GYM GIRLS LOCKER ROOM
A podcast for women who are working on becoming the best version of themselves in and out of the gym. Host Sydney Cassidy, known as @sydgrows, brings candid health and fitness chats, covering topics from gym anxiety to gym crushes. Each week features guests and discussions that create a safe space for the gym girl community. The podcast originated from an online Facebook group and has grown into a supportive community.
Episodes
Hyrox World Record Holder: Inside Sinead Bent’s Rise to the Top With Sinead Bent
S3 EP9 – Hyrox World Record Holder: Inside Sinead Bent’s Rise to the Top (@sineadbent)✨ Get Your Monthly Everlast Membership For Less! Sign Up Online Or In-Gym And Start Paying Less Each Month ✨Join us for the first ever live recording of the podcast with Hyrox royalty Sinead Bent. Sinead is a current Hyrox world record holder… and she’s only just getting started. Sinead is officially one of the f
Inside the Mind of a 21 Year Old Ultra Runner with Emily Jane Fairs
S3 EP8 – Inside the Mind of a 21 Year Old Ultra Runner with Emily Jane Fairs (@emilyjanefairs)If she’s not running, she’s EATING. In a world that glamorises women shrinking themselves, self-proclaimed “ultra girl” Emily Jayne Fairs is here to set the record straight: properly fueling your body is key to achieving your goals and doing hard things. Running has been Emily’s lifeline for tackling ment
Why Training for Aesthetics Is Holding You Back... Elite CrossFit Training, Burnout & Nutrition with Aimee Cringle
S3 EP7 - Why Training for Aesthetics Is Holding You Back... Elite CrossFit Training, Burnout & Nutrition with Aimee CringleIn this episode, we’re joined by Aimee Cringle, a female CrossFit athlete currently ranked 8th in the world, who shares what it really takes to compete at the highest level.CrossFit is often misunderstood, many people assume it’s only for elite athletes or that you need to
Why Running for Weight Loss Backfires... Fuelling Hacks, RED-S & Training Smarter with Sophie (@runfreephysio)
S3 EP6 – Why Running for Weight Loss Backfires... Fuelling Hacks, RED-S & Training Smarter with Sophie (@runfreephysio)In this episode, we’re joined by running-focused physiotherapist Sophie (@runfreephysio) to break down the science behind fuelling, recovery, and injury prevention for fitness lovers.With more people signing up for marathons, ultramarathons, HYROX and endurance races, many ath
How to Get Jacked and Actually Perform with Abbie Dennison
S3 EP5 – How to Get Jacked and Actually Perform with Abbie Dennison In this episode, we’re joined by hybrid athlete and creator Abbie Dennison to break down the reality of training for performance, aesthetics, and longevity, all at once.If anyone has cracked the code to looking and feeling strong, it's Abbie.We unpack what truly matters when it comes to building strength and endurance without
The Science of Women's Health: Menstrual Cycles, Fuelling & the TRUTH About Weight Loss Drugs with Dr Mimi
S3 EP4 – The Science of Running with Dr Mimi Is being “built for running” genetic?Do carbon plate shoes really make you faster?What is so great about beetroot juice?And how much does your menstrual cycle impact performance?In this episode, we’re joined by a doctor and runner Dr Mimi to break down the science behind performance, recovery, and women’s health. We don't gatekeep here.We unpack wha
LILYLIFTS on Beating Gym Anxiety, those HATE comments & Scary Running Experiences
If the gym feels intimidating, overwhelming, or like everyone’s watching — you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re joined by Lily Lifts, who shares how she transformed her own gym anxiety into a powerful, supportive fitness community for women.Lily opens up about navigating male-dominated gym spaces, learning to ask for help, and how confidence in the gym is built through experience, connection,
Normalising Slow Running, Being Single at 30 & Sobriety with Jenny Mannion (@jennyyyy_fit)
S3 EP2 – Normalising Slow Running, Being Single at 30 & Sobriety with Jenny Mannion (@jennyyyy_fit)Running doesn’t have to be fast to be powerful and Jenny Mannion is here to change the way we think about pace, progress, and purpose.Founder of Runners and Stunners, a community created to make running more inclusive and supportive for women, Jenny shares her journey from weight training to runn
The 2026 Gym Girl Low Down: Fitness Icks, The Next Big Trend & AI Hates Us?
S3EP1 – The 2026 Gym Girl Low Down: Fitness Icks, The Next Big Trend & AI Hates Us?GUESS WHO’S BACK? Season 3 is here and it’s packed with new guests and conversations that will inspire and motivate you in your fitness journey and in general! In this episode, I share my personal fitness journey over the past year, including the wins celebrated, setbacks overcome, and lessons learnt that anyone
Hitting a Plateau? Let’s Talk Fitness Progress, Creatine Controversies, and Gym Friendships (and Feuds!)
S2EP10 - Welcome back to the Gym Girls Locker Room! This episode is a solo Syd episode answering your most asked questions. Covering the reason Syd no longer takes creatine, dealing with men in the gym space, PCOS remedies, Syd's update workout split now she's a runner (half-marathon who?), strategies for overcoming progress plateaus and finding fitness friends. We hope you enjoy and remem
Breaking Barriers in Fitness: Gina (@just_geen) on Representation, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and the Life-Changing Magic of Walking
S2EP9 - Welcoming GINA (@just_geen) to the Gym Girls Locker Room! We adored recording this episode with Gina, talking all about her beats and bands workouts and shift walking challenge. We also spoke a lot about how the fitness and social media space has changed over time in terms of content and representation, and how this has impacted her as a black fitness creator. We loved Gina's ethos about l
Ella Mintram (@elmint) Unpacks Toxic Body Trends, the Fight for Size Representation, and the Path to Real Self-Empowerment
S2EP8 - Welcoming Ella Mintram (@elmint) to the Gym Girls Locker Room! This episode is for every single girl out there, we have all struggled and continue to struggle with accepting ourselves, especially with the existence of social media. El is a true light in the dark looking to promote loving yourself unconditionally and it shows in this conversation all about her personal journey on and offlin
Understanding ADHD in Women, Why Exercise is Crucial For ADHD & Coping Strategies with Kelly Baums
S2EP7 - Welcoming KELLY BAUMS to the Gym Girls Locker Room! Kelly is an ADHD coach so this conversation was a bit daunting for Syd having only recently received her diagnosis but Kelly created such a safe space. Whether you have ADHD or not, we believe this conversation is worth the listen as the girls cover diagnosis, how to support someone with ADHD, the symptoms, specific impacts on women, the
Sandhya Sivakanthan (@sandsxfitness) on Successfully Becoming a Morning Person, Balancing Student Life and Confronting Cultural Resistance
S2EP6 - Welcoming SANDHYA SIVAKANTHAN (@sandsxfitness) to the Gym Girls Locker Room! Sandhya is the QUEEN of the 5AM slay and shared all about what she has learnt about balancing fitness, content creation and being a full-time student, from meal prep to the importance of structure, she knows what it takes to find discipline and balance. We also discussed how she has dealt with her changing relatio
Joy Sistina (@joyjoysfitness_) reveals her Powerlifting Training and Diet, 'Look Good Lift Good' mindset and The True Impact of OCD
S2EP5 - Welcoming JOY SISTINA (@joyjoysfitness_) to the Gym Girls Locker Room! This episode isn't one to miss, especially if you're a girl who likes to lift heavy. Joy is a 20 year old power lifter that blew up on social media for showcasing her incredible strength and 'look good, lift good' mentality. Being a creator that grows quickly doesn't come without its challenges though as joy opens up ab
Alice Kinsella (Olympic Gymnast) discusses Competing Against Simone Biles, Dealing with Immense Pressure and Finding Self-Confidence
S2EP4 - Welcoming ALICE KINSELLA (GB Olympic Gymnast) to the Gym Girls Locker Room!! It was so interesting talking to Alice following her return from the Paris Olympics 2024 where she represented Team GB and placed 12th in the women's all round final. We got the inside scoop on how a gymnast trains from her coaching to nutrition, the competitive environment and what Paris 2024 was REALLY like... A
The TRUTH About Women's Hormone Health, Healing Your Gut, Endometriosis & Sex Phobias with Sophie Richards
S2EP3 - Welcoming SOPHIE RICHARDS (@sophie.richards) to the Gym Girls Locker Room! We LOVED chatting to Sophie for this episode, she is a female health legend and is so incredibly passionate and captivating. Whether you struggle with endometriosis, PCOS, irregular periods, stress or are literally just a girl trying to learn more about her body, this episode is not one to miss. We hope you enjoy an
Brittany Lupton talks Reaching Rock Bottom, The Challenges of Friendships in Your 20s and Reading ACOTAR Whilst Running?!
S2EP2 - Welcoming BRITTANY LUPTON to the Gym Girls Locker Room! We adored this candid conversation between Syd and one of the most iconic gym girls with the BIGGEST heart. We covered all bases on this one, discussing how to know when it's time to switch up your workouts, training for performance, going to the gym whilst pregnant, the challenges of making friends as an adult, hitting rock bottom an
The Ultimate Gym Girls Podcast RETURNS
S2EP1 - WE ARE BACK BABY! Did you miss us? We missed you. In this episode, Syd and Ellis (Syd's sister and right hand woman) give you an update on their lives, including Syd's ADHD diagnosis, half-marathon, Ellis starting the gym and their latest reflections. They also discuss what to expect from series 2 of the podcast (spoiler alert: it's GOOD). Hopefully this episode brings you up to date and e
Growing Through Change, Understanding PCOS Symptoms and Saying Goodbye
EP16 - It's not goodbye, it's see you later. 🥹👋 Syd closes out the last episode of season one on her own, reflecting on the journey of the Gym Girls Locker Room so far. She touches on the impact of speaking with guests, how she's personally changed since starting the podcast, why she's been burnt out, managing PCOS, and more. Thank you for making season one more than we could'v
Gym Girls On Feeling BURNT OUT, ‘Punisher’ Workouts and Beauty Hacks
EP15 - We know you loved the first one, so Syd and the girls are back for another gym girl chat. This week Syd and the girls catch up to chat all things burn out, side quests, fav beauty products for the gym and Syd opens up about her many lives pre-Sydgrows.
WATCH the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y4v-UY8qSMA
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Lucy Reeves on Battling Body Trends, Coping With Grief and The Discomfort of Truly Accepting Yourself
EP14 - In this episode, Syd sits down with the body positivity queen herself, Lucy Reeves, aka lucy_xfit. They dive into important topics like toxic body positivity, grief, photo editing and Snapchat filters, codependency, the female experience, and much more. Tune in if you need a reminder to feel confident and strong in your body! 🫶
WATCH the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_0IKW5XSWr
Gym Girl Chat: #GymTok Dying, Celebrities On Ozempic and Run Clubs Replacing Dating Apps?!
EP 13 - we're calling a meeting!! 📢 there’s a lot of talk in the gym/fitness space at the moment, so Syd brought in her reinforcements (aka the girls) to deep dive into it all... in this special episode the girls unpack: is GymTok dead, F45 training, the jacksfit tea, thoughts on ozempic, marathon weight gain and is Strava the newest dating app!?
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Dianne Buswell: Strictly SECRETS, Overcoming Her Eating Disorder & Healing Power Of Movement
*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses disordered eating. If this topic isn't a good fit for you, please skip this episode. Don't hesitate to reach out for support: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
EP 12 - Our studio was buzzing when Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell took a break from the Strictly Tour to chat with Syd in the GGLR. In this epsiode, Syd and Dianne cover a
Oyinda on ‘toxic’ #75hard, Finally Understanding Weight Loss & Finding Yourself Online
EP11 - This is an episode you don't want to miss! Syd sits down with Oyinda to deep dive into her health and fitness joureny. In this episode they cover: F45, cultural thoughts on wanting to reduce body fat, is 75 Hard toxic, how Oyinda got started in the gym, her football career, hitting 1M followers, getting signed with Gymshark, dating at the gym, mindfulness practices and more.
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Lucy Davis on EXTREME highs & lows of hybrid training, steroid accusations and pregnancy rumours 👀
EP10 - In this episode Syd sits down with the one and only, Lucy Haldon (AKA Lucy Davis Fit). Lucy's athletic accolades are off the charts and to top if off Luch also co-hosts The Not So Fit Couple Podcast and is the founder of MyCoach. In this epsiode Syd and Lucy spill all the tea on Lucy's training split, managing burn out and anxiety, staying authentic online, the impact of clickbait c
The SECRET to Staying Lean & Building Muscle with @allismeltzer
EP 09 - When Syd first started her fitness journey, Alli was one of the first people she put on her vision board. Life came full circle when Syd sat down with Alli at the Gymshark HQ and Syd asked her all the burning questions: what's Alli's current training routine, what supplements does she take, does Alli drink alcohol, how she remains consistent and more! 👀
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Running Is For EVERYONE, How To Make It Part Of Your Routine & Training For A Marathon ft. Ben Parker
EP 08 - Does cardio kill gains? What are the main differences between men and women when it comes to running? Should you train during your menstraul cycle? Syd sits down with co-founder and head coach of Runna to chat all things running.
WATCH the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RF2u8Jy_GTo
Get a 2 week FREE trial of Runna using code GGLR: https://www.runna.com/join
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James Beardwell & McKenna Crisp on Thirst Traps, Viral TikToks & Dating Rumours
EP 07 - you asked, Syd answered... girls, welcome James Beardwell and McKenna Crisp to the GGLR!!
WATCH the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-1CLpP_K0U
💘 join the GGLR community:
INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/gymgirlslockerroom/
FACEBOOK COMMUNITY PAGE - https://bit.ly/3TqhxDG
TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@gymgirlslockerroom/
📲 find Syd on socials:
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being in your 20s is OVERWHELMING
EP 06 - your 20s can be confusing and at times, daunting. everyone says it's the most important time of your life, making you feel like you need to have everything figured out. but honestly, it feels like everyone else knows what they're doing except you. the pressure to "do it all" and the pervasive feeling that everyone else seems to have it all figured out can be overwhelming.
I had to BECOME the woman I needed when I was younger | maymah.lifts
EP 05 - in this episode Syd sits down with her friend and hijabi gymrat Maymah (AKA maymah.lifts).
WATCH the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kMdU4cLrWl0
💘 join the GGLR community:
INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/gymgirlslockerroom/
FACEBOOK COMMUNITY PAGE - https://bit.ly/3TqhxDG
TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@gymgirlslockerroom/
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this is why you’re NOT staying consistent and how to fix it
EP 04 - today we're chatting all things consistency. Syd shares her experiece with remaining consistent on her health and fitness journey. She also chats with Ellis about where people go wrong, why people struggle, tips on staying on track as well as some facts about consistency you may not know already.
WATCH the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BiPNp3D6vDE
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What is GYM ANXIETY? Secrets to Building Gym Confidence, Women's Only Gyms & Big Scary Gym Bro's #3
EP 03 - hey besties. it isn't a sydgrows podcast without talking about gym anxiety. join Syd and Ellis as they take you through facts, tips and their experiences on navigating gym anxiety. we're in this together girlie 🫶
WATCH the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WN5aHWQTo1s
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Samsung study - https://tinyurl.com/4nztuz5s
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ANNA ARCHER: Giving Up On Her ED, The Highs And Lows Of Social Media, Being Addicted To Productivity EP. 2
EP 02 - hey besties. syd and anna chatted about the hilarious story of the first time they met, anna’s recovery from bulimia, the challenges they face as content creators, anna’s running tips and what she’s up to next 👀
WATCH the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-dpO4VMOao4
Find UK mental health charities: https://hubofhope.co.uk/
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The ultimate gym girls podcast: who's Sydgrows and what is the GGLR community? EP. 1
EP 01 - hey besties. join syd and ellis on the first episode of the Gym Girls Locker Room Podcast, your new comfort podcast empowering you to find your strength 🫶 they chat about the sydgrows origin story, the evolution of the Gym Girls Locker Room community, syd's issue with waitrose (yes, you read that right) and how syd got signed with Gymshark.
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