Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Discover how I went from telling my doctor I was 'allergic to exercise' to embracing weight training and the impact it has had on my life.
I detail the simple, low-maintenance routine that has helped me not only build strength and muscle, but has changed how I feel about aging.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Allergic to exercise!
01:27 Exercise history
02:58 My routine at 52
05:57 Strength training regimen
09:08 The impact on my life
11:35 What else I could/should add
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
Discover how I went from telling my doctor I was 'allergic to exercise' to embracing weight training and the impact it has had on my life.
I detail the simple, low-maintenance routine that has helped me not only build strength and muscle, but has changed how I feel about aging.
The Honest Channel is hosted by me, Clare Johnston, a journalist dedicated to exploring skincare and healthy aging. Here's how you can support my work and access more content from me:
🤝 Join The Honest Channel and gain access to member posts and perks youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
✅ Subscribe for more episodes youtube.com/thehonestchannel
📖 Keep up with my articles on skincare and healthy aging http://www.honest.scot
🚨 Receive my monthly newsletter https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-channel-newsletter
🛍️ Shop my recommended skin and healthy aging products shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel
🎧 Listen to the podcast with YouTube Music music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TCgwdxtIqoamTih3Aoi9BTk
Spotify podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clare-johnston0
Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-honest-channel-podcast/id1748748620
WATCH the Rebuilding Mum and Dad series youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TBO3RfJC4LXOvzShe2ALNds&si=WS0G0Zw1oOrKV6Ay
WATCH Is histamine intolerance behind your unexplained symptoms? youtu.be/OZrLmexXzz8
READ Five ways building muscle increases lifespan https://www.honest.scot/health-fitness/five-ways-building-muscle-increases-lifespan/
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE shopmy.us/collections/243245
MY DISCOUNT CODES: shopmy.us/collections/408618
HEALTHY AGING SUPPLEMENTS I TAKE: shopmy.us/collections/408665
FREQUENTLY WORN ON THE CHANNEL shopmy.us/collections/1135654
I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission on sales of any listed products. This helps fund my work but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it.
Here's how I make a living from publishing my own content https://www.honest.scot/news/how-i-make-a-living-from-publishing-my-own-content/
Connect with me on social media:
instagram.com/honestclare
twitter.com/ClareS_J
facebook.com/honestclare
tiktok.com/@honestchannel
CHAPTERS
00:00 Allergic to exercise!
01:27 Exercise history
02:58 My routine at 52
05:57 Strength training regimen
09:08 The impact on my life
11:35 What else I could/should add
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
