Ashley was curled up in pain with debilitating menstrual cramps, but she headed to the gym anyway after reading that exercise might actually help. In this raw episode recorded before and after her workout, she tests whether pushing through the pain is worth it or just wishful thinking from the internet...and the results might surprise you.

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program.

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Ashley gets brutally honest about accidentally napping through two gym classes she'd planned to attend, and why that moment doesn't define her progress. In this raw first-week-of-2026 check-in, she shares her current fitness wins (22+ pounds down since July!), ongoing challenges with knee pain, and the mindset shift that keeps her showing up even when plans fall apart. Plus, her three big goals for 2026 and why consistency beats perfection every single time.

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Ashley's kicking off 2026 with some real talk about where this podcast is heading. She's planning to monetize, interview fitness enthusiasts in their 70s who could out-lift her, turn this passion project into something sustainable, and more. Hear why "movement" became her word of the year, what happened to "experiment" as her word of the decade, and why she's more excited about creating content than she's been in years. Plus, she's looking for sponsors and partnerships to help grow this community of people who just want to move more.

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Think you need to be in shape before you start working out? Think again. This episode breaks down exactly what to do in your first seven days of movement, starting with just five minutes on day one.

Host Ashley Grant walks you through a day-by-day plan designed specifically for people who haven't worked out in years (or ever). No gym membership required, no special equipment needed, and no complicated routines to memorize.

🚨Catch up on the 3 part of series with Rhonda:

💜Part 1 - https://rss.com/podcasts/more-movement-please/2330514/?via=moremovementplease

💜Part 2 - https://rss.com/podcasts/more-movement-please/2330530/?via=moremovementplease

💜Part 3 - https://rss.com/podcasts/more-movement-please/2330546/?via=moremovementplease

Some of my favorite stretch classes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPNeMw4rQKrP845UF9B3rqZXFx2TYGnV&si=tlJcF58sharBn-u1

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program.

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Tired of crushing a 30-day challenge only to gain everything back the moment it's over? Ashley Grant breaks down why New Year fitness fads set you up for failure and shares the simple mindset shift that actually creates lasting results. Learn practical baby steps like the "two glasses of water per soda" rule and how parking at the back of the lot can jumpstart real change without the restriction, deprivation, or all-or-nothing mentality that keeps you stuck in the cycle.

🚨Catch up on the 3 part of series with Rhonda:

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💜Part 2 - https://rss.com/podcasts/more-movement-please/2330530/?via=moremovementplease

💜Part 3 - https://rss.com/podcasts/more-movement-please/2330546/?via=moremovementplease

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program.

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Think your family is the reason you can't work out? Ashley Grant flips that script completely. In this episode, she reveals how your kids' boundless energy and your partner's disinterest in the gym can actually become your biggest fitness assets - not obstacles.

Ashley shares real strategies for turning park playtime into your workout, matching activities to your partner's actual interests (spoiler: pickleball might be involved), and creating a home where movement feels like quality time instead of another chore. Whether you're dodging bedtime routines or navigating a partner who'd rather do anything than lift weights, this episode offers practical, immediately actionable ideas for families at every stage. No elaborate plans, no guilt - just simple ways to make fitness a natural part of your family life.

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program.

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If you've ever told yourself you'll skip your workout because it's a holiday, your birthday, or just a "special day," this episode is for you. Ashley shares how she transformed from someone who used every excuse possible to avoid exercise into someone who now works out on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and every day in between...and why making this shift has been completely life-changing. She breaks down the real benefits she's experienced over 160+ days of consistent movement, from increased energy and happiness to mental and emotional strength. Whether you're stuck in the excuse cycle or looking for motivation to stay consistent during the holidays, this honest and encouraging conversation will inspire you to give yourself the gift of movement.

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program.

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No New Year, New Me BULL! Stop lying to yourself about January 1st. If you're serious about losing weight, getting fit, or changing your life, the only day that matters is today...not some arbitrary calendar date that gives you permission to keep procrastinating.

This episode tears apart the "New Year, New Me" mentality and challenges you to stop making excuses for why you can't start right now. Learn why waiting for the perfect moment is just another way of choosing to stay stuck, and discover the power of small, consistent changes that actually stick. No overnight transformations, no unrealistic expectations. Just real talk about making the commitment today, whether it's December, July, or any other day of the year.

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program.

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