25. Training Intensity in Running and Lifting: Are You Training Hard Enough?

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 Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠ Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠