36. Deep Dive into Training for Muscle Growth and Strength

Welcome to episode 36 of Lifting, Running and Living! This week, Kelly shares insights on cutting down screen time, the mindful usage of social media, and a quirky coffee brand that helps feed homeless cats.  JK talks about group fitness challenges like 'Step-tember' and 'Clock-tober,' and highlight some strategies for improving sleep patterns. The duo also explores the aspects of strength training and building muscle with an in-depth explanation of the three principles - mechanical tension, metabolic stress, and muscle damage.  Plus, they cover assistance from fitness apps and how to adapt training programs to individual needs, bringing a blend of casual chat and valuable health insights to the conversation. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff 00:46 Kelly's Screen Time Reduction Journey 06:53 Coffee and Cats: Kitty Town Coffee 09:37 Strength Training and Deload Week 20:06 Client Challenges: Step-tember and Clock-tober 30:42 Upcoming Family Weekend and Football Game 31:25 Introduction to Today's Topic: Training to Build Muscle and Strength 31:43 Deload Week and App Adjustments 33:36 Understanding Hypertrophy and Strength Training 36:37 Three Principles for Building Muscle 38:01 Mechanical Tension Explained 39:36 Metabolic Stress and Muscle Damage 55:19 Volume and Progressive Overload 01:02:22 Addressing Client Concerns and App Adjustments 01:08:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠ Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠