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Back to Search#62: What foam rolling is and isn't doing for your body
Is there a place for foam rolling? In this episode, I talk about how foam rolling/massage guns/etc. affects your body. I talk about how foam rolling can be a band-aide to a damaging routine and how t…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
#61: Why endless cardio is not the answer with Doug Britnole
Doug Brignole is former Mr. America and Mr. Universe bodybuilding champion with a competitive trajectory that lasted over 40 years. In this episode, we talk about how your body adapts to cardio and h…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
#60: Why "functional" exercise isn't necessarily better with Doug Brignole
Doug Brignole is former Mr. America and Mr. Universe bodybuilding champion with a competitive trajectory that lasted over 40 years. In this episode, we talk about some of the antiquated beliefs in th…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
#59: Low-impact doesn't always mean low joint-stress
Low-impact workouts aren't always less joint stress. Exercise selection, variety, and dosage are more important than just doing workouts with no jumping. In this episode, we'll talk about how to mak…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
#58: What reformer Pilates is and isn't doing for your body with Dr. Payton Busker
Dr. Payton Busker PT, DPT, is talking all about reformer Pilates and how it affects your body. We talk extensively about core, posture, and how genetics play a large role in your body's adaptation to…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
#57: The top 7 mistakes millennial women are making in their workouts
Let's be honest; millennial women are BUSY. We want to spend our energy in ways that will work for us, not against us. In this episode, Shannon discusses some common mistakes that millennial women ma…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
#56: BONUS: My experience with a reset week
I've been a hypocrite. I haven't practiced what I preach in taking enough recovery. In this episode, I recount my personal experiences on why I decided to take a reset week, what I'm learning, and ho…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
#55: It's time for me to take a reset week
I preach the importance of rest and recommend everyone take a "reset week" every 8-12 weeks (check out episode #30 to learn why a reset week is beneficial). But this week, it's my turn. I will be tak…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
#54: How to reduce oxidative stress to slow aging, improve results, and reduce risk of chronic disease
Oxidative stress can cause problems in our bodies: it accelerates aging, contributes to fatigue and muscle wasting, and is linked to other chronic diseases. But what is oxidative stress, and how can …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
#53: Neurons that fire together wire together: how to apply this powerful tool to your workouts
Biomechanics, progressive overload, and programming are all crucial for results and feeling good throughout the process. But there's a huge piece that goes overlooked: it's our thoughts. Have you eve…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago