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#83: How to improve metabolic flexibility with Cynthia Thurlow  by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

#83: How to improve metabolic flexibility with Cynthia Thurlow

from The Dr. Shannon Show

by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Published: Thu Oct 13 2022

Show Notes

What does it mean to be metabolically flexible, and how can we improve our metabolic flexibility? Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation, TedX speaker, and host of the Everyday Wellness Podcast. We talk about improving insulin sensitivity, how to fast around your cycle, how to fast if you're non-cycling, and more.

0:00: Introduction
2:08: Signs/symptoms that you may be insulin resistance
6:27: Sugar burner vs. fat burner
8:45: What we do in our 30s, 40s, and 60s affects our function in our 60s and beyond
:First steps to take in improving your metabolic flexibility
:Fasting for individuals <35 y/o
:Fasting for individuals >35 y/o
:Exercising in a fasted state
:Importance of building muscle mass
:How to find Cynthia Thurlow

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