Fit & Fearless

NHS Doctor and Nutritionist Dr Hazel Wallace - AKA The Food Medic - joins The Girl Gains to answer your questions on the coronavirus. They discuss nutrition and taking supplements, to how to deal with stress.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2020

Dr Joshua Wolrich joins Zanna, Tally and Vicky to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and offers his advice on how we can try to stay healthy at this time.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2020

Tally, Zanna and Vic get together - virtually - to discuss how they’re dealing with being in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic, share tips for exercising whilst at home and answer some of your questions.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2020

Dr Sophie Bostock is on a mission - to change the way many of us think about sleep. She joins Zanna, Vicky and Tally, in the last Fit and Fearless of this series, to discuss the science behind a good night’s kip and how sleep can impact both our physical and emotional health.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2020

Journalist, author and powerlifter Poorna Bell joins Tally and Vicky to share her story of how weight training and exercise has helped in dealing with the death of her husband. If you’ve been affected by anything we’ve been talking about then you can find information and advice at BBC Actionline. www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2020

Para-triathlete Joshua Landmann joins Fit and Fearless to share his inspirational story of how sport and exercise helped him to overcome a life changing injury. 5 years ago, Josh was left in a wheelchair after an accident in a swimming pool on holiday. But, he says he wouldn’t change his life. Josh also talks about what it was like to appear on the Ellen DeGeneres show and how he’s hoping to be selected for this Summer’s Paralympics in Tokyo.

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2020

Dr Philippa Kaye, author of The M Word, joins Zanna, Vicky and Tally to talk about the menopause. Even if you're not going through it now, chances are you might know someone who is, or will be. Dr Philippa shares her tips to not only survive the menopause, but thrive - from the role of exercise, to what we can do to try to help our future selves.

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2020

Looking for a new way to get moving? Fitness professional Bami Kuteyi, the founder of Bam Bam Boogie and creator of her ’Twerk After Work’ classes, joins Vicky, Tally and Zanna to discuss the benefits of dancing as a form of exercise. WARNING - This episode contains twerking!

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2020

A former, self confessed, fast fashion addict, Madeleine Olivia, joins the Girl Gains to discuss how making small changes to the way we shop could make us more sustainable. From ‘shopping your wardrobe’ to living a minimalist lifestyle, Madeleine shares her fashion and beauty tips, which could be good for the planet and your bank balance.

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2020

Garcia Ashdown-Franks from the University of Toronto’s Department of Exercise Sciences joins Tally, Zanna and Vicky to discuss the rise of the fitness tracker. Is the tech really worth the money? How accurate are they? What is the deal with 10,000 steps? Garcia also shares her tips on how we could potentially use trackers in the most effective ways in our workouts.

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2020

Nutritionist Jenna Hope joins Tally, Zanna and Vic to talk intermittent fasting, one of the big trends in the wellness industry at the moment. They discuss what intermittent fasting is, the potential pros and cons of it and what the science is telling us about it. To learn more head to the NHS website here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/how-to-diet/

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2020

Tally, Zanna and Vic are back for a new series and a celebration of strength. The girls are joined by trainer Laura ‘Biceps’ Hoggins, whose motto is ‘nothing looks as good as strong feels’. Laura shares her tips for making those New Year’s resolutions last a lifetime and discusses what could be the big health and fitness trends in 2020.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2020

Radical dietician Lucy Aphramor joins Tally, Zanna and Vicky to discuss her views on why health can be about much more than just our weight or BMI, and why social factors could also play a part. Public Health England figures show 63% of adults in England were classified as overweight or obese in 2015, and the Royal College of Physicians has called for obesity to urgently be recognised as a disease. To find out more - including a BMI calculator - head to the NHS website here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/bmi-calculator/

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2019

Vicky, Tally and Zanna are joined by personal trainer and wellness expert, Harry Jameson, whose approach to training is as much about the mind as it is the body. Harry shares his tips on exercising when tired or stressed, how to deal with DOMS and why we should all make time to be mindful.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2019

Boston-based Therapist Nina Manolson joins Vicky, Tally and Zanna to discuss her work helping more women to feel good about themselves and their bodies. Nina takes the Girls through some practical exercises and discusses how we could re-think the way we use the word “fat” and “overweight”.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2019

Zanna, Tally and Vicky are joined by Dietitians Helen West and Rosie Saunt from 'The Rooted Project' to bust some myths around sugar - from sweets and chocolate, to cakes and kids' parties!

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2019

Zanna, Tally and Vicky are joined by Marco Springmann of Oxford University to discuss sustainable eating. What is it? Why is it important? And why we should all be doing it!

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2019

Nutritionist Pixie Turner joins Tally, Zanna and Vic to answer your questions about food and bust some nutrition myths.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2019

Blogger and first time Mum, Megan Rose Lane, joins Zanna, Vicky and Tally to share her story of how Motherhood taught her to love herself and her body for the first time in her life.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2019

The summer is here and Tally, Zanna and Vicky are joined by one of the experts on Channel 4’s 'Naked Beach’, Natasha Devon. She shares her tips on how we can all find our beach body confidence and sets the Girls ‘naked homework’!

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2019

The Fashion Fitness Foodie, AKA blogger Lucy Mountain, joins Zanna, Tally and Vicky to share her 'no b-s' approach to health, fitness and food. They discuss how eating what you like isn’t just about eating doughnuts and how we can embrace our cellulite!

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2019

Dietician and author Renee McGregor joins Tally, Zanna and Vic to discuss how our hormones could be the key to our training, why they are important and how our hormonal health can be affected by what we eat. Renee also discusses the rise in orthorexia, gives us the dietician’s view of food fads and offers advice about our periods.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2019

Best-selling author and journalist Bryony Gordon joins Tally, Zanna and Vic to discuss her new book, 'You Got This' and shares her tips for how we can be ourselves, whether you're a floodlight or a bedside lamp! (All will be revealed...)

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2019

Fit and Fearless is back for a brand new series on the 5 year friendaversary of when The Girl Gains met! Now Tally, Zanna and Vicky 'fess up to their health and fitness blunders of the past and discuss where they are now with their relationship with exercise and food.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2019

Tally, Vic and Zanna pop by to share their news ahead of the new series of Fit and Fearless, which starts in May. You can get in touch @bbc5live using #FitandFearless.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2019

Vic, Tally and Zanna are joined by nineties fitness icon Mr Motivator and a live audience to talk about how to stay motivated during your workout

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2019

Vic and Tally are joined by EastEnders actress Emma Barton (aka Honey Mitchell) who is running the London Marathon to raise money for the Dementia Revolution in aid of Barbara Windsor. Joining the panel is UK Athletics coach, ultra-marathon runner and sports dietitian Alex Cook, who is on hand to give you advice if you're training to run a marathon.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2019

Vic, Tally and Zanna are joined by endurance athlete and adventurer Sophie Radcliffe who in her own words "ripped up the rule book" by quitting her 9-5 job to take on extraordinary challenges.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2019

Vic, Tally and Zanna are joined by England women's rugby players Vicky Fleetwood and Leanne Riley to talk fitness, training and body confidence.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2019

Blogger and youtuber Grace Victory talks about how she overcame an eating disorder with the help of body positivity and learning the art of self-care

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2019

Author Bella Mackie discusses how "running saved her life," improved her mental health and when it comes to getting dressed in the morning, her motto is "Always Be Jazzy!"

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2019

It's a Valentine's Day Special as presenter Gemma Atkinson and her boyfriend, Strictly's Gorka Marquez, join Tally and Vic to discuss dancing, weightlifting and keeping up with your fitness while in a relationship.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2019

England netballers Sasha and Kadeen Corbin join Tally to discuss the resurgence of the sport, the importance of body positivity and owning your strengths. Plus, what's it like to play against your sister?

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2019

Former dancer, turned boxer, turned fitness trainer Jamie Ray opens up about his issues with body confidence, as we find out that men can struggle with their body image too. Jamie also discusses the mental side of training and why more men should do yoga.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2019

Need some inspiration for your workout playlist? Zanna, Tally and Vic are on hand to share some of their favourite gym jams.

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2019

Zanna, Tally and Vic get together with a group of listeners to discuss all things fitness, health and body confidence. They're also joined by curve model and body positivity ambassador Charli Howard, comparison coach Lucy Sheridan and The Sista Collective's Jessie Aru-Phillips.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2019

Award-winning blogger and author Chidera Eggerue, AKA The Slumflower, joins Zanna, Tally and Vic to share her inspiring message of self worth. She also talks about her #saggyboobsmatter social media movement and creates a new hashtag just for us - #chooseyourself.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2019

New year, new you? Before you make any resolutions for 2019, listen to nutritionist Dr. Laura Thomas, whose advice on our diet could change the way we eat.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2019

Psychiatrist Dr Sarah Vohra, AKA The Mind Medic, joins Vic, Tally and Zanna to pass on her practical advice to help our mental well-being and shares her top tips for how to cope with Christmas. Fit and Fearless will return in 2019 with a live episode - keep across social media for details of how you could be in the audience!

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2018

Tally, Zanna and Vic are joined by Lauretta Johnnie, a personal trainer who specialises in training full-figured or obese clients. Lauretta is a size 26 who was once a size 36. She describes how she got fitter and her approach to training people in a bigger body.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2018

Zanna, Tally and Vic are joined by Personal Trainer Roger Frampton, who says he can get us all moving like we did when we were kids, by training using our own body weight, stretching more and ditching our shoes!

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2018

Vic, Zanna and Tally are joined by personal trainer Belle Hutt, who has narcolepsy - a condition that causes her to fall asleep up to 10 times a day. She talks candidly about how it affects her life and how exercise helps her manage it.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2018

Psychologist and former Great British Bake Off finalist Kimberley Wilson joins Zanna, Tally and Vic to discuss the relationship between food and our mental health. Plus some cinnamon buns chat!

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2018

Former Gladiator and This Morning Doctor, Zoe Williams, joins Tally, Zanna and Vic to discuss the scientific benefits of exercise. Plus, she shares her tips for getting us moving more.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2018

Zanna, Tally and Vic are back for a new series with a very special pod from a pod on the London Eye! They're joined by Fit and Fearless fans Ebony, Melanie and Laura who are all looking for some advice about their fitness, health and well-being. Curve Model Abby Russell is also on hand to discuss body confidence.

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2018

We all compare ourselves, right? To our friends, colleagues, siblings and peers. But when does it become a problem? Zanna, Tally and Vic are joined by Lucy Sheridan, AKA The Comparison Coach, to find out how we can all live more comparison-free.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2018

Vic, Tally and Zanna are back and they're joined by the Gut Health Doctor, Megan Rossi, to discuss everything to do with our tummies - from bloating to bacteria, to wind and poos!

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2018

Can you really make up for all your bad habits with a drink? Dr Hazel Wallace aka The Food Medic busts detox and cleansing myths.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2018

Dr Rangan Chatterjee talks through his four pillars of health, including the importance of sleep and why stress is the biggest risk to health on the horizon.

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2018

The Girls are joined by the Gynae Geek, Dr Anita Mitra, to discuss why down-there healthcare should be just as important as your overall health and wellbeing.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2018