EPISODE · Oct 20, 2022 · 27 MIN
#84: Is feeling the "burn" enough to stimulate muscle growth?
from The Dr. Shannon Show · host Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
If you've exercised, you are familiar with the love/hate relationship you have with the "muscle burn." But what is this actually doing? Is it burning fat? Is it "toning" an area? Is it building muscle? Why is it happening? All these things are discussed in this episode. 0:00: Introduction 2:00: The “3 M’s” to muscle growth 3:23: 1st M: Mechanical load (How heavy should I be lifting?)11:15: 2nd M: Muscle damage or EIMD14:47: 3rd M: Metabolic stress or “the burn”19:23: Barre and Pilates 22:55: Heavy lifting does not necessarily equate to high mechanical load to the muscle24:55: Summary 8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
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If you've exercised, you are familiar with the love/hate relationship you have with the "muscle burn." But what is this actually doing? Is it burning fat? Is it "toning" an area? Is it building muscle? Why is it happening? All these things are discussed in this episode. 0:00: Introduction 2:00: The “3 M’s” to muscle growth 3:23: 1st M: Mechanical load (How heavy should I be lifting?) 11:15: 2nd M: Muscle damage or EIMD 14:47: 3rd M: Metabolic stress or “the burn” 19:23: Bar...
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