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Have you ever met someone who seems to just LOOK at a weight and see results? Or someone who seemingly does everything right and doesn't see much change? We discuss some potential reasons for the variation in response to exercise and how to adjust your routine to fit your body. 0:00: Introduction 3:11: Framework for building muscle using the REPS framework 7:08: Super-responders and the effect of satellite cells14:14: Average/low-responders vs. super-responders 16:19: Summary Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram 

In this episode, Dr. Shannon, Dr. Payton, and Dr. Jill discuss several Evlo stories, explaining why they may have experienced the results they saw and how you can too.  0:00: Introduction 0:35: “The gentle, low-impact feel of Pilates, with the results of strength training”5:03: How you can improve pelvic health without doing kegels 10:50: Less work, better fitness results 15:41: Body recomposition Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram 

Are you in a season where maintenance is a goal? Maybe you're training for a race or don't have the time to commit to much resistance training. Listen to this episode to learn about maintenance, when it's appropriate, and how to maintain muscle. 0:00: Evlo member story 2:34: Maintenance mindset vs. muscle building mindset 6:38: The importance of stimulating type 2 muscle fibers 9:12: Recommended volume for muscle building 10:00: Recommendations for maintaining muscle 12:18: Summary Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram 

The messaging around a certain form of exercise "snatching" you, which is the internet's newest word for "toning" or "tightening," is simply another marketing ploy from the fitness industry. Listen to this episode to learn why.0:00: Why Pilates isn’t “snatching” you4:09: How to determine if you’re workout is building muscle using the REPS framework5:58: Why Pilates may make you feel “snatched” 10:55: Conclusion Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram 

Modeling a healthy relationship to food and exercise is important to me as a new parent. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Hope Brandt and I discuss our strategies for modeling healthy behaviors around food and fitness for our daughters. 0:00: Introduction 3:02: Separating food from exercise 7:17: Diminishing the importance of outward appearance 10:09: How you show up for your workouts matters 13:56: Modeling Gentle Consistency™️ 23:44: “Neutralizing” food29:40: Avoiding food as a reward or coping mechanism33:40: Final thoughts Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram 

How you exercise in your 30s can not only impact how you feel and look now but also will set you on a path to age well and avoid disease. 0:00: Introduction0:58: How your body changes in your 30s and why building muscle matters2:34: The anti-aging effect of satellite cells4:45: What type of training stimulates satellite cells?6:17: Why you shouldn’t wait to build muscle  8:55: REPS framework for building muscle 10:30: ConclusionTry Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram 

Many fitness methods claim to "tone your arms" or "slim your thighs." This is false advertising, with the assumption that you can "spot treat fat." Shannon breaks down the science of spot-treating fat and the efficacy of using exercise to improve/reduce cellulite in this episode. Podcasts Referenced: Exercise and leannessNutrition and leanness with Hope Brandt, RDWhere is your calorie burn plateau?0:00: Introduction1:30: What is body recomposition? 3:42: Does HIIT reduce belly fat? 5:55: How can exercise affect cellulite? 7:50: Summary on spot treating fat and body recomposition10:42: Two tips if body recomposition is a goal Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram 

Squats have been deemed the gold standard for building muscle in the legs while improving functional strength. But what if squats don't feel good on your body or aren't enjoyable? Do you have to do them to be functional in your day-to-day life? Shannon breaks it down in this episode. Studies referenced: #1#2#30:00: Evlo member story 3:37: Introduction to why you don’t have to squat to be functional 4:36: Benefits of squatting 8:11: Reasons why you may choose squats over another lower body exercise9:11: Why squats may not feel good in your body 15:14: Do I need to squat to be functional? 21:24: Exercise swaps that can replace squats24:38: Summary Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram 

What is PCOS, what are the symptoms, and how can you exercise to improve symptoms? You'll learn all these things in this interview with Dr. Payton Busker. Tools to measure recovery blog post referenced0:00: Introduction 0:58: Payton’s personal story with PCOS 4:33: Defining PCOS8:43: Symptoms of PCOS14:34: Influence of diet in treating PCOS 17:30: Link between PCOS and insulin resistance19:40: Long term risks of PCOS24:08: Exercising with PCOS28:30: Indications that you’re not recovering 30:17: Exercise recommendations for PCOS 32:58: Exercising for fertility if you have PCOS  35:23: “Non-exercise” ways to manage PCOS38:00: Payton's final thoughts Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram 

You may have heard that the more muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn at rest. Is this true? If so, what is the extent of this effect? How does muscle influence metabolism? Study on metabolism throughout lifespan0:00: Evlo member story 2:58: Introduction to the relationship between muscle and metabolism 4:02: Defining metabolism9:33: Which body systems require the most energy? 12:40: How adding muscle mass improves your metabolism in more ways than one19:38: Conclusion Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

0:00: Introduction 1:15: Working out less for better results 2:54: What is a hard set? 6:34: Optimal volume for muscle growth11:05: Adding more volume does not have proportionate benefits on muscle growth13:58: The importance of exercise selection on central nervous system fatigue 18:16: Study comparing low vs high volume workout 22:47: Why you may see better results doing Evlo 24:15: Can reducing volume produce higher quality workouts? 26:27: How to choose a track as an Evlo member for best results 28:27: SummaryStudy #1 referencedStudy #2 referenced Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

Your menstrual cycle has been considered a vital sign by some and can be an indication of your overall health. Shannon is joined by Dr. Payton, who shares the current research on exercising to improve menstrual health. They also discuss fertility, pregnancy loss, and more. Cycle syncing episode referenced 0:00: Introduction1:20: Your menstrual cycle as a vital sign 3:20: Signs/symptoms that something might be off with your cycle7:37: Can you still track your cycle while on hormonal birth control?9:03: Why might someone lose their cycle?13:37: Exercise recommendations for regaining your cycle 19:24: Exercising for fertility 26:05: TRIGGER WARNING: pregnancy loss is discussed after this time stamp26:30: Payton’s experience with pregnancy loss32:40: Are there risks with exercising during early pregnancy?35:20: Parameters around exercise after miscarriage Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

How does high-intensity cardio affect longevity? Is HIIT the only way to receive longevity benefits? How does strength training compare to HIIT at improving VO2 max? All these topics and more are discussed today.0:00: Brief summary of episodes 148 and 149 2:50: Hypertrophy training 5:30: The bottom line when it comes to HIIT11:30: VO2 max as an indicator of overall health and longevity16:13: Utilizing HIIT to improve VO2 max and metabolic flexibility 19:22: Downsides of Zone 4/Zone 5 training 21:42: HIIT vs. superset training 24:50: How to add HIIT to your routine 26:50: Cardio zones 31:40: “Optimal” training week35:30: Importance of individualization of your routine Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

We recommend a cornerstone routine of walking and strength training. But is walking "enough" cardio? Shannon discusses that question in this episode. 0:00: Zones of cardio2:18: Recap of benefits of Zone 2 cardio4:27: Recap of benefits of strength training 6:45: Energy expenditure 9:45: Benefits of a walking + hypertrophy routine 10:20: Does walking “count” as zone 2 training?11:48: Should you do zone 3 cardio?15:27: How to add zone 2 training to your routineTry the new EvloFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

Zone two cardio has received a lot of attention lately. Doctors and researchers tout the benefits associated with mitochondrial efficiency and longevity. But zone two cardio is time-consuming and may be difficult to realistically keep up with. At the same time, others are claiming that women naturally have a better ability to use fat as fuel and a higher composition of type 1 muscle fibers, so zone two cardio is unnecessary. Where is the "truth?" What SHOULD we be doing for our health and longevity? Dr. Shannon breaks it down in this episode. Studies referenced: https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/a-1664-8701https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28578612/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35599175/0:00: Introduction: the spectrum of zone two cardio recommendations3:25: Is there a gold standard application for zone two cardio?6:42: Are “optimal routines” realistic?8:50: What is zone two cardio?10:15: What is metabolic flexibility?11:44: Why should we care about mitochondrial health?15:00: How does zone two cardio affect metabolic flexibility?18:40: Is zone two cardio the only way to improve metabolic flexibility?20:10: Framework for muscle building 22:01: Lifting to improve mitochondrial density 23:35: How to improve aerobic capacity while building muscle 25:55: The effect of superset training for VO2 Max27:18: Should you still do cardio?31:52: How to include zone two in your routine 32:22: Conclusion Try the new EvloFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

If you consume any wellness content, you may have noticed increased attention on insulin and blood sugar. What does it mean to be "insulin resistant," and what are the symptoms to look for? How can insulin resistance affect fitness results? How can we improve our insulin sensitivity with diet, lifestyle, and exercise? Katherine Andrew, Registered Dietitian, and I discuss these topics and more. 0:00: Introduction1:44: What is blood sugar and insulin?4:42: When does the body tap into the liver  for stored glycogen vs. fat stores?8:30: How do frequent, small meals affect blood sugar?10:20: Insulin resistance14:00: Why is insulin resistance a problem?18:50: Can you be insulin resistant while being lean?21:00: Symptoms of insulin resistance25:18: How does insulin resistance affect fitness results?29:21: What can you do to improve insulin resistance?39:58: Physical factors that can affect blood sugar 42:50: The role of nutrition in improving insulin resistance 49:55: How do you know what the “right eating window” is for you?53:00: How to know you’re on the right trackTry the new EvloFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

Have you ever started a fitness challenge just to find yourself back at square one shortly after it ended? In this episode, we discuss why I'm not a fan of time-based, extreme fitness challenges and the metabolic adaptations that occur with extreme diets and exercise routines.0:00: Introduction3:00: Building muscle and time-bound challenges 5:00: Metabolic adaption 11:40: Do challenges help start new habits?13:20: The benefits of following a gentle, strength-based program 16:06: How Evlo sets you up for sustainable success Episode #139 (referenced in episode) Get on our email listFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

You can find anecdotes everywhere that heavy weights "bulk" and Pilates-type movements provide a long, lean, toned body. Is there any truth behind these anecdotes? And further, do you HAVE to lift heavy weights to build muscle? Does Pilates build muscle? These are all questions that Shannon discusses in today's episode.0:00: Introduction4:00: What research says about exercise and body composition7:40: Does the “burn” cause muscle growth?10:10: Challenge to the muscle 11:54: Does Pilates build muscle?18:12: Aesthetic differences between the two groups25:15: Exercise for muscle growth 27:30: The middle ground of fitness29:30: Summary  Study referenced Get on our email list Follow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

In this episode, Dr. Shannon interviews Becca Romero about all things nutrition and fertility. They touch on women's and men's fertility, micronutrients, exercise, and more. 0:00: Introduction2:30: Importance of eating enough when trying to conceive 7:00: Blood sugar balancing and fertility 15:56: Other nutrition considerations for conceiving 17:17: Vegan/Vegetarian considerations and the effect on fertility 19:10: Importance of micronutrients 25:26: Fitness adaptations when trying to conceive30:30: When is it time to work with a nutrition specialist?34:50: Ovulation and cycle tracking 38:18: Men and fertility 43:00: How to work with BeccaTry the NEW Evlo PlatformFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

Deload weeks, or as we call them, "Reset Weeks," can help manage fatigue, avoid plateaus, and improve recovery. Dr. Shannon discusses some updates to her protocols around Reset Weeks based on current literature.0:00: Introduction 5:00: How to “deload”11:00: What happens after a Reset Week?12:30: How often should you take these weeks?17:25: FAQ: “Will I lose muscle if I take time off?”20:32: FAQ: “How should I eat during Reset Weeks?”22:30: The new Evlo membershipStudies referenced: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/10/5431  https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/302 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-20287-3 https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/FullText/2017/04000/Resistance_Training_Induced_Elevations_in_Muscular.1.aspx Try the NEW Evlo PlatformFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram