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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 #9: What Actually Works for Body Recomposition

    07/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    00:00: Introduction
    01:23: The REPS framework for building muscle 
    03:37: Cardio, nutrition, and recovery recommendations 
    05:08: Dr. Shannon's history with over-exercising and building muscle 
    08:10: Why Dr. Shannon created Evlo 

    To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
  • The Dr. Shannon Show

    Fitness Rewired Capsule #8: The 3 Reasons You May Feel Bulky

    06/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    00:00: Introduction
    01:24: Introduction and defining what "bulky" means 
    02:45: The body builder physique 
    03:40: Why you might feel "bigger" when building muscle 
    05:20: Why you might feel swollen, puffy, or inflamed 
    08:35: How to distinguish between fat gain and inflammation 
    10:00: "Tone without the bulk" 
    To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
  • The Dr. Shannon Show

    Fitness Rewired Capsule #7: Sweating and Hot Workouts

    05/04/2026 | 12 mins.
    00:00: Introduction
    02:18: Does sweating mean you had an effective workout? 
    04:10: Why do we sweat? 
    05:50: Why sweating is an unreliable predictor of workout effectiveness 
    07:18: Does sweating accelerate fat loss or make you look toned? 
    09:00: Are heated workouts better for cardio? 
    11:30: Are heated workouts and sweating bad? 
    12:05: The bottom line 
    To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
  • The Dr. Shannon Show

    Fitness Rewired Capsule #6: How Sore Should You Be?

    04/04/2026 | 8 mins.
    00:00: Introduction
    01:50: What is soreness? 
    04:15: Do you need to be sore to build muscle?
    06:45: Can soreness be counterproductive? 
    07:45: Should you train a sore muscle? 
    08:50: Summary 
    To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
  • 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

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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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