67. Adjustments Over Excuses
From Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK by Kelly Lutz and JK McLeod
December 19, 2025 · 1h 4m · Episode 67
About this episode
The episode discusses tips for maintaining fitness during busy times and shares personal experiences related to routine adjustments.
In this episode of Lifting, Running, and Living, hosts Kelly and JK discuss various tips and strategies for maintaining fitness routines during busy and unpredictable times. Topics include adjusting workout schedules, splitting training sessions, the importance of shorter, effective workouts, and the value of moving beyond all-or-nothing thinking. They also share personal anecdotes about transitioning out of routine, JK's wisdom teeth removal experience, and the impact of winter weather on daily activities. The episode wraps up with a look forward to their upcoming 'Take it, Leave it, Start it' New Year's episode. 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 00:34 Transitioning Out of Coaching 05:12 Wisdom Teeth Removal Experience 23:27 Winter Weather Rant 28:43 Maintaining Fitness During Busy Times 31:07 Morning Routine and Workout Adjustments 33:09 Splitting Workouts for Efficiency 34:24 Planning and Prioritizing Workouts 36:10 The Two-Day Rule and Habit Formation 39:30 Overcoming All-or-Nothing Thinking 43:15 Experimenting with Workout Routines 46:14 Avoiding the Domino Effect in Training 52:19 Taking Calculated Risks in Training 58:48 End of Year Reflections and Future Plans Follow the…
People in this episode
Hosts: Kelly Lutz, JK McLeod
Topics covered
- fitness routines
- busy schedules
- workout adjustments
- all-or-nothing thinking
- personal anecdotes
- winter weather impact
Keywords
- fitness
- workout
- busy times
- training
- winter weather
- personal anecdotes
- routine adjustments
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