Who is the best and most well-rounded female athlete? What does it mean to be a well-rounded athlete anyway? Why are some "fitness" standards different for men and women (it must be the uterus...) Is cardio really "out" now, or are there types of cardio that can still be beneficial for building muscle and losing fat? Does exercise count as "therapy"? Ashleigh and Rachel discuss all these topics and more - plus, we have some more music playlist ideas for you. We hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we did making it! Send your thought experiments, funny gym stories, questions, and feedback to <a href= "mailto:musclescience4women@gmail.com">musclescience4women@gmail.com</a>. This episode is brought to you by Muscle Science for Women! Check out our programs below, and if you're a member of the military, first responder team, or medical industry, send us a message for a discount on our programs. MSW Strong & Sculpted Shoulders workshop: <a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders">https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders</a>  MSW Grow Your Glutes Workshop: <a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/glutes">https://www.rgfit.com/glutes</a>  And our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: <a href= "http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com">http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Who is the best and most well-rounded female athlete? What does it mean to be a well-rounded athlete anyway? Why are some "fitness" standards different for men and women (it must be the uterus...) Is cardio really "out" now, or are there types of cardio that can still be beneficial for building muscle and losing fat? Does exercise count as "therapy"? Ashleigh and Rachel discuss all these topics and more - plus, we have some more music playlist ideas for you. We hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we did making it!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Send your thought experiments, funny gym stories, questions, and feedback to &lt;a href= "mailto:musclescience4women@gmail.com"&gt;musclescience4women@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This episode is brought to you by Muscle Science for Women! Check out our programs below, and if you're a member of the military, first responder team, or medical industry, send us a message for a discount on our programs.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;MSW Strong &amp; Sculpted Shoulders workshop: &lt;a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders"&gt;https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;MSW Grow Your Glutes Workshop: &lt;a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/glutes"&gt;https://www.rgfit.com/glutes&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;And our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: &lt;a href= "http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com"&gt;http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Who is the best and most well-rounded female athlete? What does it mean to be a well-rounded athlete anyway? Why are some "fitness" standards different for men and women (it must be the uterus...) Is cardio really "out" now, or are there types of...

Ep 82: Does Your Uterus Get In the Way?

Today best-selling author and thyroid health expert Elle Russ joins Ashleigh to discuss the importance of your thyroid: what it does and supports in the body, tell-tale signs that your thyroid health is compromised; hormonal health, fertility, and how that connects with thyroid health; how to advocate for the support you need in the medical system; the connection between confidence and physical health, and so much more.   Interested in taking Elle's Ultimate Thyroid course? Click here: <a href= "https://www.elleruss.com/a/2147520265/UHhNaaFq">https://www.elleruss.com/a/2147520265/UHhNaaFq</a>   Or learn more about her Ultimate Confidence course here: <a href= "https://www.elleruss.com/a/2147520266/UHhNaaFq">https://www.elleruss.com/a/2147520266/UHhNaaFq</a>    Have comments, feedback, or questions for us? Email <a href= "mailto:musclescience4women@gmail.com">musclescience4women@gmail.com</a>, and don't forget to leave a review, rating, or comment on our podcast whereever you listen!   This episode is brought to you by Kion, they offer creatine monohydrate, Essential Amino Acids, organic coffee, clean protein, and other high-quality products for the discerning health enthusiast. Get up to 20% off your order at getkion.com/musclescience  Sign up for our new Strong & Sculpted Shoulders workshop: <a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders">https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders</a>  Or check out the Grow Your Glutes Workshop: <a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/glutes">https://www.rgfit.com/glutes</a>   Learn about our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: <a href= "http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com">http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com</a>

<description>&lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt;Today best-selling author and thyroid health expert Elle Russ joins Ashleigh to discuss the importance of your thyroid: what it does and supports in the body, tell-tale signs that your thyroid health is compromised; hormonal health, fertility, and how that connects with thyroid health; how to advocate for the support you need in the medical system; the connection between confidence and physical health, and so much more.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt;Interested in taking Elle's Ultimate Thyroid course? Click here: &lt;a href= "https://www.elleruss.com/a/2147520265/UHhNaaFq"&gt;https://www.elleruss.com/a/2147520265/UHhNaaFq&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt;Or learn more about her Ultimate Confidence course here: &lt;a href= "https://www.elleruss.com/a/2147520266/UHhNaaFq"&gt;https://www.elleruss.com/a/2147520266/UHhNaaFq&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt;Have comments, feedback, or questions for us? Email &lt;a href= "mailto:musclescience4women@gmail.com"&gt;musclescience4women@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;, and don't forget to leave a review, rating, or comment on our podcast whereever you listen!&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt;This episode is brought to you by Kion, they offer creatine monohydrate, Essential Amino Acids, organic coffee, clean protein, and other high-quality products for the discerning health enthusiast. Get up to 20% off your order at getkion.com/musclescience &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Sign up for our new Strong &amp; Sculpted Shoulders workshop: &lt;a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders"&gt;https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Or check out the Grow Your Glutes Workshop: &lt;a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/glutes"&gt;https://www.rgfit.com/glutes&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Learn about our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: &lt;a href= "http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com"&gt;http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today best-selling author and thyroid health expert Elle Russ joins Ashleigh to discuss the importance of your thyroid: what it does and supports in the body, tell-tale signs that your thyroid health is compromised; hormonal health, fertility, and how...

Ep 81: Understanding thyroid health with Elle Russ

In this episode Rachel and Ashleigh are asked by a special listener to design the "perfect human meal;" they talk about what to do if whey protein and whey products are causing skin issues; and they chat about folic acid supplementation for women who may look to become pregnant - can you get enough from your food? Should pregnant women really be eating liver? What's the difference between folic acid and folate?  If you have any comments, feedback or questions for the podcast, send them to <a href= "mailto:musclescience4women@gmail.com">musclescience4women@gmail.com</a> For more information on the folic acid supplementation question, we recommend you give Lily Nichols, RDN a follow on social media and her website can be found here: <a href= "https://lilynicholsrdn.com/?s=folic+acid">https://lilynicholsrdn.com/?s=folic+acid</a> Here's an article from her website on folate/folic acid: <a href="https://lilynicholsrdn.com/?s=folic+acid">https://lilynicholsrdn.com/?s=folic+acid</a> Shoutout to our show sponsor Active Stacks! They make high-quality collagen peptide powder and beef protein powder in two delicious flavors, chocolate and vanilla. They're made with cocoa and vanilla paste, not that unexplained "natural flavoring" you see listed everywhere, so it tastes better and mixes well into your protein shakes or baking. The chocolate flavor literally tastes like chocolate milk - it's a great way to get a collagen boost in your daily diet. Learn more at <a href= "https://activestacks.com/discount/MSW10">https://activestacks.com/discount/MSW10</a> or use the code MSW10 to save 10% on your purchase! Sign up for our new Strong & Sculpted Shoulders workshop: <a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders">https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders</a>  Or check out the Grow Your Glutes Workshop: <a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/glutes">https://www.rgfit.com/glutes</a>   Learn about our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: <a href= "http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com">http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode Rachel and Ashleigh are asked by a special listener to design the "perfect human meal;" they talk about what to do if whey protein and whey products are causing skin issues; and they chat about folic acid supplementation for women who may look to become pregnant - can you get enough from your food? Should pregnant women really be eating liver? What's the difference between folic acid and folate? &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you have any comments, feedback or questions for the podcast, send them to &lt;a href= "mailto:musclescience4women@gmail.com"&gt;musclescience4women@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;For more information on the folic acid supplementation question, we recommend you give Lily Nichols, RDN a follow on social media and her website can be found here: &lt;a href= "https://lilynicholsrdn.com/?s=folic+acid"&gt;https://lilynicholsrdn.com/?s=folic+acid&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Here's an article from her website on folate/folic acid: &lt;a href="https://lilynicholsrdn.com/?s=folic+acid"&gt;https://lilynicholsrdn.com/?s=folic+acid&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Shoutout to our show sponsor Active Stacks! They make high-quality collagen peptide powder and beef protein powder in two delicious flavors, chocolate and vanilla. They're made with cocoa and vanilla paste, not that unexplained "natural flavoring" you see listed everywhere, so it tastes better and mixes well into your protein shakes or baking. The chocolate flavor literally tastes like chocolate milk - it's a great way to get a collagen boost in your daily diet.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Learn more at&lt;span class= "apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href= "https://activestacks.com/discount/MSW10"&gt;https://activestacks.com/discount/MSW10&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt;or&lt;/span&gt; use the code MSW10 to save 10% on your purchase!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Sign up for our new Strong &amp; Sculpted Shoulders workshop: &lt;a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders"&gt;https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Or check out the Grow Your Glutes Workshop: &lt;a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/glutes"&gt;https://www.rgfit.com/glutes&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Learn about our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: &lt;a href= "http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com"&gt;http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode Rachel and Ashleigh are asked by a special listener to design the "perfect human meal;" they talk about what to do if whey protein and whey products are causing skin issues; and they chat about folic acid supplementation for women who...

Ep 80: We design the optimal human meal | Whey causing skin issues?

Today Ashleigh chats with personal trainer, nutritionist, best-selling author, and host of The Brian Keane Podcast about endurance racing as a bodybuilder; strength training for women; the biggest misconceptions about sustainable health; and much more. While we mostly talk to women, about women's issues, sometimes it's enlightening to learn about the similarities (and different perspectives) of coaches with different backgrounds than us, so we hope you find this one interesting! In addition to helping men and women achieve their fitness goals, Brian is a bodybuilder, a dad, and he trains for and has completed some of the world's most grueling endurance challenges, such as six back-to-back marathons through the Sahara desert, 230 km through the Arctic, and multiple ultra-marathons, including a 100-mile ultra-marathon in the desert in Nevada. Have comments, feedback, or questions for us? Email <a href= "mailto:musclescience4women@gmail.com">musclescience4women@gmail.com</a>, and don't forget to leave a review, rating, or comment on our podcast whereever you listen!   This episode is brought to you by Kion, they offer creatine monohydrate, Essential Amino Acids, organic coffee, clean protein, and other high-quality products for the discerning health enthusiast. Get up to 20% off your order at getkion.com/musclescience Sign up for our new Strong & Sculpted Shoulders workshop: <a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders">https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders</a>  Or check out the Grow Your Glutes Workshop: <a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/glutes">https://www.rgfit.com/glutes</a>   Learn about our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: <a href= "http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com">http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Today Ashleigh chats with personal trainer, nutritionist, best-selling author, and host of The Brian Keane Podcast about endurance racing as a bodybuilder; strength training for women; the biggest misconceptions about sustainable health; and much more. While we mostly talk to women, about women's issues, sometimes it's enlightening to learn about the similarities (and different perspectives) of coaches with different backgrounds than us, so we hope you find this one interesting!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt;In addition to helping men and women achieve their fitness goals, Brian is a bodybuilder, a dad, and he trains for and has completed some of the world's most grueling endurance challenges, such as six back-to-back marathons through the Sahara desert, 230 km through the Arctic, and multiple ultra-marathons, including a 100-mile ultra-marathon in the desert in Nevada.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt;Have comments, feedback, or questions for us? Email &lt;a href= "mailto:musclescience4women@gmail.com"&gt;musclescience4women@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;, and don't forget to leave a review, rating, or comment on our podcast whereever you listen!&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="gmail_default"&gt;This episode is brought to you by Kion, they offer creatine monohydrate, Essential Amino Acids, organic coffee, clean protein, and other high-quality products for the discerning health enthusiast. Get up to 20% off your order at getkion.com/musclescience&lt;/div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Sign up for our new Strong &amp; Sculpted Shoulders workshop: &lt;a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders"&gt;https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Or check out the Grow Your Glutes Workshop: &lt;a href= "https://www.rgfit.com/glutes"&gt;https://www.rgfit.com/glutes&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Learn about our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: &lt;a href= "http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com"&gt;http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today Ashleigh chats with personal trainer, nutritionist, best-selling author, and host of The Brian Keane Podcast about endurance racing as a bodybuilder; strength training for women; the biggest misconceptions about sustainable health; and much...

Ep 79: Lessons learned from a bodybuilder who races ultra-marathons

In this week's episode, Ashleigh and Rachel answer listener questions about how to juggle, prioritize, and properly rank all the big healthy lifestyle factors, especially as your life and goals change - we talk about the "Healthy Decision Tree" and how to determine when your priorities should change or when you should make adjustments to your plan. We also discuss how to stick to your goals and healthy habits if you happen to live with people who are not supportive, and in some cases seem like they're actively trying to sabotage you!  All that and more - please rate, review, subscribe, leave a comment on the podcast if you're listening in Spotify, and send all your questions or comments to <a href= "mailto:musclescience4women@gmail.com">musclescience4women@gmail.com</a>. Shoutout to our show sponsor Active Stacks! They make high-quality collagen peptide powder and beef protein powder in two delicious flavors, chocolate and vanilla. They're made with cocoa and vanilla paste, not that unexplained "natural flavoring" you see listed everywhere, so it tastes better and mixes well into your protein shakes or baking. The chocolate flavor literally tastes like chocolate milk - it's a great way to get a collagen boost in your daily diet. Learn more at <a href= "https://activestacks.com/discount/MSW10">https://activestacks.com/discount/MSW10</a> or use the code MSW10 to save 10% on your purchase! Sign up for our new Strong & Sculpted Shoulders workshop: https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders Or check out the Grow Your Glutes Workshop: https://www.rgfit.com/glutes  Learn about our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this week's episode, Ashleigh and Rachel answer listener questions about how to juggle, prioritize, and properly rank all the big healthy lifestyle factors, especially as your life and goals change - we talk about the "Healthy Decision Tree" and how to determine when your priorities should change or when you should make adjustments to your plan. We also discuss how to stick to your goals and healthy habits if you happen to live with people who are not supportive, and in some cases seem like they're actively trying to sabotage you! &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;All that and more - please rate, review, subscribe, leave a comment on the podcast if you're listening in Spotify, and send all your questions or comments to &lt;a href= "mailto:musclescience4women@gmail.com"&gt;musclescience4women@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Shoutout to our show sponsor Active Stacks! They make high-quality collagen peptide powder and beef protein powder in two delicious flavors, chocolate and vanilla. They're made with cocoa and vanilla paste, not that unexplained "natural flavoring" you see listed everywhere, so it tastes better and mixes well into your protein shakes or baking. The chocolate flavor literally tastes like chocolate milk - it's a great way to get a collagen boost in your daily diet.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Learn more at&lt;span class= "apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href= "https://activestacks.com/discount/MSW10"&gt;https://activestacks.com/discount/MSW10&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span class="apple-converted-space"&gt;or&lt;/span&gt; use the code MSW10 to save 10% on your purchase!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Sign up for our new Strong &amp; Sculpted Shoulders workshop: https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Or check out the Grow Your Glutes Workshop: https://www.rgfit.com/glutes &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Learn about our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this week's episode, Ashleigh and Rachel answer listener questions about how to juggle, prioritize, and properly rank all the big healthy lifestyle factors, especially as your life and goals change - we talk about the "Healthy Decision Tree" and...

Ep 78: When your family doesn't support your goals

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.

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