Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
My parents are in their 80s and getting STRONGER! In this one-year-update of Rebuilding Mum & Dad, we document the remarkable progress they've made through strength training and the difference it has made to their lives.
This episode is sponsored by Starting Strength Gyms
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Edited by Oliver and David Johnston at redfacilities.com
CHAPTERS
00:00 Overview
00:57 How it all began
02:00 My parents on life before strength training
06:34 Starting to build muscle
07:36 Lifting then v now + the progress made
10:27 Mum’s DEXA scan results
11:36 My parents on the changes in their lives
17:08 Safety
18:11 Why muscle matters
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.
My parents are in their 80s and getting STRONGER! In this one-year-update of Rebuilding Mum & Dad, we document the remarkable progress they've made through strength training and the difference it has made to their lives.
This episode is sponsored by Starting Strength Gyms
I.) Find a Starting Strength Gyms Location Near You: tinyurl.com/bdfau8ar
II.) Get Stronger With Starting Strength Gyms Online Coaching: tinyurl.com/ssonlinecoach
Watch the full series of Rebuilding Mum & Dad: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TBO3RfJC4LXOvzShe2ALNds
My parents' diet and the supplements they take youtu.be/PHV_VI1SKCg
✅ Subscribe/ Join/ Learn More
Subscribe for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
Join The Honest Channel for perks and extra content → youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
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Read a breakdown of our basic regimen and equipment → https://www.honest.scot/health-fitness/rebuilding-mum-dad-our-strength-training-regimen/
About Me
I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer.
🛍️ Shop & Save on Our Recommendations
HEALTHY AGING TOOLS/SUPPLEMENTS WE USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
WHAT I USE ON MY HAIR → shopmy.us/shop/collections/3595892
MY STYLE PICKS → shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/my-style
BROWSE MY FULL SKIN, HEALTH & STYLE RECOMMENDATIONS shopmy.us/shop/TheHonestChannel
(I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission on purchases made through my links but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it).
I'm an author too! Read my work here shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/books-i've-written!
🎧 Listen on the go with YouTube Music music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TCgwdxtIqoamTih3Aoi9BTk
Connect with me on social media:
instagram.com/honestclare
tiktok.com/@honestchannel
facebook.com/honestclare
Edited by Oliver and David Johnston at redfacilities.com
CHAPTERS
00:00 Overview
00:57 How it all began
02:00 My parents on life before strength training
06:34 Starting to build muscle
07:36 Lifting then v now + the progress made
10:27 Mum’s DEXA scan results
11:36 My parents on the changes in their lives
17:08 Safety
18:11 Why muscle matters
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.
