Fit Body, Happy Joints ®
343 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 794 ratingsDevelop your most fit body, while perserving your body. Dr. Shannon, DPT is a physical therapist and long-time fitness trainer. She integrates the current research with her experience as a PT and trainer to educate you on effective fitness practices that don't wreck your body. In her concise, no-fluff episodes, Shannon busts myths and gives you tangible takeaways in each episode. Try her workout platform here: https://www.evlofitness.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link+in+bio&utm_campaign=evloTry her free class here: https://bit.ly/3jnJXi7Follow her on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3DusHPjFollow her on Tiktok here: https://bit.ly/3Hn6cg5
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#41: Four New Year's fitness mistakes to avoid (and what to do instead)
December 30, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBGentle consistency is the recipe to fitness success for your lifetime, but many people want results fast. This leads to burn-out and isn't sustainable. Here are four mistakes to avoid in the new year: Ramping intensity too quickly Doing workouts that cause too much overall fatigue, rather than specific fatigue to muscles Trying to use exercise as a fat loss tool Not having a plan These things are very normal and common, but you want to avoid them if sustainable fitness is your goal. F...
#41 Four New Year's fitness mistakes to avoid (and what to do instead)
December 30, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBGentle consistency is the recipe to fitness success for your lifetime, but many people want results fast. This leads to burn-out and isn't sustainable. Here are four mistakes to avoid in the new year: Ramping intensity too quickly Doing workouts that cause too much overall fatigue, rather than specific fatigue to muscles Trying to use exercise as a fat loss tool Not having a plan These things are very normal and common, but you want to avoid them if sustainable fitness is your goal. F...
FAQ #1: Cardio dosage, stretching, gaining muscle mass without lifting super heavy
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBShannon is addressing some frequently asked questions in today's episode: How much cardio should I add? How much should I stretch? Can I gain muscle without lifting super heavy? Tune in to hear her take on these FAQs! Sign up for our Evlo Foundations program (free for two weeks) Resources: Cardio podcast: HIIT Cardio podcast 2: steady state How to measure your recovery Study on HIIT dosage
#40: FAQ #1: Cardio dosage, stretching, gaining muscle mass without lifting super heavy
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBShannon is addressing some frequently asked questions in today's episode: How much cardio should I add? How much should I stretch? Can I gain muscle without lifting super heavy? Tune in to hear her take on these FAQs! Sign up for our Evlo Foundations program (free for two weeks) Resources: Cardio podcast: HIIT Cardio podcast 2: steady state How to measure your recovery Study on HIIT dosage
#40: FAQ #1: Cardio dosage, stretching, gaining muscle mass without lifting super heavy
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBShannon is addressing some frequently asked questions in today's episode: How much cardio should I add? How much should I stretch? Can I gain muscle without lifting super heavy? Tune in to hear her take on these FAQs! Sign up for our Evlo Foundations program (free for two weeks) Resources: Cardio podcast: HIIT Cardio podcast 2: steady state How to measure your recovery Study on HIIT dosage
#40 FAQ #1: Cardio dosage, stretching, gaining muscle mass without lifting super heavy
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBShannon is addressing some frequently asked questions in today's episode: How much cardio should I add? How much should I stretch? Can I gain muscle without lifting super heavy? Tune in to hear her take on these FAQs! Sign up for our Evlo Foundations program (free for two weeks) Resources: Cardio podcast: HIIT Cardio podcast 2: steady state How to measure your recovery Study on HIIT dosage
#39 The five basics that drive results (that most people don't follow)
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBConsistency is the currency for results if you follow five basic principles. The five basics for exercise results are: Programming Exercise selection Progressive overload Nutrition Recovery If you get those things down, your body will get stronger. I explain each one of them in detail in this episode. Many people don't apply these things, and therefore they don't stay consistent, get injured, or don't see their bodies adapt and improve. In this episode, I gave the most common reas...
#39: The five basics that drive results (that most people don't follow)
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBConsistency is the currency for results if you follow five basic principles. The five basics for exercise results are: Programming Exercise selection Progressive overload Nutrition Recovery If you get those things down, your body will get stronger. I explain each one of them in detail in this episode. Many people don't apply these things, and therefore they don't stay consistent, get injured, or don't see their bodies adapt and improve. In this episode, I gave the most common reas...
The five basics that drive results (that most people don't follow)
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBConsistency is the currency for results if you follow five basic principles. The five basics for exercise results are: Programming Exercise selection Progressive overload Nutrition Recovery If you get those things down, your body will get stronger. I explain each one of them in detail in this episode. Many people don't apply these things, and therefore they don't stay consistent, get injured, or don't see their bodies adapt and improve. In this episode, I gave the most common reas...
How to measure if you're recovering properly
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWe spend a lot of time talking about what to do IN your workouts for great results without wearing down your joints. But what should we be doing outside of your workouts to make sure your workouts are creating the strongest impact? It turns out, the time outside of your workouts is equally as important as the workouts themselves. Recovery is 50% of the equation. So that means the efficacy of your workouts is only as good as your ability to recover from them. This episode is all about re...
#38: How to measure if you're recovering properly
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWe spend a lot of time talking about what to do IN your workouts for great results without wearing down your joints. But what should we be doing outside of your workouts to make sure your workouts are creating the strongest impact? It turns out, the time outside of your workouts is equally as important as the workouts themselves. Recovery is 50% of the equation. So that means the efficacy of your workouts is only as good as your ability to recover from them. This episode is all about re...
#38 How to measure if you're recovering properly
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWe spend a lot of time talking about what to do IN your workouts for great results without wearing down your joints. But what should we be doing outside of your workouts to make sure your workouts are creating the strongest impact? It turns out, the time outside of your workouts is equally as important as the workouts themselves. Recovery is 50% of the equation. So that means the efficacy of your workouts is only as good as your ability to recover from them. This episode is all about re...
#38: How to measure if you're recovering properly
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWe spend a lot of time talking about what to do IN your workouts for great results without wearing down your joints. But what should we be doing outside of your workouts to make sure your workouts are creating the strongest impact? It turns out, the time outside of your workouts is equally as important as the workouts themselves. Recovery is 50% of the equation. So that means the efficacy of your workouts is only as good as your ability to recover from them. This episode is all about re...
#37: A technique for increasing strength without increasing resistance
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, I'll talk about how using your nervous system to recruit more fibers can improve your results, even if you aren't adding more resistance. For the general fitness community - and what I recommend to my clients - is to set a goal of hypertrophy in their workouts. This means your muscles are increasing in size, which helps improve all sorts of health measures like insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular health, and body composition. I always encourage people to get to a certai...
A technique for increasing strength without increasing resistance
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, I'll talk about how using your nervous system to recruit more fibers can improve your results, even if you aren't adding more resistance. For the general fitness community - and what I recommend to my clients - is to set a goal of hypertrophy in their workouts. This means your muscles are increasing in size, which helps improve all sorts of health measures like insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular health, and body composition. I always encourage people to get to a certai...
A technique for increasing strength without going up in resistance
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, I'll talk about how using your nervous system to recruit more fibers can improve your results, even if you aren't adding more resistance. For the general fitness community - and what I recommend to my clients - is to set a goal of hypertrophy in their workouts. This means your muscles are increasing in size, which helps improve all sorts of health measures like insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular health, and body composition. I always encourage people to get to a certai...
#37 A technique for increasing strength without increasing resistance
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, I'll talk about how using your nervous system to recruit more fibers can improve your results, even if you aren't adding more resistance. For the general fitness community - and what I recommend to my clients - is to set a goal of hypertrophy in their workouts. This means your muscles are increasing in size, which helps improve all sorts of health measures like insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular health, and body composition. I always encourage people to get to a certai...
#37: A technique for increasing strength without increasing resistance
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, I'll talk about how using your nervous system to recruit more fibers can improve your results, even if you aren't adding more resistance. For the general fitness community - and what I recommend to my clients - is to set a goal of hypertrophy in their workouts. This means your muscles are increasing in size, which helps improve all sorts of health measures like insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular health, and body composition. I always encourage people to get to a certai...
How to get stronger, faster
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, I'll talk about how using your nervous system to recruit more fibers can improve your results, even if you aren't adding more resistance. For the general fitness community - and what I recommend to my clients - is to set a goal of hypertrophy in their workouts. This means your muscles are increasing in size, which helps improve all sorts of health measures like insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular health, and body composition. I always encourage people to get to a certai...
#36 "Burning off" holiday food: why it isn't an effective or healthy strategy
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBIt's all too normal to feel guilty about enjoying your favorite holiday treats and try to "burn it off" the next day in your workout. In this episode, I'll discuss why this isn't recommended or effective. I'll talk about why it leads to burnout and how it actually isn't likely to increase your overall deficit and make a dent in burning extra calories. Let's re-write fitness norms. Let's use our workouts to build ourselves up, not punish ourselves. Join our email list to be in the know ...
#36: "Burning off" holiday food: why it isn't an effective or healthy strategy
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBIt's all too normal to feel guilty about enjoying your favorite holiday treats and try to "burn it off" the next day in your workout. In this episode, I'll discuss why this isn't recommended or effective. I'll talk about why it leads to burnout and how it actually isn't likely to increase your overall deficit and make a dent in burning extra calories. Let's re-write fitness norms. Let's use our workouts to build ourselves up, not punish ourselves. Join our email list to be in the know ...
"Burning off" holiday food: why it isn't an effective or healthy strategy
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBIt's all too normal to feel guilty about enjoying your favorite holiday treats and try to "burn it off" the next day in your workout. In this episode, I'll discuss why this isn't recommended or effective. I'll talk about why it leads to burnout and how it actually isn't likely to increase your overall deficit and make a dent in burning extra calories. Let's re-write fitness norms. Let's use our workouts to build ourselves up, not punish ourselves. Join our email list to be in the know ...
#36: "Burning off" holiday food: why it isn't an effective or healthy strategy
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBIt's all too normal to feel guilty about enjoying your favorite holiday treats and try to "burn it off" the next day in your workout. In this episode, I'll discuss why this isn't recommended or effective. I'll talk about why it leads to burnout and how it actually isn't likely to increase your overall deficit and make a dent in burning extra calories. Let's re-write fitness norms. Let's use our workouts to build ourselves up, not punish ourselves. Join our email list to be in the know ...
#35 How cortisol affects body composition
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBFree week of Evlo classes: https://www.evlo-fitness.com/free-week-of-evlo-podcast Dr. Shannon's IG: @dr.shannon.dpt Start your Evlo membership trial: www.evlofitness.com If you feel like you’re doing everything right - putting in work at the gym, you’re trying to eat less, and still not seeing results - it COULD be because of cortisol imbalance. In this episode, I want to explain how too much exercise and too little eating can have the reverse effects that you’re hoping for because of pot...
#35: How cortisol affects body composition
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBFree week of Evlo classes Dr. Shannon's IG Start your Evlo membership trial If you feel like you’re doing everything right - putting in work at the gym, you’re trying to eat less, and still not seeing results - it COULD be because of cortisol imbalance. In this episode, I want to explain how too much exercise and too little eating can have the reverse effects that you’re hoping for because of potentially messing with your cortisol and hormonal balance. One of my goals, which I hope is e...
How cortisol affects body composition
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBFree week of Evlo classes: https://www.evlo-fitness.com/free-week-of-evlo-podcast Dr. Shannon's IG: @dr.shannon.dpt Start your Evlo membership trial: www.evlofitness.com If you feel like you’re doing everything right - putting in work at the gym, you’re trying to eat less, and still not seeing results - it COULD be because of cortisol imbalance. In this episode, I want to explain how too much exercise and too little eating can have the reverse effects that you’re hoping for because of pot...
#34: Three step process for customizing your nutrition
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBShannon always preaches how vital nutrition is and that you shouldn't rely on your workouts to burn off what you ate or even be your primary weight-loss tool. Workouts should build your muscle and improve your cardiovascular system, but without proper nutrition, your workouts can't be as effective at creating a fit, strong body. There is a nutrition program on the Evlo membership that we just wrapped up. It is built by a functional registered dietitian, Katherine Andrew. Today, Shannon w...
#34 Three step process for customizing your nutrition
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBShannon always preaches how vital nutrition is and that you shouldn't rely on your workouts to burn off what you ate or even be your primary weight-loss tool. Workouts should build your muscle and improve your cardiovascular system, but without proper nutrition, your workouts can't be as effective at creating a fit, strong body. There is a nutrition program on the Evlo membership that we just wrapped up. It is built by a functional registered dietitian, Katherine Andrew. Today, Shannon w...
#34: Three step process for customizing your nutrition
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBShannon always preaches how vital nutrition is and that you shouldn't rely on your workouts to burn off what you ate or even be your primary weight-loss tool. Workouts should build your muscle and improve your cardiovascular system, but without proper nutrition, your workouts can't be as effective at creating a fit, strong body. There is a nutrition program on the Evlo membership that we just wrapped up. It is built by a functional registered dietitian, Katherine Andrew. Today, Shannon w...
Three step process for customizing your nutrition
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBShannon always preaches how vital nutrition is and that you shouldn't rely on your workouts to burn off what you ate or even be your primary weight-loss tool. Workouts should build your muscle and improve your cardiovascular system, but without proper nutrition, your workouts can't be as effective at creating a fit, strong body. There is a nutrition program on the Evlo membership that we just wrapped up. It is built by a functional registered dietitian, Katherine Andrew. Today, Shannon w...
#33: Three reasons to consider ditching your fitness watch
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBI know fitness watches can be very beneficial for some. But for many exercise enthusiasts, they can cause unrealized issues. Today, I'll discuss those issues and why to consider ditching your fitness watch. Here are three reasons to consider ditching your fitness watch: Tracking calories burned from your workouts isn't as effective as we think Fitness watches can potentially mess with dopamine and motivation Fitness watches don't measure the most important thing in your workouts: ho...
#33 Three reasons to consider ditching your fitness watch
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBI know fitness watches can be very beneficial for some. But for many exercise enthusiasts, they can cause unrealized issues. Today, I'll discuss those issues and why to consider ditching your fitness watch. Here are three reasons to consider ditching your fitness watch: Tracking calories burned from your workouts isn't as effective as we think Fitness watches can potentially mess with dopamine and motivation Fitness watches don't measure the most important thing in your workouts: ho...
Three reasons to consider ditching your fitness watch
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBI know fitness watches can be very beneficial for some. But for many exercise enthusiasts, they can cause unrealized issues. Today, I'll discuss those issues and why to consider ditching your fitness watch. Here are three reasons to consider ditching your fitness watch: Tracking calories burned from your workouts isn't as effective as we think Fitness watches can potentially mess with dopamine and motivation Fitness watches don't measure the most important thing in your workouts: ho...
#33: Three reasons to consider ditching your fitness watch
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBI know fitness watches can be very beneficial for some. But for many exercise enthusiasts, they can cause unrealized issues. Today, I'll discuss those issues and why to consider ditching your fitness watch. Here are three reasons to consider ditching your fitness watch: Tracking calories burned from your workouts isn't as effective as we think Fitness watches can potentially mess with dopamine and motivation Fitness watches don't measure the most important thing in your workouts: ho...
How different workouts affect your body: Pilates, lifting, yoga, barre, running
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBDifferent workouts can have different effects on our bodies. Today, I'll discuss how different muscle fibers are called into action and how stimulating these fibers affect your body composition. Your type one fibers are your endurance fibers. They are smaller, and although important, are less likely to improve body composition. Your time two fibers are larger and more powerful but only engaged under a certain amount of load. These fibers are very important to stimulate as we age, as we...
#32: How different workouts affect your body: Pilates, lifting, yoga, barre, running
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBDifferent workouts can have different effects on our bodies. Today, I'll discuss how different muscle fibers are called into action and how stimulating these fibers affect your body composition. Your type one fibers are your endurance fibers. They are smaller, and although important, are less likely to improve body composition. Your time two fibers are larger and more powerful but only engaged under a certain amount of load. These fibers are very important to stimulate as we age, as we...
#32 How different workouts affect your body: Pilates, lifting, yoga, barre, running
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBDifferent workouts can have different effects on our bodies. Today, I'll discuss how different muscle fibers are called into action and how stimulating these fibers affect your body composition. Your type one fibers are your endurance fibers. They are smaller, and although important, are less likely to improve body composition. Your time two fibers are larger and more powerful but only engaged under a certain amount of load. These fibers are very important to stimulate as we age, as we...
#31 Fitness marketing that leads to burn out
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Shannon was interviewed on the Happy Nervous System Podcast with Kendra Delahooke. She talks about how fitness marketing has made us believe un-true things about what our workouts need to look like. 6:33 How marketing has affected the fitness industry 14:03 Top exercise myths 19:15 Counting calories 24:07 Pushing through the pain 26:02 Getting started with a new fitness program Try 7 Evlo classes for free: https://www.evlo-fitness.com/free-week-of-evlo-...
Fitness marketing that leads to burn out
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Shannon was interviewed on the Happy Nervous System Podcast with Kendra Delahooke. She talks about how fitness marketing has made us believe un-true things about what our workouts need to look like. 6:33 How marketing has affected the fitness industry 14:03 Top exercise myths 19:15 Counting calories 24:07 Pushing through the pain 26:02 Getting started with a new fitness program Try 7 Evlo classes for free: https://www.evlo-fitness.com/free-week-of-evlo-...
#31: Fitness marketing that leads to burn out
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Shannon was interviewed on the Happy Nervous System Podcast with Kendra Delahooke. She talks about how fitness marketing has made us believe un-true things about what our workouts need to look like. 6:33 How marketing has affected the fitness industry 14:03 Top exercise myths 19:15 Counting calories 24:07 Pushing through the pain 26:02 Getting started with a new fitness program Try 7 Evlo classes for free: https://www.evlo-fitness.com/free-week-of-evlo-...
#30 A reset week: if, why, and how to take a reset week to get past a plateau
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBA reset week can be exactly what you need to kick a plateau. A reset week is when you take a full week off your workouts. It can be extremely effective at allowing your muscles to fully heal, and you'll come back to your workouts stronger. Here's how to know it may be time for a reset week: You've been consistently strength training for 12 or more weeks, BUT you feel like you're weaker or not getting stronger. You also may feel constantly sore, tight, moody, and may even be experiencing ...
#30: A reset week: if, why, and how to take a reset week to get past a plateau
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBA reset week can be exactly what you need to kick a plateau. A reset week is when you take a full week off your workouts. It can be extremely effective at allowing your muscles to fully heal, and you'll come back to your workouts stronger. Here's how to know it may be time for a reset week: You've been consistently strength training for 12 or more weeks, BUT you feel like you're weaker or not getting stronger. You also may feel constantly sore, tight, moody, and may even be experiencing ...
A reset week: if, why, and how to take a reset week to get past a plateau
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBA reset week can be exactly what you need to kick a plateau. A reset week is when you take a full week off your workouts. It can be extremely effective at allowing your muscles to fully heal, and you'll come back to your workouts stronger. Here's how to know it may be time for a reset week: You've been consistently strength training for 12 or more weeks, BUT you feel like you're weaker or not getting stronger. You also may feel constantly sore, tight, moody, and may even be experiencing ...
#30: A reset week: if, why, and how to take a reset week to get past a plateau
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBA reset week can be exactly what you need to kick a plateau. A reset week is when you take a full week off your workouts. It can be extremely effective at allowing your muscles to fully heal, and you'll come back to your workouts stronger. Here's how to know it may be time for a reset week: You've been consistently strength training for 12 or more weeks, BUT you feel like you're weaker or not getting stronger. You also may feel constantly sore, tight, moody, and may even be experiencing ...
#29 Running: why it's not my favorite form of exercise
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWhy am I not a fan of running as a form of exercise? Well, first, it depends on why you're running. Are you running because it clears your head, is meditative, makes you feel good and accomplished? Amazing, carry on. I don't want to discourage you from running if these are your reasons. But many pick up running because they want to improve their fitness, burn off what they ate, or lose weight. In this episode, I talk about why running isn't effective if those are your goals. Here...
Running: why it's not my favorite form of exercise
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWhy am I not a fan of running as a form of exercise? Well, first, it depends on why you're running. Are you running because it clears your head, is meditative, makes you feel good and accomplished? Amazing, carry on. I don't want to discourage you from running if these are your reasons. But many pick up running because they want to improve their fitness, burn off what they ate, or lose weight. In this episode, I talk about why running isn't effective if those are your goals. Here...
#29: Running: why it's not my favorite form of exercise
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWhy am I not a fan of running as a form of exercise? Well, first, it depends on why you're running. Are you running because it clears your head, is meditative, makes you feel good and accomplished? Amazing, carry on. I don't want to discourage you from running if these are your reasons. But many pick up running because they want to improve their fitness, burn off what they ate, or lose weight. In this episode, I talk about why running isn't effective if those are your goals. Here...
#29: Running: why it's not my favorite form of exercise
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWhy am I not a fan of running as a form of exercise? Well, first, it depends on why you're running. Are you running because it clears your head, is meditative, makes you feel good and accomplished? Amazing, carry on. I don't want to discourage you from running if these are your reasons. But many pick up running because they want to improve their fitness, burn off what they ate, or lose weight. In this episode, I talk about why running isn't effective if those are your goals. Here...
Glute training: why we don't do squats & deadlifts (and what we do instead)
September 30, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBYou won't see a lot of heavy squats and deadlifts in Evlo, and it's for a few specific reasons. In this episode, Dr. Shannon breaks down the physics of squats and deadlifts and provides examples of how step-ups are more effective for the glutes and less risky for the spine. 3:36 The Gluteus Maximus connection to metabolism 5:30 Why we don’t do deadlifts and squats 9:07 Why we do bodyweight step-ups 10:35 Breaking down a step up 13:58 Why squats are less effective than deadlifts...
#28: Glute training: why we don't do squats & deadlifts (and what we do instead)
September 30, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBYou won't see a lot of heavy squats and deadlifts in Evlo, and it's for a few specific reasons. In this episode, Dr. Shannon breaks down the physics of squats and deadlifts and provides examples of how step-ups are more effective for the glutes and less risky for the spine. 3:36 The Gluteus Maximus connection to metabolism 5:30 Why we don’t do deadlifts and squats 9:07 Why we do bodyweight step-ups 10:35 Breaking down a step up 13:58 Why squats are less effective than deadlifts...