EPISODE · Nov 24, 2021 · 11 MIN
#36: "Burning off" holiday food: why it isn't an effective or healthy strategy
from The Dr. Shannon Show · host Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
It'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 about our Cyber Monday special: https://www.evlo-fitness.com/subscribeDr. Shannon's IG: @dr.shannon.dptStart your Evlo membership trial: www.evlofitness.comTo try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
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It'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 a...
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