Honestly, Carly

Carly Corrigall
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  • Health & Fitness

If you're a woman over 40 and your old workouts have stopped working, your jeans feel tighter, and your brain can’t decide if it’s burnt out or buzzing - you’re in the right place. This is midlife, just not how they sold it to you. Honestly, Carly is where fitness, hormone health, and real life collide. Hosted by Carly Corrigall, midlife PT (and former lawyer), each week we get honest about what it actually takes to feel strong, confident and capable over 40, without overtraining, overcomplicating, or outsourcing your self-worth to scales and step counts. Expect science-backed strategies you can use today, the pep talk you didn't know you needed, and more than the occasional “oh my god, SAME.” This is the podcast to help you train smarter, feel better, and make this your strongest chapter yet. Educational content only; not a substitute for medical advice.

  1. 5 days ago

    BITESIZE | Do You Really Need Electrolytes?

    DISCLAIMER - this episode is not intended as medical advice, it is for information and entertainment purposes only. If your Instagram feed has suddenly become one long advert for electrolyte powders, you're not alone and this has happened to me when I was researching this episode! With the UK in the middle of another heatwave, my DMs have been flooded with questions from women asking whether electrolytes could be the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to feeling tired, sluggish, sweaty or struggling through workouts. But do you actually need them? Or are they the latest wellness trend being marketed as the solution to every problem? In this week's episode, I'm unpacking what electrolytes actually do, why hot weather can make exercise feel so much harder in midlife, and how to tell whether electrolytes might genuinely help you. Inside the episode, we cover: • What electrolytes are and why they matter • Why heat and perimenopause can be a particularly challenging combination • How sweating affects hydration and sodium levels • When electrolyte supplements may be useful • Why some women would be better served by improving the basics first • The difference between a genuine hydration issue and simply being exhausted, stressed or under-recovered • Why "more supplements" isn't always the answer LINKS & RESOURCESCome and say hello on Instagram: @carlycorrigall If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend who might be wondering whether she really needs another supplement in her cupboard (we've all got that friend!). And if you've got a question you'd love me to tackle on a future episode, drop into my DMs. Many of my favourite podcast topics start there.

    17 min

  2. 18 Jun

    The 10 Minute Habit that Changed My Life (not just my abs)

    For years, I was the personal trainer with a secret. I could run. I could lift weights. I could coach other women through their fitness journeys. But my own body wasn't functioning the way I wanted it to. After two pregnancies, I was left with a significant abdominal separation, recurring back pain, debilitating sciatica and a core that simply wasn't doing its job. I tried all the things I thought I should do, but never really committed to the boring, repetitive work I knew would probably make the biggest difference. Then I made one tiny decision. Ten minutes a day. That's it. In this episode, I'm sharing the full story behind the daily core habit I've now maintained for more than 1,200 days, including why I started, what changed, how quickly I noticed a difference and why this experience completely changed the way I think about habits, motivation and what it really takes to create lasting change in midlife. If you've ever felt like your body has stopped responding, if you've been waiting for the perfect time to start, or if you've convinced yourself that meaningful progress requires a complete life overhaul, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about:• The post-pregnancy abdominal separation I spent years trying to ignore • How recurring sciatica became the wake-up call I couldn't ignore any longer • Why 10 minutes a day worked when bigger plans didn't • The surprising changes I noticed within the first month • Why motivation is wildly overrated • The difference between doing a habit and becoming the kind of person who does that habit • Why small habits are often more powerful than dramatic transformations • The connection between trust, confidence and seeing your body respond again Mentioned in this episode:PerimenoCore My simple, realistic core programme designed specifically for busy women in midlife. Short sessions. No equipment. No trying to find an extra hour in your day. Just a practical way to build strength, consistency and confidence from the inside out. Find out more here: https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/perimenocore-buy Connect with meInstagram: @carlycorrigall If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a message and let me know what your own "10-minute habit" might be.

    33 min

  3. 11 Jun

    I'll Start Properly In September" (And Other Silly Stories We Tell Ourselves)

    Ever found yourself saying: "I'll get back on track after the holidays..." "Once work settles down..." "When the kids have finished exams..." You're not alone. In this episode, I'm exploring one of the biggest mindset traps I see in midlife women: waiting for the perfect time to prioritise their health and fitness so we can unlock that next level. Because the reality is that life rarely calms down in the way we imagine it will. Instead of making progress, many women end up stuck in a cycle of waiting, restarting and feeling frustrated that nothing changes. In this episode, I'm sharing: ✨ Why high-achieving women often overestimate what change will require ✨ The "graft harder" myth and how it keeps us stuck ✨ Why waiting for perfect conditions is costing you more than you realise ✨ The power of building a baseline instead of chasing perfection ✨ Why maintenance is a completely valid goal ✨ The simple shift that helps women stay consistent through the chaos of midlife And, of course, a reminder that there is no wagon! Mentioned in this episodePerimenoCore A simple daily core programme designed specifically for women in midlife. Just 5-10 minutes a day to help you build strength, consistency and confidence from the inside out. 👉 https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/perimenocore-buy Connect with CarlyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlycorrigall/ Get my free Training Tweak Guide: https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/tweak-guide-signup And when you're ready for the Full Shebang (without the total overhaul 😉) The Reboot is for you: https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/the-perimenopause-reboot

    21 min

  4. 4 Jun

    What If You're Not Getting Old At All?

    Are you actually getting old... or have you simply stopped asking your body to do interesting things? In this week's episode, I'm challenging one of the most common assumptions women make in midlife: that feeling stiff, creaky, slow or less capable is simply an inevitable part of getting older. But what if we've been misreading the signs? Drawing on client conversations, real-life examples (including an unexpected wrestling match with a washing machine!) and years of coaching women through midlife, I'm exploring the difference between aging and deconditioning, and why that distinction matters more than you might think. You'll discover: 💪 Why fitness and physical capability aren't the same thing 💪 The hidden movement skills modern life is quietly removing 💪 Why balance, power, reaction speed and coordination matter just as much as strength 💪 How losing physical capability affects confidence and identity 💪 The surprising reason many active women still feel "old" in their bodies 💪 Simple ways to start rebuilding athleticism in midlife Most importantly, I'm making the case that your most capable years may not be behind you at all. Here's to bounding up those stairs in our 80s. Links & Resources👉 Download my free Training Tweak Guide: https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/tweak-guide-signup 👉 Learn more about Train with Carly: https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/online-fitness-classes-for-women 👉 Follow Carly on Instagram: @carlycorrigall If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend who needs to hear that getting older and becoming less capable are not necessarily the same thing!

    33 min

  5. 28 May

    BITESIZE | The DOMS Episode - Should You Be Sore After Every Workout?

    This week’s Honestly, Carly is a bite-size episode tackling one of the most common fitness questions I get asked: Should you actually be sore after every workout… and does soreness mean your training is working? We’re talking DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), what’s really happening inside the muscles after exercise, why some workouts leave you walking downstairs sideways… and why being completely wrecked after training is not the gold standard women have been led to believe it is. Inside this episode: What DOMS actually is (and why it’s not “lactic acid build-up”)Why new workouts hit harderThe science behind eccentric loadingThe “repeated bout effect” and why consistency mattersWhether soreness means your workout was effectiveSigns your recovery needs attentionHow sleep, nutrition and stress affect muscle sorenessWhether you should train again when you’re still soreWhat genuinely helps reduce DOMS (and what doesn’t) If you’ve ever judged a workout by how broken it left you afterwards, this episode is for you. Because intelligent training in midlife isn’t about punishment. It’s about adaptation, recovery and building a body that feels stronger, fitter and more resilient over time. Want intelligently programmed workouts designed specifically for women in midlife? You can find all the details about Train With Carly here: https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/online-fitness-classes-for-women Oh and don't forget - you can get in touch with me over on Instagram, @carlycorrigall

    19 min

  6. 21 May

    I Used to Be the Fit One: On Letting Go, Starting Again, and What's Actually Still Possible

    This week on the podcast, I’m sharing something a bit more personal. Because for a long time, I was “the fit one”. Running was my identity. Exercise felt easy. Handled. Certain. And then my 40s arrived with a very pointed memo: injuries, exhaustion, body changes, niggles, self-doubt… and a growing feeling that the things that had always worked for me suddenly weren’t working anymore. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about what it felt like to let go of that old identity, why starting again in midlife can feel deeply uncomfortable (especially when you’re used to being good at things), and why I now believe this chapter doesn’t have to be about decline at all. We chat about: Why so many women feel like their bodies have “stopped responding” in midlifeThe emotional side of body changes, fitness and identityThe tension many women feel between caring about their appearance and wanting to be a “good feminist”Why midlife isn’t a full stop… it’s a transitionWhat I learned from rebuilding my own training approach from scratchStrength, health span and the alarming decline in healthy life expectancy in the UK based on recent statsThe testing I recently had done with Clinic 51 and why clarity matters more than perfectionWhy I believe some women become stronger, fitter and healthier in their 50s and 60s than they were decades earlierHow to stop shrinking your expectations of yourself and your body If you’ve ever felt like you used to be the fit one… this one’s for you. You can find me on Instagram at @carlycorrigall, and if this episode resonated, I’d love to hear from you. Links: Train with Carly: CLC Fitness – Train with Carly The Reboot: CLC Fitness – The Reboot Clinic51: Prevent 51 Programme https://www.health.org.uk/reports-and-analysis/analysis/healthy-life-expectancy-trends-in-the-uk-a-watershed-moment

    25 min

  7. 14 May

    You Won't Get Bulky... But You Might Get Left Behind: Why We Must Shift the Conversation around Muscle in Midlife

    This week’s episode is a bit of a rant… but a necessary one. Because despite everything we know about strength training, I’m still hearing the same thing from many women in their 40s and 50s: “I just don’t want to get bulky” So today, we’re unpacking where that belief actually comes from, why it’s so hard to shake (even when you know better)… and what it might be quietly costing you. We’re talking body image, cultural conditioning, and the reality of what happens when you avoid building muscle in midlife. And yes… there’s some very interesting new research in the mix too 👀 Links & resources:American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand (2026) Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults: An Overview of ReviewsSandercock, G.R.H., Moran, J. & Cohen, D.D. (2022). Who is meeting the strengthening physical activity guidelines by definition: A cross-sectional study of 253,423 English adults. PLOS ONE, 17(5), e0267277.Camille Marcantei, Lore Metz, Ines Ramos, Bruno Pereira, Frederic Dutheil, Sarah De Saint Vincent, Martine Duclos, Laurie Isacco: Energy metabolism in resting and postprandial states might not be influenced by menopausal stage in women, Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, 2026 👉 Feeling inspired? Here's how to take this forward... It's time to train properly in midlife. Join my Train with Carly membership. All the guesswork taken away and me in your corner: Train with CarlyDon't forget to share this episode with the women in your life that need to hear it. This is so important ❤️I always love to chat and hear what you think of the podcast so come and drop into my DMs on Instagram, @carlycorrigall

    30 min

  8. 7 May

    Why Knowledge Isn’t Always Power in Midlife Fitness

    You already know what to do. So why isn’t anything changing? If you’re a midlife woman who’s read the articles, saved the workouts, listened to the podcasts (including this one 👀)… but still feels stuck when it comes to your fitness, strength or body composition - this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth (and this might sound odd coming from the host of a podcast who wants to educate and inform): More knowledge isn’t the answer. In this episode, I’m diving into the gap between knowing and doing - and why so many smart, capable women stay stuck in the “I know I need to…” loop without ever seeing real results. We’ll talk about: Why information feels productive (but often keeps you stuck)The difference between an information problem and an execution problemHow inconsistency and “scattergun” training are holding you backWhy midlife fitness results take longer than you think (and what to expect instead)The mindset shift that finally gets things moving If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should be doing… I’m just not doing it” - this one might feel a little close to home. Good. That’s where change starts. 🚀 Ready to stop circling and start seeing results?If you’re done overthinking and want a clear, structured approach to your training… 👉 Come and train with me inside Train with Carly You’ll get: Structured strength + HIIT classes designed specifically for midlife womenIntelligent intensity (no more living in the mid-zone)A rolling programme of classes which are designed especially for midlife bodies, so you can stop second-guessing and just get on with it Start here: Train with Carly You can try a class for £7 and feel the difference for yourself. 📣 Enjoyed this episode?Share it with a friend who’s stuck in the “I know I should…” loopLeave a review (it genuinely helps more women find the show 🙏)Come and chat to me on Instagram: @carlycorrigall

    29 min
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If you're a woman over 40 and your old workouts have stopped working, your jeans feel tighter, and your brain can’t decide if it’s burnt out or buzzing - you’re in the right place. This is midlife, just not how they sold it to you. Honestly, Carly is where fitness, hormone health, and real life collide. Hosted by Carly Corrigall, midlife PT (and former lawyer), each week we get honest about what it actually takes to feel strong, confident and capable over 40, without overtraining, overcomplicating, or outsourcing your self-worth to scales and step counts. Expect science-backed strategies you can use today, the pep talk you didn't know you needed, and more than the occasional “oh my god, SAME.” This is the podcast to help you train smarter, feel better, and make this your strongest chapter yet. Educational content only; not a substitute for medical advice.

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  • Creator
    Carly Corrigall
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Carly Corrigall
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    Honestly, Carly

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