• Evaluating Fitness Trends with Dr. Shannon Connolly

  • Mar 24 2025
  • Length: 58 mins
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Evaluating Fitness Trends with Dr. Shannon Connolly

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  • In this episode, host Nikki chats with Dr. Shannon Connolly, chiropracter and women's strength and rehab coach about the the misleading world of celebrity fitness programs and marketing claims in the fitness and rehab space.

    Topics discussed:

    • Why “celebrity-approved” doesn’t mean evidence-based
    • How to spot red flags in fitness marketing claims
    • What progressive overload actually means proper strength training versus how it's misused in marketing
    • The "initial gains" phenomenon and why everything works for beginners but not for long-term progress
    • Why pain, progress, and training don’t always follow a straight line

    Connect with Shannon:

    • Instagram: @livewellwithdrshannon
    • Website: livewellwithdrshannon.com

    Connect with Nikki:

    • Take 1 minute quiz and get your FREE personalized strength plan!
    • Instagram: @naablevyfitness

    Articles referenced:

    • Jennifer Aniston's P-Volv fitness regime article (AOL)
    • Marie Claire article about Pilates for strength training
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