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GLOW10 Online Strength Training for Women GLOW Physio is a Gold Coast-based physiotherapy service offering physiotherapy consultations, group exercise classes (reformer and strength) and home visits for women of all ages. GLOW specialises in treating women during and after pregnancy to help them feel strong, capable and pain-free.

Most people think they need more motivation to exercise.But in my experience, motivation is usually the scapegoat for so...
19/03/2026

Most people think they need more motivation to exercise.

But in my experience, motivation is usually the scapegoat for something far more boring and simple…

Which is this:
Exercise sounds like an effort.
And our brains are wired to avoid discomfort.

So our brain steps in with some very convincing reasons:

“It’s cold.”
“You’re tired.”
“You’ve got too much to do.”

And suddenly a 10-minute walk feels like a big decision.

That’s why this works.

Not because putting your shoes on is magic —
but because it removes the part that usually stops you.

It doesn’t give your brain time to talk you out of it.

Try it this week and see what happens.

And if you want more ideas like this, comment 44HACKS and I’ll send you my list of 44 simple ways to make exercise feel easier to start 💛

19/03/2026

Your upper traps aren’t taking over because they want to. They just don’t have a choice.

If you’ve tried massaging, rolling, heating for your upper trap / shoulder tension and nothing seems to help, I want you to try this for four weeks instead…

Every day:
1 Minute of Roller up the wall (forearms on roller)
This is your MVP. It:
* Trains upward rotation + serratus + lower trap
* Gives feedback through the forearms
* Naturally discourages over-shrugging
This directly addresses the root issue for most people.

1 Minute of Back body expansion (in deep squat or childs pose)
This is your “reset the system” exercise. It:
* Restores posterior expansion + ribcage positioning
* Helps switch off that constant neck/upper trap tone
* Creates a better foundation for scapular movement
A lot of upper trap dominance is layered on top of poor breathing mechanics, so this is sneakily powerful.

1 Minute of Chin tucks
Not sexy, but very effective. It
* Reduces forward head posture
* Takes load off upper traps
* Improves deep neck flexor contribution
This is especially important if you spend a lot of time at a computer or on your phone.

Make sure to save this for later and share with a friend!

Oh and report back in 4 weeks and let me know how you went 😉

18/03/2026

That constant tightness at the top of your shoulders and base of your neck?

The one where you just want someone to dig their thumbs in and never stop…

It’s not because your upper traps are “too tight” or “overdeveloped.”

It’s because they’re doing too much.

Think of your shoulder like a team.

Some muscles guide.
Some stabilise.
Some produce force.

But when a few of them stop pulling their weight…
one muscle steps in and takes over.

That’s your upper traps.

They become the overworked backup crew - doing their job and everyone else’s.

And over time?

They don’t just feel tight.
They feel constantly “on.”
Tender. Achey. Exhausted.

Here’s the part most people miss:

👉 A tight muscle is not the same as a strong muscle.

Your upper traps can feel rock solid…
and still be weak in the way they actually need to function.

Which is why:
Stretching helps for a bit.
Massage feels amazing in the moment.

But the tension always comes back.

Because you’re treating the symptom - not the reason it’s happening.

🎙 If you want the full breakdown (including the 3 different types of shoulder pain and how to tell which one you have), comment POD43 and I’ll send you this week’s episode.

And hang around tomorrow - I’m sharing my 3 favourite exercises to actually fix this (not what you think 👀)

Save this so you don’t forget 👇

What if the real secret to building real strength was simply doing a little bit, consistently?That’s the idea behind my ...
17/03/2026

What if the real secret to building real strength was simply doing a little bit, consistently?

That’s the idea behind my 10ADAY Method.

And it works (just ask the women in my GLOW10 Tribe)

It’s simple:

✅ 3 exercises

✅ about 10 minutes

✅ done most days

No gym membership needed.

No “all-or-nothing” thinking.

Just small doses of strength that add up over time.

Today’s 10ADAY targets:

GLUTES & QUADS

OBLIQUES

UPPER BACK

Try this combo:

1️⃣ B stance Squat to Side Lunge

2️⃣ Tripod Row

3️⃣ Weighted Side Bends

Move slowly and with intention.

Repeat for 3 rounds with a little rest in between.

That’s your 10 minutes

If you like the idea of getting stronger with dumbbells or kettlebells but feel unsure where to start, I’m running a **Learn to Lift Challenge in April.**

Comment LIFT and I’ll add you to the list.

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And if you’d like me to keep sharing more 10ADAY Method workouts, hit save or share with a friend, so I know you like it!

17/03/2026

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:

10 minutes can completely turn your day around.

But what I didn’t expect…
is what two years of 10–20 minutes of strength training most days would actually change.

Yes, I’m stronger.
Yes, my body feels better.

But the biggest shift?
👉 I don’t think about exercise anymore.

I don’t lie in bed planning when I’ll fit it in.
I don’t feel guilty when life gets in the way.
I don’t have to build myself up or negotiate with myself.

It’s just… part of my daily rhythm.

Like brushing my teeth.

And that shift -
From something I have to do
to something I just do -
has been the most underrated change.

It didn’t happen because I became more motivated.
Or more disciplined.

It happened because I stopped making it a big thing.

10–20 minutes. Most days. That’s it.

If you’re still in the stage where exercise feels like something you need to plan, psych yourself up for, or feel bad about missing…

I promise you, it doesn’t have to stay that way.

It just needs to get small enough
to become invisible. 💙

16/03/2026

Friendly reminder

Walking is amazing for a lot of things.

❤️ Improved circulation
🦶 Happier joints
😊 Better mood and sleep
🧠 Lower risk of cognitive decline
💪 Stronger muscles over time

But it’s not enough to maintain your bone density after 40.

But first, be honest…
Bone health sounds like an old lady problem, doesn’t it?

Most women I talk to assume they’ll worry about it later.

When they’re 70.

Or when something actually hurts.

But here’s the truth:
Bone loss begins much earlier.
And it often happens silently.

You can lose up to 20% of your bone density in the first 5–7 years after menopause without even realising it.

The problem is that most women think:
👉🏻 walking is enough
👉🏻 calcium is enough
👉🏻 “staying active” is enough
(It isn’t.)

Your bones need challenge, not just movement.

They need resistance, not just steps.

And they need progression, not just doing the same thing over and over.

The good news?

Just like muscle, bones respond to training.

🎧 I break down exactly what bones need over 40 in episode 25 of my podcast: The Everyday GLOW Show.
Comment POD25 and I’ll send you the link.

Most people think strength training requires long workouts, matching sets, or a gym membership.But what if the real secr...
14/03/2026

Most people think strength training requires long workouts, matching sets, or a gym membership.

But what if the real secret was simply doing a little bit, consistently?

That’s the idea behind my 10ADAY Method.
And it works (just ask the women in my GLOW10 Tribe)

It’s simple:

✅ 3 exercises
✅ about 10 minutes
✅ done most days

No gym membership needed.
No “all-or-nothing” thinking.
Just small doses of strength that add up over time.

Today’s 10ADAY targets:

HAMSTRINGS
CORE
BALANCE

Try this combo:

1️⃣ Hamstring Bridge
2️⃣ Single Leg Calf raise (with no support so you can challenge your balance)
3️⃣ Hover to Plank

Move slowly and with intention.
Repeat for 3 rounds with a little rest in between.

That’s your 10 minutes.

If you’d like a full week of simple, equipment free, strength sessions like this, comment 7DSP to grab my free 7-Day Strength Plan.

And if you’d like me to keep sharing more 10ADAY Method workouts, hit like or comment 10 below so I know you like it!

12/03/2026

The simplest and cheapest way to build strength at home as a beginner.
👉 Save this for the days you’re tempted to buy a gym membership you probably won’t use.

First, let’s be clear.

If you LOVE the gym - keep going 👏
Gyms are awesome: equipment, classes, energy, accountability.

This post isn’t for you.

This is for the women who:
👉 don’t want to train in a gym
👉 feel intimidated walking in
👉 have bought 3–5 memberships and still can’t make it a habit
💪 But still want to feel strong this year.

Here’s the simple blueprint I’d start with.

1️⃣ Start with bodyweight

Not because it’s “easy”, but because it builds:
✔ confidence
✔ good form
✔ rhythm

And rhythm is everything.

2️⃣ Keep sessions short + regular

Think 10–20 minutes most days.

Short enough to fit into life.
Frequent enough to become routine.

3️⃣ Make it enjoyable

Coffee in hand.
Favourite podcast.
Outside on the deck.

The goal isn’t to punish yourself into progress.

It’s to create a routine you don’t resent.

4️⃣ Focus on the foundational movements

Build strength around:
✔ squats
✔ rows
✔ hinges / deadlifts
✔ push ups / chest press

Mastering these will take you a long way.

5️⃣ THEN add equipment

Once you’re ready:

• a set of dumbbells
• a heavier kettlebell
• a resistance band

Simple. Affordable. Enough for months of progress.

6️⃣ Progress gradually

You can make exercises harder by:

• adding weight
• slowing the movement
• choosing harder variations
• doing more reps

Not all progress looks like bigger weights.

7️⃣ Track progress (but don’t obsess)

Look for:
💪 stronger form
💪 more reps
💪 heavier weights
💪 fewer aches
💪 more energy

But most importantly…

✨ enjoy the process.

Because strength isn’t built from intensity.

It’s built from consistency.

If you want help getting started, I have a free 7-Day Strength Plan designed for women who want to build strength at home in 10 minutes a day (starting with bodyweight only)

Comment 7DSP and I’ll send it to you.

Or comment MYPLAN if you’d like to join the waitlist for one of my personalised strength plans opening in April 💛

You were today years old when you learned this…Strength training advice online can feel confusing for women over 40.Heav...
11/03/2026

You were today years old when you learned this…

Strength training advice online can feel confusing for women over 40.

Heavy lifting.
Low weights.
More cardio.
Less cardio.

The truth is your body is adaptable at every age — but the strategy needs to fit your body.

Which number surprised you most?
👇 Comment below

And save this if you’re trying to build strength in this season of life.

09/03/2026

Over 40, strength training advice can start to sound like a long list of “shoulds”.

Lift heavy for bone density.
Jump for osteoporosis prevention.
Avoid impact if you have pelvic floor symptoms.
Protect your joints if you have arthritis.
Don’t aggravate your neck if you get headaches.

And you’re left thinking…

That all sounds good… but it doesn’t really apply to me.

Or at least, not in the way it’s being presented.

Because your body isn’t just one system.

It’s hips, neck, joints, hormones, previous injuries, energy levels… all interacting with each other.

Which is why generic advice can start to feel impossible to follow.

Not because you’re doing something wrong.

But because your body isn’t generic anymore.

If you’re not sure where to start with strength training for your body right now, comment HELP and I’ll try to point you in the right direction. 💛

09/03/2026

Heavy lifting has become the headline advice for women.

And I get why.

We have decades of messaging telling women to stay small, stay light, don’t load your spine.

So the swing back to “lift heavy” has been powerful 💪🏻

But here’s the nuance:

Heavy is a tool.
Not a rule.

Your bones & muscles don’t care which weight you pick up or how it compares to anyone else’s weight.

They respond to tension and progressive challenge.

And that can be created in more than one way.

If you’re not lifting heavy yet, it doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.

It might just mean you’re still building:

- Capacity
- Skill
- Confidence

🎧 I unpack all of this in last week’s podcast episode. It’s just a 10min listen so comment POD42 and I’ll send you the link 💛

07/03/2026

Temptation bundling is one of my favourite ways to get my session done on the days I really don’t feel like it…

Firstly- which TV show am I temptation bundling with?
Drop your guess below 👇

Secondly- You’ll need a heavy-ish dumbbell for this workout. You COULD save it in a folder for later… but why not just grab a dumbbell and do it now? It’s only going to take you 10 minutes 💪

💛 If a carefully structured and progressive strength program full of 10min sessions like these sound like a dream, comment GLOW10 and I’ll send you some deets.

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GLOW Physio is a premium physiotherapy, Pilates and massage service exclusively for women. GLOW provides services in the comfort of your own home, or in a well-equipped and private Elanora studio.

GLOW is all about women making time for themselves and prioritising their health and wellbeing.

We want you to experience the GLOW of good health today.