Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
What happens when two people in their 80s start lifting weights for the first time?
Nine months later — the results are astonishing.
In this latest episode of Rebuilding Mum & Dad, you’ll see how my 82-year-old mum and 81-year-old dad have transformed their strength, mobility, and confidence through progressive barbell training — coached online by a physical therapist.
And there is a magical moment as my mum, Rhoda, takes a walk she could have only dreamed of back in January.
#strengthjourney #healthyaging #inspiration
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Click the series playlist to watch previous episodes youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TBO3RfJC4LXOvzShe2ALNds
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.
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SPOTTED BLOUSE WORN IN TODAY'S EPISODE go.shopmy.us/p-30371332
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
HEALTHY AGING TOOLS WE USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
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(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).
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 Set
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
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Overview
01:42 What they’re doing & why
03:25 Dad’s workouts & latest results
06:34 Mum’s workouts & (big) progress
10:51 A walk that left us in tears!
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.
What happens when two people in their 80s start lifting weights for the first time?
Nine months later — the results are astonishing.
In this latest episode of Rebuilding Mum & Dad, you’ll see how my 82-year-old mum and 81-year-old dad have transformed their strength, mobility, and confidence through progressive barbell training — coached online by a physical therapist.
And there is a magical moment as my mum, Rhoda, takes a walk she could have only dreamed of back in January.
#strengthjourney #healthyaging #inspiration
Watch the next update youtu.be/xEh1akDooZc
Click the series playlist to watch previous episodes youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TBO3RfJC4LXOvzShe2ALNds
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.
✅ Subscribe & Join
Subscribe for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
Join The Honest Channel for perks and extra content → youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
Articles & insights from me → http://www.honest.scot
Sign up for my monthly newsletter → https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-channel-newsletter
🛍️ Shop My Recommendations
If you're looking for a place to start, read The Barbell Prescription amzn.to/4pXfKnH
SPOTTED BLOUSE WORN IN TODAY'S EPISODE go.shopmy.us/p-30371332
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
HEALTHY AGING TOOLS WE USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
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).
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 Set
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
I'm an author too! Read my work here shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/books-i've-written!
🎧 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
Connect with me on social media:
instagram.com/honestclare
tiktok.com/@honestchannel
facebook.com/honestclare
CHAPTERS
00:00 Overview
01:42 What they’re doing & why
03:25 Dad’s workouts & latest results
06:34 Mum’s workouts & (big) progress
10:51 A walk that left us in tears!
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.
