Women Like You

Gab Burke•omny.fm

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

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Pilates: does it live up to the hype?

Have you ever tried Pilates? It’s a popular form of exercise that was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. It’s now a worldwide fitness trend and it’s often used as a form of rehabilitation for lower back pain or injury, and recovery after childbirth. Gab and Sarah look at what Pilates actually involves and if it lives up to the hype. Plus, another batshit crazy fitness trend, this time involving Kate Hudson and a bag full of water. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Women Like Y...

Sep 27, 2021•36 min

Want to exercise more? Try this

How many times have you set yourself a big fitness goal? Did you achieve it? Research shows that having really specific and fixed goals can actually be a deterrent rather than a motivator. In recent years there’s been a shift away from the traditional method of goal-setting known as SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timebound); towards a more flexible approach. Gab and Sarah explain the idea behind ‘open goals’, and how this is proving to be a more effective way of ach...

Sep 20, 2021•37 min

Why aren’t I getting any fitter?

No matter how hard you try, it can often feel like your fitness isn’t improving. It’s so disappointing when you’ve been doing the same workouts over and over and you don’t see any progress in your strength, or number of reps, or cardiovascular fitness. Even when you’ve been consistent with your exercise, sometimes it feels like you’ve hit a wall and you can’t get past it. So what do you do when your progress has stalled? Gab and Sarah explain how to reframe the way you measure progress, and look...

Sep 13, 2021•33 min

Have you ever had a “runner’s high”?

This episode we’re talking endocannabinoids and sports bras (the two are not related!). For years it was thought that the “runner's high” was due to the release of endorphins. Endorphins are chemicals that are produced by the body to relieve stress and pain, and they work on the opioid receptors in the brain (the same receptors that opiate drugs like morphine act upon). An increasing body of evidence suggests that this so-called “runner's high” is not due to the release of endorphins but is inst...

Sep 06, 2021•38 min

This is why exercise feels so awful

Did you know you release stress hormones when you exercise? It’s because your body is in a state of physical stress, especially if you’re new to exercise or you’re not an adrenaline junkie. It's the reason why you feel so gross during a workout. The good news is, regular exercise trains your body to cope better with these stress hormones, which can help build your resiliency to other forms of stress. Gab and Sarah explain why exercise is a useful tool for looking after your mental health. Plus, ...

Aug 30, 2021•32 min

Have you lost your exercise mojo? Hit the reset button

It's episode 10 baby! We've reached a small but meaningful milestone and it feels like the perfect time for a quick refresh. If the shine has worn off and you’ve lost your motivation for exercise, that’s ok! Gab and Sarah are here to get you back on track with some key tips for building a daily exercise habit. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Women Like You newsletter. To be added to the mailing list, email womenlikeyoupodcast@gmail.com WLY resources and recommendations: Atomic Habits by James C...

Aug 23, 2021•39 min

Does listening to music improve exercise?

Do you listen to music when you exercise? For Gab and Sarah, a banging playlist is essential. Sometimes the only way to stay motivated during a workout is to turn up the volume and focus on the tunes. Gab and Sarah look at a new study which explains a link between music and exercise, and a beautiful email from a WLY mum. Did you know you can subscribe to the Women Like You newsletter? If you’d like to be added to the mailing list, email womenlikeyoupodcast@gmail.com WLY resources and recommendat...

Aug 16, 2021•38 min

How much money have you spent on getting fit?

If you've wasted money on fitness products you never used, you're not alone. Gab and Sarah have dropped plenty of dough on exercise fads and gym memberships over the years. This week they share some of their favourite fitness apps and workouts that will cost you absolutely nothing. WLY resources and recommendations: Cervical Screening (CST) in Australia pamphlet Concept2 BikeErg exercise bike Yoga With Adriene MadFit with Maddie Lymburner MadFit Dua Lipa Dance Party workout Nike Run Club ‘Mindfu...

Aug 09, 2021•35 min

The dumbest things we’ve ever done for fitness

What dumb things have you done to try and get fit? Gab and Sarah share their hilarious exercise horror stories and the stupid things they’ve done in the name of fitness. You’ll hear about the time Gab did CrossFit for a month, and how Sarah once vomited in a PT session. WLY fitness survey + newsletter subscription Contact us: womenlikeyoupodcast@gmail.com The Women Like You podcast is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present and ...

Aug 02, 2021•36 min

It's time to stop the negative self-talk

How often do you criticise yourself? When it comes to exercise, we can be way too hard on ourselves. We might believe things like we’re not ‘sporty’, or that we don't have any athletic ability. Most of these ‘beliefs’ come from things people have said to us and have no basis in reality. Gab and Sarah tackle negative self-talk and why what you say to yourself matters. WLY resources and recommendations: YouTube 7 minute workout video The 7 minute work-out explained Australian type 2 diabetes risk ...

Jul 26, 2021•36 min

Are you at risk of type 2 diabetes?

Forget about exercising for a ‘bikini body’, it’s time to start thinking about your health. Did you know diabetes is the world's fastest growing chronic health condition? One of Gab’s friends (a seemingly healthy 30-something) has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Sarah explains the key risk factors to watch out for and why exercise is so important for keeping you healthy. WLY resources and recommendations: COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker YouTube Box breathing video YouTube 7 minute...

Jul 19, 2021•35 min

What’s the hardest part about exercise?

68% of the Women Like You community said lack of motivation was their biggest challenge. Gab and Sarah introduce you to their ‘Out of 10 Rule' which will help you stay on track even when you have zero motivation to work out. This neat little trick is the reason they’ve been able to keep up a regular exercise habit for the first time ever. WLY resources and recommendations: YouTube 7 minute workout video The 7 minute work-out explained WLY fitness survey + newsletter subscription Contact us: wome...

Jul 12, 2021•30 min

How much exercise do you actually need to do?

Finding time to exercise is hard. Between work, relationships, home life, raising children, making time for friends, caring for ageing parents (while living through a global pandemic) there aren’t enough hours in a day. Gab and Sarah explain the minimum amount of moderate intensity activity you need to do each week. WLY resources and recommendations: Australian Government Department of Health Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines ABC News ‘What’s the minimum amount of exercise you need to st...

Jul 05, 2021•35 min

Why you're not lazy

Why is it so hard to exercise regularly? You know it’s good for you. You know it will improve your mental and physical wellbeing, and you know it can help prevent chronic health conditions. So why don’t you do it? Gab and Sarah explain why you’re not lazy, you're genetically adapted to rest. WLY resources and recommendations: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - Insufficient Physical Activity report https://bit.ly/3A36Wm9 Prof. Daniel Lieberman ‘Is Exercise Really Medicine? An Evolutiona...

Jun 28, 2021•36 min

How to build a daily exercise habit in 2 minutes

Welcome to the first episode of Women Like You! Sarah is a GP who works in fertility and women’s health, and Gab is a radio producer and journalist. You’ll hear how they went from total fitness slackers to building a daily exercise habit in just 2 minutes. WLY resources and recommendations: Map of Indigenous Australia by AIATSIS https://bit.ly/35D4Awp Women Like You Instagram https://bit.ly/3zBgIMa Atomic Habits by James Clear https://bit.ly/3zGJsTV 30 Days of Yoga by Yoga with Adriene https://b...

Jun 19, 2021•37 min

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