I am delighted to have the amazing Dr. Shannon Ritchey joining me today. She is a doctor of physical therapy, a fitness trainer, and the founder of Evlo Fitness.

In this insightful conversation, we explore the complex landscape of social media and its influence on our perceptions of health and fitness, unpacking myths, stigmas, and societal conditioning. We dive into body recomposition, looking at the compare and despair trap of social media, the effects of fitness challenges, and the science behind muscle soreness and eccentric exercises. Dr. Ritchey explains how to measure body composition requirements accurately, how muscle supports metabolic health, and the results of different types of muscle fiber stimulation, and she also shares her thoughts on Zone 2 cardio, Pilates, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), nutrition, and more. 

This discussion with Dr. Ritchey offers a wealth of information, and I look forward to welcoming her back for another conversation later this year.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Bio: Shannon Ritchey

Dr. Shannon Ritchey is a former physical therapist, a fitness trainer with over 15 years of experience, and the founder of Evlo Fitness. She educates on the science of exercise, specifically teaching women how to build muscle with less wear and tear on their bodies. Residing in Austin, Texas, but originally from Kansas, Shannon is a wife and mom to a daughter (and pregnant with a second!).

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