If you've ever heard the adage 'summer bodies are built in winter' you might be tempted to take part in a fitness challenge at your local gym, or follow one of the hundreds of challenges that are popular with fitness influencers on social media.

But how effective are they really, and could you in fact be doing more harm than good to your body, or your long-term goals, especially if your exercise regime has slipped off during the pandemic?

The Quicky speaks to a well-known woman who recently spoke out about her own fitness challenge experiences, and an expert in physical activity to find out whether they are really helpful or harmful to your health and wellbeing.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Clare Verrall - Former Married At First Sight star who recently shared her experiences of undertaking a fitness challenge twice at a Melbourne gym twice

Dr Josephine Chau - Senior Lecturer in Public Health at Macquarie University, who is an expert researcher in physical activity, sedentary behaviour (too much sitting as opposed to not enough exercise), health promotion, and program evaluation

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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