Make Fitness Make Sense

Coach JK McLeod

Progressive Overload

Fitness

Protein Powder

Body Recomposition

Recovery For People Over 30

Identity-Based Habits

Collagen Protein

Fitness Guilt and Old Feelings

Cardio Interval Training

Cortisol

Calories In Calories Out

Make Fitness Make Sense

Calorie Deficit

Blood Sugar Regulation

Fat Loss

Sleep

Training

Recording In Gym

Total Daily Energy Expenditure

Taking a Nutrition-Based Approach To Protein

Fitness advice is everywhere. Figuring out what makes sense for your life is the harder part. On Make Fitness Make Sense, Coach JK McLeod talks through strength training, nutrition, recovery, and the habits that help people keep going. Drawing on years of coaching, research, and his own experience, he works through the questions people actually ask and helps listeners make sense of their options. ... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	23	Founded	4 months ago
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Bedtime or Wake-Up Time?, Starting Macros, Better Progress With Fewer Workouts (Q&A) - Ep. 23

Inside this episode, coach JK makes sense of:

- Should I start improving my sleep with a consistent bedtime or a consistent wake-up time?

- One coach wants me to track what I eat before prescribing macros. Another wants to give me macros right away... more

27 Oct 2026 • 47 min

Leveraging your bad habits to make progress - Ep. 22

In this quick crossover episode, coach JK talks about leverage: Using your current habits, skills, and resources to help you move forward.

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23 Oct 2026 • 8 min

Free Weights vs. Machines: Better for What? - Ep. 21

In this episode, coach JK makes sense of:

- Are free weights or machines better for building strength and muscle?

- Does more core engagement make an exercise better?

- Advantages and trade-offs of each, including equipment, setup, and training at... more

20 Oct 2026 • 47 min

Squats After Eating, AI Meal Plans, and Late-Night Protein (Q&A) - Ep.20

On this episode, Coach JK makes sense of:

- Is it true that doing squats after eating can help lower blood sugar?

- Can walking after meals help with digestion, too?

- Should you be upset if your dietitian uses AI to create your meal plan?

- Is i... more

13 Oct 2026 • 46 min

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Squats After Eating, AI Meal Plans, and Late-Night Protein (Q&A) - Ep.20

Q: If it's late and I haven't hit my protein goal, should I eat and will it affect my midsection?

If you're not overly full and you can accommodate protein without causing sleep disruption, it's reasonable to include protein late at night. The larger issue is overall daily calories and protein targets rather than a single meal's timing; focus on hitting your macro goals and maintaining a sensible pace toward sleep and recovery.

Squats After Eating, AI Meal Plans, and Late-Night Protein (Q&A) - Ep.20

Q: What about the online dietitian who used AI to generate a meal plan and billed insurance—what are the implications?

AI can be a helpful assistant, but inputs and professional interpretation matter. A dietitian using AI should ask the right questions and tailor outputs to the client's goals and medical context. The concern is whether AI is replacing professional clinical judgment or simply supporting it, and whether billing reflects appropriate professional services.

Squats After Eating, AI Meal Plans, and Late-Night Protein (Q&A) - Ep.20

Q: Should I be doing squats after eating to lower blood sugar, and if so, how many?

There isn't a universal prescription for the exact number of squats; the key is movement and muscle contraction after a meal. Large muscle groups engaging in activity can help with glucose uptake and reduce post-meal glucose spikes, but the effect is not limited to squats alone. Walking or other movement can provide similar benefits, so aim for movement that you can sustain without discomfort.

19. Two Hours in the Gym?, Choosing Your Weights, and Losing Weight Without Working Out (Q&A)

Q: Am I the only one that thought body recomp meant the fat turned into muscle?

You're not alone. Body recomp means building muscle while reducing fat, not converting fat into muscle. Fat loss occurs as fat cells release triglycerides and are expelled through breathing and bodily fluids, while muscle gain comes from progressive resistance training.

19. Two Hours in the Gym?, Choosing Your Weights, and Losing Weight Without Working Out (Q&A)

Q: If a program says do eight reps, how do you actually decide what weight to grab?

Use reps in reserve (RIR). Start with a weight that you could perform about ten to twelve reps and aim to leave two to three reps in the tank by the end of the set. Track how many more reps you could have done to gauge progression and adjust weight accordingly.

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This show centers on practical fitness coaching, habit formation, and real-world training decisions. Across episodes, listeners get guidance on progressive overload, effective cardio strategies for runners who don't love running, and how to interpret data from wearables without chasing noise. The host frequently debunks common fitness myths (e.g., cortisol fear, overreliance on the scale) and emphasizes sustainable progress through coaching, personalized programming, sleep, nutrition, and recovery. Notable throughlines include a strong focus on coaching as a differentiator from generic online plans, the value of measurable progress, and strategies to balance ambitious training with everyday life. A recurring strength is candid, experience-b... more

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