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Muscle Science for Women

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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Now displaying: July, 2025
Jul 29, 2025

In this episode the ladies talk about "maintenance," - what does it mean, how do you get to maintenance, how do you stay there, how long do you stay there, why is maintenance a good thing and when is it hindering your goals? Why is it so hard to get to and stay there? How do you know if you're really eating for maintenance? If you've been wondering about a maintenance plan, or are thinking you want to maintain your current body composition or level of fitness, this episode is for you.

We hope you find this episode helpful; if you do, please rate/review/subscribe and share it with someone who could benefit! If you have comments, feedback, or questions please send them to musclescience4women@gmail.com.

Check out the BRAND NEW program from Muscle Science for Women: The Fit Pregnancy Specialization program! The program offers a customizable training program that will adjust throughout your pregnancy, a full exercise video library, a downloadable resource document and a 90 minute lecture from your coaches. Read more about our new program at this link, and reach out if you would like the military/first responders discount: https://www.rgfit.com/fit-pregnancy 

You can also learn about the flagship strength program at https://www.musclescienceforwomen.com 

Learn more about the hosts at rgfit.com and ashleighvanhouten.com

Jul 15, 2025

In this vulnerable episode, Rachel and Ashleigh talk about the intersection of grief and health - it's a topic that we'll all deal with at some point, but isn't often discussed. Behavioural and lifestyle changes can dramatically impact our health in times of acute grief, which can exacerbate the pain we're already feeling. In this episode, the women share personal stories and go over some of the ways grief can negatively impact our health, as well as ways we can work to mitigate those impacts and care for ourselves even in times of acute sadness, stress, and devastation.

We hope you find this episode helpful; if you do, please rate/review/subscribe and share it with someone who could benefit!

Check out our BRAND NEW program from Muscle Science for Women: The Fit Pregnancy Specialization program! The program offers a customizable training program that will adjust throughout your pregnancy, a full exercise video library, a downloadable resource document and a 90 minute lecture from your coaches. Read more about our new program at this link, and reach out if you would like the military/first responders discount: https://www.rgfit.com/fit-pregnancy 

If you have comments, feedback, or questions please send them to musclescience4women@gmail.com.

Learn more about the hosts at rgfit.com and ashleighvanhouten.com

Timestamps

2:00: Rachel shares life updates

11:20: How to manage health in times of acute grief

15:00: Self-help book recommendations

22:00: The immune response to stress

25:30: Tools for sleep

33:00: Importance of routine

39:55: Accelerated aging with grief

42:55: Coping strategies

 

Jul 8, 2025

This episode is a deep dive into pelvic health, an incredibly important aspect of overall health, function, and quality of life for women that many of us don't know enough about (and aren't taught). In this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel cover:

  • The basic anatomy and function of the pelvic floor
  • The most common pelvic floor issues, from pain to prolapse to incontinence and more
  • Risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction
  • How to tell if your pelvic floor may not be functioning optimally
  • Prevention and protection
  • Self-care and lifestyle tips for avoiding or mitigating these issues
  • Other steps if you're experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction that you can't manage on your own

We hope you find this episode helpful; if you do, please rate/review/subscribe and share it with someone who could benefit! 

You'll learn even more about pelvic health in our NEW program from Muscle Science for Women: The Fit Pregnancy Specialization program! Read more about our new program at this link, and reach out if you would like the military/first responders discount: https://www.rgfit.com/fit-pregnancy 

If you have comments, feedback, or questions please send them to musclescience4women@gmail.com.

Learn more about the hosts at rgfit.com and ashleighvanhouten.com

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