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The Truth about Exercise

Toby Macdonald

Aidan Laverty

Michael Mosley

Horizon: 2011-2012: Episode 8: The Truth about Exercise

The Truth About Exercise

Episode 8

Episode 8: The Truth about Exercise

2011-2012

BBC Two - Horizon, 2011-2012, The Truth about Exercise

Uncovering research that has the power to make us all live longer and healthier lives.

Series exploring scientific issues. Michael Mosley uncovers the surprising new research about exercise that has the power to make everyone live longer and healthier lives.

Like many, Michael Mosley wants to get fitter and healthier but can't face hours on the treadmill or trips to the gym. Help may be at hand.

Michael uncovers the surprising new research which suggests many of us could benefit from just three minutes of high intensity exercise a week. 

He discovers the hidden power of simple activities like walking and fidgeting, and finds out why some of us don't respond to exercise at all.

Using himself as a guinea pig, Michael uncovers the revealing new research about exercise that has the power to make us all live longer and healthier lives.

Horizon: 2011-2012

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