Podcasts by Fit

Dr Hazel Wallace: Your Questions on Coronavirus Answered from 2020-04-02T09:32

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...

The Coronavirus Explained from 2020-04-01T04:30

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.

Exercise and Isolation from 2020-03-31T14:31

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 o...

Sleep from 2020-03-04T05:30

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...

Grief and Exercise from 2020-02-26T05:30

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 ...

The Power of Sport from 2020-02-19T05:30

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...

Exercise and The Menopause from 2020-02-12T05:30

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 wi...

TWERK YOURSELF FIT! from 2020-02-05T05:30

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 be...

Sustainable Fashion and Minimalism from 2020-01-29T05:30

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...

Fitness Tech from 2020-01-22T05:00

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...

Intermittent Fasting from 2020-01-15T05:00

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 pote...

New Year, New Strength from 2020-01-08T05:30

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...

What is health? from 2019-08-05T14:03

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....

The Mindful Personal Trainer from 2019-07-23T15:43

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 exercis...

'I Feel Fat' from 2019-07-17T16:00

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 practic...

Fit&Fearless: The Truth About Sugar from 2019-07-10T16:00

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!

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Planet from 2019-07-03T16:00

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!

Your Nutrition Questions Answered! With Pixie Turner from 2019-06-26T16:00

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

'I was re-born when I gave birth to my daughter' from 2019-06-19T16:00

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.

Beach Body Confidence from 2019-06-12T16:00

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 a...

Cutting The B-S Around Fitness and Food from 2019-06-05T16:00

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...

Healthy Hormones from 2019-05-29T16:00

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...

How to Be You - with Bryony Gordon from 2019-05-22T16:00

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 o...

Our Fitness Mistakes from 2019-05-14T23:01

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 pas...

We want YOUR ideas for Series 4! from 2019-04-10T13:52

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.

Witness the fitness - with Mr Motivator from 2019-03-27T06:30

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

Life's a marathon from 2019-03-20T06:30

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 t...

Define your own path from 2019-03-13T06:30

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.

Size doesn't matter from 2019-03-06T06:30

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

"The ugly face of beauty" from 2019-02-27T06:30

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

The power of running from 2019-02-20T06:30

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!"

Couple goals with Gemma and Gorka from 2019-02-13T06:00

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 whil...

What's your superweapon? from 2019-02-06T06:30

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 agai...

The Dancing Boxer from 2019-01-30T09:30

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...

Music to boost your workout from 2019-01-23T11:13

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

Fit and Fearless on the road from 2019-01-16T06:04

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 Ch...

Realising your worth - with The Slumflower from 2019-01-09T10:53

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 m...

Time to ditch the diet? from 2019-01-02T00:01

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.

The Mind Medic: How to cope with Christmas from 2018-12-13T12:44

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. ...

Full-Figured Fitness from 2018-12-05T00:01

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 ho...

The movement coach from 2018-11-28T00:01

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 di...

The Energetic Narcoleptic from 2018-11-21T10:39

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 ...

Food and Mental Health from 2018-11-14T11:41

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!

The science of exercise from 2018-11-07T06:00

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.

Fit and Fearless in the London Eye from 2018-11-01T15:32

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...

The Comparison Coach from 2018-09-12T08:50

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,...

Gut health from 2018-09-06T14:14

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!

Detox and cleanse from 2018-08-01T15:28

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.

Easy health hacks from 2018-07-26T09:19

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.

Why down-there healthcare matters from 2018-07-18T15:32

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.

Fleur East: When I'm fitter, I'm more creative from 2018-07-12T15:05

Singer, songwriter, dancer and former X-Factor runner up Fleur East joins the girls to talk about the importance of fitness in her life and career.

CrossFit from 2018-07-04T14:17

Zanna and Tally are joined by health and fitness blogger Carly Rowena to find out more about the next big thing, CrossFit. Is it a fad or is it here to stay? Plus, they bust some myths.

The truth about carbs from 2018-06-27T10:41

Tally, Zanna and Vic are joined by Helen West and Rosie Saunt from The Rooted Project to talk carbohydrates and bust some myths.

Gym etiquette with Nihal from 2018-06-13T15:14

Zanna, Tally and Vic chat to Nihal on 5 live’s Afternoon Edition about gym etiquette and body confidence. Plus, they take calls from listeners about their gym experiences.

Getting sporty from 2018-06-05T23:01

Singing long jumper Jazmin Sawyers joins Vic, Zanna and Tally to talk the benefits of sport for fitness and why women feel more comfortable in the gym.

Plant-based eating from 2018-05-30T09:38

Tally, Vic and Zanna are back talking the benefits of a plant focused diet for a healthy mind and body, with special guest Dr Rupy Aujla, a.k.a The Doctors Kitchen.

Yoga, wellness and meditation from 2018-03-14T00:01

This week Zanna,Tally and Vic are joined by yoga teacher Cat Meffan and ‘Wellness Warrior’ Michael Wong to discuss the physical and mental benefits of yoga and mediation. Stay tuned until the ve...

Pre and post-natal fitness from 2018-03-07T00:01

Tally, Zanna and Vic are joined by new mum and Couch to 5K founder Laura Hamzic and personal trainer Charlie Launder - co-founder of Bumps to Burpees. They talk all exercise pre and post pregnan...

Cardio from 2018-02-28T12:25

Tally, Vic and Zanna discuss the benefits of cardio and how much is too much. Plus, endurance athlete extraordinaire Susie Chan tells us how she got the running bug aged 35... and has completed ...

How to be healthy when hectic from 2018-02-21T15:02

Pocket rocket Alice Liveing joins Tally, Vic and Zanna to provide some top tips on how to be healthy when you’re snowed under.

Eating disorders and disordered eating from 2018-02-14T00:01

Vic and Tally explain how they managed to turn around negative relationships with food to find a healthy mind and body. Plus, therapist Laura Phelan offers tips on how to recognise eating disord...

The pressure to be social from 2018-02-07T14:33

Tally and Vic are joined by Laurie Oliva from the charity Young Minds to discuss the good and bad of social media, with suggestions on how to use it positively.

Why should I care about body confidence? from 2018-01-31T17:40

Tally and Vic welcome body confidence activist Michelle Elman and curve model Felicity Hayward to the show, to find out if a shift in what your body looks like changes your body image.

Not all calories are equal from 2018-01-24T12:43

Tally, Vic and Zanna talk all things nutrition - you can’t be fit and fearless without giving your body the right fuel. Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert shares her expertise and answers listeners q...

Why weights make you badass - not bulky from 2018-01-17T15:14

Tally, Vic and Zanna discuss why there’s more benefits to lifting weights than hours of cardio and why it won’t make you bulky. Plus, David Beckham’s yoga teacher shares her tips for lifting wei...

New Year, New You from 2018-01-10T14:24

Introducing Tally, Vic and Zanna with their tips for taking the first step towards your 2018 fitness goals. Plus, Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts shares her two sleep, two shower fitness routine.