#178: Find Your Ideal Fitness Routine: Balancing Strength, Cardio, and Recovery for Optimal Results

In this episode, Shannon dives into the science of crafting a sustainable, effective fitness routine that delivers results without burning you out. You'll learn:🔹 The four essential "buckets" of exercise for total body transformation 🔹 How to customize your workout plan based on your unique needs and goals 🔹 The truth about hypertrophy, HIIT, and zone 2 cardio - and how to balance them all 🔹 Why recovery matters for results and how to improve recovery 🔹 Simple tests to measure your progress in strength, cardiovascular fitness, and recoveryShannon gives you actionable strategies to:✅ Build muscle and strength without living in the gym ✅ Boost your VO2 max and power for longevity ✅ Improve cardiovascular health without endless cardio ✅ Optimize recovery for faster gains and injury prevention0:00: Introduction to the 4 essential “buckets” of exercise 4:11: Hypertrophy training 7:32: High intensity training 11:02: Zone 2 cardio 12:33: Recovery19:20: Summary of the 4 buckets 21:00: How to customize your fitness routine 24:15: How to test if your fitness routine is working for you32:45: Final thoughts 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram