About this episode
Genetics are a reality that we all work with. But how much of your response to exercise is genetically predisposed? And how much do exercise and lifestyle influence your results? Shannon discusses how to train given your genetic predisposition. 0:00: Introduction 2:25: Figuring out what you value 5:23: Genetic predisposition for muscle fiber composition 10:00: How to assess which fiber type you might have more of 16:00: If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it 17:15: Mechanical load to the muscles 21:24: Shifting from type I to type II muscle fibers 24:20: How can training shift you fiber type composition from type I to type II fibers? 25:55: How to train based on your fiber composition 29:10: How hormones affect fiber composition 36:19: How to train based on these hormones Studies referenced: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18271028/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22645169/#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20suggested%20that,by%20both%20genotype%20and%20environment https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8473039/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8783862/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11479145/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8783862/#CR9 Free Evlo Workshop Free Evlo 101 class 14 day free trial Follow Dr. Shannon on Instagram Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com .