The Dr. Shannon Show

When your workouts are higher quality, you will feel better, have to workout for less time, and see better results. In this episode, Dr. Shannon discusses the physics principles that make certain exercises high payoff and low physical cost. 0:00: Introduction6:40: Opposite position loading13:25: How to feel this principle in your workouts 15:06: Resistance curves of exercises 19:06: Early-phase loading 21:09: Late-phase load example24:07: Benefit of focusing on one muscle group at a time 31:08: Applications once you choose an exercise that fits all 3 principles 32:52: Summary 8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Elbow pain is common in bicep work or for other arm exercises. In this episode, Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon explain some anatomy of the bicep and give great tips for avoiding cranky elbows while working the biceps or other arm muscles. To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Are you confused about what you "can" or "should" do to train your trunk and pelvic muscles before, during, and after pregnancy? What should you do to prepare your body BEFORE you get pregnant? Can you eliminate the "mom pooch?" These are all questions addressed by pelvic and women's health physical therapist Dr. Amelia May. 0:00: Episode and Dr. Amelia May, PT, DPT introduction1:47: Preparing for pregnancy 3:34: How to train your core in your 1st and 2nd trimesters 7:18: Evlo-specific Burn class in your 1st and 2nd trimesters8:40: Diastasis recti: what is it and can you prevent it?11:40: Postpartum training 15:09: “Mom pooch”19:50: How to work with Dr. Amelia! Work with AmeliaFollow Amelia on Instagram 8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

In this episode, Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon discuss why you shouldn't be afraid of your knees passing your toes. To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

The world of pelvic health is quickly changing, and important for anyone to understand. Dr. Amelia May, PT, DPT is a pelvic health physical therapist who breaks down exactly how to train your pelvic floor and deep core muscles. She breaks down myths and misunderstandings about the "core." 1:28: Dr. Amelia May, PT, DPT introduction and background 3:04: What is the deep core? And what is its function?6:40: How to train the pelvic floor and diaphragm 10:00: Diaphragmatic breathing 12:25: Should you kegel during functional activities and exercises?13:30: Should you purse lip breathe during all exercises?15:00: Should your core be “turned on” all the time?17:52: Contracting your transverse abdominis20:58: Signs and symptoms of potential pelvic floor issues 27:45: Hyporepressives 31:38: When should you go see a pelvic floor PT?Work with AmeliaFollow Amelia on Instagram 8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

There is a fad going around social media about crunches being "bad" or "ineffective." Payton and Shannon break down the question of if you should stop doing them in this week's One Question Monday. To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

What is the difference between maintaining your muscle mass and building it? We teach you how to know whether you should be in maintenance or build mode, how to adjust your training, and how to track muscle gain, maintenance, or loss. 1:44: What is maintenance mode?3:30: Importance of focusing on muscle building as early as possible4:17: Example of how age-related loss in muscle mass can occur 10:34: Why we shouldn’t fear “getting bulky/bigger”12:50: How to know if you’re ready for maintenance 13:43: Genetics14:44: Age 16:09: Seasons of life 17:06: Aesthetics 18:07: Difference between build mode and maintenance mode 20:08: Difference in training between these two modes 21:24: RPE scale25:00: Training in build mode for some muscles, but maintenance mode for others28:40: Changes in training if you want to build muscle while losing fat 31:30: How do you measure whether you are losing or gaining muscle?34:23: Suggestions for how to make small tweaks8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Today, physical therapists Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon will discuss why they don't do many overhead presses in their classes. If overhead presses are working for you - carry on! They are not dangerous or bad. We are discussing our reasoning for choosing different exercises to target the deltoids. To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Body recomposition is a three-pronged approach that involves a balance between nutrition, training, and recovery. Body composition isn't everyone's goal, and that's completely ok! Skip this episode if it's not your goal. 00:30: Episode disclaimer2:45: Muscle hypertrophy without over stressing system4:05: Shannon’s experience with overexercise 6:35: What is body recomposition?9:28: How nutrition plays a role 17:47: How training plays a role20:55: What does it take to build muscle?31:30: How do you measure muscle growth/fat loss?34:18: Shannon’s personal experience with body recomposition 8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

OQM (One question Monday) is a new series where Shannon and/or Payton answer one of your questions in 15 minutes or less! Today, Shannon and Payton are discussing fears around getting bulky. Listen to learn why you may have that bulky appearance, why to not be afraid of gettin bulky, and how to maintain your muscle mass. 8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.