#146: Metabolic adaptation and fitness challenges

Have you ever started a fitness challenge just to find yourself back at square one shortly after it ended? In this episode, we discuss why I'm not a fan of time-based, extreme fitness challenges and the metabolic adaptations that occur with extreme diets and exercise routines. 0:00: Introduction 3:00: Building muscle and time-bound challenges  5:00: Metabolic adaption  11:40: Do challenges help start new habits? 13:20: The benefits of following a gentle, strength-based program  16:06: How Evlo sets you up for sustainable success  Episode #139 (referenced in episode) Get on our email list Follow Dr. Shannon on Instagram Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com