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Ep 136: Is your fat loss stalling? Check these 6 things

July 14, 2026

Have you been trying, seemingly forever, to lose fat, and just not seeing the results you want? Maybe you've tried a bunch of methods or different diets, you've tried exercising more, you've upped your protein, and you've hit a plateau. In this episode, Rachel and Ashleigh walk you through six things to check in your habits and behaviors before you give up or decide that there's something "wrong." Fair warning, going through this checklist requires you to be absolutely honest with yourself: a...

Ep 135: How Fit Moms Raise Active Kids

June 30, 2026

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 talk about shared fitness backgrounds, how Kayla's work and life changed during the pandemic and as she raised three kids, and how to encourage your kids to love movement in a pressure-free way. She also talks about what happened that time she went ...

Ep 134: Are you training in the wrong zone? How to use training zones effectively

June 23, 2026

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 exertion, and overall feeling should be in each zone What kinds of exercise and duration are appropriate for each zone The pros and cons of training in each, including common misconceptions Addressing the dreaded "Grey Zone" (zone 3) and why lots of people a...