More Movement Please

Podcast by Famous Ashley Grant

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 comes with working out and moving more every chance that I get. I'm Famous Ashley Grant, and More Movement Please is a fitness podcast for women over 40 who are done waiting to feel stronger. Think of it as your fit after 40 survival guide, minus the unrealistic advice and the influencers who make everything look effortless. I record most episodes from my car on the way to and from the gym, so they're quick (5-10 minutes), honest, and easy to binge. Think of me as your workout buddy who keeps it real. This show is part accountability, part education, part inspiration. I talk about beginner fitness tips, gym motivation, what to do when you sleep through your alarm, why most fitness influencers are full of it, and how small lifestyle changes beat crash diets every single time. Sometimes I bring on guests — like my YMCA instructor Rhonda Goode, who told me the thing that changed everything: "Everyone is busy, but it's a choice to schedule exercise just like anything else." The goal isn't a number on a scale. It's getting strong, feeling better in your body, and building a community of people who believe they deserve to move. I want this to be more than a podcast. I want it to be a movement of movement. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes weekly. Onwards and upwards, friends. Have you worked out today? Be sure to follow me online: https://famousashleygrant.com/fitness/ This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program. --------------------------------------- This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below: – Check out my Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theashleygrant?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_4EEZX1HN7ZCWEBZ33TK3 – Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com/?via=moremovementplease – Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts – Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant – Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation! The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!

Episodes (70)

69. Why I Feel Guilty About Food (Even Though I Don't Believe in Diets) — May 20, 2026
68. I Cried on a Mountain Last Week: How Should I Celebrate 1 Year of Maximum Effort? — May 18, 2026
67. Less Movement, Please? Wait, WHAT?!? — May 13, 2026
66. Waterfalls, Wet Rocks, and What Terrain Actually Does to Your Body — May 11, 2026
65. Real Talk on Weights, the Scale, and What a Full Week of Working Out Actually Looks Like — May 6, 2026
64. The Fastest Way to Quit Working Out (And How to Make Sure You Don't) — May 4, 2026
63. Your Fitness Doesn't Have to Take a Vacation When You Do — Apr 29, 2026
62. A Letter to the Version of Me Who Was Afraid to Start — Apr 27, 2026
61. Drop It, Keep It, Add It: A Trainer's No-Guilt Approach to Eating Better — Apr 22, 2026
60. The Shoe Update: Why I Went With Asics (And Why I'm Still Looking) — Apr 20, 2026
59. Stop Making Excuses and Start Making Appointments With Yourself — Apr 15, 2026
58. Forget the Scale: Why Celebrating Small Wins Is the Secret to Staying Consistent — Apr 13, 2026
57. Your Chores Count: The Science of Everyday Movement with Physiotherapy Researcher Sunaina Chopra — Apr 8, 2026
56. But These Shoes! Finding the Right Workout Shoes for Low Impact Cardio, Zumba, and Everyday Wear — Apr 6, 2026
55. Three Things That Will Make You Less Likely to Skip Your Workout — Apr 1, 2026
54. When the Complaining Gets Called Out: A Raw, Honest Check-In — Mar 30, 2026
53. Wait, Is HIIT Just a Marketing Label? What Fitness Buzzwords Actually Mean — Mar 27, 2026
52. Consistency Beats Intensity: A 20-Year Trainer's Best Advice for Beginners — Mar 25, 2026
51. Stop Waiting to Feel Motivated: Why Action Comes First — Mar 23, 2026
50. This Fitness Instructor Can Tell in 60 Seconds If You're Going to Quit — Mar 20, 2026
49. 14 Years at the Front of the Room: What a Real Fitness Instructor Actually Sees — Mar 18, 2026
48. She Never Planned to Teach. Then the Room Filled Up and the Mirrors Fogged Over. — Mar 16, 2026
47. Is Your Workout Actually Working Against You? A Nurse Practitioner's Take on Strength, Recovery, and Training Smarter — Mar 11, 2026
46. The Truth About Fad Diets, Fitness Goals, and Why There's No Finish Line — Mar 9, 2026
45. Your Past Failures Are Actually Your Fitness Roadmap (Especially After 40) — Mar 6, 2026
44. The Real Reason You're Not Losing Weight in Your 40s (Hint: It's Not Cardio) — Mar 2, 2026
43. When Your Body Says No: Giving Yourself Grace Without Losing Your Momentum — Feb 25, 2026
42. Want to Quit Mid-Workout? Me Too. Here's What Keeps Me Going — Feb 23, 2026
41. Aging Is Not the Problem. Inactivity Is. — Feb 18, 2026
40. I'm Losing Weight But I Still Don't Love My Body (Here's What I'm Doing About It) — Feb 16, 2026
39. Why Joy Is the Most Underrated Weight Loss Strategy — Feb 11, 2026
38. What's in My Gym Bag? The Essentials That Keep Me Safe and Sweating — Feb 9, 2026
37. The 10,000 Steps Scam: How a Marketing Campaign Became Fitness "Fact" — Feb 6, 2026
No Quick Fixes, Just Real Results — Feb 6, 2026
36. 400 Classes and 26 Pounds Lost - A Lot of Fitness Influencers Are Selling You Crap — Feb 4, 2026
35. Cabin Fever Got You Down? Why Exercise Is Your Secret Weapon for Mental Health — Feb 2, 2026
34. Snowed In for a Week - How I Kept My Workout Streak Alive Without Leaving Home — Jan 30, 2026
33. Snowed In? Here's How to Keep Moving Without the Gym — Jan 26, 2026
32. Down 4 Pant Sizes in 6 Months: The Non-Scale Victory That Changed Everything — Jan 23, 2026
31. We're All Gonna Die Anyway: Why Mortality Should Motivate Your Fitness — Jan 21, 2026
30. Am I Working Out Too Much? The Truth About 8-15 Hours Weekly (Science-Backed) — Jan 19, 2026
29. Should You Work Out Injured? 4 Modifications Backed by Yale & Johns Hopkins — Jan 16, 2026
28. Your Fitness Questions Answered | From Hating Workouts to Actually Craving Them — Jan 14, 2026
27. Working Out on Your Period: Does Exercise Actually Help Menstrual Cramps? — Jan 12, 2026
26. I Slept Through My Alarm | Why Missing One Workout Doesn't Mean You Failed — Jan 9, 2026
25. What Started as a Digital Diary Became a Movement | More Movement Please 2026 Plans — Jan 7, 2026
24. Complete Beginner's First Week Workout Plan | Start Your Fitness Journey With Just 5 Minutes Daily — Jan 5, 2026
23. Stop 30-Day Challenges: Why Baby Steps Beat Fad Diets for Lasting Results — Dec 31, 2025
22. Too Busy With Kids to Work Out? How to Get Your Whole Family Moving Together — Dec 29, 2025
21. Stop Using Holidays as Workout Excuses: Why I Exercise on Christmas & Thanksgiving — Dec 24, 2025
20. Stop Waiting for January 1st to Change Your Life | Why 'New Year, New Me' Fails Every Time — Dec 22, 2025
19. 17 Fitness Gifts That Actually Get Used | Expert Recommendations for Every Budget — Dec 19, 2025
18. No Gym, No Equipment, No Money | The Guide to Free Fitness That Actually Works — Dec 17, 2025
17. Avoiding Gym Burnout: 5 Ways to Stay Consistent Without Crashing (140+ Days Tested) — Dec 15, 2025
16. What 150 Days of Consistent Workouts Actually Looks Like | Real Beginner Fitness Transformation — Dec 13, 2025
15. Dehydration Is Sabotaging Your Workouts | Simple Hydration Guide for Better Fitness Results — Dec 10, 2025
14. If It's Not in Your Calendar, It Won't Happen: How to Schedule Workouts That Stick — Dec 8, 2025
13. Why Your Body Knows Better Than Any Diet: Listen to These Natural Signals — Dec 3, 2025
12. Two Timelines: The You Who Works Out vs The You Who Doesn't | Your Fitness Sliding Doors Moment — Dec 1, 2025
11. Thanksgiving Workout Strategy: How to Enjoy Holiday Food Without Gaining Weight — Nov 26, 2025
10. Stop Skipping Workouts When You're Running Late: Why Showing Up Matters Most — Nov 24, 2025
9. From Working Out at Night to Fitness Instructor | Rhonda's 21-Day Habit Secret (Part 3) — Nov 21, 2025
8. Watching Her Mom Become a Prisoner in Her Own Body | Why Rhonda Will Never Stop Moving (Part 2) — Nov 19, 2025
7. From Food Coma Family Reunions to Breaking the Generational Curse | Rhonda's 120-Pound Transformation Part 1 — Nov 17, 2025
6. Cold Weather Killed My Fitness for Years | How to Stop Letting Temperature Control Your Workouts — Nov 14, 2025
5. The Days You Don't Want to Work Out Are the Most Important | Fitness Discipline Over Motivation — Nov 10, 2025
4. Why I Don't Believe in Total Rest Days Anymore — Nov 5, 2025
3. I Wasted 18 Months Half-Assing Fitness | Why Going All-In Is the Only Way to See Results — Oct 29, 2025
2. The Night-Before Gym Trick That Ended My Morning Excuses | Workout Consistency Hack — Oct 25, 2025
1. From Couldn't Finish Zumba to Multiple Classes Daily | 100 Days of Maximum Effort — Oct 22, 2025