Coaching Sponsorships

37:13 The Role of Transparency in Sponsorships

40:28 Personal Experiences with Sponsorships

47:24 Indirect Sponsorships and Hidden Biases

51:13 The Coaching Tree and Industry Connections

57:22 Navigating Sponsorships with Integrity

01:08:28 The Challenge of Solo Podcasting

01:11:16 Reflecting on Legacy and Timeless Advice

01:15:49 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement

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In this episode, Kelly and JK discuss the importance of tailoring workout routines to individual preferences and pushing through less enjoyable workouts to reach performance goals!

They share personal updates, including Kelly's sweat test results and JK's muscle-building journey.

The main chat revolves around a social media debate on the 'perfect' workout plan versus one that clients will actually stick to. They delve into managing client preferences, the importance of hated yet essential workouts, and the benefit of repeating routines to track progress.

They also cover various client scenarios, the psychology behind training adherence, and the balance between structure and flexibility.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:36 Addressing Current Events and Personal Struggles

02:09 Running Updates and Hydration Insights

08:37 Lifting and Unilateral Exercises

12:24 Training Phase and Nutrition Strategy

18:44 Mindful Eating Challenge

25:32 Sneaker Donation Experience

36:41 Discussion on Effective Workouts

41:06 Balancing Client Engagement and Evidence-Based Training

41:34 Understanding Client Preferences in Training

42:51 Addressing Dislikes in Training Programs

43:26 Flexibility in Personal Training

45:20 The Importance of Enjoying Your Workouts

47:09 Handling Client Resistance to Specific Exercises

48:10 The Role of a Coach in Identifying Client Behavior

49:07 Strategies for Overcoming Training Challenges

01:02:41 Incorporating Variety in Training Plans

01:09:07 The Value of Repeating Workouts

01:18:42 Upcoming Topics and Podcast Announcements

Links:

https://gotsneakers.com/

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In this episode, Kelly and JK bring you updates from their recent adventures, like Kelly’s morning run challenge and JK’s trip to Rickwood Field.

Then, they dive into the art of balancing competing fitness goals, whether you're aiming for fat loss or training for a marathon. Inspired by Greg McKeown’s 'Essentialism,' they unpack the evolution of the term 'priority' and its critical role in both fitness and business.

They also explore the concept of periodization in training and the struggle of ranking fitness goals. Don’t miss their lively chat on navigating challenges, making tough decisions, and achieving long-term success in your fitness journey!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:50 Morning Run Challenge Updates

03:42 The Importance of Challenges

15:15 Sweat Test and Hydration Insights

18:09 Grocery Store Struggles

23:11 Olympic Trials and Snoop Dogg's Appearance

34:36 Travel and Technical Difficulties

47:07 Introduction to Competing Goals

47:39 Social Media Impact on Engagement

49:04 The Viral Post on Threads

50:04 Debate on Competing Goals

51:06 Reading and Responding to Comments

55:03 Importance of Identifying Priorities

58:34 Challenges in Prioritizing Goals

01:02:17 Balancing Multiple Activities

01:11:09 The Concept of Periodization

01:23:42 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Links:

The thread in question: https://www.threads.net/@coachjkmcleod/post/C79NVTvRz1n?xmt=AQGzZM79RYXHOW9XOZPzzQ0CqwR0DsRK60IAjkfY0GD1cA

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