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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 f...

You can find anecdotes everywhere that heavy weights "bulk" and Pilates-type movements provide a long, lean, toned body. Is there any truth behind the...

In this episode, Dr. Shannon interviews Becca Romero about all things nutrition and fertility. They touch on women's and men's fertility, micronutrien...

Deload weeks, or as we call them, "Reset Weeks," can help manage fatigue, avoid plateaus, and improve recovery. Dr. Shannon discusses some updates to ...

Do you HAVE to squat and deadlift to maintain your functional strength throughout your life?  Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon discuss misconceptions about ...

Every year, Shannon releases a "Thanksgiving" episode centered around exercise and food. This year, she's speaking to something that is common around ...

In last week's episode, we talked about habits necessary for body recomposition. We discussed the importance of sleep and how fitness results are more...

Since body recomposition requires slow and steady changes, it requires lifestyle and habit changes. In this episode, Shannon discusses the habits nece...

Enjoy this Q&A podcast episode with Shannon, where she addresses some common question from Evlo members!  0:23: What is the best time of day to work ...

Carb cycling is a nutrition method for body recomposition. In this episode, Shannon interviews Esosa Osagiede, a Registered Dietitian, to discuss what...

You may have heard that exercising too much can affect your hormones. But how exactly does this happen? Listen to today's episode to learn. 0:00: Int...

What are the physiological differences between men and women, and how does that influence how they should train? 0:00: Introduction 0:45: Differences...

Is building muscle during pregnancy possible? Or should it even be a goal? Dr. Shannon discusses this in today's episode.  0:00: Introduction 0:43: E...

Stress is an issue many of us can relate to. But stress isn't always bad. In fact, stressing your body in the right ways and amounts can be productive...

You may have heard testimonials about low-impact workouts being more effective than high-intensity workouts. Is there validity to this? Can you workou...

The way we burn calories is constrained, not additive. This means that at a certain level of activity, our overall energy expenditure starts to platea...

Body recomposition means losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. This is a slower process than weight loss or building muscle alone, but we li...

The "afterburn effect," or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, is the temporary increase in metabolism that occurs after exercise. What is the va...

If you feel bigger after embarking on a muscle-building routine, there are two primary reasons. Shannon discusses this and how to lose fat while gaini...

Strength training has endless benefits: stronger muscles, better body composition, stronger bones, better mental health... but did you know it can als...

It's no secret I'm not a big fan of fitness watches, but I think newer wearables show promise and can be helpful. In this episode, I break down what I...

Soreness may not be related to muscle damage or an effective workout. It may be related to an entirely different tissue and explain why soreness is no...

Genetics are a reality that we all work with. But how much of your response to exercise is genetically predisposed? And how much do exercise and lifes...

Dr. Julie Fratantoni educates us about how to keep our brains healthy as we age. We talk about neurochemicals that affect our brains, how to improve w...

Can you cycle sync while still building muscle? The answer is YES, but not in the way social media is recommending. In this episode, Shannon talks abo...

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 co...

In this episode, Evlo instructor, Dr. Payton, discusses her recent diagnosis with Hashimoto's, which is one of the most common autoimmune disorders in...

The "interference effect," otherwise known as the concurrent training effect, is controversial in the academic literature. Shannon discusses the AMPK ...

We think about working HARDER to see better results. But what if managing fatigue better could have a bigger payoff than just doing MORE? In this epis...

Chronic inflammation is common in the fitness industry and can affect fitness results. Dr. Shannon discusses what inflammation is, how your body is af...