The Dr. Shannon Show
Whether it's a research-based solo episode, a detailed expert interview, or a casual coffee chat, you'll learn what is true (and what isn't) regarding fitness, nutrition, mental health, skincare, and more. Join Shannon Ritchey, Doctor of Physical Therapy, fitness trainer, and founder of Evlo Fitness, each Thursday and occasional Fridays for science-based tools to improve your health.
The Dr. Shannon Show
#184: Postpartum Body Recomposition
This episode is not to encourage "bounce back" after having a baby. Shannon discusses sustainable strategies to improve body composition postpartum. Body recomposition is increasing the ratio of lean mass to fat mass. Shannon will discuss how to ease into exercise and start to build muscle postpartum (after your provider approves that you exercise), the considerations if you're breastfeeding, and the basics of nutrition for body recomposition.
0:00: Introduction
1:19: Body recomposition
5:03: Postpartum considerations
9:38: Stage 1 exercise recommendations
6:15: Stage 2 exercise recommendations
17:30: Stage 3 exercise recommendations
18:38: Stage 4 exercise recommendations
20:12: Stage 5 exercise recommendations
21:15: Summary of postpartum exercise recommendations
22:44: Postpartum nutrition
24:55: When can you expect change in muscle growth?
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