What if the workout you've been skipping credit for has been happening all along? Physiotherapy and PhD student Sunaina Chopra from the University of British Columbia breaks down the science behind non-conventional physical activity, and the research will genuinely surprise you. From gardening studies published in The Lancet to findings that show housework is just as effective as traditional exercise, this episode will completely shift the way you think about what "counts" as movement, and give you permission to stop waiting for the perfect workout.

Ashley reacts to Sunaina's voice note with her signature energy, challenging listeners to do a personal movement audit and find the small, sneaky ways to layer more activity into the life they're already living. Whether you're a gym devotee or someone who can barely find 20 minutes, this one is for you.

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If you've ever screamed "I want those shoes!" at your screen, you already understand the energy of this episode. Ashley Grant is on a full-blown mission to find the perfect workout shoes for low impact cardio, Tabata, and everyday wear, and spoiler alert: the most expensive pair she's ever bought lasted exactly twenty minutes before she had to rip them off mid-class.

In this episode of More Movement Please, Ashley breaks down her search for the right fitness footwear, including what finally worked for Zumba (hint: sliding matters), what didn't work for low impact cardio (looking at you, Brooks Glycerin 23), and why finding the right shoe is actually a bigger deal than most people realize when you're serious about moving your body more. Whether you swear by Hokas, Ryka, Brooks, or something else entirely, Ashley wants to hear what's on your feet and why. Because the right gear matters, and your feet deserve better than holes in the soles.

Also - this episode was partially inspired by that silly 2007 YouTube video by Liam Kyle Sullivan. It was a music video for his song "Shoes", performed as Kelly, and Wikipedia says it was one of the platform's first ever viral videos. It's cheesy as hell, but you can view it here: https://youtu.be/wCF3ywukQYA

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If skipping the gym feels easier than going, the problem might not be motivation. It might be the distance. In this episode of More Movement Please, Ashley breaks down the small but powerful changes she made to stop giving herself excuses and start actually showing up to work out.

From choosing a gym just seven minutes away to blocking out drive time on her calendar, Ashley shares the practical, no-nonsense strategies she uses to make working out the path of least resistance. Whether you're just getting started or trying to build a more consistent routine, these tips will help you remove the real barriers standing between you and the gym.

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What happens when someone at the gym calls you out for complaining, and you can't stop thinking about it four days later? In this honest, unfiltered episode, Ashley gets real about a rough mental health week, the fear of being "the girl who whines on the internet," and what it actually feels like to be a woman in her forties figuring out fitness in public.

Ashley opens up about the tension between staying private and being transparent as an online creator, reflects on what this podcast is really meant to be, and invites you to be a part of shaping where it goes next. If you've ever struggled with staying positive when everything feels hard, or wondered whether your story is even worth sharing, this one's for you.

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Rhonda watched her entire family get swallowed up by diabetes, high blood pressure, and immobility — and she decided she would not be next. In this powerhouse compilation episode, the fitness instructor behind a fiercely loyal "fitness army" at the Telford YMCA shares the unfiltered truth about what it actually takes to transform your body and your health when the odds, your genetics, and even your own family are working against you.

From losing 120 pounds and five dress sizes through movement and mindset alone, to watching her mother spend the final two years of her life unable to leave her chair, Rhonda pulls no punches about what a sedentary life truly costs you. She breaks down why motivation will always fade and discipline is the only thing that carries you, how to eat chocolate and carbs every day and still see results, what to do when the scale is lying to you, and why the gym should feel less like a chore and more like church. Whether you are just starting out, stuck on a plateau, or need someone to light a fire under you this holiday season, this episode delivers the kind of straight talk 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.

Find Rhonda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesswithRhondaGoode

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What does it actually take to go from reluctant gym-goer to teaching up to 23 hours of fitness classes a week? Rhonda Goode holds nothing back in this candid, no-nonsense conversation about the realities of the fitness industry, what separates instructors who build loyal followings from ones who flame out, and why most people never hit their goals (hint: it has nothing to do with the gym).

In this special combined episode, Rhonda walks us through how she accidentally stumbled into teaching Zumba in 2011, what it was like to go from two students in a room to 65 sweaty bodies fogging up the mirrors at Berea College, and why she intentionally shows up a few minutes late to every class. She gets brutally honest about what she sees when she looks out at a room full of people, who is really there to work, and who is just checking a box. She also shares her take on the oversaturated certification industry, why word of mouth will always beat social media, and what she tells anyone who is sitting exactly where she was before everything changed.

If you have been going through the motions at the gym and wondering why nothing is moving, this episode will make you rethink your entire 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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If you've been waiting to feel motivated before you start working out, you might be waiting forever. Yoga teacher, podcast producer, and psychology-backed wellness expert Jamie Brook breaks down why motivation is actually the result of taking action, not the starting point, and what that means for anyone who keeps pushing their workout to "next Monday."

In this episode, Jamie shares the science-backed concept from Atomic Habits that flips the motivation myth on its head, a real-life example of a retired, kid-free woman who still can't seem to get to the gym, and the one question you should ask yourself instead of "do I feel like it today?" Host Ashley Grant also gets real about how waiting for motivation would have kept her stuck as the girl who couldn't make it through 15 minutes of Zumba.

If you've ever talked yourself out of a workout before you even started, this episode is for 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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Fourteen years of watching people walk through a gym door has given Rhonda Goode an almost unsettling ability to read a new student before the music even starts, and in this episode, she tells you exactly what she sees. This is the final installment of our Podcasthon series, and it might be the most important one.

Rhonda breaks down what separates the people who completely transform their lives from the ones who stay stuck in the same place year after year, and the answer is simpler and more uncomfortable than most people want to hear. She gets into why you cannot out-exercise a week of sitting, what the Netflix and binge lifestyle is actually costing your body, whether you can really outwork a bad diet, and what she would say right now to the person who knows something has to change but hasn't made the move yet.

She also shares what it feels like when a student sends her a photo from the top of a mountain and says her class made the hike easy. This episode wraps up our spotlight on the Humane Society Animal League for Life of Madison County, Kentucky, as part of Podcasthon 2026. Links to learn more and donate are below:

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Follow Rhonda online: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesswithRhondaGoode

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