The Dr. Shannon Show

Learn which exercise choices give big results with minimal time and strain. Hear about opposite position loading and how limb orientation changes which muscle works. Explore resistance curves and why matching load to strength matters. Discover early versus late-phase loading and why targeting one muscle at a time cuts fatigue and speeds recovery.

Elbow pain is common in bicep work or for other arm exercises. In this episode, Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon explain some anatomy of the bicep and give great tips for avoiding cranky elbows while working the biceps or other arm muscles. To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com

Dr. Amelia May, pelvic and women’s health PT and director at Genesis PT & Wellness, specializes in pelvic floor, pregnancy/postpartum rehab, and sports orthopedics. She discusses prepping the body before pregnancy, safe core training in the first and second trimesters, diastasis recti causes and prevention, modifying intense classes while pregnant, postpartum return-to-exercise, and the reality behind the “mom pooch.”

In this episode, Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon discuss why you shouldn't be afraid of your knees passing your toes. To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com

Dr. Amelia May, a pelvic health physical therapist with sports and ortho roots, explains the deep core as a pressure canister. She covers diaphragmatic breathing, coordinating breath with exertion, and when constant abdominal bracing can harm pelvic function. Practical cues for transverse abdominis activation, signs of pelvic floor problems, and when to seek specialized care are discussed.

There is a fad going around social media about crunches being "bad" or "ineffective." Payton and Shannon break down the question of if you should stop doing them in this week's One Question Monday. To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com

What is the difference between maintaining your muscle mass and building it? We teach you how to know whether you should be in maintenance or build mode, how to adjust your training, and how to track muscle gain, maintenance, or loss. 1:44: What is maintenance mode?3:30: Importance of focusing on muscle building as early as possible4:17: Example of how age-related loss in muscle mass can occur 10:34: Why we shouldn’t fear “getting bulky/bigger”12:50: How to know if you’re ready for maintenance 13:43: Genetics14:44: Age 16:09: Seasons of life 17:06: Aesthetics 18:07: Difference between build mode and maintenance mode 20:08: Difference in training between these two modes 21:24: RPE scale25:00: Training in build mode for some muscles, but maintenance mode for others28:40: Changes in training if you want to build muscle while losing fat 31:30: How do you measure whether you are losing or gaining muscle?34:23: Suggestions for how to make small tweaks8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com

Today, physical therapists Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon will discuss why they don't do many overhead presses in their classes. If overhead presses are working for you - carry on! They are not dangerous or bad. We are discussing our reasoning for choosing different exercises to target the deltoids. To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com

Body recomposition is a three-pronged approach that involves a balance between nutrition, training, and recovery. Body composition isn't everyone's goal, and that's completely ok! Skip this episode if it's not your goal. 00:30: Episode disclaimer2:45: Muscle hypertrophy without over stressing system4:05: Shannon’s experience with overexercise 6:35: What is body recomposition?9:28: How nutrition plays a role 17:47: How training plays a role20:55: What does it take to build muscle?31:30: How do you measure muscle growth/fat loss?34:18: Shannon’s personal experience with body recomposition 8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com

OQM (One question Monday) is a new series where Shannon and/or Payton answer one of your questions in 15 minutes or less! Today, Shannon and Payton are discussing fears around getting bulky. Listen to learn why you may have that bulky appearance, why to not be afraid of gettin bulky, and how to maintain your muscle mass. 8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trialTo try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com