EPISODE · Jul 6, 2023 · 40 MIN
#121: Metabolic flexibility: Improve energy & body composition while decelerating aging
from The Dr. Shannon Show · host Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
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 try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
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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 spiral 2:32: What is metabolic flexibility? 3:20: How to know if you’re metabolically flexible/inflexible 6:00: How to train to be more metabolically flexible 9...
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