Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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I think this is one of the most important messages to understand when it comes to how we strength train — especially as we get older.
It’s about building and maintaining enough muscle to support not just function, but our long-term health.
In this clip @DrStacySims explains so clearly why that does mean adding load.

My mum’s bone density increased by nearly 7% in her 80s.
That didn’t come from light weights or bands — it came from progressively lifting heavier.

The full conversation with Dr Stacy Sims is now live on The Honest Channel Podcast — and it’s packed with insights like this.

#healthyaging #strengthtraining #womenshealth #over50fitness #musclematters #longevity #bonehealth #strongwomen #midlifewomen #agingwell #fitnessover50 #resistancetraining #drstacysims #thehonestchannel

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