Learning to Glow: Tips for Women's Health, Optimal Wellness in Midlife and Aging Gracefully
Welcome to Learning to Glow, a podcast about Women's Health, our skin health and wellness optimization. Join us as we learn together and explore ways to live our best lives and personal growth. Whether you're looking to improve your physical health, cultivate a positive mindset or explore topics important to women, we've got you covered.
If you have ever found yourself googling:
*How come I can't lose weight?
*Why am I always so tired?
*How do I set up my morning routine for success?
*What is a healthy way to eat without restricting or beating myself up
*How do I manage stress?
*How can I treat my skin naturally and see results?
*Do I need help with my gut health?
*How to Balance my hormones?
*How to lose weight over 40?
*How to be Healthy in Midlife?
Just to name a few, you are in the right place!
Each episode, we'll invite experts and share tips and strategies to help you on your journey towards glowing up. From holistic and functional nutritionists, Chinese Medicine Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic healers and gut health specialists, you are in for some real enlightening information! So if you're ready to make some positive changes and take control of your life, tune in and let's start glowing up together.
Learning to Glow: Tips for Women's Health, Optimal Wellness in Midlife and Aging Gracefully
141: Rucking for Women’s Strength, Energy, and Longevity with Kayla Girgen
In this episode of Learning to Glow, I’m joined by Kayla Girgen a certified personal trainer and registered dietitian, to dive into the world of rucking—a simple yet powerful activity that combines walking with carrying weight.
Kayla shares her inspiring journey of how she discovered rucking during the pandemic as a way to boost her mental health, physical strength, and overall well-being. We break down exactly what rucking is, why it’s becoming so popular, and how women—especially as we age—can benefit from this low-impact yet highly effective workout.
Whether you’re new to fitness, looking for a fresh way to move your body, or searching for sustainable routines that fit into everyday life, this episode is packed with practical advice. Kayla also gives tips on starting with gear you already have at home, the difference between rucks and weighted vests, and how to approach rucking safely with the right intensity and weight.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The physical and mental health benefits of rucking
- Walking and Blood Sugar
- Weighted vests vs. rucks—what’s best for you
- How to integrate rucking into daily routines
- Simple DIY ways to start without buying expensive gear
- How often to ruck, what weight to carry, and important safety tips
Rucking is accessible, beginner-friendly, and adaptable to all fitness levels. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to start (today!), why it’s especially powerful for women over 30, and how it can become a lifelong practice for strength and resilience.
👉 If you’re curious about adding rucking to your wellness routine—or you just want a motivating new way to move your body—this episode is for you!
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Free Rucking 101 PDF:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hj3LNbHAo7Y5KKBs7SOSVLSGJ2VCe4mD/view?usp=sharing
Kayla's go-to rucking set-up: GORUCK ruck plate carrier &
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