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GymbagsGYMBAGS New You? Trying to create a totally New You any time of the year isn't great and isn't sustainable, as Judith tells us. Especially in January, as it's cold! For all us women over 50, the girls tell us how small changes are the key. Just do something! Hosted by Mel Byron and Judith Barrass.2025-02-2220 minGymbagsHow to Survive ChristmasSome guerilla podcasting this time as Mel and Judith get moved on by security. But we don't give up, as surviving Christmas is an important one. Food, booze, parties. We've got them covered. And what exactly is Zebra Drinking?2025-02-2123 minGymbagsJust FIVE minutes?Comedians, Judith Barrass and Mel Byron, discuss all things wellness and fitness for women over 50. Judith, the comedy Pilates lady (apparently!), tells us how important movement is to our bodies. But, Mel wants to know, does talking (i.e. tongue movement) count?2025-02-2026 minGymbagsFat Burn?Judith's in the pink, and Mel's trying (and failing) to burn fat at the gym. Join the Gym Bags as they discuss all things fitness and wellness for middle-aged women. Presented by comedians, Judith Barrass and Mel Byron.2025-02-1720 minGymbagsSo, What Have We Learnt?At long last in the same room again, Judith asks Mel what she's learnt from this first series of Gym Bags. What is she continuing to learn? Has her wellness improved? Is she lifting more? And can that shoulder hunch be cured. More on wellness, fitness and laughter for women over 50.2025-02-1621 minGymbagsGYMBAGSMel Byron and Judith Barrass are back with more wit and wisdom on the topics of fitness and wellness for middle-aged women. Well, Judith provides the wisdom as Mel is losing her wits.2025-02-1618 minGymbagsDOMSMel Byron is sore. And Judith Barrass knows why. Join the funny fitness ladies as they discuss muscles and more. It turns out Mel has DOMS. But what is it? Will all us over-50s suffer? We look to Judith for the answers2025-02-0225 minGymbagsMore Hot ChocolateAT the risk of sounding like they're obsessed, Mel and Judith talk Hot Chocolate again, among other things. You'd be surprised what can contribute to wellness for the over-50s, but these two funny women will tell you more.2025-01-2623 minGymbagsA Balancing ActAs a woman in here fifties, Mel Byron is worried about falling down the stairs. Maybe not now, but soon. Judith Barrass is here to help. With her extensive fitness training, she's well-placed to help Mel, and all of us women over 50, stay on our feet as we grow older. And the exercises help the brain too! It's a BOGOF from Judith this week!2025-01-1922 minGymbagsCake, Genes, or Booze?What affects our middle-aged bodies the most? Genetics, cake (lots of cake!), or a sneaky G&T? Join the Old Bags, comics Judith Barrass and Mel Byron, and as they discuss fitness, wellness, and all round happiness for women like them.2025-01-1716 minGymbagsLift Weight to Lose WeightMel Byron and Judith Barrass are back with more top wellness tips for women over 50. Get those dumbbells out (or a couple of beans) as we learn how lifting weight will burn way more calories than all that tedious treadmill running. And you don't have to start strong! You can build up to it, even if you've never done any weight training before. Best of all, you will still be burning calories after you've stopped lifting! Yes! Tune in to find out more.2025-01-1126 min
GymbagsPilot EpisodeFitness, wellness, weight loss. Join middle-aged comics, Judith Barrass and Mel Byron, as they bring their unique take on all of these - for women over 50. One of them is a highly qualified fitness instructor. One of them needs one. Can you guess which is which?2025-01-1117 min