About this episode
"Listen to your body" has become a cliche in the wellness world. What does it even mean, and how can you do it? Shannon and Payton break down what listening to your body means from a neurology standpoint, how it can improve your body image AND your results, and they break down a step-by-step process for being a better listener of your own body. 0:00: Introduction 1:14: What “listening to your body” means from a nervous system standpoint 5:45: The power of listening to your outputs 9:20: Age is not a diagnosis 11:10: Why do people struggle with this concept? 16:12: Using exercise to buffer emotions 19:22: Societal standards and implications 21:10: How listening to your body could be taken in the wrong way 28:16: How gentle consistency comes into play 30:55: How to know if you need rest 36:46: How to listen to your body: Step 1- Set guidelines for yourself 39:35: How to listen to your body: Step 2- Assess your body before you work out 43:25: How to listen to your body: Step 3- Assess yourself during the workout 47:10: How to listen to your body: Step 4- Assessing how your workout routine is affecting you as a whole Workshop Free Evlo 101 class 14 day free trial Follow Dr. Shannon on Instagram Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Tiktok To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com .