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.
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Is three minutes of exercise enough?
Duration: 01:46
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High Intensity Training
Duration: 02:23
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:05Air
La Femme D'Argent
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00:12The Proclaimers
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
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00:51Massive Attack, Horace Andy
Angel
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00:56The xx
Intro
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Toby Macdonald |
| Producer | Toby Macdonald |
| Series Editor | Aidan Laverty |
| Presenter | Michael Mosley |
| Presenter | Michael Mosley |
Broadcasts
Tue 28 Feb 201221:00- Tue 28 Feb 201223:20BBC Two Wales
- Thu 1 Mar 201223:20BBC Two Northern Ireland
- Fri 2 Mar 201223:30BBC HD
Thu 12 Apr 201220:00- Fri 13 Apr 201200:30
- Wed 30 Jan 201321:00BBC Two & BBC HD
- Sun 2 Feb 201423:00BBC Two except Northern Ireland
- Thu 6 Feb 201423:35BBC Two Northern Ireland
- Wed 14 Jan 201500:00
- Mon 2 Nov 201523:30
- Thu 7 Jul 201600:00
- Mon 11 Jul 201601:30
- Tue 3 Jan 201723:30
- Mon 24 Aug 202023:30BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
