{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e43fdd6e40bfc8e713b02ff/6aa2d9372e8bb8424c4f16a2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Strength training vs swimming – which is best after 45? ","description":"<p>Wondering if those daily laps of the pool are enough to keep you strong as you age? Liz discusses the benefits of swimming for cardiovascular fitness and mobility – but explains why adding strength training to your routine is key for muscle maintenance and bone health.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: Treating hormonal breakouts, improving the appearance of loose skin, why a low-histamine diet might help with itchy skin and what's causing recurrent breast cysts?</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Also in this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advice for treating hormonal acne</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How can I help my loose, crepey skin after weight loss?</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why has menopause triggered itchy skin and hay fever?</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Should I be worried about HRT causing breast cysts?</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Does swimming count as resistance exercise?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links in this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://balance-app.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Balance app for tracking hormonal symptoms</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/listen/beauty/do-we-really-need-spf-every-day-with-dr-veronique-bataille/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast with Veronique Bataille on SPF use and skin health</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://theordinary.com/en-gb/azelaic-acid-suspension-10-exfoliator-100407.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Azelaic acid formula for blemish-prone skin</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.skinandme.com/products\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skin + Me products for inflamed skin</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/listen/health/hormones-or-histamine-understanding-your-midlife-symptoms-with-dr-clare-ashby/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast with Dr Clare Ashby on hormones and histamines</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/read/health/what-is-histamine-intolerance/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read <em>What is histamine intolerance?</em></a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a 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href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/read/health/quercetin/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Quercetin</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://healf.com/en-uk/products/double-wood-supplements-luteolin?variant=47383699489007&amp;mai_source=google&amp;mai_medium=paid&amp;mai_campaign=23949121196&amp;mai_adgroup=197887666495&amp;mai_term=&amp;mai_content=%7badid%7d&amp;mai_click_id=CjwKCAjwu53SBhAhEiwAJzSLNod6ltWXASwjZPYetooWSYao6zYhqgsZiM1nyTeMJwMgbrlTtj1FZRoCNLEQAvD_BwE&amp;tw_source=google&amp;tw_adid=813165170338&amp;tw_campaign=23949121196&amp;tw_kwdid=pla-2485593230836&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23949121196&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAoQ3uJVN3djNFcePKesEIPMjPClhO&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwu53SBhAhEiwAJzSLNod6ltWXASwjZPYetooWSYao6zYhqgsZiM1nyTeMJwMgbrlTtj1FZRoCNLEQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Luteolin</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/listen/health/bladder-issues-professor-vik-khullar/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast with Professor Vik Khullar on mast cells, histamine and bladder issues</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNJN7PPnU-I&amp;list=PLPPOihhW86eKkw6Kh74qnfgSEI2LAUWPH\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow one of Liz’s workout routines</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/listen/health/could-building-muscle-add-years-to-your-life-with-dr-gabrielle-lyon/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast with Dr Gabrielle Lyon on building muscle for longevity</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cerave.co.uk/skincare/moisturisers/body-moisturisers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ceramide body cream</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://theordinary.com/en-gb/niacinamide-5-face-body-serum-100661.html?_gl=1*imatz5*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwh4TVBhCWARIsAG0czmrSEqtSLzVrNIm_hQcSF-962j0XYvy-p-cCRRhIBiJMTWxDTWOHdz0aAipSEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADhEcnn76L7Ssa9O32pUNyaURZgWL\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niacinamide cream for face and body</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/listen/beauty/6-ways-to-lift-and-firm-crepey-skin/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read <em>6 ways to lift and firm crepey skin</em></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Get in touch with a question for Liz:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Email:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>WhatsApp:</strong> 07518 471 846</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More from Liz:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Age-Supercharge-Health-Better/dp/1399723715\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>How To Age</em></a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://amzn.to/4gdLAGG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>A Better Second Half</em></a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizearleme/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Liz on Instagram</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizearlewellbeing/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Liz Earle</p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)</p><p><strong>Content Writer: </strong>Lucy Parley</p><p><strong>Head of Brand: </strong>Ellie Smith</p><p><br></p><p><em>Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our </em><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/affiliate-policy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Affiliate Policy</em></strong></a><em> for more information.</em></p>","author_name":"Liz Earle"}