The Things We Didn’t Know Strength Training Would Change – But DID!

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 https://honest.startingstrengthgyms.com/ 🎥 WATCH MORE EPISODES IN THE REBUILDING MUM & DAD SERIES    • Rebuilding Mum and Dad: My Parents' Streng...   Our 1-Year Update Wrapping Up The Full Story    • My Parents' Astounding Results from 1 Year...   ✨ Join The Honest Channel Membership for behind-the-scenes content and vlogs:    / @thehonestchannel   📩 Sign up for my free newsletter to get every episode delivered to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-... 📖 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 → https://shopmy.us/collections/408665 ⭐ MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → https://shopmy.us/collections/243245 ⭐ MY DISCOUNT CODES → https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/40... 🎁 OFFER OF THE MONTH 20% off all Medik8 products (ends Aug 1) including their market-leading Crystal Retinal serum https://go.shopmy.us/p-74465017 and new Exosome/PDRN Serum https://go.shopmy.us/p-74465468 ⭐ MY BOOKS (I'm an author too!) → https://shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/bo...! ⭐ THE MAKE-UP I WEAR ON THE CHANNEL https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/25... BROWSE MY FULL RECOMMENDATIONS: https://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 →    / thehonestchannel   Connect with me on social media: 📸 Instagram:   / honestclare   🎵 TikTok:   / honestchannel   👥 Facebook:   / 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