Episodes

Catch up on series 1 episodes – right here!

Diet Foods Exposed (29 Sept 2010)
Episode 1: Diet Foods Exposed Is choosing the low fat option always the healthier choice? Or would we all be better off sticking to a full fat diet? In this story Elsa goes straight to the heart of all the confusion, misunderstanding and misinformation in relation to low fat foods and drinks and reveals how many of them may actually be damaging our health and creating problems when it comes to losing weight.
Bootcamp (13 Oct 2010)
Episode 2: Bootcamp Military Fitness is a hugely popular form of exercise at the moment. But what is it that makes being pushed to the limits of endurance and beyond such fun? Elsa joins our fitness expert John O Connell on one of his Bootcamp sessions to find out what all the fuss is about and if they really are as scary as they sound!
The 3pm Slump (20 Oct 2010)
Episode 3: The 3pm Slump At around 3pm, something strange happens to us all. We start to run out of steam, and we need a little treat or pick-me-up to get us back on track. So what causes the mid-afternoon slump in the first place? And what’s the best way to beat it? Scientists call it the postprandial dip, or afternoon apathy syndrome but what exactly is happening? Also, does coffee really give us a mental edge? We put two well know faces and self confessed coffee addicts to the test!
Walk Smarter, Not Harder (3 Nov 2010)
Episode 4: Walk Smarter, Not Harder Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise. But its also one of the least effective when it comes to losing weight. But can we take our walks up a couple of gears and turn them into real calorie burning workouts? John O Connell has five top tips on how to walk smarter.
Body and Mind Workouts (10 Nov 2010)
Episode 5: Body and Mind Workouts Is it possible to exercise body and mind at the same time? Is there an exercise out there for people who want to calm and energize both their physical and mental selves? We look at two of the most popular forms of body and mind workouts – Pilates and Tai Chi, and discover the benefits of both.
Kid’s Nutrition (17 Nov 2010)
Episode 6: Kid’s Nutrition Many of us have a battle on our hands when it comes to getting our kids to eat right. We take a look at what vital nutrients kids need for optimum health and what the implications may be if they are missing out on these. Will good food result in good behaviour?