Muscle Science for Women podcast

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.

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.

 

#166

Ep 96: Can you eat intuitively and still lose weight / gain muscle?

Today is a re-release of a popular episode you may have missed with Rachel and Ashleigh al... more

04 Mar 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:05

04 Mar 2025


#165

Ep 95: Is it better to work out in the morning or evening? | Tips to reduce sugar cravings

Today the ladies answer questions around the optimal time to work out, how to make the bes... more

18 Feb 2025

42 MINS

42:58

18 Feb 2025


#164

Ep 94: All about the anabolic window

Today Ashleigh and Rachel talk about the "anabolic window" - what it is, how important is ... more

11 Feb 2025

49 MINS

49:14

11 Feb 2025


#163

Ep 93: Ashleigh and Rachel: originally mortal enemies? | Can you work out while sick?

In this episode Rachel and Ashleigh answer a listener question about how they met, and the... more

28 Jan 2025

50 MINS

50:12

28 Jan 2025


#162

Ep 92: How to talk to your doctor about menopause

In this important episode, Rachel and Ashleigh walk listeners through how they can have th... more

14 Jan 2025

28 MINS

28:03

14 Jan 2025


#161

Ep 91: Can endurance training impact fertility? | Ideal rep ranges for strength and hypertrophy

In this episode, Rachel talks about a camping adventure; the two ladies discuss whether or... more

07 Jan 2025

47 MINS

47:37

07 Jan 2025


#160

Ep 90: How much muscle do you REALLY need?

In the final episode of 2024, Rachel and Ashleigh answer a question about weight loss from... more

24 Dec 2024

37 MINS

37:27

24 Dec 2024


#159

Ep 89: A deep dive on red light therapy

Today Ashleigh asks an expert all the questions about red light therapy: Having dealt with... more

17 Dec 2024

57 MINS

57:28

17 Dec 2024


#158

Ep 88: Gym Etiquette and Mukbang Videos

Proper gym etiquette (ie, manners and common sense) is so important, but often overlooked ... more

10 Dec 2024

40 MINS

40:05

10 Dec 2024


#157

Ep 87: Ashleigh answers your pregnancy questions

In this solo episode, Ashleigh updates you as she hits the halfway mark of her second preg... more

26 Nov 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:22

26 Nov 2024


#156

Ep 86: There's more to gut health than what we eat

In this episode, Ashleigh speaks with Alison Mars, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and ... more

19 Nov 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:19

19 Nov 2024


#155

Ep 85: Can you increase calories without gaining fat?

In this episode, Ashleigh gives an update on her pregnancy; the ladies answer a question a... more

12 Nov 2024

39 MINS

39:04

12 Nov 2024


#154

Ep 84: Let's talk about coregasms

In this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel answer questions from listeners: ---What are coregasm... more

05 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:08

05 Nov 2024


#153

Ep 83: PCOS and Pumpkin Spice

In this episode, we discuss training and nutrition for women with PCOS, and also how to th... more

22 Oct 2024

38 MINS

38:57

22 Oct 2024


#152

Ep 82: Does Your Uterus Get In the Way?

Who is the best and most well-rounded female athlete? What does it mean to be a well-round... more

08 Oct 2024

39 MINS

39:32

08 Oct 2024


#151

Ep 81: Understanding thyroid health with Elle Russ

Today best-selling author and thyroid health expert Elle Russ joins Ashleigh to discuss th... more

01 Oct 2024

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:48

01 Oct 2024


#150

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

In this episode Rachel and Ashleigh are asked by a special listener to design the "perfect... more

24 Sep 2024

27 MINS

27:50

24 Sep 2024


#149

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

Today Ashleigh chats with personal trainer, nutritionist, best-selling author, and host of... more

17 Sep 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:05

17 Sep 2024


#148

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

In this week's episode, Ashleigh and Rachel answer listener questions about how to juggle,... more

10 Sep 2024

40 MINS

40:21

10 Sep 2024


#147

Ep 77: Creatine Cycling? | Big Life News | Coolest listener ever?

In this episode Rachel shares some big life news, Ashleigh discusses recent conversations ... more

03 Sep 2024

35 MINS

35:32

03 Sep 2024


#146

Ep 76: Answering your growing and bulking questions

Not everyone is trying to get leaner and smaller - lots of us want to get bigger and grow ... more

20 Aug 2024

25 MINS

25:24

20 Aug 2024


#145

Ep 75: Are your fitness goals unrealistic?

In this episode Ashleigh and Rachel talk technology (including some new fitness-related te... more

06 Aug 2024

44 MINS

44:05

06 Aug 2024


#144

Ep 74: How do you know when it's time to eat more carbs?

In this short episode, Ashleigh and Rachel answer listener questions about how you know wh... more

23 Jul 2024

27 MINS

27:52

23 Jul 2024


#143

Ep 73: Why is it so much harder for women to lose fat?

The Women of Muscle Science are back from their summer break! Get ready for fun life updat... more

16 Jul 2024

31 MINS

31:54

16 Jul 2024


#142

Ep 72: How to improve bone density | partial ROM reps for hypertrophy?

In this week's episode, Ashleigh and Rachel chat about how they manage their colds (includ... more

25 Jun 2024

39 MINS

39:08

25 Jun 2024


#141

Ep 71: Did you ruin your metabolism by undereating?

In this episode Rachel recaps a fun Vegas weekend, they talk about some of their favorite ... more

18 Jun 2024

32 MINS

32:14

18 Jun 2024