by Libby | Sep 10, 2026 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Strength Training
I’m sure it’s no surprise to hear me say I will die on the hill that strength training is the single greatest thing you can do for your body as you get older. Bone density, joint resilience, independence, the whole case. I’m not taking any of that...
by Libby | Sep 7, 2026 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Strength Training
I’ve come to realise that the same words, coming out of two different mouths, can sound completely different. You might come to me for advice on pain or guidance on exercise, but I may not always be the person you need to hear the message from. Especially when it...
by Libby | Aug 14, 2026 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Menopause, Mums, Strength Training
I’ve worked with hundreds of women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond — and here’s what I know: ❌ You don’t need to lift heavy straight away.❌ You don’t need a gym membership, a matching set, or a degree in exercise science.❌ And you definitely don’t need to feel sore...
by Libby | Jul 24, 2026 | Exercise, Mums, Strength Training
This week I asked my youngest boy, Finnian, to unstack the dishwasher. He walked over, opened it, looked inside, and let out this long, dramatic sigh. It wasn’t quite frustration, but more heavy, pre-emptive exhaustion that says: this is too much and I...
by Libby | Jul 6, 2026 | Balance, Exercise, Mums, Strength Training
Ok I’ll cut to the chase. Do you want to know what the quickest way to make walking up stairs feel easy? In fact, it’s the quickest way to make anything you find a bit effortful feel easy… → Do something harder beforehand. I know that sounds almost too...
by Libby | Jun 29, 2026 | Desk workers, Exercise, Menopause, Mums, Strength Training
Lateral hip pain is one of the most common things I see in women between 40 and 60. And one of the first things worth knowing is that not all lateral hip pain is the same. Some is referred from the lumbar spine. Some comes from the hip joint itself. And some is more...