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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK

Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK

Kelly Lutz & JK McLeod

Welcome to Lifting, Running & Living! You may know us from our individual podcasts - Multifaceted Athlete with Coaching Klutz and Help Me Understand - and now we've joined forces. Honestly, we've done so many episodes together that it only made sense to start a new pod together. As coaches in the fitness space and two humans who love movement (running for Kelly, strength for JK), every episode will contain some element of fitness, plus a variety of other topics we're seeing, dealing with or hearing about. Join us every other Friday for chit chat, tangents & lots of laughing.
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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK - 31. Exploring Tough Love in Coaching

31. Exploring Tough Love in Coaching

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08/02/24 • 93 min

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/

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠

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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK - 25. Training Intensity in Running and Lifting: Are You Training Hard Enough?
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05/10/24 • 85 min

Coaches Kelly and JK share their personal fitness journeys and emphasize the importance of the right workout intensity for gains in lifting and running.

They offer practical tips on gauging effort levels, debunk myths about 'no-repeat' exercises, and discuss workout duration.

The conversation shifts to the influence of genetics on fitness outcomes and how coaches manage client expectations. It underlines the psychological impact of comparing oneself to others due to genetic differences, the effect of social media, and the necessity of realistic goal-setting.

00:00 Welcome to Episode 25 and Listener Reviews

01:36 Personal Updates and Balancing Fitness Goals

03:09 Training Frequency: Running, Climbing, and Lifting

04:23 The Challenge of Balancing Multiple Fitness Modalities

05:34 Understanding the Value of a Coach

09:50 Navigating Social Media and Business in Fitness

12:05 Trail Race Preparations and Baseball Updates

14:41 Reflecting on May Goals and Challenges

24:16 The Importance of Accountability in Fitness Groups

28:39 Simplicity Syndrome: Sharing Basic Knowledge

36:23 Training Intensity: Are You Pushing Hard Enough?

44:23 Navigating Fitness Tech: Charging Habits and Data Insights

45:09 Beyond Numbers: A Holistic Approach to Coaching

45:53 Muscle Maintenance vs. Growth: Training Intensity Explained

49:22 Mechanical Tension: The Key to Muscle Growth

50:33 Evaluating Workout Intensity: Rep Speed and Time Under Tension

58:46 Running Hard Enough: Understanding Workout Intensity

01:15:03 The Role of Genetics in Fitness Goals

01:23:42 Concluding Thoughts

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK - 40. Strength Training for Older Adults

40. Strength Training for Older Adults

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12/06/24 • 65 min

In this episode of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' Kelly starts with updates about her new gym additions and joining a commercial gym due to foot pain and the benefits of cross-training.

Meanwhile, JK provides insights on the retail industry's holiday season and his fat loss phase progress, along with his r(ese)t program that starts soon.

The main topic of discussion focuses on the importance of strength training for older adults, drawing from an NSCA paper and personal training experiences.

Kelly and JK emphasize individualized and periodized training programs, compound movements, power exercises, and balance work, debunking common fitness myths and encouraging older adults not to fear heavier weights.

They also touch on mobility and everyday functional movements that can help improve quality of life as one ages.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

01:02 Gym Updates from Kelly

03:37 Joining a Globo Gym

06:00 December Bingo Challenge

08:48 JK's Holiday Season and Fat Loss Journey

14:29 Nine Week Reset Program

18:44 Starting Strength Training Later in Life

28:18 Diving into Resistance Training

29:17 The Importance of Resistance Training for Older Adults

30:54 Challenges and Misconceptions in Strength Training

34:29 Implementing Strength Training for Older Adults

40:27 Practical Strength Training Tips

45:57 Case Studies and Real-Life Applications

01:03:06 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Links:

r(ese)t program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1he-JAI9JsjnzcGaKWa31vZEJpKL-ZSpg/view?usp=drive_link

NSCA Paper: https://www.nsca.com/contentassets/2a4112fb355a4a48853bbafbe070fb8e/resistance_training_for_older_adults__position.1.pdf

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

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Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠

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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK - 27. Misleading Sport Nutrition Labels and the Impact on Athletes

27. Misleading Sport Nutrition Labels and the Impact on Athletes

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06/07/24 • 85 min

Kelly and JK dive deep into the controversy surrounding Spring Energy's 'Awesome Sauce' gel, which was found to have significantly less carbs than advertised.

They discuss the broader implications of such mislabeling in the sports nutrition industry, highlighting the importance of accurate carbohydrate data for athletes.

The conversation expands to examine industry practices, ethical responsibilities of coaches, and the necessity of third-party testing, drawing parallels with the Volkswagen emissions scandal.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:27 Kelly's Life Updates

00:53 Wedding Stories and Mishaps

07:14 Morning Running Challenge

08:30 Cicada Invasion Discussion

13:48 Ava's Graduation Party and Parenting Tetris

18:28 Fitness Goals and Step Count Challenges

27:59 Reading Goals and Strategies

32:21 Spring Energy Awesome Sauce Controversy

36:33 Lab Results Reveal Shocking Findings

36:58 Community Reactions and GoFundMe Efforts

38:28 Spring Energy's Response and Reformulation

38:51 Non-Runner's Perspective

41:50 Koop vs. The Roches: Ultra Running's Biggest Beef

57:42 Underfueling Concerns and Class Action Speculations

01:04:25 Comparisons to Other Food Labeling Scandals

01:09:27 Coaching Ethics and Sponsorship Dilemmas

01:24:05 Listener Engagement and Episode Wrap-Up

Links:

MFA 120. WTF is going on with Spring Energy Awesomesauce? https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/egycKIJBbKb

Koopcast Spring Energy episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koopcast/id1489494447?i=1000657480774

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK - 5. Processing Feedback (Social Media, Clients & More)

5. Processing Feedback (Social Media, Clients & More)

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08/04/23 • 102 min

We intended to cover a very different topic than we actually covered, but we were on a roll and couldn't stop talking about processing feedback from clients and on social media. As coaches, we always welcome feedback from clients and want to continually improve, but it can be hard to process brutally honest feedback. Kelly and JK explore this today and the complexity of social media posts.

~ 1:00 Updates from JK - working with a coach, upcoming travel

~ 11:30 Updates from Kelly - ultra training

~ 22:00 How we train ourselves vs our athletes

~ 30:30 Feedback from clients

~ 51:25 Being coachable vs knowing how to maximize the coaching experience

~ 1:05:00 Should social media posts be all inclusive?

~ 1:21:30 The gender data gap (Up to Speed and Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men)

~ 1:35:00 The history of "Don't mess with Texas"

Enjoy!

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

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Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠

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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK - 4. Motivation to Train and Coaching Different Personalities

4. Motivation to Train and Coaching Different Personalities

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07/21/23 • 108 min

It's hard to capture everything covered in an almost TWO HOUR episode, but here are some highlights:

Kelly’s upcoming ultras

JK’s recent travel

Upcoming birthdays (we’re both Virgos!)

The meat and potatoes: a question from Mom! How do we approach coaching athletes who are not like us?

Helping athletes who aren’t feeling motivated

A motivational talk from JK

The handicap parking spot vs stall debate

Enjoy and please rate and review if you're loving our convos!

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK - 3. Training Deload Research & Controversial (Social Media) Content

3. Training Deload Research & Controversial (Social Media) Content

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07/07/23 • 102 min

We're back for another episode! We're switching up our release schedule so that these come out the week we record (hence why you get 2 episodes in a row this week!).

This week, the bulk of our convo hashes out a recent deload study (linked below) and our thoughts and feelings about controversial social media content, namely stitching someone else's content.

Enjoy!

Deload study: ⁠Gaining more from doing less? The effects of a one-week deload period during supervised resistance training on muscular adaptations | SportRxiv⁠

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠

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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK - 2. The Toxic Episode

2. The Toxic Episode

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06/30/23 • 99 min

This week on episode 2, we dive into life updates (Kelly's runner's knee, JK's life in maintenance), psychological thrillers before bed, warming up for running and strength (~36:00), how we approach reading articles, listening to your body (~1:00:00), and upcoming content on our other podcasts!

Enjoy! And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review if you like the podcast!

Running warm up playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL599I12BSu7y2ptlnfrcJsKT8jYXhOAx6

Listening to your body article: http://www.runningtrips.co.uk/listening-to-your-body-its-not-that-simple/

Follow the pod at ⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠

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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK - 15. Strength Training and Health Trends: Predictions for 2024

15. Strength Training and Health Trends: Predictions for 2024

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12/22/23 • 111 min

This week for the main topic, Kelly and JK dissect the 2024 Fitness Predictions put out by MindBody in July. They give their take on each of the 6 predictions and whether they agree or disagree. As always, this is preceded by training and life updates and sprinkled with random tangents. Enjoy!

00:31 Kelly - Discussion on Training and Injuries

01:43 Kelly - Preparing for the Hot Chocolate Race Series

10:38 Kelly - Mystery of the New Cat

14:41 Kelly - Coaching for All In Trail Collective

16:07 JK - Training Updates and Future Plans

25:05 JK - Living Updates and Holiday Plans

36:20 Fitness Predictions for 2024

42:10 Boomers go boutique

46:49 Warming up to hot and cold

52:21 Z's are the best medicine

57:42 The Demand for Science-Based Beauty and Wellness

01:05:10 The Growth of Community Events in Beauty and Wellness

01:11:59 Strength Training as a Focus for Longevity

01:28:48 The Fitness Predictions of 2023

01:33:52 The Misuse of 'Hot Takes' in Fitness Discussions

01:41:27 MFA and HMU updates and outro

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

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Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠coachingklutz⁠⁠

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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK - 22. Quarterly Review of 2024 Goals

22. Quarterly Review of 2024 Goals

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03/29/24 • 96 min

In this episode, Kelly and JK dive into a quarterly review template to assess how their 2024 fitness goals are going (apologies to anyone working in corporate who got PTSD from this conversation).

The episode starts off with updates including Kelly’s training schedule and JK’s trip to Las Vegas.

The meat and potatoes is the quarterly review, utilizing the 3-2-1-1 structure: 3 wins, 2 opportunities/areas of improvement, 1 strategy to address a win and 1 strategy to address an opportunity.

If you’re interested in performing your own Q1 review, share it and tag the pod on instagram @liftingrunninglivingpod!

00:00 Kickoff with Personal Updates and Training Struggles

00:33 Kelly’s Updates: Training Schedule, Biggest Training Week, and Ty’s Birthday

11:36 JK’s Updates: Vegas Trip and Muscle Building

24:21 Quarterly Review of 2024 Goals and Strategies

27:20 Three Wins

51:37 Two Opportunities/Areas of Improvement

01:09:55 One Strategy to Address a Win

01:16:38 One Strategy to Address an Opportunity

Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

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Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK currently has 41 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Fitness and Podcasts.

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The episode title '20. This or That: Lifting Edition' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK is 90 minutes.

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Episodes of Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK are typically released every 14 days.

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