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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 7 MIN

From Couldn't Finish Zumba to Multiple Classes Daily | 100 Days of Maximum Effort

from More Movement Please

Couldn't make it through 15 minutes of Zumba? That was me 100 days ago. Now I'm taking multiple fitness classes daily and using 15-pound weights. This is the real story of what happens when a complete beginner commits to movement. No BS, no before-and-after photos, just honest progress.In this episode, I share how I went from winded after basic exercises to crushing workouts I never thought possible. You'll hear about my first disastrous Zumba class, why I started this fitness podcast as a "digital diary," and what 100 days of consistent movement actually looks like when you're starting from zero.If you're intimidated by the gym, struggling to stay consistent, or wondering if it's even possible to get fit as a beginner, this episode is your starting point. I'm documenting this journey because I want you to see that transformation doesn't require being perfect, but it does require showing up.Topics covered: beginner fitness journey, Zumba for beginners, building workout consistency, strength training progress, overcoming gym intimidation, fitness motivation for womenSubscribe to More Movement Please for weekly fitness inspiration, real talk about the struggles, and proof that if someone who couldn't do jumping jacks can do this, you absolutely can too.Read more about my 100 Days of Maximum Effort on Medium: https://medium.com/@famousashleygrant/lessons-from-100-days-of-maximum-effort-finally-getting-serious-about-fitness-0250e381c5f3This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program.Be sure to follow me on social:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleygrant/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@FamousAshleyGrant---------------------------------------This podcast is supported by affiliate partnerships. Please check out a few of our partners below:– Get my lavalier microphones: https://amzn.to/3WXK0Sa– Start a podcast today here: https://rss.com/?via=moremovementplease– Create content from your own voice with Castmagic's Suite of AI Tools: https://get.castmagic.io/dcjy15cirnts– Want to help support our show? Buy a girl a drink perhaps? https://ko-fi.com/famousashleygrant– Need content for your podcast or blog? Check out Tools for Motivation!The links above are affiliate links. This means my podcast will receive a small commission if you order through any of them at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions are one of the ways my podcast makes money so that I can create episodes free of charge. If you do purchase anything from my links, I sincerely would like to thank you for your support!

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