In the exercise race, women are falling behind. Two out of five women aren’t moving enough and it’s bad for our health. 

Between being time squeezed, feeling crappy about our bodies and guilt about taking a break from caring duties, women have less room for exercise than blokes. But ladies, it’s time to put on our sports bras and get sweaty! 

In this episode, you’ll hear how to get your fitness mojo back and prioritise your wellness. You’ll meet exercise-hater-turned-evangelical-runner, Amanda Hooten. Plus, clinical psychologist Professor Lyndall Strazdins from the ANU shares tips on how to get physical. 

This episode will answer questions like: 

• Why do women exercise less than men? 
• What is the gender exercise gap? 
• How are women and men’s relationship with exercise different? 
• What can women do to exercise more? 
• Why do we need to exercise more? 
• How can I start exercising if I have a bad relationship with it? 

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You can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.  

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This episode contains references to exercise, weight, eating disorders, body image, sport, running, pilates, mental load, gender, parenting, adolescence, women’s safety.