Over the past 20 years as a physio and coach, I’ve seen over a thousand women walk through my door.
And here’s what I know to be true:
only a tiny percentage will start a new exercise habit just because I told them it’s a good idea… or because they’re feeling “motivated.”
Most of the women I see are running into real-life blocks, like:
👉 A mum who spends all her energy getting her kids sorted, and has nothing left for herself.
👉 A woman who keeps writing “workout” on her to-do list… but never gets past the laundry and emails.
👉 A client who sets huge expectations for herself, then feels like she’s failed if she can’t follow it perfectly.
That’s why I developed my Brakes & Accelerators guide as part of my SHE GLOWS Framework.
It explains the 12 most common obstacles (the *brakes*) women face with consistency – and the simple, science-backed strategies (the *accelerators*) that actually help them move forward.
I use this framework every single day in my coaching and in my programs – because once you know your block, we can match it with the right tool to overcome it.
Most women think they need more motivation. But often a hidden “brake” is slowing you down. Spot yours – it’s the first step to building consistency that sticks.
- Forgetfulness “The day just got away from me”
- Low energy/inertia “I’m too tired, I’ll just rest instead”
- Decision Fatigue – Start-stuck “I don’t even know where to start”
- Procrastination / fresh start delay “I’ll start Monday when I have more time”
- Perfectionism (enoughness trap) “If I can’t do thid properly, it doesn’t count”
- Guilt Spiral “I should have done more… I’ll make it up tomorrow.”
- Slip anxiety “If I miss one, I’ll probably fall off completely”
- Routine Disruption Fragility “Now that my schedule’s changed, I can’t make it work”
- External dependence “I only do it if someone else is expecting me”
- Confidence worries “What if I’m doing it wrong and hurt myself?”
- Overthinking / analysis paralysis “I need the perfect plan before I start”
- Comparison Trap “I’ll never be as fit as I used to be”
The good news is that there are ACCELERATORS – tools that can release them
Let me know and I’ll send you these.