Muscle Science for Women

Muscle Science for Women

Author: Ashleigh VanHouten & Rachel Gregory Language: English Episodes: 200
Ashleigh VanHouten and Rachel Gregory, the co-creators behind the Muscle Science for Women training program, bring their combined expertise as a health coach and a nutritionist-strength specialist into a regular, down-to-earth conversation. This isn't about generic fitness advice; it's a deep, practical look at how women can build strength and wellness on their own terms. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with two knowledgeable friends who genuinely understand the specific physiological and cultural landscape women navigate in gyms and kitchens. They tackle the real questions-from optimizing nutrition for energy and recovery to designing effective training sessions and critically examining fitness trends. The dialogue is always rooted in science but delivered without jargon, making complex topics like metabolism, hormonal influences, and sustainable habit change both accessible and actionable. Tuning into this podcast offers a reliable source of clarity amidst the noise, transforming the principles of muscle science into a personalized roadmap for anyone looking to feel stronger and more confident. You'll hear honest discussions that blend evidence with experience, all aimed at empowering your individual health journey.
Episodes
Ep 60: Talking to teens about fitness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:30
Ashleigh 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…
Ep 57: How to "start over" in the gym | Rachel's new job [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:13
In 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 provi…
Ep 53: Staying on track with your health while traveling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:58
In 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 al…
Ep: 52 - Do's and don'ts: creatine, therapy, competitive bodybuilding [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:49
In 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 peop…
Ep 51: Parasite Cleanses | Gut Health during Travel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:34
In 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 ph…