Get the Girlies Moving!

Kaitlyn and Abigail
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Get the Girlies Moving is a podcast about women's health, fitness, and wellness hosted by Kaitlyn and Abigail. Each week, we cut through the doom scroll noise of Instagram at 2am and break down what science actually says, backed by real research. We share our own experiences, bring on guests you can relate to, and have plenty of laughs along the way. This isn't just a podcast to listen to, it's a space to feel empowered, learn something new, and become the best version of you. New episodes every Wednesday.

  1. 3d ago

    Are we tracking ourselves to death? (garmin, oura, apple watch, whoop, sleep scores, recovery scores, HRV, and steps OH MY!)

    FOLLOW GET THE GIRLIES MOVING: Instagram: @getthegirliesmovingpodcastTikTok: @getthegirliesmovingpodcast DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Fitness tracker estimates vary by device, activity, and individual. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for concerns about your health, sleep, or training. #GetTheGirliesMoving #FitnessTrackers #Garmin #OuraRing #AppleWatch #WomensFitness #Wellness #FitnessPodcast

  2. Oct 21

    Are We Raising Insecure Girls? | with Dr. Aisha G. Wolfe

    IN TODAY’S EPISODE: How movement impacts our mental healthWhy young girls are becoming more critical of their bodiesThe effects of social media, comparison, and cyberbullyingThe return of the “heroin chic” trend and its potential consequencesHow our relationship with food and exercise can become unhealthyWhy the way we talk about our bodies matters to the next generationFinding balance when wellness starts feeling like another full-time jobWe also talk about the pressure to do everything perfectly, why consistency matters more than motivation, and how to make fitness something that supports your life instead of controlling it. Your body is supposed to change. Be kind to yourself along the way.  We love you girlies!! Show yourself some extra love this week and grab your pink and get moving! FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Dr. Aisha G. WolfeInstagram: @aishagwolfeTikTok: @aishagwolfe FOLLOW GET THE GIRLIES MOVING: Instagram: @getthegirliesmovingpodcastTikTok: @getthegirliesmovingpodcast A NOTE FROM US: This episode includes conversations about body image, disordered eating, and mental health. Our discussion is intended for education and awareness, not individualized medical or mental health advice. If you’re struggling with your relationship with food, exercise, or your body, consider reaching out to a qualified healthcare professional. #GetTheGirliesMoving #BodyImage #MentalHealth #WomensHealth #FitnessAndMentalHealth #SelfWorth #WomensFitness #FitnessPodcast

  3. Oct 14

    I feel EXHAUSTED from my workout routine… (is that normal?)

    RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: ACSM — Resistance Training Recommendationshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41843416/ ACSM — Overtraining Syndrome Consensus Statementhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23247672/ Journal of Applied Physiology — Exercise Adaptation Researchhttps://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.91481.2008 ACSM — Recovery for Active Older Adultshttps://acsm.org/recovery-active-older-adults/ PMC — Exercise and Recovery Researchhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11127831/ Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage and Adaptationhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21297557/ Sleep and Resistance Training Performancehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29422383/ Resistance Exercise and Sleephttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28919335/ A NOTE FROM US: We’re not medical professionals. This episode is for general education, not individualized medical advice. If you’re experiencing persistent or unexplained exhaustion, consult a qualified healthcare professional. FOLLOW GET THE GIRLIES MOVING: Instagram: @getthegirliesmovingpodcastTikTok: @getthegirliesmovingpodcast #GetTheGirliesMoving #WorkoutRecovery #WomensFitness #StrengthTraining #MuscleRecovery #FitnessTips #WomensHealth #FitnessPodcast

  4. Sep 30

    Weighted vests… (should I be wearing one?)

    A NOTE FROM US: We are not medical professionals. This episode is intended for education and conversation and is not individualized medical or exercise advice. If you have an existing injury, medical condition, or concerns about whether adding external load is appropriate for you, talk with a qualified healthcare professional. RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Women’s Health — Weighted Vests, Bone Density & Joint Painhttps://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a64502051/weighted-vest-bone-density-joint-pain/ JAMA Network Open / PubMed — Weighted Vest Use & Bone Healthhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40540267/ Osteoporosis Canada — Weighted Vests & Bone Healthhttps://osteoporosis.ca/position-statements/weighted-vests-are-they-good-for-bone-health/ PMC — Physiological Responses to Weighted-Vest Walkinghttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11851911/ Mass General Brigham — Do Weighted Vests Work?https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/weighted-vests-work University of Colorado Anschutz — Weighted Vests & Fitnesshttps://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/is-this-vest-worth-its-weight-in-fitness-returns PMC — Weighted Vest Use During Weight Losshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6489119/ PubMed — Increased Weight Loading & Body Weighthttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32510046/ International Journal of Obesity — Weighted Vests & Long-Term Weight-Loss Maintenancehttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-025-01795-5 ACE — Weighted Vest Studyhttps://contentcdn.eacefitness.com/certifiednews/images/article/pdfs/ACE%20Weighted%20Vest%20Study%20Complete%20Report.pdf UCLA Health — Walking With a Weighted Vesthttps://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/should-you-walk-with-weighted-vest PubMed — Weighted-Vest Walking, Metabolic Responses & Ground-Reaction Forceshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16679992/ PubMed — Weighted Vest Use in Older Adults: Randomized Trialhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10733058/ PMC — Increased Weight-Load & Body Composition in Adults With Obesityhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12123769/ PubMed — Long-Term Weighted-Vest Exercise & Hip Bone Losshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10995045/ PubMed — Physiological Effects of Walking & Running With a Weighted Vesthttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34319864/ FOLLOW GET THE GIRLIES MOVING: Instagram: @getthegirliesmovingpodcastTikTok: @getthegirliesmovingpodcast #GetTheGirliesMoving #WeightedVest #WomensFitness #StrengthTraining #WalkingWorkout #FitnessTips #WomensHealth #FitnessMyths #ExerciseScience #FitnessPodcast

  5. Sep 23

    Life Happens… (how can you make fitness fit in it)

    In today’s episode, we’re talking about: • Going back to your “why” when your normal routine falls apart • Letting your short-term goals change when your season of life changes • Being realistic about the time, energy, and mental capacity you actually have • Why starting smaller than you think you need to can help you build something sustainable • Finding movement that actually supports what you need physically AND emotionally right now Fitness is supposed to serve you. Your life is not supposed to revolve around your fitness routine. Sometimes taking care of yourself looks like lifting heavy, running miles, and crushing your workouts. Sometimes it looks like a 20-minute YouTube workout, a crash-out walk, stretching on your living room floor, or simply making space to start again. Your life is going to change. Your schedule is going to change. And what you’re capable of giving is going to change too. The goal isn’t to somehow keep doing the exact same thing through every season. It’s learning how to keep showing up for yourself in whatever season you’re actually in. And if life is lifing a little extra hard right now, we’re right there with you.  Give yourself some grace, grab your pink, and get moving. FOLLOW GET THE GIRLIES MOVING: Instagram: @getthegirliesmovingpodcastTikTok: @getthegirliesmovingpodcast #GetTheGirliesMoving #WomensFitness #FitnessMotivation #FitnessJourney #HealthyHabits #SustainableFitness #FitnessRoutine #WomensHealth #Movement #FitnessPodcast

  6. Sep 16

    1200 Calories is enough for a child. (are you starving yourself…?)

    RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: • The History of Calorie Counting & Lulu Hunt Peters — Science History Institutehttps://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/counting-calories/ • Eating Disorders & Their Health Impact — BBChttps://www.bbc.com/news/health-45894206 • Women, Medicine & the “American Plan” — JSTOR Dailyhttps://daily.jstor.org/when-america-incarcerated-promiscuous-women/ • Research on Calorie Restriction & Energy Expenditure — PubMedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8363198/ • Estimated Daily Calorie Needs by Age, Sex & Activity Level — National Academies / NCBIhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2004/table/A324/ • Celebrity Diet Culture & the 1,200-Calorie Diet — CNN Transcripthttps://transcripts.cnn.com/show/sbt/date/2008-08-21/segment/01 • Weight Loss & Calorie-Deficit Recommendations — U.S. Government Reporthttps://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GOVPUB-FT-PURL-LPS23309/pdf/GOVPUB-FT-PURL-LPS23309.pdf • Daily Energy Expenditure Across the Human Lifespan — Science / PubMedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34385400/ • Long-Term Effects of Not Eating Enough — Sanford Behavioral Healthhttps://sanfordbehavioralhealth.com/rehab-blog/long-term-effects-of-not-eating-enough-why-your-body-needs-balance/ • How Eating Disorders Can Damage the Heart — American Heart Associationhttps://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/02/26/how-eating-disorders-can-damage-the-heart • Basal Metabolic Rate & the Energy Your Body Uses at Rest — Cleveland Clinichttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/basal-metabolic-rate-bmr • Low Energy Availability & Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) — International Olympic Committee Consensus Statementhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/48/7/491 • Exercise, Resistance Training & Resting Metabolic Rate — Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis / PubMedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32397898/ FOLLOW GET THE GIRLIES MOVING: Instagram: @getthegirliesmovingpodcastTikTok: @getthegirliesmovingpodcast #GetTheGirliesMoving #WomensHealth #DietCulture #1200Calories #WomensFitness #Nutrition #FoodIsFuel #RestrictiveEating #HealthyRelationshipWithFood #FitnessPodcast #WomensWellness

  7. Sep 9

    When Life Is Out of Your Control | with Lana Almukdad

    FOLLOW LANA    @lanaalmukdad   FOLLOW GET THE GIRLIES MOVING:   Instagram & TikTok: @getthegirliesmovingpodcast   #GetTheGirliesMoving #WomensHealth #CancerSurvivor #AML #BodyImage #SelfLove #HealthyHabits #WomenSupportingWomen #FitnessPodcast #WellnessPodcast #PersonalGrowth

  8. Sep 2

    Do I really need to lift weights? (& will it make me bulky?)

    RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Osteoporosis overview and bone health:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559156/ Weightlifting and bone loss:https://www.brgeneral.org/news-blog/2023/may/can-weightlifting-reverse-bone-loss- Age-related sarcopenia and muscle loss:https://utswmed.org/medblog/age-related-sarcopenia/ Midlife fitness and dementia risk:https://www.alzinfo.org/articles/prevention/fitness-in-midlife-tied-to-lower-dementia-risk-in-old-age/ FOLLOW GET THE GIRLIES MOVING: Instagram: @getthegirliesmoving Podcast Instagram: @getthegirliesmovingpodcast #GetTheGirliesMoving #StrengthTraining #WomenWhoLift #WomensFitness #WeightTraining #LiftingWeights #BuildMuscle #BodyRecomposition #StrengthForWomen #HealthyAging #FitnessPodcast #WomensHealth

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Get the Girlies Moving is a podcast about women's health, fitness, and wellness hosted by Kaitlyn and Abigail. Each week, we cut through the doom scroll noise of Instagram at 2am and break down what science actually says, backed by real research. We share our own experiences, bring on guests you can relate to, and have plenty of laughs along the way. This isn't just a podcast to listen to, it's a space to feel empowered, learn something new, and become the best version of you. New episodes every Wednesday.

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  • Creator
    Kaitlyn and Abigail
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
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