In this episode of Lifting, Running, and Living, hosts Kelly and JK reflect on their achievements and lessons from 2024, and discuss their plans, goals, and intentions for 2025. They revisit what they decided to take from 2023 into 2024 and evaluate their successes.

Kelly shares her experiences with morning routines, and reading habits, and talks about reducing screen time. JK discusses cultivating presence, the evolution of his fitness training, and organizing his personal and digital life.

Both hosts outline what they will carry forward into the new year, including personal projects and lifestyle changes.

As a fun twist, they also reveal their words of the year for 2025, aiming to inspire listeners to set and re-evaluate their own goals.

Join them as they wrap up the year and set the stage for new adventures and growth.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

01:12 Reflecting on Last Year's Goals

02:47 What We Took into 2024: Training Category

11:31 What We’re Taking into 2025: Training Category

23:48 What We Left in 2023: Training Category

33:49 What We Took into 2024: Living Category

42:30 What We’re Taking into 2025: Living Category

50:25 What We Left in 2023: Living Category

58:25 What We’re Leaving in 2024: Living Category

01:09:44 Choosing Words for the New Year

01:15:37 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement

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This week Kelly and JK discuss the importance of mental strength in fitness, underscored by a recent study highlighted in Psychology Today. The study reveals how beliefs about genetic predisposition can significantly impact physical performance and physiology in exercise and eating.

The conversation also touches on how medical professionals should communicate genetic risk to patients and relates these findings to everyday life, including personal anecdotes and experiences.

The episode wraps up with fun mentions of reality TV and plans for future episodes, including another 'Take it or leave it' segment.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:23 Kelly's Holiday Trip Recap

03:14 Family Fitness and Gifts

06:27 Birthday Celebrations and Running at Sea Level

07:53 Cross Training and Gym Experiences

11:32 Run Club Commitment

14:36 Nine Week Reset Program

16:40 Holiday Stress and Year-End Reflections

21:06 Genetic Risk and Its Impact on Fitness

26:02 The Power of Perception in Exercise

27:56 The Impact of Belief on Physiology

30:33 Exploring the Role of GLP-1 in Nutrition

34:14 Mental Performance and Genetic Information

37:52 Personal Stories and Reflections

39:31 The Influence of Perception on Performance

46:32 Parenting and Perception

53:40 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Links:

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/brainstorm/201901/learning-one-s-genetic-risk-might-affect-eating-and-exercise
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6874306/
• https://peteweishaupt.medium.com/behavior-before-success-5c7fa26a5732

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In this episode of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' Kelly starts with updates about her new gym additions and joining a commercial gym due to foot pain and the benefits of cross-training.

Meanwhile, JK provides insights on the retail industry's holiday season and his fat loss phase progress, along with his r(ese)t program that starts soon.

The main topic of discussion focuses on the importance of strength training for older adults, drawing from an NSCA paper and personal training experiences.

Kelly and JK emphasize individualized and periodized training programs, compound movements, power exercises, and balance work, debunking common fitness myths and encouraging older adults not to fear heavier weights.

They also touch on mobility and everyday functional movements that can help improve quality of life as one ages.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

01:02 Gym Updates from Kelly

03:37 Joining a Globo Gym

06:00 December Bingo Challenge

08:48 JK's Holiday Season and Fat Loss Journey

14:29 Nine Week Reset Program

18:44 Starting Strength Training Later in Life

28:18 Diving into Resistance Training

29:17 The Importance of Resistance Training for Older Adults

30:54 Challenges and Misconceptions in Strength Training

34:29 Implementing Strength Training for Older Adults

40:27 Practical Strength Training Tips

45:57 Case Studies and Real-Life Applications

01:03:06 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Links:

r(ese)t program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1he-JAI9JsjnzcGaKWa31vZEJpKL-ZSpg/view?usp=drive_link

NSCA Paper: https://www.nsca.com/contentassets/2a4112fb355a4a48853bbafbe070fb8e/resistance_training_for_older_adults__position.1.pdf

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