Listen "191. Should you weigh yourself post-workout?"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, JK shares his perspective on the implications of weighing oneself immediately after a workout.
He presents three main reasons to challenge this practice: the misleading nature of water weight fluctuations, the effects of muscle inflammation post-weightlifting, and the inconsistency of weighing conditions.
He shares the importance of a proper mindset regarding weight measurement and suggests a more effective approach to tracking weight.
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Connect with JK on Instagram: @coachjkmcleod
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00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
02:11 Perspective on Weighing After Workouts
11:36 Understanding Water Weight and Its Impact
20:33 Inflammation and Weightlifting: What to Know
27:07 Mindset Matters: The Scale as a Scoreboard
He presents three main reasons to challenge this practice: the misleading nature of water weight fluctuations, the effects of muscle inflammation post-weightlifting, and the inconsistency of weighing conditions.
He shares the importance of a proper mindset regarding weight measurement and suggests a more effective approach to tracking weight.
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Have a question or topic you'd like JK to talk about in a future episode? Submit it HERE
Connect with JK on Instagram: @coachjkmcleod
Email JK: [email protected]
Subscribe on YouTube: @CoachJKMcLeod
Join JK's weekly email list: subscribe here
Check out Feed Your Habits* apparel here
(code: JKFYH for 10% off)
*available in the US only at this time
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00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
02:11 Perspective on Weighing After Workouts
11:36 Understanding Water Weight and Its Impact
20:33 Inflammation and Weightlifting: What to Know
27:07 Mindset Matters: The Scale as a Scoreboard
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