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More Movement Please

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Fitness
Zumba
Movement
More Movement Please
Ashley Grant
Group Fitness
Weight Loss
Consistency
Fitness Industry
Protein
Hiking
Tabata
Pigeon Forge, United States
Motivation
Strength Training
Choose Yourself
Meal Prep
Diet Culture
Public Accountability
Drop Keep Add

I walked into my first Zumba class and lasted 15 minutes before I had to leave because I couldn't breathe. I couldn't do a single jumping jack. I couldn't hold a plank. I was using 5-pound dumbbells and calling them my "big weights."

That was August 2023. Today? 600+ group fitness classes. 26 pounds down. I'm using 20-pound dumbbells, taking multiple classes in a day, and chasing the high that com... more

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Ever wonder why online fitness spaces can feel so judgmental, even when all you're trying to do is move more? In this episode, guest host Domenic Angelino, who lost over 130 pounds and now holds two master's degrees in exercise science and psychology... more

I hadn't picked up a kayak paddle by myself in almost twenty years, and my arms let me know about it for two days straight. In this episode I talk about my four hour paddleboarding and kayaking trip at Lake Laurel, why I skipped the paddleboard for t... more

Is a walk and some stretching really "enough" movement, or does that guilty voice in your head know something you don't? Ashley gets real about the shame spiral that hits even after a full year of daily movement, and breaks down what the American Hea... more

I walked into the gym on zero sleep, dealing with health issues, and honestly not wanting to be there at all. My form was off, I missed steps in the Zumba routines, and even my instructor called me out when I was struggling to lift my weights. In thi... more

She said she'd move her body every single day for a year, and today she found out if she could actually pull it off. In this episode, Ashley recaps day 365 (and episode 100) of More Movement Please, walking through the Zumba, Tabata, and spin class t... more

Most of the episodes of this podcast get recorded from the front seat of my car, and today I'm finally telling you why. In this milestone episode, I open up about the ADHD brain that needs a calendar appointment to get anything done, why removing eve... more

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I didn't realize how much I relied on music until I got stuck doing squats in a gas station parking lot with no playlist at all. In this episode, I talk about why the right song can carry you through the hardest part of a workout, what happened when ... more

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I've never told anyone this, but I was on blood pressure medication for a few months long before I even turned forty, and it scared me more than I can explain. Sadly, even that wasn't enough to get me to move my body...but it should have been. In thi... more

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Recent Guests

Jen Uschold
Pain Less for Life physical therapist, also referred to as the pain shifter
Pain Less for Life (Physical Therapy)
Episode: Your Body Wants Movement All Day, Not All at Once: Travel Fitness Tips from a Physical Therapist
Rylie Teeter
CEO and Tier (as mentioned in the voice note)
Episode: The Fastest Way to Quit Working Out (And How to Make Sure You Don't)
Virginia Kinkel
Personal trainer, lifelong bodybuilder; founder of the Drop Keep Add nutrition approach
Drop Keep Add / Gym owner
Episode: Drop It, Keep It, Add It: A Trainer's No-Guilt Approach to Eating Better
Sunaina Chopra
Dual physiotherapy and PhD student at the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Episode: Your Chores Count: The Science of Everyday Movement with Physiotherapy Researcher Sunaina Chopra
Annie Landry
Episode: Wait, Is HIIT Just a Marketing Label? What Fitness Buzzwords Actually Mean
Chris Cooper
Personal trainer with 20 years of experience
Episode: Consistency Beats Intensity: A 20-Year Trainer's Best Advice for Beginners
Jamie Brook
Podcast producer for health, fitness and wellness podcasts; yoga teacher with psychology background
Self-employed / Health & Wellness
Episode: Stop Waiting to Feel Motivated: Why Action Comes First
Rhonda Goode
Fitness instructor
Telford YMCA, Richmond, Kentucky
Episode: She Never Planned to Teach. Then the Room Filled Up and the Mirrors Fogged Over.
Domenic Angelino
Guest sharing fitness and mindset insights, provided the core advice used in the episode
Episode: Your Past Failures Are Actually Your Fitness Roadmap (Especially After 40)

Host

Ashley Grant
Host of More Movement Please; leads conversations, shares personal fitness journey, and guides episodes with practical, accountability-focused coaching.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • A must listen!

    I’m loving listening to this podcast. Super inspiring but with a lot of work to back the talk!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Podjunkie9
    United States8 months ago

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Lively, practical fitness guidance tailored for midlife women.
Genuine, no-nonsense host who debunks influencer hype.
Short, punchy episodes—perfect for workouts on the go.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

14 Years at the Front of the Room: What a Real Fitness Instructor Actually Sees
Q: In the 14 years that you've been doing this, what's the single biggest mistake you're seeing fitness instructors make, the one that costs their students results, and costs them the loyalty of their class?
The biggest mistake is not showing up and canceling; it robs students of consistency and trust, which destroys loyalty and outcomes.
This Fitness Instructor Can Tell in 60 Seconds If You're Going to Quit
Q: Is it true you can outwork a bad diet?
Rhonda acknowledges that while extreme diets aren't sustainable, a person can compensate through higher activity and more movement, but it requires a substantial commitment to gym time and daily activity.
This Fitness Instructor Can Tell in 60 Seconds If You're Going to Quit
Q: So when someone first walks in your class and you said you can tell pretty quickly, who's going to stick with it and who isn't, what are the signs, the things that people don't even realize that they're broadcasting, that tell you whether or not they're going to be in it for the long haul?
Rhonda explains that engagement is visible early on—new participants tend to seek reassurance, watch others, and either lean in or retreat; the ones who stay show consistency, willingness to adjust, and open communication with the instructor.
The Truth About Fad Diets, Fitness Goals, and Why There's No Finish Line
Q: Is there a finish line in fitness or does your goal keep changing?
There isn't a final finish line; the goal evolves from a number or size to a lasting habit of movement and feeling healthier across time.
The Truth About Fad Diets, Fitness Goals, and Why There's No Finish Line
Q: What would you say to the version of yourself who walked out of that first Zumba class after 15 minutes?
I'd tell her to listen to the instructor and trust the process, because showing up, taking a breather, and returning helps you discover your true capacity.

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This show targets women over 40 who want practical, no-nonsense fitness guidance and accountability. Episodes mix quick mindset shifts, accessible workouts, and real-world tactics for fitting movement into busy lives, often emphasizing group classes, consistency, and community. A standout trait is the host's candid, coach-like style—sharing personal journey, debunking influencer hype, and inviting listeners to move more with achievable, sustainable steps. Notable strengths include concise episodes suitable for busy listeners, a strong emphasis on accountability and community, and recurring guest moments that reinforce practical fitness for midlife audiences.

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2. Rylie Teeter
3. Virginia Kinkel
4. Sunaina Chopra
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6. Chris Cooper
7. Jamie Brook
8. Rhonda Goode

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