Muscle Science for Women
Ashleigh VanHouten & Rachel Gregory · Ashleigh VanHouten | Rachel Gregory
Show overview
Muscle Science for Women has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 216 episodes. That works out to roughly 200 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 39 min and 1h 8m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 24 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Ashleigh VanHouten | Rachel Gregory.
From the publisher
Hosted 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.
Latest Episodes
View all 216 episodesEp 145: Fitness trends rated: peptides, intuitive eating and more
Ep 144: Food addiction, short workouts and training on low iron
Ep 143: Fiber myths: how much do you actually need?
Ep 142: Emotional eating: the shame cycle and how to break it
Ep 141: What you need to know about pelvic floor health and strength training
Ep 140: Should Women Fast? Talking fat loss, muscle growth & sustainability
Ep 139: The Science of Sprinting - Burn Fat, Build Power & Live Longer
Ep 138: GLP-1's and Building muscle: What you need to know
Ep 137: Here's what you actually need to do to lose body fat
Ep 136: Is your fat loss stalling? Check these 6 things
Ep 135: How Fit Moms Raise Active Kids
Ep 134: Are you training in the wrong zone? How to use training zones effectively
Ep 133: Are you self-sabotaging your own goals (and happiness)?
Ep 132: Heal your gut with Hannah Aylward
Ep 130: How to train NOW to be strong at 80
Ep 130: Influencer red flags | act like a baby - for your health
Ep 129: Super disciplined, or just not resilient?
Ep 128Ep 128: Does more control = more freedom?
In this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel explore practical strategies for optimizing routines, managing dopamine, and choosing the right support systems to enhance overall well-being. They delve into the importance of flexibility, self-awareness, and intentional decision-making in achieving health and life goals. Key Topics The benefits of delaying caffeine intake to improve energy cycles The psychology behind delayed gratification and its impact on dopamine Choosing coaches and mentors based on experience, understanding, and personal connection rather than popularity The significance of self-awareness in managing social media, news consumption, and overall mental noise Insights into the upcoming dopamine reset challenge to foster mindful habits The conversation around peptides: current research landscape and personal caution Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave us a comment, topic idea, or question on our website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact If you'd like to win a free premium subscription to our Substack, simply rate/review our podcast and send us proof/screenshot to our email, [email protected], or send it to us on Instagram. Check out our Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com Learn about all of our training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen
Ep 127Ep 127: Beet juice, vibration plates, red light therapy: do they work?
Today Ashleigh and Rachel discuss more of the wellness trends you sent in, going over research about their efficacy, including beet juice powder, red light therapy, vibration plates and more. Is fiber THAT important? Do postpartum women really need to work their core differently? We debunk some fads and back some up in this episode. Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave us a comment, topic idea, or question on our website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact If you'd like to win a free premium subscription to our Substack, simply rate/review our podcast and send us proof/screenshot to our email, [email protected], or send it to us on Instagram. Check out our Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com Learn about all of our training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen
Ep 126Ep 126: Is your favorite workout overrated?
In this short solo episode, Ashleigh offers a free Substack subscription if you review the pod; she answers a listener question about whether or not it's normal to make gains and feel BETTER during pregnancy, and she rates a bunch of fitness trends. Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave us a comment, topic idea, or question on our website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact If you'd like to win a free premium subscription to our Substack, simply rate/review our podcast and send us proof/screenshot to our email, [email protected], or send it to us on Instagram. Check out our Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com Learn about all of our training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs Here's a link to the Kion creatine that Ashleigh recommends: https://glnk.io/j6vy/themusclemaven Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen