About this episode
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 11:35: Types of fuel sources 12:12: How muscle mass affects metabolic flexibility 23:55: Gentle consistency + muscle building 27:15: Strength training for metabolic health 29:56: Zone 2 cardio 33:45: HIIT and SIT 38:45: Summary 14-day free Evlo 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 .