by Libby | Nov 13, 2024 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums
Feeling smashed after exercise isn’t a sign of an effective workout—sometimes, it’s actually counterproductive. I get it. That muscle burn the day after can feel like proof you’ve worked hard. But being wiped out every time isn’t the goal—it can actually get in the...
by Libby | Nov 8, 2024 | Balance, Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums
I spoke this week about doing the hard thing… For me, that hard thing is high intensity exercise. Specifically, Sprint Interval Training (SIT). Give me a set of dumbbells any day. But if strength training is the secret sauce for women over 40 (and we all know it’s),...
by Libby | Nov 6, 2024 | Exercise, Glow Physio
Imagine if we were as committed to the promises we make to ourselves as we are to the promises we make to our children (or our partners, or our friends)? Integrity—doing what I say I’ll do—is important to me. If I’ve promised (okay, threatened) to throw out all...
by Libby | Nov 4, 2024 | Glow Physio, Strength Training
What do they say? ‘Failing to plan is planning to fail’? It might seem tedious or unnecessary, but I strongly believe that these 5 steps are the difference between building a strength training routine that is SUSTAINABLE rather than one that FIZZLES OUT. 1️⃣Got really...
by Libby | Oct 30, 2024 | Balance, Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums
I woke up on Monday morning ready to go. It was the boys’ first day back at school. I did an early morning strength session, had a coffee with Cormac, a nutritious breakfast and I had made lunches by 7am. I powered into my day with a productive and positive...
by Libby | Oct 28, 2024 | Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor
A happy well-functioning pelvic floor is not all about kegels (and for some women, it’s specifically NOT about kegels). I talk a lot with the women I work with about: 🍊 ‘low hanging fruit’ – choosing the easiest thing to change first. 💥 bang for buck –...