Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK

Author: Kelly Lutz and JK McLeod

Welcome to Lifting, Running & Living! As coaches in the fitness space and two humans who love movement (running for Kelly, strength for JK), every episode will contain some element of fitness, plus a variety of other topics we're seeing, dealing with or hearing about. Join us every other Friday for chit chat, tangents & lots of laughing.
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71. Quad Strength: The Key to Longevity?
Episode 71
Friday, 13 February, 2026

In this episode of Lifting, Running, and Living, Kelly and JK dive into several engaging topics. They kick off with personal updates, including Kelly's transition into a new job and the challenges of remote onboarding, and JK's upcoming launch of a monthly subscription training platform. They also cover Kelly's recent running progress and the adaptability required for training in varying weather conditions. The episode highlights an intriguing study on the significance of quad muscle thickness in predicting longevity, especially among older adults with heart failure, sparking a discussion on the importance of resistance training. The show wraps up with plans to explore the intersection of morality and wellness in a future episode. Tune in for a dynamic blend of personal updates, fitness insights, and thought-provoking topics.00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff01:08 Kelly's New Job Experience06:51 Running Updates and Training Insights09:13 Launching a New Training Program23:25 Social Media Detox Discussion24:28 Digital Detox: Reversing Cognitive Decline26:00 The Impact of Quad Strength on Longevity31:50 Gender Differences in Fitness Focus36:27 The Role of Ultrasound in Muscle Mass Assessment39:51 Listener Engagement and Future Topics41:32 The Intersection of Morality and Expertise in Health45:13 Conclusion and Contact InformationFollow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠⁠@runningklutz ⁠