Lorna Marie Fitness Podcast

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Welcome to the Lorna Marie Fitness Podcast! We talk all things fitness, health, mindset and lifestyle to help you become fitter, healthier and happier. I help busy people who lack time, motivation and self-belief to look and feel great again! If you want to work with me, head over to lornamariefitness.co.uk. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this podcast!

  1. Aug 27

    Do You Really Need a Rest Day? How Muscle Recovery Actually Works

    Do you actually need a full rest day? And when we say “rest”, does that mean doing absolutely nothing?! Not necessarily. In this episode, we’re talking about what muscle recovery actually means, how much rest you really need between strength workouts and why going for a walk, doing a bit of mobility or just getting on with normal life absolutely still counts as recovery! We also get into something I see ALL the time with strength training. Holding loads of tension where you really don’t need it! Think clenched jaw, shoulders up by your ears and accidentally making every rep about ten times harder than it needs to be 😂 We chat about: What we actually mean when we say a muscle needs “rest” Why a rest day doesn't mean you have to lie on the sofa all day The difference between everyday movement and actually training a muscle Walking, mobility, Pilates and active recovery How much recovery you need between strength sessions Why you might be holding tension in your jaw, neck and shoulders when you lift Breathing properly through your reps How to know when you're ready to increase your weights As always, it’s not about doing MORE for the sake of doing more. It’s about understanding what your body needs and making your training work for you. This is a clip from one of our private Squad Q&As. 💜 Fancy doing it with us? Our 6 Week Reboot is OPEN! 🎉 Six weeks of short, effective workouts, support and accountability to help you get back into a routine that actually works around your life. You can find out more and join us at Lorna Marie Fitness 💜

  2. Aug 20

    Why Am I Good All Week Then Ruin It at the Weekend?

    You’re ON IT Monday to Thursday. Meals planned, workouts ticked off. Frankly, we’re feeling smug. 😂 Then Friday rolls around… there’s a meal out, there’s the wine, Saturday turns into a free-for-all and by Sunday night you’re thinking: “Right. I’ll start again Monday” or telling yourself “This week will be different” (Even though we secretly know it won’t…) Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m talking about one of the BIGGEST things I see women struggling with: being super strict during the week and then feeling like they’ve completely blown it at the weekend. We’re talking about: Why being “perfect” all week can actually make weekends harder Why “saving” or banking calories for Saturday can backfire The “well, I’ve ruined it now anyway” mentality and how to get out of it My simple weekend anchors that give you structure WITHOUT making your weekend feel like a diet Why proper meals (and PROTEIN!) make such a difference My “hell yeah” rule for deciding what treats are actually worth it How I use the 70/30 approach so you can have the meal out, dessert, wine, birthday cake etc. and STILL make progress Most importantly: how to stop feeling like you need to start again every Monday You do NOT need perfect weekends. You need a way of eating and exercising that actually works when you have meals out, birthdays, holidays, drinks with friends and, you know… a life. 😂🙌 💜 READY TO ACTUALLY BREAK THE CYCLE? You can now join my 6 Week Reboot and become part of the Lorna Marie Fitness Squad! Over six weeks, I’ll help you build a routine that actually fits around YOUR life with short workouts, simple nutrition, personal weekly check-ins, accountability and our amazing Squad community behind you. No starting again every Monday. No all-or-nothing. No trying to be perfect. Just six weeks to get you feeling stronger, fitter, more energised and properly back into a routine. 💪💜 Join the 6 Week Reboot now at Home - Lorna Marie Fitness

  3. Aug 13

    Why Do I Keep Losing Motivation? How to Stay on Track

    Do you start the week with really good intentions, but then life gets busy, motivation disappears and suddenly your workouts are the first thing to go? In this episode, we cover: Why motivation comes and goes (and why that’s completely normal!) How having a routine makes staying consistent so much easier Why I prefer a flexible weekly target rather than an all-or-nothing goal My “Rule of 3” for keeping some consistency when life gets busy Why sometimes you need to take action before the motivation comes Why getting enough protein matters, particularly as we get older The importance of getting protein into breakfast and lunch, not just your evening meal My thoughts on intermittent fasting during perimenopause This episode is taken from one of our private Squad Q&As, where I answer questions from our members every week. If you’d like more support with your health and fitness, you can find out more about Lorna Marie Fitness at https://lornamariefitness.co.uk/. We’ll be opening the doors again in September! If you’d like to be one of the first to know when we reopen, get in touch and we’ll pop you on the waiting list!!

  4. Aug 6

    Is 20 Minutes a Day REALLY Enough?

    Do you ever feel like 20 minutes is too good to be true? Like unless you're exercising for 45 minutes to an hour, dripping in sweat and absolutely exhausted afterwards... it doesn't count? Yep, it’s not true! In this episode, we're talking about why 20 minutes a day can be more than enough to improve your fitness, get stronger and feel healthier - as long as you're consistent (that’s the key!) We'll also chat about why your heart rate isn't always the best measure of whether a workout has "worked", why strength training and Pilates don't need you gasping for air to be effective and how to build a routine that actually fits around your life (instead of taking it over!) In this episode, we'll cover: ✨ Is 20 minutes a day actually enough to see results? ✨ Why consistency beats the occasional hour-long workout every time. ✨ How to build your week around exercise and daily movement. ✨ Why a lower heart rate doesn't mean you're not working hard. ✨ The truth about heart rate zones, strength training and Pilates. ✨ Why getting fitter often means your heart rate stays lower during exercise. This episode is taken from one of our private Squad Q&As. If you'd love access to the full coaching sessions, live classes and an amazing community of supportive women, head over to Lorna Marie Fitness to find out more. 🚨 The Squad is currently closed! We'll be reopening in September, and we'd absolutely love to welcome you. If you'd like to be first to hear when the doors open, pop your name on the waiting list by sending us a message or visiting the website.

  5. Jul 30

    When you're sleep deprived, is it better to prioritise sleep or exercise?

    Are you waking up feeling completely exhausted and wondering whether it’s better to prioritise sleep, and have a few more minutes in bed, or get up and exercise? Poor sleep, whether that be from one single night, stressful life events, perimenopause (and more!) can make sticking to your fitness routine feel impossible sometimes. In this Q&A, we break down exactly when you should snooze vs when you should get up and move! In this episode, you will learn: How to choose between resting and working out after one bad night of sleep versus chronic sleep deprivation. Why a quick, effective 20-minute workout actually gives you energy instead of draining it. The truth about lifting weights first thing in the morning and whether it is safe for your back. A breakdown of the 70/30 rule (and why you can absolutely still enjoy that ice cream!). This is a clip from the private Squad Q&A. If you want the full episode + support, you can find out more at https://lornamariefitness.co.uk/ 🚨 IMPORTANT SQUAD UPDATE: The doors to the Squad are currently closed! However, we would absolutely love to support you on your health and fitness journey. Please get in touch with us today to be put on the waiting list for September. Send us a message or visit our website to secure your spot so you are the very first to know when doors reopen!

  6. Jul 23

    Why Am I So Unmotivated During Menopause?

    If you’re perimenopausal and struggling with your mental health, or find that your brain feels like it is working against you when trying to make positive choices like exercising, it’s way more common than you think. During perimenopause, our hormones are not just declining; they are fluctuating dramatically in the background, which can drastically change how we feel from week to week. In this video, we discuss the very real biological reasons why maintaining healthy habits is harder during perimenopause and what you can do to stay on track when you’re just not feeling like yourself. In this episode, we chat about: How fluctuating estrogen affects serotonin (your feel-good hormone) and dopamine (your motivation and reward hormone). Why declining progesterone can lead to higher anxiety levels and feelings of worry. How random cortisol spikes disrupt your sleep, causing your brain to seek out quick rewards (like sugary foods) rather than difficult tasks like exercising. The importance of lowering the bar and setting a realistic "range target" for your weekly workouts. Why asking yourself "what is the smallest thing I can do today?" (like a 10-minute stretch or walk) can save your routine. Simple hacks to reduce decision fatigue, such as batch cooking meals and laying out your workout clothes the night before. Why you must remember that action creates motivation, don't wait until you are in the "right headspace" to move. The importance of speaking to a GP or a menopause specialist if your mood or anxiety feels overwhelming. This is a clip from the private Squad Q&A. If you want the full episode + support, you can find out more at https://lornamariefitness.co.uk/. 🚨 IMPORTANT SQUAD UPDATE: The doors to the Squad are currently closed! However, we would absolutely love to support you on your fitness journey. Please get in touch with us today to be put on the waiting list for September. Send us a message or visit our website to secure your spot so you are the first to know when doors reopen!

  7. Jul 16

    If You Feel Guilty For Taking A Rest Day... Listen To This

    Have you ever got to Sunday afternoon and suddenly thought, "I really should have done a workout this weekend..."? Maybe you're wondering whether you've undone all your hard work from the week, or if you should squeeze something in before Monday rolls around? (You’re not on your own!) In this episode, we talk about why taking a rest day isn't setting us back. In many cases, it's actually helping us move forwards! We also chat about why our results come from what we do consistently over weeks, months and years, not whether we exercised rest over the weekends or not. In today's episode, we cover: Does a weekend off actually set us back? Why recovery is where we actually get stronger. What can happen if we're always training but never recovering properly. Why recovery often changes during perimenopause and menopause. How to stop feeling guilty for resting. Plus, a quick question about complete and incomplete proteins if you're eating less meat or fish. This episode is taken from one of our private Squad Q&As, where we answer the questions our members send in each week. If you'd like access to the full Q&As, live workouts and everything else inside The Squad, we'd love to have you! At the moment, The Squad is closed for new members while we focus on the women already inside. We'll be reopening in September though, so if you'd like to get on our waitlist, message us ASAP!

  8. Jul 9

    Only Got Time for 3 Workouts a Week? Here's What I'd Do

    Do you ever get to the end of the week and think, "I really should've done more?" Maybe you've managed a couple of workouts, walked the dog every day and been rushing around all week... but somehow you still feel guilty because you didn't exercise every day. I hear this from the women I work with a lot. In this week's Q&A, we're chatting about how much exercise we actually need for our health, why comparing ourselves to everyone else on social media isn't helping and how to take the pressure off without giving up on your goals. We also talk about what I'd recommend if you've only got time for three 20-minute workouts a week, why strength training should always be a priority and how setting range targets can help you stay consistent, even when life is just... lifing. In this episode we cover:💜 How much exercise the NHS actually recommends for good health. 💜 Why you're probably doing better than you think. 💜 The biggest mistake people make when they compare themselves to others. 💜 How to set an ideal target and a non-negotiable minimum. 💜 What I'd do if I only had time for three workouts a week. 💜 Why strength, cardio and holistic movement all have an important role to play. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I'm just not doing enough," I really hope this episode helps. This is a clip from one of our private Squad Q&As. If you'd like access to the full weekly Q&As, live classes, hundreds of on-demand workouts and our incredibly supportive community, you can find out more over at https://lornamariefitness.co.uk/. 💜 A little Squad update: Our doors are currently closed for the summer while we focus on our lovely members, but we'd love to welcome some new faces in September. If you'd like to join us then, just get in touch and we'll pop you on the waiting list.

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Welcome to the Lorna Marie Fitness Podcast! We talk all things fitness, health, mindset and lifestyle to help you become fitter, healthier and happier. I help busy people who lack time, motivation and self-belief to look and feel great again! If you want to work with me, head over to lornamariefitness.co.uk. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this podcast!

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  • Creator
    Lorna Marie Fitness
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    216
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Lorna Marie Fitness
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