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The Dr. Shannon Show

Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
The Dr. Shannon Show
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  • The Dr. Shannon Show

    Fitness Rewired Capsule #5: You Don't Have to Lift Heavy to Build Muscle

    03/04/2026 | 8 mins.
    00:00: Introduction
    01:23: Do you have to lift heavy? 
    02:45: Light vs. moderate vs. heavy loads 
    05:00: When to choose heavy, moderate, or light loads? 
    07:30: What rep ranges are best? 
    To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
  • The Dr. Shannon Show

    Fitness Rewired Capsule #4: Toning, Sculpting, and Long Lean Muscle - What's Real?

    02/04/2026 | 16 mins.
    00:00: Introduction
    03:00: The truth about "toning" workouts 
    06:45: "Sculpting" workouts 
    08:28: What is "the burn" doing? 
    12:00: Will switching to Pilates make you look more toned? 
    14:33: The Rest Test 
    15:40: Summary
    To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
  • The Dr. Shannon Show

    Fitness Rewired Capsule #3: Why Hard Workouts Aren't Changing Your Body

    01/04/2026 | 17 mins.
    00:00: Introduction
    01:23: Does your workout need to feel exhausting to be effective? 
    02:30: How Shannon's workout routine has changed over the years
    04:20: What are systemically fatiguing workouts doing for you? 
    09:07: Fatigue vs. muscle failure 
    11:30: Can systemically fatiguing workouts replace cardio? 
    14:00: What if systemic fatigue is preventing you from reaching failure? 
    16:50: The bottom line 
    To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
  • The Dr. Shannon Show

    Fitness Rewired Capsule #2: The Truth About Exercise and Fat Loss

    31/03/2026 | 16 mins.
    00:00: Introduction
    01:23: Exercise for fat loss? 
    04:53: How we burn calories
    09:07: Exercise and diet recommendations for body recomposition 
    10:50: Cardio vs. resistance training calorie burn
    13:05: Is calorie burn constrained or additive? 
    16:54: Final thoughts 
    To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
  • The Dr. Shannon Show

    Fitness Rewired Capsule #1: You Were Lied to About Fitness

    30/03/2026 | 15 mins.
    00:00: Introduction
    01:23: How the media shapes our mindset around fitness
    04:10: History of fitness culture
    10:38: History of fitness wearables and its impact on fitness today 
    12:15: Fitness culture today
    14:33: Overview of the Fitness Rewired Capsule 
    To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com

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About The Dr. Shannon Show

Whether it's a research-based solo episode, a detailed expert interview, or a casual coffee chat, you'll learn what is true (and what isn't) regarding fitness, nutrition, mental health, skincare, and more. Join Shannon Ritchey, Doctor of Physical Therapy, fitness trainer, and founder of Evlo Fitness, each Thursday and occasional Fridays for science-based tools to improve your health.
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