Muscle Science for Women
517 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 261 ratingsHosted by health coach and author Ashleigh VanHouten and nutritionist and strength and conditioning specialist Rachel Gregory - co-creators of the Muscle Science for Women training program - this podcast dives into all aspects of fitness including nutrition, training, recovery, fitness culture, and so much more, all with a focus on addressing women's unique goals and challenges. It's conversational, interactive, and will help listeners understand their bodies and how to achieve their goals.
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Ep 65: Aging well doesn't happen by accident: how to enjoy the process
April 23, 2024 05:16 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe term "aging," to many, is a bad word, associated with negative changes and a general decline in health. But many of the negative aspects we associate with aging aren't inevitable. In this episode re-release, Ashleigh speaks with New York Times bestselling author, weight-loss and natural anti-aging expert Dr. Kellyann Petrucci.She is a concierge doctor for celebrities in New York City and Los Angeles, a board-certified naturopathic physician and a certified nutrition consultant. She is a ...
Ep 64: Lowering LDL cholesterol on a high-protein diet | Are healthy desserts "orthorexic"?
April 15, 2024 05:10 - 48 minutes - 69 MBIn this episode the ladies answer questions from listeners including one about how to lower LDL cholesterol on a high protein diet: what might be causing the high LDL reading; what other factors other than diet may be contributing; and their advice for some lifestyle factors and further research to address the potential issue. They also discuss how much is too much protein powder: what percentage of your daily protein amount ideally should come from whole foods, and how much is ok to get f...
Ep 63: Are BCAA's any good | Do you need a coffee detox?
April 09, 2024 05:15 - 36 minutes - 52.9 MBIn this episode, Rachel and Ashleigh answer listener questions about the efficacy of BCAA's for muscle building and recovery, the concept of "macro thresholds" ie, how much wiggle room do you have with your macros if you're trying to lose fat, and whether or not you should really be doing a coffee detox. If you want more information on BCAA's and EAA's, check out episode 59 of the podcast. If you have any questions or topic ideas for the ladies, send them to [email protected]...
Ep 62: Vegan Protein | Nutritional deficiencies from a meat-based diet?
April 02, 2024 05:02 - 43 minutes - 62.3 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel talk about how to enjoy vacation without guilt, vegan protein powders, and Ashleigh's nutritional deficiency test results. They discuss how to balance "vacation mentality" with enough discipline that provides a sense of control while still allowing you to enjoy time off, new experiences, and a break from your regular life. They also talk about protein powders and their thoughts on vegan protein. Ashleigh discusses the results of her Genova Metabolomix+ nu...
Ep 61: Are genetic "body types" a thing, and how do you train accordingly?
March 26, 2024 05:11 - 37 minutes - 54.6 MBThis is a fun one! In today's episode, Rachel and Ashleigh discuss the concept of body types: (you've probably heard of these, ectomorph, endomorph, and mesomorph). They talk about: how these body types are characterized if there's real "truth" to these categorizations whether you can change your body composition dramatically outside of your body type how to train to optimize your body type and how all this may impact your feelings about your body and your capabilities. They also ...
Ep 60: Talking to teens about fitness
March 19, 2024 05:05 - 39 minutes - 93.1 MBAshleigh and Rachel are VERY excited to answer questions from some younger listeners! They answer questions from a high school listener about weight gain and birth control, training plans for weight loss, training around injury, and optimal nutrition for younger people. They also dive into pesticides in your coffee (and how to avoid them); why they don't give out free workouts to help sell their programs, and more. Any more teens have fitness questions? Looking for advice? Do you have q...
Ep 59: Essential Amino Acids: what exactly are they and why do we need them
March 12, 2024 05:09 - 1 hour - 178 MBIn this episode Ashleigh asks the CEO and co-founder of Kion, Angelo Keely, to do a deep dive on essential amino acids. As a life-long meat eater, Ashleigh is skeptical about EAA supplements, so they talk about: What essential amino acids are and why they're important The differences between BCAA's and EAA's How much you're actually getting from your food How to make sure you're getting enough to optimize your health How to best incorporate EAA's to optimize intake, muscle growth, a...
Ep 58: Should Ashleigh give up working out? | Can stronger glutes fix low back pain?
March 05, 2024 11:04 - 40 minutes - 96.4 MBIn this episode Ashleigh shares her struggles with burnout, comparing her current self to her former self, and struggling with balancing her current goals and responsibilities with her training plan. She and Rachel dive into concepts like identity and fitness, the importance of training in an organized and progressive way, and how to move past boredom and even burnout. They also answer questions about training with lower back pain, including which exercises may help and setting expectation...
Ep 57: Working out with low back pain | Rachel's new job
February 27, 2024 06:05 - 32 minutes - 76.5 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel dive into a case study of a woman trying to figure out her low back pain, and what she should (or shouldn't) do in the gym while trying to stay fit and heal her low back issues. If you're dealing with low back pain, should you stop everything until you figure out the cause? Should you focus on strengthening your core to relieve back pain possibly caused by core instability? Is it a mechanical issue, an overuse issue, or something else altogether? Dive int...
Ep 57: How to "start over" in the gym | Rachel's new job
February 27, 2024 06:05 - 32 minutes - 76.5 MBIn this episode of Muscle Science for Women, Ashleigh and Rachel dive into a case study of a woman looking to start over again in her fitness and strength journey, after kids and taking time away from the gym. They provide practical tips on how to overcome obstacles and mental hurdles, identify small wins and how they add up to big change over time, and how much time and effort a busy person really HAS to dedicate to their workout program to see results. They also chat about Rachel's new par...
Ep 56: Not making progress in your fitness goals? Here's the missing piece
February 20, 2024 06:12 - 40 minutes - 95.3 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel talk about some of the ways their beliefs and behaviors around fitness and nutrition have changed over the past ten years; they discuss what may be missing from your plan if you seem to be doing everything right but just aren't seeing progress; and what the margin of error is when trying to determine your optimal macro ratio. If you have any questions you want answered, send them to [email protected]. Get fit with us in 2024 - sign up for...
Ep 55: Can you REALLY grow your legs in a home gym? | Prepping for pregnancy
February 13, 2024 06:12 - 40 minutes - 95.5 MBIn this episode Ashleigh and Rachel discuss whether or not you can effectively grow your legs and glutes with a limited home gym (and give plenty of advice on how you can maximize your workouts no matter where you are or what equipment you have). They both recently invested in some of the trendy new walking office treadmills and talk about whether they think they're worth it; how their meal prepping has changed over time; the best way to prep for pregnancy; and they have their favorite "lift...
Ep 54: Maybe gluten and dairy aren't so bad | Our blood glucose experiment
February 06, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 81.3 MBIn this episode Ashleigh and Rachel dive into a variety of topics around nutrition, including understanding the difference between a food "sensitivity" and an actual allergy; they talk about whether foods that are widely touted as unhealthy (like gluten) should be avoided even if you don't seem to be sensitive to them; and they discuss their own recent experiments with continuous blood glucose monitors - including what raised their blood sugar and what didn't, how stress and exercise impacte...
Ep 53: Staying on track with your health while traveling
January 30, 2024 06:04 - 38 minutes - 91.9 MBIn this episode Rachel and Ashleigh discuss mindset and the do's and don'ts of staying healthy while traveling. Rachel has just come back from an epic three-week trip to Thailand, and Ashleigh is about to embark on an all-inclusive family vacation, so they chat about stuff like: How to approach exercise while on vacation - how much should you prioritize it? What's the most effective exercise to do while traveling? How much downtime can you get away with without losing your gains? How to ...
Ep: 52 - Do's and don'ts: creatine, therapy, competitive bodybuilding
January 16, 2024 06:05 - 36 minutes - 87 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel answer listener questions about: Why creatine may be making you sick; The fun of coming up with new workout challenges; Resources for overcoming hypothalamic amenorrhea; Why most people shouldn't try competitive bodybuilding; New experiences with therapy and how it can improve overall health The ladies get personal in this one, we hope you enjoy it and learn something that helps you! If you have any thoughts, comments, or feedback, please send t...
Ep 51: Parasite Cleanses | Gut Health during Travel
January 09, 2024 06:05 - 1 hour - 141 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh sits down with Halie Schoff, functional wellness and nutrition expert and coach who specializes in gut and hormonal health, to talk about how to best support digestive health during different phases of life. They also discuss certain controversial health practices (coffee enema, anyone?) and whether or not someone who practices a healthy lifestyle really "needs" additional detoxifying. They discuss: Keys to optimizing gut health What are parasite cleanses and d...
Ep 50: Training around injuries | What people get wrong about muscle building
December 19, 2023 06:06 - 36 minutes - 87.3 MBIn the LAST episode of 2023, Ashleigh and Rachel talk about goals and answer listener questions about: Training around injuries: how to keep training, how to avoid making injuries worse, and how to know when it's time to back off or keep going Reverse dieting - what it means, how to do it, and why your diet may be holding you back from your goals Running training (and how you can train for endurance and strength at the same time All that and more! Email your comments, feedback, topic s...
Ep 49: Can we really change our mindset to improve our health?
December 12, 2023 06:23 - 1 hour - 175 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh speaks with Erin Power, the coaching and curriculum director at the Primal Health Coach Institute about the complex and layered relationship between a health/fitness/nutrition coach and their client. They dive into topics like: How to get the most out of your coach (and pick the right one) Goal-setting: when it's useful, when it's not, and how to feel good in between goals What does mindset mean? Can we really change our mindset to help reach our health goals? ...
Ep 48: How sore is too sore? | More glute-building tips
December 05, 2023 06:30 - 32 minutes - 77 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel answer more listener questions, like: What to do when your training goals conflict with your work requirements How to optimize training around high-stress jobs and shift work How to know when you're too sore to work out How to continue to traing your glutes even if they're already "too big".... And much more! Remember, if you're a first responder, medical professionl or military member you get a special discount on all Muscle Science for Women pro...
Ep 47: Optimizing hormonal health throughout your life with menopause expert Esther Blum
November 21, 2023 14:15 - 1 hour - 186 MBToday Ashleigh dives into your most frequently asked hormone questions with Esther Blum, an Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert. In the past 27 years she has helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy. Esther is the bestselling author of See ya later, Ovulator and Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, among others. Learn more about Esther here: estherblum.com They discuss topics including: ● How can women go through menopause like...
Ep 46: Ranting about lazy journalism | mainstream nutritionists | Instant gratification
November 14, 2023 07:15 - 37 minutes - 88.3 MBIn this episode Ashleigh and Rachel catch up on their lives, answer listener questions, and get pretty fired up over: Lazy journalism around diet and nutrition Major misconceptions about "super foods" and ideal diets that mainstream nutritionists are still teaching The biggest challenges they see in their coaching practices that hamper client progress Why instant gratification is the enemy of success All that and more! Email your questions, feedback, or topic ideas to musclescience4w...
Ep 45: Fitness in your 40's and beyond | Dr. Stephanie Estima
October 31, 2023 05:16 - 1 hour - 221 MBIn this week's episode, Ashleigh speaks with Dr. Stephanie Estima, a doctor of chiropractic and a health expert focusing on improving lifespan, health span, body composition, and optimal performance. They dive into topics like: Optimizing diet and training for longevity and health Optimizing hormones throughout the lifespan The benefits of HRT for women Sexism in the fitness industry and how it impacts both professionals and the greater community Stephanie's favorite workouts and so...
Ep 44: Is body positivity a good thing? | Are you eating more than you think?
October 17, 2023 05:35 - 54 minutes - 128 MBIn this Q&A episode, Rachel and Ashleigh answer questions about: How to hydrate properly, and how alcohol factors in What to do when you've hit a body composition plateau How to determine if you're actually eating as much (or more, or less) than you think you are - spoiler alert, most of us are not good at accuracy with this! Ashleigh talks about her plan to get fitter by the end of the year and some of the obstacles she's facing (another spoiler alert, one of those obstacles is peanu...
Ep 43: Are weight "set points" real? | How to eat out on a diet
October 03, 2023 05:16 - 50 minutes - 117 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh talks about the stress of sending her toddler to pre-school and her fitness plans for the rest of 2023; Rachel gives an update on her "mini cut" and they answer questions about how to eat out while on a diet. They also dive into the concept of a "weight set point": what it is, can you change it, and how your understanding of it may help or hinder your body composition goals or progress. If you have any other questions you want to ask, send them to musclescience4wo...
Ep 42: Dr. Bill Schindler - What does it mean to eat like a human?
September 26, 2023 05:38 - 1 hour - 214 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh speaks with Dr. Bill Schindler, an archaeologist, primitive technologist, chef, and author of the book, Eat Like a Human. They cover: His journey from having an unhealthy approach to food and body image in his younger years, to learning how to enjoy a more nourishing and less punishing relationship with food; The ONE food humans are actually perfectly designed to eat, and why human beings are actually not very efficient eaters; The science of digestion in anima...
Ep 41: Rachel's "mini cut" | Girl dinner takedown
September 19, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 80.5 MBIn this episode Rachel tells us about her "mini cut" for an upcoming vacation, which leads to a discussion on pool party fashion; Ashleigh has a wellness industry rant about "girl dinner;" they talk about their favorite (and most embarrassing) music to listen to while working out, and they get into the business and branding side of Muscle Science for Women. This one is a real mixed bag of fitness and funny - submit your questions and topic ideas to the ladies at [email protected]...
Ep 40: TMI Time! All about periods
September 05, 2023 05:15 - 37 minutes - 89.2 MBAshleigh and Rachel get real womanly in this episode, covering everything about periods including: the period products we like and use; how to avoid premenstrual headaches, a case study about how to get your period back if you've lost it; and why having a period is "a luxury." We also talk more about skincare and have a surprise special guest! If you have topic ideas or questions for the hosts, send them to [email protected]. Here's Ashleigh's ebook, Fuel for Pregnanc...
Ep 39: Best hormonal testing | Unilateral training | American Gladiators
August 22, 2023 05:10 - 41 minutes - 97.3 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel chat about the new American Gladiators documentary, what type of testing is best to determine hormone levels and overall health, and how to optimize unilateral --single limb--training: why it's important, what exercises are most impactful, and how to rest properly for maximum output. If you have topic ideas or questions for the hosts, send them to [email protected]. More info on our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Wo...
Ep 38: Thoughts on 75 Hard | Safe Tanning | Caffeine
August 08, 2023 05:15 - 42 minutes - 101 MBIn this Q&A episode, Ashleigh and Rachel dive into the 75 hard challenge, they talk about safe sun exposure, caffeine consumption, and they revisit their old debate on using wrist straps when lifting...this is a fun one, don't miss it! If you have topic ideas or questions for the hosts, send them to [email protected]. More info on our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: musclescienceforwomen.com Info on our Grow your Glutes workshop: rgfit.com/glu...
Ep 37: How to: fix bloating, find a good doctor, and target your hamstrings
August 01, 2023 05:15 - 48 minutes - 114 MBIn this fun episode Ashleigh and Rachel show off some summer fashion (follow us on YouTube to watch the episodes!) and answer listener questions including: How to fix bloating, and how much stomach bloat is normal How to optimize good digestion How to find a doctor who understands the importance of nutrition What is nutritional yeast and is it good for you? Are good mornings a good exercise? And more! Thanks to our BRAND NEW sponsor, Goodr! These super cute, polarized, quality s...
Ep 36: Postpartum fitness and health with Melissa Paris
July 25, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 151 MBIn this episode with Ashleigh and her special guest, postpartum fitness and kettlebell expert Melissa Paris, the two moms discuss the importance of the postpartum period for long-term health and healing, the kinds of breathwork that help improve core stability, the best way to support and strengthen core and pelvic health both before and after birth, how to navigate fitness "as a mom" while juggling all the new responsibilities and distractions, and the number one thing women should do in th...
Ep 35: A deep dive on Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
July 11, 2023 05:05 - 59 minutes - 138 MBIn this episode, Rachel and Ashleigh dive deeper into the topic of hormone replacement therapy for women, attempting to clear up some misconceptions and provide information for listeners to better inform their own further research. (As a reminder, this episode does not contain medical advice and is meant for general information and entertainment purposes only.) The ladies cover topics including: Some common misconceptions around the health risks of HRT for women, and where these misconcep...
Ep 34: Q&A - Ozempic | Cottage Cheese trend | Net vs total carbs
June 27, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 73.2 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel try (and fail) to do a rapid-fire Q&A, but they still cover a lot of ground: they chat about the latest fat-loss drug, Ozempic; the new social media food trend of making everything out of cottage cheese; and answer other questions about gut health, whether there's value in core-specific workouts, and how often you should "go to failure" in your workouts. All that and more! If you have topic ideas or questions for the hosts, send them to musclescience4wo...
Ep 33: Q&A: HRT | best glute exercises
June 13, 2023 05:01 - 46 minutes - 109 MBIn this Q&A episode, Rachel and Ashleigh catch up on what's going on in their lives after a brief break and chat about: Impactful glute exercises Learning new skills The misconceptions around hormone replacement therapy for women And that's just the tip of the iceberg! If you have more questions for Ashleigh and Rachel, send them to [email protected] Check out our new program, the Grow Your Glutes Workshop. More info on our flagship strength training program, Muscle Sci...
Ep 32: What's wrong with the health and fitness coaching industry, and how we can fix it
May 30, 2023 05:35 - 1 hour - 208 MBIn this re-released episode, Ashleigh discusses what she's seen/experienced as the issues in the coaching industry today, and what we can all do to improve it. As a professional in the health and fitness industry for more than a decade, Ashleigh has worked as a coach and has experience as a client; she’s also worked with, observed, interviewed, and learned from some of the top coaches in the industry. When a coaching experience doesn’t go well, it’s easy to chalk it up to an unmotivated cl...
Ep 31: How Nutrition and libido are connected
May 16, 2023 05:01 - 44 minutes - 104 MBIn this re-released episode, Ashleigh welcomes back her friend Dr. Elly Michelle Lieppman, a licensed naturopathic doctor who specializes in individualized women’s medicine, optimizing hormones, digestion, and energy. Learn more at drellymichelle.com. Dr. Elly and Ashleigh tackle the complex and spicy topic of sexual health and libido - discussing topics like: How libido is an indicator of overall health The many physical and emotional layers that contribute to libido What our sex hor...
Ep 30: Body fat percentages | Rest day restlessness
May 09, 2023 05:09 - 35 minutes - 84.2 MBIn this Q&A episode, Ashleigh and Rachel are asked about their body fat percentages, our favorite lifts, what to do with rest day restlessness, and more chats about optimizing training around your monthly cycle. Have more questions or topic ideas for us? Email them to [email protected]. Check out our new program, the Grow your Glutes Workshop. More info on our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women. Shoutout to our show sponsor Active Stacks! They m...
Ep 29: The Science of Stress and Stress Mitigation with Dr. Andrew Huberman
May 02, 2023 05:35 - 1 hour - 232 MBSince May is a busy month for the Muscle Science for Women ladies, please enjoy the re-release of one of the most popular podcast episodes Ashleigh ever recorded: her interview with Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and a professor in the department of neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. If you haven't heard this episode before, it's full of usable, accessible tools to understand and manage your stress response - and if you have heard it before, we really think th...
Ep 28: What is reverse dieting? | How to do it correctly
April 18, 2023 05:17 - 50 minutes - 119 MBThis week is all about reverse dieting: Ashleigh and Rachel discuss what a reverse diet is, and why you should do it after spending time in a caloric deficit. They also talk about what many people get wrong about reverse dieting; how changing your body size changes your nutritional and metabolic needs; and how to find your new "maintenance" calories after you've changed your body composition. This is an important episode for anyone who's lost weight or changed their body composition, hit the...
Ep 27: Are HIIT workouts actually good for you?
April 11, 2023 05:01 - 34 minutes - 78.2 MBIn today's episode, Ashleigh and Rachel talk all things High Intensity Interval Training: What exactly is it, and what are the common ways people do it wrong? What are the potential benefits? What are the potential downfalls? Can it be effective for women looking to lose fat, build muscle, and who have limited time for workouts? What are their favorite HIIT workouts? The ladies also discuss their new offering, the Grow Your Glutes workshop, and introduce a potential new intro theme...
Ep 26: Can you change your body composition without changing your weight?
April 04, 2023 05:21 - 43 minutes - 103 MBIn this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel talk about cutting and bulking in tandem with the seasons; whether or not you can/should try to change your body composition without losing or gaining weight; how to know when it's time to move on from a current goal and start a new challenge; and of course, they talk about healthy protein treats for those of us who are trying to chaise gains but who also need ice cream. Here's a link for how to make the BEST protein ice cream: https://www.rgfit.com/b...
Ep 25: Final photoshoot prep update | Dealing with back pain
March 28, 2023 05:11 - 58 minutes - 137 MB"A healthy body is a responsive body." Have you ever found yourself frustrated with a body composition or fat loss goal - you feel like you're doing everything right but not seeing the results you want? It could be that you're missing some of the foundational health principles that will help encourage body composition changes. Many of the most important factors for fat loss or muscle gain - things like proper nutrition, recovery, rest, hormonal health, stress management, and more - are ign...
Ep 24: Motivation and cardio - How important are they for fat loss?
March 14, 2023 05:30 - 53 minutes - 124 MBIn this episode of Muscle Science for Women, Ashleigh gives an update on her short but intense photo shoot prep and fat loss plan, revealing the challenges she's having (they're not what you think!) and they talk about the importance of motivation in goal setting - as well as what to do when motivation fails. They dig into the role cardio can play in fat loss, and how to implement it in a strategic, sustainable, and healthy way. Email us with your thoughts, comments, topic suggestion to ...
Ep 23: Let's talk glutes! | Training around your cycle
March 07, 2023 06:32 - 43 minutes - 103 MBJoin the Build Your Glutes Workshop interest list HERE! This week, Ashleigh and Rachel answer listener questions about training around your cycle; Rachel shares details about her business rebranding; and the two ladies announce their first new workshop product since Muscle Science for Women was born...hint, it's all about the glutes :) Learn more about the new course and how you can sign up for a bigger, stronger backside. Reach out with any questions, comments, or topic ideas by emailin...
Ep 22: Talking beauty standards in the fitness industry
February 28, 2023 06:09 - 42 minutes - 100 MBIn this episode, hosts Rachel and Ashleigh answer your questions, including whether their feelings about themselves or about beauty in general have changed as their "online careers" have grown. They also offer their own tips or advice for how to cultivate contentment, compassion, and self-love in an online world that can be increasingly judgemental and negative. Ashleigh also gives an update on her photoshoot prep, and they discuss how to manage your goals when unexpected stresses are thro...
Ep 21: Does nutrition timing matter for fat loss? | Nerding out on creatine
February 21, 2023 06:04 - 42 minutes - 99.5 MBIn this episode, the girls nerd out about the benefits and uses of creatine and collagen; they discuss the nuances of nutrition timing when in a deficit; Ashleigh talks about her experience with Rachel’s Training program so far, and more. If you have any questions, topic ideas, comments or feedback, send them to [email protected] Shoutout to our show sponsor Active Stacks! They make high-quality beef protein isolate in two delicious flavors, chocolate and vanilla. They're mad...
Ep 20: Ashleigh talks about her photoshoot prep with a SURPRISE coach!
February 14, 2023 06:01 - 47 minutes - 110 MBEven coaches need coaching - Ashleigh is working on a short but intense "prep" for an upcoming photoshoot, and she discusses her plan and goals with her surprise coach - including things she does and doesn't like about having a coach, the difficulties of a prep after having a child, her changing values, the non-negotiables required when looking to make body composition changes, and ultimately, the TRUE value of a coach...it's not always what we think it is! What do you want to learn from o...
Ep 19: Is fasting good for women or not?
February 07, 2023 06:19 - 30 minutes - 71.4 MBIn this short solo episode, Ashleigh answers listener questions about whether fasting for women is a good idea; when you know you've reached a goal and when it's time to take a break/maintain, and her thoughts on the current state of fitness coaching and accreditation. Learn more on her episode with women's fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hmsWBTLSmU&t=276s Listen to Ashleigh's episode about "what's wrong with the coaching industry and how we can fix...
Ep 18: Optimize your hormones with Dr. Halie Schoff
January 31, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 148 MBOne of the questions most frequently asked of the Muscle Science for Women podcast hosts is around optimizing hormonal health as we age, so we can maximize muscle, minimize stress, and live vibrant, healthy lives. It's a complex topic, though, and one that requires more than one podcast episode to dive into! This week, Ashleigh chats with Dr. Halie Schoff, a licensed and practicing Functional Chiropractor, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Podcaster with a Master's in Applied Clinical N...
Ep 17: How to get your strength back after injury or illness
January 24, 2023 06:10 - 39 minutes - 93.8 MBAshleigh and Rachel answer some of the most commonly asked questions they get about: How much protein can you really metabolize at once? How do you know how much protein you should be eating per meal? They provide actionable strategies to help you figure it out for yourself How to come back to training after injury and illness in a safe smart way and how to minimize muscle loss during injury What do they think of cold water therapy, including when it can be helpful and when it can be ha...