The Everyday GLOW Show

You know you should be strength training. You're just not sure which way to do it. In this episode, Libby breaks down the four main ways women actually strength train, personal training, group classes, a generic gym, and home training, and weighs up the honest pros and cons of each. Inside this episode: What each option actually costs you, in money, time, and mental load The one pattern that deter...

Is ten minutes a day really enough to build strength? In this episode, Libby breaks down why she uses the ten-minute number, why it's never actually been about the clock, and what genuinely determines whether a session counts. She unpacks the real guidelines for strength training over forty, busts the soreness myth, and shares a simple example that proves time was never the real measure. Resou...

If you've ever pressed play and launched straight into your session - or spent 20 minutes stretching before you've done a single squat - this episode is for you. The honest answer to this question is: it depends. And in this episode I give you the framework to figure out exactly what your warm up should look like, how long it actually needs to take, and what to prioritise depending on wher...

If you've recently been told your bone density is lower than it should be - or you're starting to wonder whether anyone has even checked - this episode is for you. In this episode, I break down what an osteopenia diagnosis actually means, why the picture most of us have in our heads is outdated, and what you can actually do about it. Not in a fear-mongering way. In a clear, practical, phys...

"Just be consistent" — possibly the most well-meaning but useless advice ever given to a woman with a full life. In this episode, Libby unpacks why inconsistency isn't a discipline problem - it's a cost-benefit problem. And once you understand the equation your brain is running every time you decide whether to exercise, the whole thing starts to make a lot more sense. You'll...

If you've ever had a break from training — planned or unplanned — and come back convinced you've lost everything, this episode is for you. This week I'm answering one of the questions I get asked most often: how long does it actually take to lose your strength when you stop training? And the answer might surprise you. I'm also talking about the two women I see most when it comes to training breaks...

If you're a woman in a weight loss phase right now — whether that's with the help of a GLP-1 medication or not — this episode is worth your time. Because there's a part of this conversation that most women are still missing. More women are understanding that protecting their muscle matters during weight loss. But knowing the words and knowing what to actually do are two very different...

If you’ve ever been told that short workouts are “better than nothing” - this episode is going to reframe that completely. In this episode, I’m making the case that a little bit often isn’t just a convenient way to fit exercise into a busy life. It’s actually a solid physiological strategy. And I’ve got some great new research to back it up. We look at a fascinating 12-week randomised trial on 86...

Today’s episode is about the one thing that actually defines consistency. Not the ability to never stop. The ability to come back. In this episode: Why falling off isn’t a character flaw - it’s most often a human response to a disrupted routine Why beating yourself up feels productive but is actually keeping you stuck (there’s a name for this in psychology) Three effective tools I use with women t...

The resistance training guidelines just changed - and the headline finding is one I've been waiting years to be able to say out loud: we've been massively overcomplicating this. In this episode I break down what the new ACSM position stand actually means for everyday women, cut through the oversimplifications doing the rounds online, and explain why the principle I keep coming back to - ef...

If you've ever joined a gym, been handed a program, done exactly what you were told - and still felt completely lost… this episode is for you. In this episode, I unpack why the most common introduction to strength training leaves so many women able to follow a program but unable to own one. And why that gap — not motivation, not discipline — is exactly what keeps the stop/start cycle going. We...

Ever stood in front of a set of dumbbells wondering if you’ve picked the “right” weight? In this episode, I break down exactly how to choose a weight that actually helps you get stronger — without second-guessing yourself or risking injury. We cover: The 2 biggest mistakes women make when choosing weights How to know if you’re working hard enough (without overdoing it) A simple cheat sheet to get...

If you’ve ever avoided weights because you’re worried you’re doing it wrong… or you constantly second guess yourself mid-exercise — “is this right?” , “should I be feeling this here?” — this episode is for you. In this episode, I break down how to actually know if your form is “good enough” — without needing someone watching you — and why so many women are held back by this one thing. We cover: Th...

If you’ve ever been told to “just walk and do Pilates” - and something about that has felt a little bit restrictive - this episode is for you. In this episode, we unpack why this advice is often well-meaning and appropriate in the early stages… but can leave women stuck in an “in-between” space long-term - feeling safe, but not strong. We cover: Why this advice is so commonly given (and when it is...

Shoulder pain is one of the biggest reasons women stop strength training. But here’s the problem… not all shoulder pain is the same. In this episode, I break down the 3 most common types of shoulder pain I see as a physiotherapist - and what each one means for your workouts. We cover: • Why tight neck and shoulder tension doesn’t always mean you’re “overworking”• Whether clicking shoulders are som...

If you’ve ever told yourself: “I just need to be more consistent with exercise…” This episode might change the way you think about that completely. In this episode, Libby explores the two most common reasons women struggle with exercise consistency - and why the problem often isn’t discipline at all. You’ll learn: • Why most women define consistency in a way that no real human could sustain • How...

If you’ve been told to lift heavy for your bones… but your pelvic floor, back or hips have other ideas, this one’s for you. In this episode I unpack: • Why heavy lifting became the message for women (and whether it needs to be your goal at all)• Three reasons why you might not be ready to lift heavy (yet)• And what actually matters when it comes to building strength We talk capacity, skill, confid...

I’m a physio of 20+ years — and I almost never strength train for more than 20 minutes. In this episode, I break down: ✔ Why duration doesn’t determine results✔ The science behind shorter, more frequent sessions✔ The law of diminishing returns in strength training✔ Why recovery matters more than smashing yourself✔ How insulin sensitivity improves with frequent training (and why that matters in mid...

In this episode, I’m sharing the simple system I’ve built to stop negotiating with myself every day.  It started with a conversation about reward charts and intrinsic motivation for my kids… and ended with me realising I need scaffolding too. Enter: my 40–30–20–10 daily stack. 40 minutes screen-free30g of protein in one meal20 minute walk10 minutes of strength This isn’t a challenge. It’s not a tr...

If you’ve ever had a niggle or ache and immediately felt the urge to stretch it, this episode is for you. Stretching is instinctive. When something hurts, we want to reproduce the sensation, understand it, and fix it. And for many women, pain also comes with guilt: “it’s probably my fault, I haven’t been stretching enough.” In this episode, Libby unpacks: why we automatically assume pain is a stre...

You already know strength training is important — but you’re also already running, swimming, walking, or doing Pilates or yoga. And fitting strength training in feels like it would mean changing your whole week. In this episode, Libby breaks down how to make strength training work without giving up the movement you love. You’ll learn: Why strength training really does deserve a place in most women...

If you’ve ever thought “I just don’t stick to exercise unless I’m in a class or with a PT” - this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I explain why exercising at home often feels harder than exercising in a class, and why it has nothing to do with motivation, discipline, or willpower. The truth is -you’re comparing two completely different systems. In this episode, I break down: Why home...

The cold hard truth about back and neck pain as we get older? It’s often not something you “fix” once and never deal with again; It’s something you learn to manage well. In this episode, I explain the difference between acute pain vs persistent/recurrent pain, what happens to our spines as we age, and the simple toolkit that keeps your back and neck happier long-term: regular movement, strength, s...

Want to get stronger in 2026 but have zero desire to step foot in a gym? In this episode of the Everyday Glow Show , Libby breaks down exactly how to build real, sustainable strength at home- without fancy equipment, long workouts, or gym intimidation. Drawing on 20 years as a physiotherapist and women’s strength coach, Libby shares: Why bodyweight is the best place to start How short, regular ses...

Your MVPs isn’t your most valuable player… Although perhaps it should be. It’s actually your ‘Minimum Viable Practice’. And it’s the tool that will save your consistency when your days and weeks turn messy. MVPs are: Not workouts. Not challenges. Not “being perfect.” Just the smallest, simplest version of movement that keeps your rhythm alive, especially on the messy days. Inside this episode, I s...