If you're in your 40s and spinning your wheels trying to lose weight, you might be doing too much of the wrong thing and not enough of the right one. In this episode, fitness expert Anne Brady makes a compelling case for why strength training, not cardio, is the foundation your body actually needs after 40.

Anne breaks down exactly why muscle mass is the key to a faster metabolism, better energy, balanced hormones, and long-term weight maintenance. Plus, host Ashley Grant gets real about her own experience finally picking up weights, why she resisted it for so long, and how it has transformed her overall fitness.

Whether you're brand new to strength training or you've been skipping it in favor of the treadmill, this episode will give you the push you need to start lifting. You'll walk away knowing exactly how often to train, what movements to focus on, and how to build a routine that actually sticks.

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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Find Anne Brady, PhD online:

• https://www.instagram.com/annebradyfitlife/
• https://www.uncg.edu/employees/anne-brady/
• https://www.instagram.com/uncg/

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What happens when you've moved your body almost every single day for over 220 days and then hit a wall so hard you can't even talk yourself into a stretch? Ashley Grant gets brutally honest about the Sunday she chose to skip her workout entirely, and why that decision might have been the smartest fitness move she made all week.

In this episode, Ashley breaks down the difference between laziness and genuinely listening to your body, the guilt that can come with rest days, and how to make sure one skipped workout doesn't quietly turn into a week off. If you've ever felt like taking a rest day means you're failing, this episode will change how you think about recovery for good.

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Ever been in the middle of a workout and thought, I'm done, I'm out, I'm going home? You're not alone. In this candid Q&A episode of More Movement, Please, Ashley pulls back the curtain on the real, unglamorous side of staying consistent, including the day she had to walk out of class entirely and couldn't go back.

Ashley tackles three listener questions head-on: what it actually feels like to want to quit mid-workout and what gets her through it, how to tell the difference between a bad day at the gym and a genuinely bad week, and the exact moment fitness stopped being something she was "trying" and became a core part of who she is. Spoiler: it wasn't overnight, and it wasn't magic. It was day 100.

Whether you're brand new to working out or you've been at it for months and just hit a wall, this episode is the honest pep talk you didn't know you needed.

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The number one fear people over 60 have isn't death. It's needing help. In this episode, certified health coach and personal trainer Dean Walters of Aging Boldly breaks down why movement is the single most important thing you can do for your body as you age, and why you don't need to become a gym person to do it.

After 30, we all start losing muscle and power if we don't actively fight for it. And for older adults, that loss isn't about how you look. It's about whether you can get off the floor, catch yourself on a curb, carry groceries, or play with your grandkids. Dean shares the three big reasons movement matters most: independence, resilience, and better health markers across the board.

Ashley also gets personal about a recent fall that could have been much worse if she hadn't been consistently moving her body. This is the episode to send to someone you love who hasn't started moving yet.

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Dropping pant sizes doesn't automatically fix how you see yourself in the mirror. In this raw Valentine's Day recording, Ashley gets honest about why she still sees her formerly fat self staring back at her, even as her body gets stronger and smaller. She opens up about the unexpected link between getting physically fit and finally being able to face the mental and emotional baggage she'd been hiding from for years. If you've ever felt like your confidence hasn't caught up with your progress, this one's for you. Ashley talks about where her self-love actually comes from right now (hint: it's not the scale), why fitness is unlocking parts of her brain she didn't expect, and why moving your body might be the best Valentine's gift you ever give yourself. Onwards and upwards, friends.

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What if the reason your workouts aren't working has nothing to do with how hard you're pushing and everything to do with how little you're enjoying it? Certified Zumba and fitness instructor Gail Lazarus breaks down why joy might be the missing piece in your fitness routine and how one simple mindset shift can turn "I should exercise" into "I get to move today."

In this episode, Gail shares how she's spent over nine years helping women build sustainable workout habits by making movement feel energizing, accessible, and actually fun. Host Famous Ashley Grant jumps in with her own experience choosing group fitness for the energy, the community, and the music that stays stuck in her head for days. Together, they make a strong case for why consistency will always beat intensity and why finding what feels good is the real secret to lasting results.

If you've been forcing yourself through workouts you dread, this episode is your sign to rethink your approach.

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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https://www.dancewithgail.com/

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/dancefitnessonline

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Ever had a dumbbell slip out of your sweaty hands mid-rep and smack you? Yeah, that happened to me, and it changed the way I pack my gym bag forever. In this episode, I'm dumping out my gym bag and walking you through every single item I carry with me to the gym, from the gloves that saved me from another weight-related injury to the soft-soled shoes that finally let me stop getting stuck on the Zumba floor. I'm also sharing why I started keeping granola bars on hand after a scary dizzy spell, the recovery drink I'm currently hunting for (send me your recommendations!), and the one item in my bag that has nothing to do with fitness but everything to do with recording this podcast. Plus, I want to hear from YOU. If you're on your own fitness path and want to share your story, I'm looking for voice notes from listeners and would love to feature fitness pros on upcoming episodes. Find out how to connect with me and potentially land a spot on the show.

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day to be healthy? That magic number actually came from a 1960s Japanese pedometer marketing campaign and was never based on science. Dr. Melissa McDowell reveals the real step count you need based on current research: 7,500 steps if you're over 60, or 8,500 steps if you're under 60. Yep! Both significantly lower than the 10,000-step target you've been chasing. Ashley breaks down how this myth became fitness gospel and what you should do with the extra time you just got back (hint: strength training twice a week). Plus, she shares her relief at finally returning to in-person group fitness after 11 days snowed in and why this revelation makes her question every piece of fitness advice she's ever received. If you're tired of chasing arbitrary fitness goals, this episode will free you to train smarter, not longer.

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https://www.drmilicamcdowell.com

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/courtney-conley-dc/walk/9780306837531/

https://www.instagram.com/drmilicamcdowelldpt/

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