Coach JK McLeod

10/08/2025

“I guess this is just what happens in your 40s” 🙄

What if I told you that your muscle doesn’t automatically evaporate from your body the minute you turn 40…or 45…or even 50?

What if I told you that continually referencing your age as the main reason physical activities feel harder…is keeping you stuck?

This is what I’m talking about on Help Me Understand episode 253 (“Losing muscle at 40” is mostly a myth)

10/06/2025

Keep going ✌🏾

10/01/2025

October is the start of the 4th quarter, a great time to assess what it will take to finish the year strong in terms of fitness.

Many people will solely measure their progress based on the scale.

But your fitness is built on more than weight.

That’s where the F.A.T.T. assessment comes in.

Inspired by the structure of a quarterly business assessment, this can be a different way to check in on your actions and behaviors (with a fitness filter).

F - finances
A - attention
T - thoughts
T - things

A quick quarterly check to see where your “spending” habits are lined up with your goals…or drifting in a different direction.

Full breakdown on episode 252 of Help Me Understand🎙️

09/16/2025

Warmups are one of those things folks love to argue about.

Some lifters swear they need 20 minutes of mobility before touching a weight.

Others walk in, and consider putting plates on the bar their “warmup”.

I believe both sides are missing the bigger picture.

On episode 249 of Help Me Understand - ‘Should you skip the warmup?’, I’m sharing my perspective, starting with understanding the difference between general vs specific warmups.

What’s your take?

Warmup or just get right to the work?

09/11/2025

A single event isn’t what sets you back.

It’s usually the ripple effect in the days after.

The extra meals out, the skipped walks,
the “I already did it once” mindset…the things that slowly pull you away from your rhythm.

On episode 246 of Help Me Understand, I share an experience that reminded me of this lesson, and some basic strategies to refocus quickly when choices start to linger.

🎙️Help Me Understand is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcasting platforms.

09/03/2025

GLP-1s are a big convo in the fitness industry.
I have some trusted coaches in my network that are hosting a webinar/roundtable discussion about how they fit into the “sustainable weight loss” conversation.

A clear plan to lose weight and keep it off - whether you use medication or not.

08/23/2025

Help Me Understand, Ep. 242

In this freestyle episode, Coach JK pulls back the curtain on some of the life experiences that have shaped his coaching philosophy.

From early struggles stepping into the gym as a father and husband, to lessons learned working in retail fashion, JK shares the backstory behind why his approach to training and nutrition is firmly lifestyle-centric.

This episode connects the dots between personal history and coaching style...why JK believes fitness should fit your life (not the other way around), and how experiences outside the gym can influence how we build confidence, habits, and long-term success.

Perspective notes:
-Why JK’s coaching philosophy is rooted in helping adults with responsibilities, not “perfect schedules.”

-How his "late" start in fitness impacts the way he programs and relates to clients.

-Lessons from retail fashion that translate into fitness: the problem isn’t always you, sometimes it’s the “template” you’re trying to fit into.

-Why early wins and a tailored approach build confidence that lasts.

In this freestyle episode, Coach JK pulls back the curtain on some of the life experiences that have shaped his coaching philosophy. From early struggles ste...