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#165: Improving metabolic flexibility for lasting results by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

#165: Improving metabolic flexibility for lasting results

from The Dr. Shannon Show

by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Published: Thu May 09 2024

Show Notes

Metabolic flexibility may be a term you've heard before. But what does it mean, and why is it important for overall health? Shannon breaks down the connection between metabolic flexibility and mitochondrial health and gives exercise recommendations for improving metabolic flexibility.

1:45: Introduction
2:45: Upward spiral
4:17: What is metabolic flexibility?
5:05: How to know if you’re metabolically flexible/inflexible
7:45: How to train to be more metabolically flexible
:Types of fuel sources
:How muscle mass affects metabolic flexibility
:Gentle consistency + muscle building
:Strength training for metabolic health
:Zone 2 cardio
:HIIT and SIT
:Summary

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