46. Strength Training for Women, Building Muscle Through Gentle Consistency, & Debunking Fitness Myths with Dr. Shannon Ritchey, DPT

In today’s episode of Thoughts on Thriving, I’m chatting with physical therapist, fitness trainer, and founder of Evlo Fitness, Dr. Shannon Ritchey. Dr. Ritchey's mission is to integrate current fitness research with her experience as a PT and trainer to educate others on effective fitness practices that don't wreck the body. She does this through her fitness platform Evlo Fitness, a structured, low-impact workout program that builds muscle without damaging one's joints. Shannon is also the host of the Fit Body, Happy Joints Podcast, where she breaks down myths, popular philosophies, trends, and mindsets to determine what actually creates sustainable fitness.

In this jam-packed episode, we chat about:

• Dr. Shannon’s background as a physical therapist & why she started Evlo Fitness
• Why MORE is NOT always better with fitness
• Signs you may be overexercising
• Does building more muscle actually correlate with burning more calories?
• Does strength training make women “bulky”?
• The Gentle Consistency™ approach to fitness
• Are yoga and pilates enough to build muscle?
• The 5 basics of muscle growth
• How to eat for muscle growth & how much protein we *actually* need to build lean mass
• Tips for optimal recovery
• Does cycle syncing workouts actually work? & How to cycle sync while still building muscle
• Debunking fitness myths on social media

...and so much more!

For more from Dr. Shannon Ritchey:

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https://www.instagram.com/dr.shannon.dpt/

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