The Dr. Shannon Show

You may have heard that exercising too much can affect your hormones. But how exactly does this happen? Listen to today's episode to learn.0:00: Introduction3:35: Hormones affect our behaviors 6:30: What is overtraining?9:29: Hormones affected by overtraining 14:10: Listening to the signs of overtrainingPrevious episode: Where is your calorie burn plateau? Free workshop linkFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

What are the physiological differences between men and women, and how does that influence how they should train?0:00: Introduction0:45: Differences in muscle recruitment4:37: Muscle fiber composition9:44: Hormonal cycles in men and women17:50: How are men and women similar?Free workshop linkFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Is building muscle during pregnancy possible? Or should it even be a goal? Dr. Shannon discusses this in today's episode. 0:00: Introduction0:43: Evlo Prenatal Program 4:14: Benefits of exercise during pregnancy 6:01: Changes during the 1st trimester12:15: Changes during 2nd trimester13:25: Changes during 3rd trimester 14:50: Is it possible to build muscle during pregnancy?17:17: Should muscle growth be the goal during pregnancy?19:40: Should you start strength training while you’re pregnant if you’re new to lifting?21:18: Cardio during pregnancy 22:22: HIIT during pregnancy 22:58: Summary Free workshop linkFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Stress is an issue many of us can relate to. But stress isn't always bad. In fact, stressing your body in the right ways and amounts can be productive. In today's episode, Dr. Shannon and Dr. Payton will help you learn when exercise stress is productive and unproductive.0:00: Introduction1:35: Emotional vs. physical stress response 3:22: Stress as it relates to cardio 7:22: The importance of cool downs 14:55: “Productive stress” with biomechanics22:12: “Unproductive stress” with group fitness25:30: Heated workouts Free workshop linkFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

You may have heard testimonials about low-impact workouts being more effective than high-intensity workouts. Is there validity to this? Can you workout in a way that is less stressful on your body but still effective? 0:00: Introduction2:50: What makes a workout “effective”?6:40: Excessively high rep ranges8:50: The transition to low-impact workouts 10:30: High-impact workouts11:42: How to program an effective exercise planFree workshop linkFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

The way we burn calories is constrained, not additive. This means that at a certain level of activity, our overall energy expenditure starts to plateau. What is the amount of activity in which doing more doesn't contribute to an increase in calorie expenditure? Shannon breaks that down in this episode. 0:00: Introduction1:30: How we burn calories5:10: A plateau of energy expenditure 6:18: Shannon’s energy expenditure examples9:00: Sign that you’ve reached the energy plateau 9:55: Payton’s energy expenditure examples11:20: Should you focus on step count?12:30: How do recovery days come into the equation?14:00: Spreading out your calorie expenditure throughout your day16:45: Is it “bad” to go over the plateau of energy expenditure19:00: SummaryPilates episode RMR calculator Study referenced for this episodeFree workshop linkFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Body recomposition means losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. This is a slower process than weight loss or building muscle alone, but we like this as a goal because it makes you slow down and create sustainable habits and lifestyle changes. In this episode, Dr. Shannon and Dr. Payton discuss what to expect in the first 0-3 months, 4-6 months, 7 months-1 year, and beyond one year. They discuss common challenges within those benchmarks and how to overcome them.0:00: Introduction2:18: Challenges that might occur in months 1-3 of beginning a lifting program 4:48: Neuromuscular re-education 7:40: Debunking “muscle confusion” 9:08: Changes to make if not seeing results in months 4-6 of a lifting program 16:25: Changes to make if not seeing results in months 7-12 of a lifting program 21:17: What happens beyond 1 year of consistent training?26:25: Importance of being active Episode #77: Body recomposition Episode #93: My body recomposition journey this yearFree workshop linkFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

The "afterburn effect," or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, is the temporary increase in metabolism that occurs after exercise. What is the validity of this phenomenon, and how much does it actually affect metabolism? Shannon breaks it all down with research in this episode.0:00: Introduction1:00: Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)1:58: EPOC following HIIT vs. strength training on active, menstruating women 5:23: Recent meta-analysis of EPOC 5:53: Trained vs. non-trained individuals 7:14: Discerning what is just marketing 8:05: Takeaways from the research9:55: Muscle doesn’t necessarily burn more at rest 13:35: An Evlo overviewStudy oneStudy twoStudy threeStudy four Free workshop linkFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

If you feel bigger after embarking on a muscle-building routine, there are two primary reasons. Shannon discusses this and how to lose fat while gaining muscle. 0:00: Introduction2:00: What contributes to leanness?4:10: What happens in a caloric surplus 6:45: Muscle building without nutritional considerations9:15: Impact of being in a slight caloric deficit while prioritizing protein 10:55: The impact of temporary cell swelling 12:14: What about cardio? 13:15: Body recomposition Free workshop link Free Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Strength training has endless benefits: stronger muscles, better body composition, stronger bones, better mental health... but did you know it can also improve your skin? Tune in to learn how. 0:00: Introduction3:00: Anatomy of the skin 5:07: Why does our skin change?8:03: How overexercise plays a role in skin aging11:55: How cardio and strength training affect your skin differently 14:20: Genealogical reason why strength training might affect more aspects of skin health as compared to cardio Free Evlo WorkshopFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramStudy referenced To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.