Metabolic flexibility may be a term you've heard before. But what does it mean, and why is it important for overall health? Shannon breaks down the connection between metabolic flexibility and mitochondrial health and gives exercise recommendations for improving metabolic flexibility. 0:00: Introduction 1:00: Upward spiral2:32: What is metabolic flexibility?3:20: How to know if you’re metabolically flexible/inflexible6:00: How to train to be more metabolically flexible 9:50: Types of fuel sources15:27: How muscle mass affects metabolic flexibility 22:10: Gentle consistency + muscle building25:30: Strength training for metabolic health 28:11: Zone 2 cardio32:00: HIIT and SIT37:00: SummaryFree Evlo WorkshopFree 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.

In this episode, Evlo instructor, Dr. Payton, discusses her recent diagnosis with Hashimoto's, which is one of the most common autoimmune disorders in women. She talks about what she's doing to improve hormone balance and how she has improved her thyroid and hormone levels within a few months. 0:00: Introduction 2:22: What started the process to Payton getting diagnosed4:43: Cycle tracking 7:30: Diving deeper into Payton's symptoms with testing 11:15: Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism 16:50: How Payton is addressing her diagnosis  21:15: Mood changes 22:55: Takeaways Sign up for Burnout BootcampFree 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 "interference effect," otherwise known as the concurrent training effect, is controversial in the academic literature. Shannon discusses the AMPK pathway that is hypothesized to interfere with strength/muscle gains.0:00: Introduction 3:30: Interference effect5:08: AMPK pathway 10:35: Chronic effects of too much cardio 14:20: Keep your HIIT sessions short 16:55: Periodize your HIIT18:20: Complete HIIT at the end of your week 19:20: Focus on strength training first 21:30: When should you add HIIT back in?Study referenced Sign up for Burnout BootcampFree 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.

We think about working HARDER to see better results. But what if managing fatigue better could have a bigger payoff than just doing MORE? In this episode, I teach you why managing fatigue can improve results and give tangible takeaways to start managing fatigue in your workouts right away.0:00: Introduction 1:41: Stimulus-to-fatigue ratio5:14: Important elements of managing fatigue5:54: Reset weeks7:38: Emotional stress10:55: Sleep 12:38: Genetics14:00: How do you know if your programming is too much?16:02: Working muscles to failure 18:15: Giving your body appropriate time to recover19:15: Prioritize strength training, lace in cardio 20:00: Recovery days 20:25: Exercise selection 24:14: Utilize your nervous system to help you manage fatigue25:55: Burnout Bootcamp Sign up for Burnout BootcampFree 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.

Chronic inflammation is common in the fitness industry and can affect fitness results. Dr. Shannon discusses what inflammation is, how your body is affected by inflammation in your workouts, how to assess your chronic inflammation, and steps to take to resolve it. 0:00: Introduction 3:36: what is inflammation? 5:38: how does inflammation work during and after a workout?15:24: importance of recovery for muscle growth 16:51: Symptoms of chronic muscle inflammation 20:10: recommendations for getting out of chronic inflammation23:07: Body recomposition without the burnout Sign up for Burnout BootcampFree 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 your body is feeling broken down from a lot of intense exercise but you're afraid that doing less will cause weight gain, this episode is for you.0:00: Introduction 0:50: Shannon’s experience with overexercise 7:15: Energy expenditure 11:15: Fitness watches12:30: Why trackers are not an accurate representation of energy expended 17:30: Example of this energy expenditure 20:35: Bottom line22:30: Burnout BootcampStudy referenced Subscribe for Burnout Bootcamp detailsFree Evlo WorkshopFree 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.

Better software makes for better functioning hardware. In this episode, we're discussing how to improve your body's software (inputs via your visual system) to improve the hardware (your muscular system).Improving our visual and vestibular system can make it easier for us to see results from our workouts and will allow us more freedom of movement along the way.4:00  Nervous system input 8:10 The cause of muscle tightness10:33  Visual and vestibular input14:05  Proprioceptive system 18:42  How these systems affect exercise 21:00  How to improve your vestibular system8 free Evlo classesEvlo Fitness - 14-day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on IGTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Do women HAVE to lift heavy to see muscle growth and stay strong as we age? The answer in Shannon's perspective: no. Current literature suggests that you can use a wide variety of loading ranges, and still see muscle growth and results. Shannon explores why this is being recommended and challenges the idea that you have to lift heavy to improve body composition, improve muscle mass, and stay healthy as you age.0:00: Introduction 2:07: Do you have to lift heavy to see results?4:24: Should perimenopausal women do hypertrophy or strength training? 7:55: Hypertrophy and strength gains cannot be fully separated9:05: Muscle fiber recruitment10:00: Mechanical load to the muscles11:54: Heavy lifting and joint health considerations 14:12: Changes that occur during peri- and postmenopause19:40: Lifting heavy weights is not required for a strong muscle stimulus  25:22: SummaryStudy referenced  Free Evlo WorkshopFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on TiktokTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Reproductive health is a sign of overall health. Lifestyle, environmental, and dietary changes can improve endocrine health, fertility and have long-term health benefits. Dr. Audrey Gaskins talks about lifestyle, dietary, and exercise modifications to improve reproductive health.0:00: Introduction3:30: Dr. Gaskins’s research focus4:58: Fertility endpoints and time windows 6:12: “Lowest hanging fruit” for improving fertility 10:00: Environmental factors that can affect fertility 16:09: Symptoms of endocrine disruption 20:15: Exercise recommendations for women who are trying to conceive 23:38: Does exercise affect male fertility?24:35: The benefit of weight training for female fertility 25:25: The 3 pillars for overall and reproductive health Doveras - Use EVLO30 for 30% off (not a paid endorsement) Doveras is a pre-pregnancy health company that helps couples improve their fertility and get pregnant with personalized lifestyle change programs — backed by findings from 100,000 studies.Free Evlo WorkshopFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on TiktokTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Are you someone who uses exercise as "therapy"? Exercise can improve stress resilience, but it can also add to your stress. Chronic stress can contribute to body composition changes, metabolic disease, and more. In this episode, Shannon discusses how chronic stress affects your hormones, how to know if you are chronically stressed, and how to identify if your workouts are adding or subtracting to your stress levels. 0:00: Introduction 1:12: How does stress affect your hormones and nervous system?6:15: The relationship between cortisol and insulin7:48: Shannon’s personal experience with stress and body composition 14:20: How do you know if you’re in chronic stress mode?15:14: How can we use exercise to make us more stress resilient? 21:11: Endorphins 23:22: Will you gain weight if you back off of your exercise intensity?24:46: Shannon’s thoughts on why exercise should not be used as therapy27:17: Summary and key takeaways Free Evlo WorkshopFree Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on TiktokTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.