This episode is not to encourage "bounce back" after having a baby. Shannon discusses sustainable strategies to improve body composition postpartum. Body recomposition is increasing the ratio of lean mass to fat mass. Shannon will discuss how to ease into exercise and start to build muscle postpartum (after your provider approves that you exercise), the considerations if you're breastfeeding, and the basics of nutrition for body recomposition. 0:00: Introduction 1:19: Body recomposition 5:03:...
Olivia Adriance is a food content creator who shares why she started eating gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Shannon and Olivia talk about exercise, nutrition, business, and more in this fun coffee chat.
Today, we are joined by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Casey Lepper. We discuss how to improve your relationship with your partner and parenting styles to raise emotionally mature children. Follow @caseylepper on InstagramFollow @caseylepper on YouTubeVist her website 0:00: Introduction to Casey Lepper1:06: The Four Horsemen 8:00: How to handle contempt within a relationship 11:35: How to handle conflict with your partner14:20: Stonewalling, defensiveness, and criticism 16:50: H...
Join Dr. Shannon and Dr. Payton to discuss some of the latest fitness trends: weighted vest walking, doing your hair with wrist weights to tone the arms, and Pilates for back pain/spine health.
Hate sprint training but want the benefits? Emerging research claims that REHIT (reduced exertion high-intensity training), a low-dose form of sprint training, can substantially benefit VO2 max. Listen to the episode to learn why and how to incorporate it into your routine. Study referenced 0:00: Benefits of HIIT and SIT3:07: Physiological response to sprint training 6:35: What is REHIT? 10:08: Additional benefits of REHIT 12:13: Recommended REHIT protocol 13:35: Questions regarding REH...
I get coached twice a week, and it has changed my life. In this solo coffee chat, I discuss the life crisis that got me started on coaching and what has helped me rewire my brain to improve my confidence and change my life.
Does strength training help with fat loss? It's not about how many calories or fat you burn during the workout - it's about the muscle that you build because of the workout. Dr. Shannon explains how muscle affects your metabolism, glucose usage, hormones, and more. Study referenced linked here0:00: Introduction1:00: Does strength training burn fat? 4:10: Does having more muscle make you leaner?6:06: How does muscle effect hormones?10:36: How does strength training play a role when you're in a...
Is heavy lifting the only way to stay strong, build lean mass, and improve body composition as we age? Dr. Shannon, Dr. Jill, and Dr. Payton discuss what stimulus the body needs to develop lean mass and improve body composition at any age. 0:00: Introduction to heavy lifting2:22: The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause 6:10: Type I vs type II muscle fibers 10:43: Feeling the burn vs approaching muscle failure 14:45: Shortcomings of studies measuring strength and hypertrophy 20:18: Sum...
Welcome to the first episode of The Dr. Shannon Show! We will still release new science-based episodes each Thursday. In addition to the Thursday episodes, we're releasing bonus "coffee chats" with Dr. Shannon and guests. Listen to the episode to learn more! Dr. Shannon also shares four of the tools she's used over the last several years to improve her fitness, grow Evlo, and more. 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow The Dr. Shannon Show on Instagram
In this focused Q&A episode, Dr. Shannon is joined by Evlo instructors, Dr. Payton and Dr. Jill. We explore effective inner thigh exercises and the reality of "toning" specific body areas. We explain our approach to equipment and why we've chosen our current model. For those with time constraints, we discuss how to optimize limited workout sessions and why we don't offer a specific minimal routine. Finally, we delve into the efficacy of repeating workouts and critically examine the concep...
In this episode, Shannon dives into the science of crafting a sustainable, effective fitness routine that delivers results without burning you out. You'll learn:🔹 The four essential "buckets" of exercise for total body transformation 🔹 How to customize your workout plan based on your unique needs and goals 🔹 The truth about hypertrophy, HIIT, and zone 2 cardio - and how to balance them all 🔹 Why recovery matters for results and how to improve recovery 🔹 Simple tests t...
Dr. Eric Cobb is a renowned expert in the field of performance neurology and the founder of Z-Health Performance Solutions. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Cobb has revolutionized the approach to movement, pain relief, and athletic performance by focusing on the intricate relationship between the brain and body.Free Z-Health Course0:00: Introduction to Dr. Eric Cobb 1:56: What is brain-based training? 5:54: “Input-output” system16:15: The “test-retest” method and movement&n...
Are you struggling to balance breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and your fitness goals? In this episode, we're joined by macros coach Dani Patton to demystify the complex world of postpartum nutrition and exercise.Whether you're exclusively pumping, nursing on demand, or anywhere in between, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you thrive in your postpartum fitness journey.0:00: Introduction to Dani Patton 2:05: Hormonal changes while breastfeeding 6:15: Bre...
Dr. Shannon is back with Dr. Jill and Dr. Payton to discuss recovery days, megaformer classes, and diastasis recti. 0:00: Introduction0:20: Best activities for recovery days 3:04: Do mega former classes build muscle? 7:21: Is Evlo diastasis recti-friendly? 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram
This is part three of three about fitness and your nervous system. Dr. Shannon discusses how your brain can change itself, which is called neuroplasticity. She discusses how to improve brain health, specifically the health of the cerebellum, by using exercise. 0:00: Introduction 2:11: The anti-aging effect of building muscle3:35: Exercise and brain health 6:35: How to challenge the cerebellum 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joint...
This is part two of three about fitness and your nervous system. Dr. Shannon discusses how your nervous system's "number one priority is to keep you safe." She discusses what that means and how it applies to fitness. 0:00: Introduction 1:15: The somatic nervous system 4:13: Increased motor output with increased stability6:30: Complex movements and combinations 9:00: How unstable exercises can affect your joints 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFoll...
The next three episodes will be about specific mechanisms of your nervous system. Today, Dr. Shannon talks about how central nervous system fatigue influences your workouts and how to manipulate variables to reduce central nervous system fatigue. 0:00: Introduction 2:38: The central nervous system’s (CNS) role in fatigue4:40: 7 mechanisms that can cause CNS fatigue4:45: 1st mechanism: Metabolite build up6:44: 2nd mechanism: Lack of muscle glycogen or blood glucose 7:24: 3rd mec...
Dr. Shannon, Dr. Jill, and Dr. Payton discuss grip strength, cell swelling, and if Pilates/sculpt classes help maintain muscle mass and bone density. 0:00: Introduction0:23: Grip strength limiting lower body lifts1:54: Feeling “bigger” after strength training4:05: Do Pilates and sculpt classes help to maintain muscle? 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram
In this episode, we discuss hormones, exercise, and nutrition and why you may not be losing weight despite working out hard. 0:00: Introduction 1:00: Are your hormones to blame? 2:10: Exercise has been oversold as a weight loss tool 5:02: “But, I’m eating clean.” 5:49: What's a better approach to losing weight? 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram
If you're not seeing results, you may have been told your cortisol could be to blame. How does cortisol affect fitness? And is there a way to "balance" healthy cortisol with staying active? 0:00: Introduction0:37: What is cortisol? 3:56: Stress imbalance 8:15: Effect of exercise on cortisol 11:07: Exercise recommendations for improving stress regulation 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram