Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
We had no idea strength training in the second half of life could deliver so many benefits.
In this latest episode of Rebuilding Mum & Dad we detail all the positive changes we've seen from head to toe. They include muscle, bone, heart, brain and even skin improvements!
🏋️ START YOUR STRENGTH JOURNEY
This episode is sponsored by Starting Strength Gyms. Learn More About Online Coaching or Find A Location Near You at honest.startingstrengthgyms.com
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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
Connect with me on social media:
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/honestclare
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@honestchannel
👥 Facebook: facebook.com/honestclare
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 The surprising mind-body connection
0:45 Improving range of motion & flexibility
1:38 Why muscle is the engine of healthy aging
2:48 Catching up: The story of Rebuilding Mum & Dad
4:15 Improving bone density (7% increase!)
4:50 Reducing chronic pain & reliance on painkillers
6:30 Pelvic floor health & core strength
7:08 Mobility: From walkers to long walks
7:30 The difference between strength and power
8:03 Heart health & metabolic benefits
8:31 Brain health: Cognitive clarity & vibrancy
8:50 Can lifting weights improve your skin?
9:37 The greatest benefit
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.
#StrengthTrainingOver50 #HealthyAging #RebuildingMumAndDad #osteoporosis #BuildMuscleAfter50 #SeniorFitness #StartingStrength #BoneDensity
We had no idea strength training in the second half of life could deliver so many benefits.
In this latest episode of Rebuilding Mum & Dad we detail all the positive changes we've seen from head to toe. They include muscle, bone, heart, brain and even skin improvements!
🏋️ START YOUR STRENGTH JOURNEY
This episode is sponsored by Starting Strength Gyms. Learn More About Online Coaching or Find A Location Near You at honest.startingstrengthgyms.com
🎥 WATCH MORE EPISODES IN THE REBUILDING MUM & DAD SERIES
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TBO3RfJC4LXOvzShe2ALNds
Spread the strength message with our Age Strong Apparel the-honest-channel-shop.fourthwall.com
Our 1-Year Update Wrapping Up The Full Story youtu.be/xEh1akDooZc
✨ 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 + healthy aging insights on my website http://www.honest.scot
🛍️ Shop & Save on The Products I Use
⭐ HEALTHY AGING SUPPLEMENTS & TOOLS WE USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
⭐ MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
⭐ MY DISCOUNT CODES → shopmy.us/shop/collections/408618
🎁 OFFER OF THE MONTH 20% off all Medik8 products (ends Aug 1) including their market-leading Crystal Retinal serum go.shopmy.us/p-74684229 and new Exosome/PDRN Serum go.shopmy.us/p-74684395
⭐ 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
Connect with me on social media:
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/honestclare
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@honestchannel
👥 Facebook: facebook.com/honestclare
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 The surprising mind-body connection
0:45 Improving range of motion & flexibility
1:38 Why muscle is the engine of healthy aging
2:48 Catching up: The story of Rebuilding Mum & Dad
4:15 Improving bone density (7% increase!)
4:50 Reducing chronic pain & reliance on painkillers
6:30 Pelvic floor health & core strength
7:08 Mobility: From walkers to long walks
7:30 The difference between strength and power
8:03 Heart health & metabolic benefits
8:31 Brain health: Cognitive clarity & vibrancy
8:50 Can lifting weights improve your skin?
9:37 The greatest benefit
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.
#StrengthTrainingOver50 #HealthyAging #RebuildingMumAndDad #osteoporosis #BuildMuscleAfter50 #SeniorFitness #StartingStrength #BoneDensity
