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Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity.
Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that’s struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits?
In Episode 7 - Have Fun, Feel Good - the twins meet Herman Pontzer, Evolutionary Anthropologist at Duke University and the author of Burn. He explains the science behind metabolism, physical activity and how we really burn calories. Meanwhile, Chris and Xand go to their local park for a game of ping pong. It’s an attempt to find a fun activity that will finally get Chris moving. Unfortunately, ping pong isn’t really Chris’ idea of fun. But what is?
Presented by Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken
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Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity.
Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that’s struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits?
In Episode 7 - Have Fun, Feel Good - the twins meet Herman Pontzer, Evolutionary Anthropologist at Duke University and the author of Burn. He explains the science behind metabolism, physical activity and how we really burn calories. Meanwhile, Chris and Xand go to their local park for a game of ping pong. It’s an attempt to find a fun activity that will finally get Chris moving. Unfortunately, ping pong isn’t really Chris’ idea of fun. But what is?
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