Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
This episode shows the difference just 8 weeks of strength training can make - even in later life!
The first 1,000 people to use my link will get a full year of Premium membership to Get Healthy U TV for only $1.49: go.gethealthyutv.com/thehonestchannel2
Membership will auto renew at full cost after one year.
Through my parents' weight training journey we hope to show it's never too late to get stronger and improve your healthspan and mobility.
#strengthjourney #healthyaging #inspiration
This episode is sponsored by Get Healthy U TV
Watch Part 1 of Rebuilding Mum & Dad youtu.be/x0nf66yFUaI
Rebuilding Mum and Dad Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TBO3RfJC4LXOvzShe2ALNds
Interview with physical therapist Chris Reis on getting strong at any age youtu.be/lsal-LFINJA
How to squat youtube.com/watch?v=nhoikoUEI8U
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EQUIPMENT PURCHASED FOR OUR HOME GYM We purchased our strength training equipment through Mirafit mirafit.co.uk/#a_aid=honest
We bought the M100 Power Rack with Barbell and Weights Sets
Additionally we bought a lighter weight 6ft Olympic bar at 7kg for my mum to train with along with a set of micro plates in 0.25, 0.5 and 1kg
We bought a Zelus weighted vest (0.5 - 20kg/45lb) from Amazon amzn.to/4admy9f - if out of stock this is a very similar vest amzn.to/3Iolu8H
HEALTH TOOLS WE USE: shopmy.us/collections/408665
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE shopmy.us/collections/243245
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.
Any sponsored segments on my podcasts will be clearly flagged to the audience.
My interviews are NEVER paid for and guests are selected by me based on the level of unique insight I believe they can offer my audience.
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.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Why weβre rebuilding mum and dad
02:38 Never too late to make a change
03:49 Our strength training routine
06:11 How it has changed their lives so far
10:25 My strength story at 52
Connect with me on social media:
instagram.com/honestclare
twitter.com/ClareS_J
facebook.com/honestclare
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.
This episode shows the difference just 8 weeks of strength training can make - even in later life!
The first 1,000 people to use my link will get a full year of Premium membership to Get Healthy U TV for only $1.49: go.gethealthyutv.com/thehonestchannel2
Membership will auto renew at full cost after one year.
Through my parents' weight training journey we hope to show it's never too late to get stronger and improve your healthspan and mobility.
#strengthjourney #healthyaging #inspiration
This episode is sponsored by Get Healthy U TV
Watch Part 1 of Rebuilding Mum & Dad youtu.be/x0nf66yFUaI
Rebuilding Mum and Dad Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TBO3RfJC4LXOvzShe2ALNds
Interview with physical therapist Chris Reis on getting strong at any age youtu.be/lsal-LFINJA
How to squat youtube.com/watch?v=nhoikoUEI8U
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:
π€ Join The Honest Channel and gain access to member posts and perks youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
β Subscribe for more episodes youtube.com/thehonestchannel
π Keep up with my articles on skincare and healthy aging http://www.honest.scot
π¨ Receive my monthly newsletter https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-channel-newsletter
ποΈ Shop my recommended skin and health products shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel
π§ 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
EQUIPMENT PURCHASED FOR OUR HOME GYM We purchased our strength training equipment through Mirafit mirafit.co.uk/#a_aid=honest
We bought the M100 Power Rack with Barbell and Weights Sets
Additionally we bought a lighter weight 6ft Olympic bar at 7kg for my mum to train with along with a set of micro plates in 0.25, 0.5 and 1kg
We bought a Zelus weighted vest (0.5 - 20kg/45lb) from Amazon amzn.to/4admy9f - if out of stock this is a very similar vest amzn.to/3Iolu8H
HEALTH TOOLS WE USE: shopmy.us/collections/408665
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE shopmy.us/collections/243245
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.
Any sponsored segments on my podcasts will be clearly flagged to the audience.
My interviews are NEVER paid for and guests are selected by me based on the level of unique insight I believe they can offer my audience.
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.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Why weβre rebuilding mum and dad
02:38 Never too late to make a change
03:49 Our strength training routine
06:11 How it has changed their lives so far
10:25 My strength story at 52
Connect with me on social media:
instagram.com/honestclare
twitter.com/ClareS_J
facebook.com/honestclare
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.










