Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Help with starting your strength journey http://www.honest.scot/rebuild
Are you concerned about bone health as you age? In this episode, I’m joined by BoneFit-trained and NASM-certified personal trainer and nutritional therapist Michaela Smith to discuss how you can naturally strengthen and rebuild your bone density.
Michaela helped create the @k@kaariprehabonline strength training program to support women in improving their bone and muscle mass. She has a Bachelors of Science and Nutrition Didactic Program in Dietetics from Bastyr University.
Whether you’re managing an osteoporosis diagnosis or simply want to stay proactive and prevent fragile bones, Michaela shares evidence-based strategies to keep your skeletal system strong and resilient.
Find out more about the Kaari Prehab program designed by Michaela here kaariprehab.com/p/strength-training-yoga-for-osteoporosis?affcode=911207_x2xrwg9o
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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 for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to Michaela Smith and Bone Health
0:55 - Why Bone Matters: Understanding Bone as Living Tissue
3:21 - How Bone Loss is Diagnosed: DEXA Scans and T-scores
6:14 - The Risks of Fragile Bones and Fractures
8:33 - Debunking Bone Myths & How Medication Works
11:27 - Why Strength Training is Non-Negotiable
13:17 - Can You Train if You're Frail or Have Previous Fractures?
16:22 - The Role of Progressive Overload in Rebuilding Bone
19:33 - Impact Training: Axial Loading and Stimulating Osteoblasts
22:40 - The Importance of Recovery and Nutrition
24:36 - Why Aerobic Exercise (Swimming/Walking) Isn’t Enough for Bone
27:44 - The Benefits of Yoga for Posture and Balance
30:04 - Hormone Therapy (HRT) and Bone Protection
31:47 - Protein Requirements for Repairing Bone and Muscle
35:58 - Supplement Stack: Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and K2
38:22 - Is Creatine Effective for Bone Health?
40:01 - Electrolytes: The "Spark Plugs" for Body Reactions
41:22 - Final Thoughts: It’s Never Too Late to Start
Corrections:
0:29 Michaela is a bone strength specialist trainer and nutritional therapist. She is not a physical therapist. PT = personal trainer.
#BoneHealth #Osteoporosis #HealthyAging #StrongBones #BoneDensity #TheHonestChannel
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.
Help with starting your strength journey http://www.honest.scot/rebuild
Are you concerned about bone health as you age? In this episode, I’m joined by BoneFit-trained and NASM-certified personal trainer and nutritional therapist Michaela Smith to discuss how you can naturally strengthen and rebuild your bone density.
Michaela helped create the @k@kaariprehabonline strength training program to support women in improving their bone and muscle mass. She has a Bachelors of Science and Nutrition Didactic Program in Dietetics from Bastyr University.
Whether you’re managing an osteoporosis diagnosis or simply want to stay proactive and prevent fragile bones, Michaela shares evidence-based strategies to keep your skeletal system strong and resilient.
Find out more about the Kaari Prehab program designed by Michaela here kaariprehab.com/p/strength-training-yoga-for-osteoporosis?affcode=911207_x2xrwg9o
Spread the strength message with our Age Strong Apparel the-honest-channel-shop.fourthwall.com
🎥 Learn How Louise Maroon Rebuilt Her Bones youtu.be/TUlcIZ-MWmY
✨ Join The Honest Channel Membership for behind-the-scenes content and vlogs: youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
📩 Sign up for my free newsletter to get every episode delivered to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-channel-newsletter
📖 Find latest episodes + more healthy aging insights on my website http://www.honest.scot
🛍️ Shop & Save on The Products I Use
⭐ MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
⭐ HEALTHY AGING SUPPLEMENTS & TOOLS I USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
⭐ MY HAIR CARE ESSENTIALS → shopmy.us/shop/collections/3595892
⭐ MY BOOKS (I'm an author too!) → shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/books-i've-written!
⭐ THE MAKE-UP I WEAR ON THE CHANNEL shopmy.us/shop/collections/254061
BROWSE MY FULL RECOMMENDATIONS: shopmy.us/shop/TheHonestChannel
I use affiliate links where available which means I earn a small commission on purchases made. This supports the channel at no extra cost to you.
👋 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 for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
🎧 Listen on the go with YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TCgwdxtIqoamTih3Aoi9BTk
Connect with me on social media:
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/honestclare
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@honestchannel
👥 Facebook: facebook.com/honestclare
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to Michaela Smith and Bone Health
0:55 - Why Bone Matters: Understanding Bone as Living Tissue
3:21 - How Bone Loss is Diagnosed: DEXA Scans and T-scores
6:14 - The Risks of Fragile Bones and Fractures
8:33 - Debunking Bone Myths & How Medication Works
11:27 - Why Strength Training is Non-Negotiable
13:17 - Can You Train if You're Frail or Have Previous Fractures?
16:22 - The Role of Progressive Overload in Rebuilding Bone
19:33 - Impact Training: Axial Loading and Stimulating Osteoblasts
22:40 - The Importance of Recovery and Nutrition
24:36 - Why Aerobic Exercise (Swimming/Walking) Isn’t Enough for Bone
27:44 - The Benefits of Yoga for Posture and Balance
30:04 - Hormone Therapy (HRT) and Bone Protection
31:47 - Protein Requirements for Repairing Bone and Muscle
35:58 - Supplement Stack: Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and K2
38:22 - Is Creatine Effective for Bone Health?
40:01 - Electrolytes: The "Spark Plugs" for Body Reactions
41:22 - Final Thoughts: It’s Never Too Late to Start
Corrections:
0:29 Michaela is a bone strength specialist trainer and nutritional therapist. She is not a physical therapist. PT = personal trainer.
#BoneHealth #Osteoporosis #HealthyAging #StrongBones #BoneDensity #TheHonestChannel
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.
