More Movement Please

Your hobby doesn't have to turn into a business to be worth your time. Money mentor Denise Duffield-Thomas shares why she went back to ballet and tap at 47, and how moving her body for pure joy changed the way she sees fitness.

In this episode of More Movement Please, I'm sharing the fitness clips from my interview with Denise on The Bloggy Friends Show. She was at the top of my dream guest list when I started my first podcast in 2020, so this one is special to me.

You'll hear:

– Why Denise gave up...

Dreading your workout? Then you'll skip it, and that's the exact problem we're fixing in this episode.

Halloween week means black light Zumba at the Y, and it's proof that exercise should be fun. If it feels like a chore, find something that lights you up, whether that's dancing, biking, swimming, or sports. In this episode of More Movement Please, you'll learn how to stop waiting for motivation (it never shows up on its own) and build a workout habit you'll actually keep.

You'll hear how to:

– Make your workouts more fun with pl...

One year ago, I hit publish on a fitness podcast from my car, and I didn't see myself as a fitness expert at all. Today, More Movement, Please is celebrating its first birthday with 120+ episodes, 6,600+ downloads, and listeners in more than 80 countries.

In this anniversary episode, I'm getting real about what year one actually looked like. I share how one blunt conversation with my YMCA instructor, Ronda, finally got me to commit to working out. I also talk about dropping from XXL to medium sizes without dieting, and why I kept showing up through months of health...

The day this episode drops is the day I'm getting a biopsy, and I'm nervous. Today I'm sharing where I'm at with my health, why my workouts look totally different lately, and how I'm still finding ways to move.

I was finally feeling strong and confident, then had to drop to lower weights and rest more than I wanted. In this update, I talk about getting back to Zumba, low impact cardio, and toning, what happened when I pushed too hard, and how I'm keeping my spirits up. If you've ever had a setback that knocked the...

What do you do when your body won’t let you work out, but you know sitting still will make it worse? I’ve been sidelined by anemia, fibroids, and ovarian cysts, and I’m sharing exactly how I’m trying to get back to movement without pushing too hard.

I told you that you can work out anytime, anywhere, no matter your physical state. Then my body tested that promise. In this episode, I’m eating my words about what “anytime, anywhere” really means when you’re dealing with severe fatigue, dizziness, and blood loss. I walk you through...

You can nail your workouts and still stall out if you don’t believe you’re worth the time it takes to take care of yourself. Today, I react to a voice note from Heath Jones about the triad of health (nutrition, exercise, and mindset) and share where I agree, where I push back, and why the mindset side might be the one holding you back.

Heath breaks down why cardio and strength training both matter for your health goals, and how stress and sleep can quietly work against you. I’m not a diet culture girly, so I a...

Sit all day for work? Your hips are probably paying for it. But, you don't need a gym, a mat, or a wardrobe change to fix it. Trainer Jacob Siwicki shares one standing hip flexor stretch you can do right beside your desk in about a minute.

In this episode of More Movement Please, Jacob walks you through how to do the stretch safely, why it helps after hours of sitting, and why one stretch works best when you pair it with a walking break. I also share what it's really like to get so locked into...

Packing for a trip and worried your workouts will fall apart? A physical therapist shared the exact items she never travels without, and a few of them surprised me.

In this episode of More Movement Please, I break down Ashley Katzenback's travel fitness packing list, from hydration and recovery gear to the tiny tool that fits in your purse. You'll hear what she packs (electrolytes, a shaker bottle, compression socks, a lacrosse ball, a resistance band, plus creatine and sleep supplements), what I already use on the road, and what I'm going to test next. I just...

Nine days without real movement taught me something no workout plan ever did. Today I'm sharing why I skipped Tabata, how I'm easing back in, and the two-minute tooth-brushing trick from Drill Sergeant Jay that adds squats to your day with zero extra time.

I got dressed, I was ready to go, and my body said no. If you've ever pushed through when you shouldn't have, or felt guilty for backing off, this one is for you. I'll walk you through what listening to my body looks like in real life, including the stretch class that went...

I had to walk out of my favorite Zumba class with ten minutes left because I thought I was going to pass out. If you've ever felt your body stop cooperating when all you want to do is move, this update is for you.

I'm sharing what's going on with my health right now, including the ultrasound results, why I'm still so run down, and why I'm committed to moving anyway (gently, and only as far as my body allows). Regression hurts more than a tough set of reps, and I'm not going to pretend otherwise. This...

After nine days without moving my body, I finally got through a stretch class, and I got dizzy twice. In this health update, I'm sharing how I'm easing back into movement, why it matters so much for my mental health, and what's next while I wait on answers.

I've dealt with rough nausea, weakness, and months of feeling like I needed a nap by noon. Blood test results are still pending and an ultrasound is on the calendar, but the worst finally might be behind me. Movement is the first thing I asked my doctor about, and...

I fell on my way to the gym, and that's when I knew I couldn't ignore my body anymore. After more than 400 days of consistent movement, I'm on a self-imposed workout ban, and I'm heading to the doctor today.

This isn't the episode I planned, but it's the one I owe you. For the last 50 days, I've been dealing with health issues that got worse fast. I got dizzy. I felt weak. Even 5 and 10 pound dumbbells were a struggle. I'm admitting I should've made that appointment sooner, and I'm sharing why I'm so stubborn about doctors.

What if you're not tired? What if you're actually dehydrated? If you've been dragging through workouts and blaming it on motivation, water might be the real problem. In this episode, Ashley Grant records live from the spin room to break down why hydration is the difference between finishing strong and hitting a wall, how electrolytes fit into the picture, and the simple night-before habit that makes sure you never skip it again.

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Yes, you need a calorie deficit to lose weight. But if diets have left you bingeing, guilty, and hungrier than when you started, this episode is your permission slip to try something else. Ashley Grant gets real about why restriction backfired on her, how movement became the thing that actually worked, and why treating food as pure fuel instead of something to enjoy can wreck your relationship with eating. She talks through her own struggles with disordered eating, the moment a stranger told her food was "keeping her fat," and why moving your body first changes everything else naturally...

Ashley taste tests a viral protein waffle mix and asks the question nobody else will: is the extra protein actually worth five times the price? She breaks down the real numbers between her homemade waffles and a twelve dollar mix, gram for gram and dollar for dollar. Then, she gets honest about why she walked away from calorie counting, protein goals, and the diet culture mindset for good. If you're tired of health trends that ignore your grocery budget, this episode is your permission slip to skip the hype and trust your own kitchen.

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Ashley just launched a wild 30 day challenge to grow her free fitness community to 1,000 members, and she's recording this update live from the car to tell you exactly how it's going so far. In this raw and unfiltered episode, she breaks down why she picked such a big number, what accountability really looks like when you're doing hard things in public, and why the free tier of More Movement Please is never going away.

She also gets honest about perimenopause, hormone changes, and what it's really like trying to stay consistent with movement when your body isn't...

Ashley just launched a wild 30 day challenge to grow her free fitness community to 1,000 members, and she's recording this update live from the car to tell you exactly how it's going so far. In this raw and unfiltered episode, she breaks down why she picked such a big number, what accountability really looks like when you're doing hard things in public, and why the free tier of More Movement Please is never going away.

She also gets honest about perimenopause, hormone changes, and what it's really like trying to stay consistent with movement when your body isn't...

Famous Ashley Grant is stepping in front of the camera for the first time, and she's telling you everything. In this episode, she opens up about the moment in August 2023 that sent her back to the gym, the challenge from her instructor Rhonda Goode that changed everything, and how "more movement, please" became more than just a phrase she muttered through sore muscles. Ashley shares how the podcast started, why she's not an expert (and why that's okay), and what she's building next with the More Movement Please community. If you've ever needed a little push to get moving...

Ashley kicked off her 42nd birthday with Zumba, talking about tikka masala mishaps, and a truth she wants every mover to hear: if your workout doesn't bring you joy, you won't stick with it. In this personal, feel good episode, she shares why fun is the real secret to a lasting fitness habit, how she turns everyday moments into dance breaks, and what her husband's love of hiking and sports taught her about finding your own version of movement that lights you up. Whether you love Zumba, Tabata, walking, or something totally different, this episode is a reminder to...

Just two years ago, walking a convention floor for five days straight would have wrecked me. This year I logged over 36,000 steps at Gen Con, the world's biggest tabletop gaming convention, and actually enjoyed every minute of it. In this episode I break down what four days of nonstop walking and standing felt like in my body now versus then, why I noticed swollen ankles on other convention goers and felt for them, and what this trip taught me about building real stamina instead of chasing a number on a scale. If you've ever skipped a trip or an...

What if the exercises you skip today are the reason you can't get off the floor at 70? Chiropractor and strength specialist Dr. Matt Tanneberg breaks down exactly why muscle strength and balance training aren't optional as we age, they're what keeps you upright, steady, and able to catch yourself before a fall turns into a fracture.

In this episode, Dr. Tanneberg explains how single leg exercises, yoga, tai chi, and qigong build the coordination and stability that protect your joints and bones for the long haul. He also breaks down what's actually happening inside your body when...

No one else is going to take control of your health for you. Not a doctor, not a trend, not a quick fix. That part is on you, and honestly, Ashley Grant recognizes she had to take control of her own health too.

Known online as Famous Ashley Grant, Ashley knows what it's like to avoid movement for years and finally decide to start anyway. More Movement Please is the podcast about showing up, moving more, and getting stronger as we age, together. No perfection required, no gym intimidation allowed. Just real conversations about becoming your own...

Everyone's arguing about whether GLP-1 medications are good or bad. Corry Matthews says that's the wrong question entirely. In this takeover episode, the 25-year fitness veteran and NPC bodybuilding promoter breaks down what actually matters for women in perimenopause and menopause, whether they're using medication or not: muscle, strength, real food, and habits that hold up for the next twenty years. Corry shares what she's seeing in her coaching practice, why so many women have swapped real meals for protein bars and shakes, and why no medication can build the foundation your body needs long term.

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Think avoiding pain or pushing through it are your only two options? What if we told you both approaches backfire, and the real answer is something else? In this More Movement Please takeover episode, physical therapist and pain science educator Jen Uschold breaks down why movement matters so much for people navigating chronic pain. She explains the two extremes that tend to make pain worse (total avoidance and the "no pain, no gain" mindset), and introduces pacing and graded exposure as the middle path that actually helps your nervous system calm down. Jen shares how something as small as...

Babies never worry about how their bodies look. They just eat when they're hungry, stop when they're full, and move because it feels good. In this episode, Ashley shares a voice note from Shirley Billigmeier, founder of Energetics, who breaks down why we're born knowing exactly how to listen to our bodies, and how life slowly teaches us to ignore that wisdom. Shirley talks about trusting your own signals over outside noise, why nutrition research keeps flip-flopping, and how reconnecting with your natural instincts can bring the joy back into eating and moving. Ashley adds her own take on...

What if a real benefit of movement has nothing to do with your body? Fit-ology founder Jessica Covington joins More Movement Please to explain why movement is actually brain care, boosting focus, mood, and motivation in ways that have nothing to do with changing how you look.

Listen as Jessica breaks down the connection between movement and the brain's dopamine and motivation networks, and why even one minute of moving can shift your mental state before a hard task. She shares her method for pairing movement with affirmations, why consistency matters more than intensity, and how showing...

You don't have to choose between yoga and your regular workouts. Yoga expert Joe K, who has taught over ten thousand classes and guided more than one million practitioners worldwide, joins More Movement Please to explain how yoga actually makes everything else you do stronger.

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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, breaks down a side effect of toxic fitness culture most creators never think about.

Domenic explains how hostile, status driven fitness content doesn't just affect the people watching it directly. It trains people to bring that same harsh energy into other fitness spaces, comment sections, and conversations, making the whole online fitness world feel less...

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 the kayak, and what it felt like to realize just how out of shape I still am on the water.

I also open up about the physical stuff I've been dealing with lately, hitting day 365 of continuous movement, and why there's a real difference between pain from pushing your body...

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 Heart Association and Harvard Medical School actually recommends.

She walks through the real numbers behind the 150 minutes a week guideline, why sitting for hours at a stretch carries real health risks, and why "enough" movement looks different for everybody. This episode is a reminder that grace matters as much as effort, that moving...

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 this episode, I get real about what it's like to push through a genuinely bad workout instead of skipping it altogether, and why that choice matters more than nailing every move. I think back to my very first Zumba class in August 2023, when I had to walk out after fifteen minutes...

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 that closed out a full year of daily movement after two decades of being sedentary. She talks honestly about the health scares that pushed her to start, the balance and strength she didn't expect to gain, and why she's not slowing down for year two. If you've ever wondered whether consistency really works or felt...

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 every excuse is the only way I stay consistent, and why I refuse to turn this podcast into another polished highlight reel. This is episode 100 and day 365 of moving my body, and I want you in the mess with me for year two.

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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 I tried to move without music, and why my instructor Rhonda's playlist at the YMCA might be the best one I've ever heard. If your workouts feel harder than they should, this episode might be the missing piece.

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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 this episode, I talk about why every workout I do now isn't really for today, it's for the woman I'll be at seventy, eighty, and beyond. I get into why strength and mobility now mean independence later, and why fitness in your 40s is really about protecting your freedom for...

I wasted money on weight loss pills and shots, and the second I stopped, the weight came right back on. In this episode, I get honest about the fitness mistakes I'd skip if I could start over, from diet culture guilt to obsessing over the scale. I share what I'd tell my younger self, why rest matters as much as movement, and how to make sure you're moving for yourself, not for anyone else. If you're just getting started, this one can save you time, money, and a lot of guilt.

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Ashley breaks down what she's learned after a full year of daily movement and why this was never meant to be a temporary challenge. She talks about her goal to consistently reach for 20 pound and 10 pound dumbbells, her hope to finally fit into smaller pants after dropping four sizes, and her plan to move throughout the entire day instead of just during workouts. She also shares why she wants to grow the accountability community and get more people moving, plus the new activities she's adding to her routine, including hiking, biking, dance classes, and maybe even kickboxing.

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In this episode, I get honest about cleaning out my closet and just how complicated that process turned out to be. Some clothes I was thrilled to get rid of. Others I felt weirdly attached to, even though I don't want to fit into them again. I talk about the clothes I bought just because they fit my bigger body, even when I didn't actually like them, and why I now realize that was tied to feeling embarrassed about my size at the time. I also get into the "fat tax," the frustrating reality that bigger clothes often cost...

Scrolling fitspo and feeling behind? You have no idea what's really happening behind those posts. Here's why comparison is wrecking your progress and what to do instead. In this episode, Ashley breaks down "compare-schlager" (comparing yourself to everyone except who you were yesterday) and why doomscrolling through other people's fitness content can quietly derail your mental progress. She gets honest about her own struggles watching people who started later than her lose more weight or get stronger faster, and why genetics, stress levels, and unseen habits make those comparisons pointless. If you've ever closed an app feeling like you're...

At twenty-one, Ashley Grant was active without even trying. At forty-one, she's rebuilding everything she let slip away. In this episode of More Movement Please, Ashley gets honest about the two decades she spent not moving her body, and the specific advice she wishes someone had handed her before the weight crept on. From ditching the stairs to falling for quick fixes, she breaks down exactly where things went sideways and what she'd tell her younger self instead. If you're standing at your own turning point right now, wondering whether the small choices really matter, this one's for you.<...