What exercise should I be taking?
The Trust Me presenters’ advice on exercise over the series.
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Can you be âfatâ and still healthy?
The truth about BMI and health.
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Can you get fit simply by doing the housework?
Can you reach 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity by doing chores?
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Will protein supplements help me put on more muscle?
Protein supplements are marketed to everyone. But do we actually need them?
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Can I get stronger without going to the gym?
The secret to doing 'resistance exercise' without lifting weights.
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The big experiment: how can I get my body to burn more fat, without doing more exercise?
Here's what 'antioxidant-rich' products really have in them, and what they do.
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Can I avoid, or treat, arthritis?
Chrisâ simple arthritis exercises, and join in the big arthritis & weather experiment
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Which is better â running on a treadmill or outdoors?
We settle the old argument: outdoors running has the edge...
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Is it possible to get stronger just by thinking about exercise?
The bizarre truth about âmotor imageryâ and how to use it.
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Could having a hot bath give some of the benefits of exercise?
Michael Mosley steps into the hot tub in the name of science - with surprising results.
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Could having my muscles stretched have health benefits?
Michael Mosley submits to being stretched - revealing what it does to our metabolism.
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What effect does physical activity have on your health?
What effect does taking 10,000 steps a day really have? We do an experiment.
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Is there a short-cut to getting fit?
High intensity interval training is all the rage and we find a way you can do it at home.
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Should I wear sports clothes from natural or synthetic fabric?
We pit cotton against 'technical' fabrics in a sweat test.
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How accurate are fitness monitoring gadgets and step counters?
We put some common consumer fitness devices to the test.
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How can I improve my balance and core strength?
We reveal the simple home exercises that can protect from falls â or improve your sports!
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Should I buy glucosamine for my joints?
We reveal the truth about glucosamine pills â and a more effective solution for joints.
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How much weight should I lift in the gym?
Do you really need to âgo heavy or go homeâ or can you get results with light weights?
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How can I stay healthy when I work shifts?
We track down the latest research to bring you our trusted guide to shift work.
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Do I really need to exercise for 30 minutes at a time to get the health benefits?
We test whether 5 minute walks spread across the day can match a single 30 minute session.
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How can I maintain muscle strength in later life?
Dr Zoe Williams reveals an easy at-home exercise that's as good as going to the gym.
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Is yoga as good for me as aerobic exercise?
We test the effects of gentle yoga on blood pressure and mental health
