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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 30 MIN

294. Shame-based fitness content, Barre for strength, and isolating muscle groups (Q&A)

from Help Me Understand · host JK McLeod

Is barre enough for strength training?Do weighted vests make everything better?Why do some fitness accounts seem to rely on shame to get your attention?And when a machine says it targets one muscle, is that really the only muscle working?In this Q&A episode, Coach JK takes a few fitness questions from Threads and gives the longer answer behind the quick comment section response. Think of this episode as: “Here’s what I’d actually do with this information.”-----Instagram: @coachJKmcleodEmail: [email protected]/email the word HABITS for an invite to the free Fitness Foundations Community

Is barre enough for strength training?Do weighted vests make everything better?Why do some fitness accounts seem to rely on shame to get your attention?And when a machine says it targets one muscle, is that really the only muscle working?In this Q&A episode, Coach JK takes a few fitness questions from Threads and gives the longer answer behind the quick comment section response. Think of this episode as: “Here’s what I’d actually do with this information.”-----Instagram: @coachJKmcleodEmail: [email protected]/email the word HABITS for an invite to the free Fitness Foundations Community

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