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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 51 MIN

277. Cutting caffeine, fasted lifting, trying CrossFit, and judgemental personal trainers

from Help Me Understand · host JK McLeod

In this Q&A-style episode, Coach JK takes four real posts from Threads and expands on the short comment-section answers that rarely leave room for meaningful context. Topics include:- Caffeine and sleep (and what might actually be keeping you up), - How to think through trying a CrossFit gym without relying on stereotypes- The nuance behind the “don’t eat before lifting” debate.He also shares a candid perspective for coaches about the kind of audience your content attracts. If you appreciate practical fitness conversations with context and honesty, this episode delivers.-----Instagram: @coachJKmcleodEmail: [email protected]

In this Q&A-style episode, Coach JK takes four real posts from Threads and expands on the short comment-section answers that rarely leave room for meaningful context. Topics include:- Caffeine and sleep (and what might actually be keeping you up), - How to think through trying a CrossFit gym without relying on stereotypes- The nuance behind the “don’t eat before lifting” debate.He also shares a candid perspective for coaches about the kind of audience your content attracts. If you appreciate practical fitness conversations with context and honesty, this episode delivers.-----Instagram: @coachJKmcleodEmail: [email protected]

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