Rebuilding Strength After 80? Change How You See Aging

Listen To Your Body Podcast by Steph Gaudreau

Jan 6, 202654:31Health

Is it really never too late to start strength training – even if you're in your 80s and you've never touched a barbell? You'll hear from journalist Clare Johnston of the "Rebuilding Mum and Dad" project, about what happe...

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