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In this Tuesday fitness-focused episode, Coach JK takes five fitness questions and topics from Threads and gives the longer answer behind the quick comment section response. Topics include: Bro split vs. full-body...

In this Tuesday Fitness Focus Q&A, Coach JK works through a few fitness questions that seem simple at first, but need more context to answer well. Topics include: How should you log weight on the Smith machine? What...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...