Are your workouts science-backed? Dr. Shannon Ritchey, a physical therapist and the founder of Evlo Fitness, busts fitness myths and gives listeners tips to make their workouts easier, more effective, and more fun. For Shannon, building an effective workout routine is all about choosing exercises that make you feel better and improve your health. This means prioritizing strength training, avoiding an all-or-nothing approach to fitness, and high-weight low-rep routines. Liz and Shannon discuss everything to working out in different stages of life to whether buying a fitness tracker is worth it. 3:20 Why Should We Work Out? 5:27 Workouts for Weight Loss 11:30 Physical And Mental Health Benefits of Working Out 21:32 What Muscle Soreness Really Means 25:51 Minimum Workout Dose 33:30 What Are Cardiovascular Zones? 38:09 Training in Perimenopause 44:23 What Time Of Day Should You Work Out? 49:54 Pregnancy and Postpartum Workouts 1:07:12 Pilates and Barre 1:17:02 Fitness Trackers For more from Shannon, you can find her on Instagram at @dr.shannon.dpt or her podcast, The Dr. Shannon Show. Visit Evlo Fitness at www.evlofitness.com, where you can sign up for your first two weeks free. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome If you like this episode, check out Secrets To Optimal Health: An MD’s Exact Plan For Inflammation, Supplements, Exercise, & Knowing What ACTUALLY Works. This episode is sponsored by: LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/LizMoody to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order. IQ Bar: Text LIZ to 64000 for 20% off all IQBAR products plus FREE shipping. ZocDoc: go to ZocDoc.com/LizMoody and download the Zocdoc app for FREE and book a top-rated doctor today. AG1: visit drinkag1.com/lizmoody and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today Olive and June: visit oliveandjune.com/LIZMOODY for 20% off your first Mani System. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 291. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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