Make Fitness Make Sense

Coach JK McLeod

Progressive Overload

Fitness

Protein Powder

Recovery For People Over 30

Identity-Based Habits

Collagen Protein

Fitness Guilt and Old Feelings

Cortisol

Body Recomposition

Cardio Interval Training

Calories In Calories Out

Make Fitness Make Sense

Sleep

Training

Total Daily Energy Expenditure

Walking/steps

Taking a Nutrition-Based Approach To Protein

Recording In Gym

Creatine

High Rocks

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	17	Founded	3 months ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	FitnessHealth & Fitness

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17. Gaining Fat or Muscle? Workout Fatigue and Planning for High-Risk Days (Q&A)

This episode makes sense of:

- How to think about weight gain when some of it may be muscle,

- Why feeling exhausted after losing 60 pounds might not be a motivation problem

- How identifying your “high-risk days” can help you stay consistent with... more

22 Sep 2026 • 41 min

16. Should you record yourself at the gym?

In this Ride With Me to the Gym crossover episode, Coach JK talks about recording your lifts in the gym.

How can you use video to check your form and track progress without ignoring gym rules or making other people uncomfortable?

A few simple ways ... more

21 Sep 2026 • 11 min

15. Rest Between Sets, 10000 Steps, and the Minimum Effective Dose (Q&A)

In this comment-and-response episode, Coach JK makes sense of:

- Using a timer versus judging when you’re ready for your next set

- Realistic rest periods for compound lifts, accessory work, and supersets

-Closing the gap between your current habi... more

15 Sep 2026 • 36 min

14. Progressive Overload During Fat Loss, “Bulky” Shoulders, and What Trainers Should Teach (Q&A)

In this Q&A episode, Coach JK makes sense of:

- How to maintain muscle while losing body fat

- Whether progressive overload still matters during a calorie deficit

- What happens when your food intake can’t support your training

- How to adjust yo... more

9 Sep 2026 • 30 min

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15. Rest Between Sets, 10000 Steps, and the Minimum Effective Dose (Q&A)

Q: How do you decide when to start your next set?

Longer rests help preserve strength and training volume, but there isn't a universal hypertrophy magic number; the key is having enough recovery to perform the next set well, while individual preference and goals guide exact timing.

14. Progressive Overload During Fat Loss, “Bulky” Shoulders, and What Trainers Should Teach (Q&A)

Q: I'm getting too bulky in my shoulders; how can I slim them down while still getting in shape and maintaining strength?

Minimize or temporarily eliminate direct shoulder work (like lateral raises) and rely on compound back and pulling movements whose byproducts train the shoulders; maintain functional strength for daily tasks and consider overall body composition changes rather than trying to single out shrinking a muscle group.

14. Progressive Overload During Fat Loss, “Bulky” Shoulders, and What Trainers Should Teach (Q&A)

Q: What happens to people who train hard but don't eat enough calories during a fat loss phase?

If the deficit is too deep, energy drops can impair training quality and adherence; it may require auto-regulation of training or adjusting macronutrient split to keep protein intake adequate while staying within caloric limits to support performance.

14. Progressive Overload During Fat Loss, “Bulky” Shoulders, and What Trainers Should Teach (Q&A)

Q: What is the best weight training programming to maintain muscle while losing fat, and is it necessary to keep progressive overload in a calorie deficit?

Yes. To maintain muscle while losing fat, continue progressive overload by lifting heavy or increasing reps, and ensure you are training each major muscle group with a sound weekly set volume; the deficit should be managed so you can sustain training intensity and recovery.

11. Why Your Calorie Deficit Stopped Working, 4:30 A.M. Workouts, and “Just Walk More” (Q&A)

Q: What should someone do if they see social-media posts about getting more steps and feel overwhelmed by the idea of changing their routine?

Recognize there is no secret shortcut; focus on realistic, incremental changes like starting with a 10-minute daily walk and tailoring activity based on personal schedule and goals, rather than chasing others' routines.

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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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