Women Like You
The podcast for women who hate working out but know they should. You won’t find any diets, fads or body transformation tips here, just evidence-based health and fitness advice for women over 30. Hosted by lifelong exercise sloths, Gab and Sarah. Produced and edited by Gab Burke Music by Hamish Camilleri
Episodes
Between 10 and 40% of people will experience sciatic pain in their lifetime.
It’s often confused with other types of low back pain but sciatica is usually felt in the lumbar spine, it’s commonly one-sided and can feel like a deep burning pain in the buttocks, radiating down the leg.
On this episode, Gab and Sarah talk about what sciatica is, some of the things that might cause it, and how exercise can help.
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It seems like an oxymoron but regular exercise can actually reduce fatigue.
Wild, right?
Exerting energy when you're exhausted can help you feel better.
Around 20-30% of adults report having fatigue at any given time and it turns out going for a gentle walk can make a big difference to your energy levels.
On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at what fatigue is, what are some of the signs to look out for, and how exercise can hel...
Have you ever heard of combat juggling?
Would you wear a pair of hiking pants with a zip along your butt crack to make toileting in the wilderness easier?
Would you ever exercise in the nude?
On this episode, join Gab and Sarah for some weird and wonderful fitness fodder.
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Nude Yoga Girl https://www.instagram.com/nude_yogagirl/?hl=en
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There's nothing quite like a migraine.
That splitting, blinding, burning brain pain that comes with a side of nausea, dizziness and sensitivity to light.
If you've copped a belter or two over the years, we have some good news.
There’s some really solid research which suggests that exercise could be one effective tool to reduce migraines.
On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at what happens during a migraine and how exercise migh...
How much alcohol do you drink?
Are you a ‘couple of glasses of wine a night’ kinda gal? Or strictly a ‘weekend’ drinker?
When your doctor asks you how many standard drinks you have in a week, do you downgrade that number just a little bit?
It turns out drinking alcohol may be negatively affecting your exercise.
On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at how booze can affect the quality of your workouts.
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Do you wear a fitness tracker?
If so, you might be using it to keep an eye on your daily step count, your heart rate and even your sleep.
But is this data accurate?
On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at whether fitness trackers can accurately capture the data they claim to.
Plus, we look at some of the weird and wonderful fitness tech currently on the market.
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If we asked you to sit down on the floor and get back up again without using your hands to support you, could you do it?
How long can you stand on one leg for?
On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at why being able to do certain types of physical movement may lead to a longer and healthier life.
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Stand on one leg - and 16 other life-changing daily moves that will keep your body happy
Have you heard about the Two Day Rule?
It was very buzzy back in January when all the usual New Years resolution articles flooded our feeds, but it’s actually not a terrible way to approach your health and fitness.
On this episode, Gab and Sarah talk you through what it is, and how it might help you get a bit more physical activity into your life.
Plus, Gab has some pelvic floor exercises you can try.
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We’re back baby!
We said we’d be back in early 2023 but it turns out having a baby is pretty time consuming. So we’re back on the pod a little later than planned but as they say, better late than never.
On this episode, Gab and Sarah have an epic birth story to share. A word of warning though, it does involve a hectic injury.
And how’s the postpartum exercise coming along? Lol. You’ll hear all about that too.
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It’s our final episode of 2022!
We’re taking a little break over the holiday period but we’ll be back in 2023 with more tips and tricks on how to keep working at your exercise habit.
Thank you for supporting our little pod and helping us grow our community of amazing WLY women.
Before we wrap up for the year, Gab and Sarah share some of their biggest lessons and key takeaways from the last 12 months.
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The information in this episode is a game-changer.
The benefits of exercise for your physical and mental well-being are widely known, but did you know regular exercise can also reduce your risk of cancer?
A recent study from Tel Aviv University has produced results that are so astounding, they made the front page of the November issue of the journal Cancer Research. (In science terms it’s like getting the front page of the Septem...
Have you heard about “shredding”?
It’s a fitness buzz term used to describe dieting and exercising to extreme levels in order to drop body fat quickly.
The “summer shred” is all about getting your beach bod ready for the warmer months.
If you ask us, “shredding” for any season is a big no-no, and it turns out a lot of Australians might agree.
On this episode, Gab and Sarah explain why more Aussies are apparently ditching this ...
You’ve heard about push-ups, right? Done against a wall or with your knees on the ground, or if you’re super hardcore, a full push-up in the plank position.
But have you heard about ‘soleus push-ups’?
There’s some new and really exciting research from the University of Houston about a new type of push-up involving only your lower leg that you can do while sitting down.
On this episode, Gab and Sarah explain what the soleus push-...
When was the last time you had a skin check-up at your doctor or dermatologist?
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world - two to three times the rates in Canada, the U.S. and the UK.
Current data shows that two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70, and the majority of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun.
So when you’re exercising outdoors, it’s so importan...
Another week, another fitness trend doing the rounds online.
So what is “The Joy Workout”?
Is it just another fluffy exercise fad or is there actually some solid science behind it?
On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at the 8-minute workout that claims to “improve your mood”.
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We’ve always been told not to exercise after a big meal and that you need to wait 2-3 hours before doing a workout.
But what if we told you that there’s really good evidence to support going for a short walk straight after you eat?
On this episode, Gab and Sarah explain why walking, doing household chores, or even just standing up after you eat can help moderate your blood sugar levels.
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...Ah pooping. We all do it.
Sometimes we’re regular as clockwork, other times we’re uncomfortably bunged up.
So, what role does exercise play when it comes to a healthy digestive system?
On this episode, Gab and Sarah tackle the unglamorous but very important topic of digestion and how exercise can help you poop.
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Have you ever experienced ‘cankles’?
It’s that delightful sensation when your lower leg swells up and your calf blends with your ankles.
Gab is deep into the second trimester of pregnancy and has had her first experience with swollen ankles.
So, what are cankles? Can you get them whether you’re pregnant or not? And can exercise help to manage them?
On this episode, Sarah explains some of the reasons why you might experience s...
Did you know physical inactivity can lead to dementia?
Dementia can happen to anybody, but the risk increases with age. It can also depend on a combination of age, genes, health and lifestyle.
So can exercise provide any protection?
On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at what dementia is, the main risk factors for developing dementia, and some promising research about the positive effects of exercise on long term cognitive heal...
Did you know walking 10,000 steps a day can lower your risk of dementia by 50%?
It can also lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer by 30 to 40%, and if you walk faster, the better the benefits.
On this episode, Gab takes you on a quick and easy 22 minute guided walk. Grab your sneakers and get into something comfy because you’re about to hit the pavement for a walk!
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