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Getting Fit at Home

During months of having to stay at home, millions of us have swapped the gym for our living room. The numbers doing home workouts has doubled in a year. But exactly what kind of exercise should we be doing, how much of it, and how often? Journalist and blogger Mehreen Baig used to hit the gym four times per week, but now her fitness regime has gone entirely DIY. She wants to use the latest science to make sure she is getting maximum return for her effort. Mehreen reveals why getting stronger could help you live longer. She uncovers exciting new research testing the theory that just one minute of strength training per week on each main muscle group might reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. She puts dumbbells to the test against resistance bands and discovers why bands can give your muscles a better workout.

English
  • Originally Aired January 13, 2021
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC One
  • Created January 15, 2021 by
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Name Type Role
Mehreen Baig Writer Presenter
Mehreen Baig Host Presenter
Jonathan Cowen Director