Ashleigh VanHouten gives us a deep dive into the world of muscle science and nutrition for women. Along with Dr. Stephanie, she explores the intricacies of muscle hypertrophy, shedding light on topics such as simultaneous muscle building and fat loss, bulking and cutting strategies, and the importance of progressive overload. Whether you're a seasoned weight trainer or just starting your fitness journey, this conversation promises to dismantle myths and provide invaluable insights for maximizing strength and vitality.

Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/Teaser
1:20 Exploring Muscle Science for Women
2:12 Focus on Muscle Building and Nutrition
3:43 Prioritizing Muscle Contraction and Effort
6:56 The Importance of Time Under Tension
13:09 Manipulating Time Under Tension
16:11 The Benefits of Filming Workouts
22:05 Balancing Full Range of Motion and Partial Reps
24:50 Understanding Body Mechanics in Training
30:59 Coaching and Foundation
32:49 Consistency and Foundations
34:24 Foundational Movement Patterns
36:06 Initial Assessment and Movements
36:39 Impact of Injury in Fitness
37:39 Injury Prevention and Importance
41:35 Long-Term Impact of Injury
44:33 Modifying Workouts When Injured
50:28 Consequences of Undernourishing
55:05 Nutrition and Safety Signal
58:57 Misconceptions in the Fitness Industry

Resources Mentioned:
Effects of Unilateral Eccentric versus Concentric Training of Nonimmobilized Arm during Immobilization - https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fulltext/2023/07000/effects_of_unilateral_eccentric_versus_concentric.8.aspx
Build Muscle Faster with Kaatsu Training - https://youtu.be/r2lC6a648F8?si=gE3_0Ccnhbz92xzd
Ashley’s books - https://ashleighvanhouten.com/collections/my-book
Chicken LIver Mousse - https://ashleighvanhouten.com/blogs/news/chicken-liver-mousse-recipe
Muscle Science for Women (featuring Dr. Stephanie) - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/ep-45-fitness-in-your-40s-and-beyond-dr-stephanie-estima/id592596408?i=1000633181161

Bio:
Ashleigh is a health coach, speaker, podcast host, and author of one of the only nose-to-tail, organ-meat-centric cookbooks in existence, called It Takes Guts. Her new book is called Carnivore-ish. She created and co-hosts the Muscle Science for Women podcast, downloaded more than two million times, where she interviews some of the leading minds in exercise and nutrition methodology and overall wellness and discusses topics relevant to health and muscle building.

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