
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 conversationa... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 206 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessNutrition | |||

In today's episode, Ashleigh speaks with family and motherhood fitness influencer Kayla (@kdavis_fitness on IG) about balancing fitness and motherhood as a mom of three (who just happens to send her kids to the same school as Ashleigh's son!) They ta... more
In this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel provide a comprehensive overview of the Training Zones 1 through 5, giving you all the information you need to understand and use them effectively, including:
• Generally what your heart rate, perceived exertio... more
In this episode Rachel and Ashleigh answer questions about how sleep can impact meal timing, how to properly breathe during exercise (especially for those of you who always feel like you're breathing out when everyone else is breathing in during yoga... more
In this episode Ashleigh speaks with Hannah Aylward, a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Gut Health Expert + Mindfulness Advocate, to help breakdown:
• The major gut health issues we may be dealing with
• How to get to the root causes of your gut... more
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Real, relatable and inspiring chats! Love you guys and keep up the great work.
I’m a new listener. Great resource for information. I love that they cover all facets of health. Mental and physical. I love the info for women.
Enjoy listening to both their life updates, as well as appreciate their takes and more informative topics - specifically focused for women. Something so needed!
We can all use the reminder to not be insane… especially fitness minded folk who can get lost in a Sisyphean task of optimization. Thanks ladies for sharing your grounded approach to so many sides of fitness. I have been in this space for decades and am so happy I found your podcast. It’s like chatting with my gym friends but on my perfect schedule and I don’t have to drive the conversation.
MSW provides actionable, evidence-based info for women looking to build muscle. I love their delivery style - fun, informed and results driven! ❤️
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The show centers on practical, evidence-based guidance for women who want to build strength, improve nutrition, and optimize overall health. Episodes blend actionable coaching tips with approachable science, covering training cues, recovery, diet, supplementation, and mindset, all through a female-focused lens. Listeners often hear host partnerships coaching viewers through real-world fitness journeys, guest expert insights, and personal updates that make complex topics feel accessible and doable for everyday life. A standout characteristic is the clear emphasis on sustainable, results-driven strategies tailored for women, rather than chasing hype or trends.
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Muscle Science for Women launched 13 years ago and published 206 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Muscle Science for Women include:
1. Hannah Aylward
2. Chandler Garcia
3. Elle Russ
4. Brian Keane
5. Erin Power
6. Esther Blum
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