The Dr. Shannon Show

Pilates is very popular right now. But is it "enough" for the modern woman?0:00: Introduction 3:20: Why is Pilates so popular right now? Moving from high to low intensity 7:42: Pilates marketing 9:40: Pilates background11:10: Pros of Pilates 15:37: Cons of Pilates 22:36: Complex moves and how they affect hypertrophy27:33: Myth busting: “Pilates will make you long and lean”30:35: Myth busting: “Pilates will tone your body”32:15: Myth busting: “Pilates is hard/burns so it must be effective”36:57: So is Pilates enough?39:51: Shannon’s bias and informed opinion 42:00: How do we incorporate Pilates into Evlo?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.

What is "mom butt," and how can you address it? Does core stability work actually "shrink" your waist? Are crunches safe for postpartum women? Dr. Amelia Ponchur, pelvic floor and women's health physical therapist, discusses all these topics and more.0:00: Introduction 3:30: What is “mom butt”? 10:04: What is the best way to hold a baby?11:33: How do your feet affect your pelvic floor?19:07: How should you work your glutes if you think you have mom butt?23:35: Core stability: Can it “make your waist smaller?”30:05: How to use your breath to your advantage33:08: Does everyone need core stability?35:25: Are crunches cancelled?39:10: Are crunches contraindicated if you have prolapse?43:45: Breathe Better with Amelia  Dr. Amelia's course Dr. Amelia on IGFree 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.

"Listen to your body" has become a cliche in the wellness world. What does it even mean, and how can you do it? Shannon and Payton break down what listening to your body means from a neurology standpoint, how it can improve your body image AND your results, and they break down a step-by-step process for being a better listener of your own body.0:00: Introduction 1:14: What “listening to your body” means from a nervous system standpoint5:45: The power of listening to your outputs9:20: Age is not a diagnosis 11:10: Why do people struggle with this concept?16:12: Using exercise to buffer emotions19:22: Societal standards and implications21:10: How listening to your body could be taken in the wrong way 28:16: How gentle consistency comes into play 30:55: How to know if you need rest 36:46: How to listen to your body: Step 1- Set guidelines for yourself 39:35: How to listen to your body: Step 2- Assess your body before you work out 43:25: How to listen to your body: Step 3- Assess yourself during the workout 47:10: How to listen to your body: Step 4- Assessing how your workout routine is affecting you as a wholeWorkshopFree 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.

We don't do a lot of stretching. I know that's a big shift for many, and in this episode, I want to explain why.0:00: Introduction 5:20: Tightness is a symptom, not a cause 7:48: “Security system” of the body 14:05: Why might tightness happen?15:35: Reasons for chronic tightness18:18: Should we be stretching to solve tightness?19:29: Are there benefits to stretching?20:22: What does stretching do to the tissues of your body?23:55: So what CAN improve mobility?28:10: Importance of addressing why your tissues are getting tight in the first place31:10: But shouldn’t we stretch after working out?33:52: What about gentle stretching? 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.

In this episode, Shannon breaks down what "toning" really means, how to body recomposition, the five basics for results, and how much volume to add for muscle growth.0:00: Introduction 5:30: “Toning” and “tightening” (Episode 70)8:35: High rep, low load workouts 12:10: What is good for fat loss?16:38: Sustainable body recomposition (Episode 77)18:52: Nutrition + body recomposition27:27: Training + body recomposition34:23: Recovery + body recomposition39:37: Volume needed for muscle growth (Episode 98)46:32: Do you need to do 10 sets per week per muscle group for muscle growth?Meta analysis referenced 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.

In this episode, Shannon summarizes the highlights from three past episodes about cardio. She talks about why cardio isn't the best tool for fat loss, how to incorporate HIIT, and the differences between light intensity and moderate intensity steady state cardio. 0:00: Introduction 2:10: Cardio should not be a tool to expedite fat loss (Episode 95)4:03: Moderate-intensity cardio and group classes 6:12: Why tracking calories burned might work against you12:10: The downward spiral 14:17: How much HIIT is the right amount? (Episode 12)20:22: Short, intense exercise vs. longer, gentle exercise22:22: How to structure your own routine24:48: Do you HAVE to do HIIT to receive benefits from your routine?29:04: What is steady-state cardio? (Episode 13)30:58: LISS vs. MISS33:28: When should you adjust your routine?35:24: How to incorporate HIIT and steady-state cardio Workshop Free Evlo 101 class14 day free trial Follow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on TiktokTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

In celebration of the 100th podcast episode, Shannon is summarizing some of the "best of" episodes on various topics! First up: how to improve workout efficiency and feel better. Shannon summarizes 6 episodes: #7, #9, #48, #51, #74, and #97. 0:00: Introduction 3:28: How to know if your workouts are productive or just hard (Episode 7)8:13: Specifics of productive vs. hard workouts9:15: How to cut your workout time in half (Episode 9)11:01: Recommendations for better results in shorter workouts 18:13: How to have a stronger body with less back pain (Episode 48)19:26: Pain is a symptom 24:00: Exercise selection and programming 26:07: Overuse 26:36: Physical trauma 27:04: Nutritional deficiencies 28:28: When to mix it up vs. keep it the same (Episode 51)29:00: Why soreness is not a reliable indicator of effectiveness of your workout 31:16: Is it ever beneficial to mix up your routine?34:11: Exercising in heat (Episode 74)36:10: Why cold is not ideal for strength training 37:50: Strength training in warmer rooms 40:33: Minimum amount of exercise for results (Episode 97)43:00: What to do when it comes to gaining muscle Free Evlo 101 class14 day free trial Follow Dr. Shannon on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

If you want better glute gains, listen to this episode! Shannon discusses the most common mistakes and her suggestions on what to do instead. 0:00: Introduction 0:58: Overuse3:42: “Booty banded” exercises 5:23: Not getting close enough to muscle failure 6:21: Lack of glute engagement 10:18: SummaryStep-up demo Free Evlo 101 class14 day free trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

How many sets/week is best for muscle growth? Shannon aggregates the research and her experience to give you guidelines for the best, most sustainable results. 0:00: Introduction 3:35: Recommended volume for muscle growth 9:08: What does this information mean for us practically?14:11: “Optimal” vs. practical/sustainable17:35: Variability in programming 20:34: Recommendations for adjusting volume dosage 25:53: ConclusionMeta analysis referenced 14 day Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on IGTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

What do you do when life happens, and you just can't commit much time to exercise? In this episode, I discuss the minimum amount of exercise I recommend to either maintain or progress.0:00: Introduction 3:13: Does exercise affect fat loss?4:38: Dosage for muscle gain for newbies and trained individuals 9:28: Example of mini class schedule you could take for a week 11:00: What about cardio?13:25: SummaryClasses referenced:Full Body 1Full body 2Core mini Follow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.