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Gillian Russell introduces kit and app reviews, expert advice and the latest fitness news.

Gillian Russell introduces a mix of personal stories, kit and app reviews, expert advice and the latest fitness news to help listeners get the best out of their mind and body

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Personal Best: 10/08/2015

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10/08/2015

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Gillian Russell explores the physical and mental benefits of laughter.

Gillian Russell explores the physical and mental benefits of laughter, plus she attempts some laughter yoga and talks to comedian Vladimir McTavish about his passion for running.

With the Edinburgh festivals under way, laugh yourself fit - Gillian Russell explores the physical and mental benefits of laughter.

Neuroscientist and occasional stand-up comedian Prof Sophie Scott explains what is happening to both mind and body when we laugh and suggests that we should all be taking laughter a bit more seriously.

Laughter Yoga specialist Manda Stretch explains what laughter yoga is and how we can benefit both physically and mentally from it. Gillian (experienced giggler but novice yoga practitioner!) tries it out for herself.

Pauline Ginnelly describes how laughter yoga changed her life.

Comedian Vladimir McTavish talks about his passion for running, how he manages to fit it in around his gigs and whether he believes laughter and fitness go hand-in-hand.

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