Get inspired by Tally, Zanna and Vic – aka the #GirlGains crew - as they talk all things fitness and body confidence.
Dr Hazel Wallace: Your Questions on Coronavirus Answered
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.
4/2/2020 • 28 minutes, 8 seconds
The Coronavirus Explained
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.
4/1/2020 • 34 minutes, 23 seconds
Exercise and Isolation
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.
3/31/2020 • 26 minutes, 47 seconds
Sleep
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.
3/4/2020 • 53 minutes, 32 seconds
Grief and Exercise
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
2/26/2020 • 37 minutes, 20 seconds
The Power of Sport
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.
2/19/2020 • 39 minutes, 13 seconds
Exercise and The Menopause
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.
2/12/2020 • 41 minutes, 44 seconds
TWERK YOURSELF FIT!
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!
2/5/2020 • 31 minutes, 33 seconds
Sustainable Fashion and Minimalism
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.
1/29/2020 • 33 minutes, 27 seconds
Fitness Tech
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.
1/22/2020 • 30 minutes, 5 seconds
Intermittent Fasting
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/
1/15/2020 • 27 minutes, 37 seconds
New Year, New Strength
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.
1/8/2020 • 38 minutes, 21 seconds
What is health?
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/
8/5/2019 • 31 minutes, 2 seconds
The Mindful Personal Trainer
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.
7/23/2019 • 39 minutes, 1 second
'I Feel Fat'
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”.
7/17/2019 • 34 minutes, 45 seconds
Fit & Fearless: The Truth About Sugar
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!
7/10/2019 • 35 minutes, 58 seconds
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Planet
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!
7/3/2019 • 31 minutes, 19 seconds
Your Nutrition Questions Answered! With Pixie Turner
Nutritionist Pixie Turner joins Tally, Zanna and Vic to answer your questions about food and bust some nutrition myths.
6/26/2019 • 34 minutes, 24 seconds
'I was re-born when I gave birth to my daughter'
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.
6/19/2019 • 28 minutes, 47 seconds
Beach Body Confidence
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’!
6/12/2019 • 32 minutes, 35 seconds
Cutting The B-S Around Fitness and Food
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!
6/5/2019 • 31 minutes, 11 seconds
Healthy Hormones
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.
5/29/2019 • 40 minutes, 56 seconds
How to Be You - with Bryony Gordon
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...)
5/22/2019 • 30 minutes, 12 seconds
Our Fitness Mistakes
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.
5/14/2019 • 31 minutes, 2 seconds
We want YOUR ideas for Series 4!
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.
4/10/2019 • 3 minutes, 40 seconds
Witness the fitness - with Mr Motivator
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
3/27/2019 • 38 minutes, 38 seconds
Life's a marathon
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.
3/20/2019 • 41 minutes, 36 seconds
Define your own path
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.
3/13/2019 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds
Size doesn't matter
Vic, Tally and Zanna are joined by England women's rugby players Vicky Fleetwood and Leanne Riley to talk fitness, training and body confidence.
3/6/2019 • 39 minutes, 16 seconds
"The ugly face of beauty"
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
2/27/2019 • 36 minutes, 53 seconds
The power of running
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!"
2/20/2019 • 35 minutes, 58 seconds
Couple goals with Gemma and Gorka
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.
2/13/2019 • 35 minutes, 10 seconds
What's your superweapon?
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?
2/6/2019 • 41 minutes, 23 seconds
The Dancing Boxer
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.
1/30/2019 • 35 minutes, 13 seconds
Music to boost your workout
Need some inspiration for your workout playlist? Zanna, Tally and Vic are on hand to share some of their favourite gym jams.
1/23/2019 • 21 minutes, 15 seconds
Fit and Fearless on the road
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.
1/16/2019 • 55 minutes, 54 seconds
Realising your worth - with The Slumflower
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.
1/9/2019 • 38 minutes, 46 seconds
Time to ditch the diet?
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.
1/2/2019 • 38 minutes, 33 seconds
The Mind Medic: How to cope with Christmas
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!
12/13/2018 • 40 minutes, 24 seconds
Full-Figured Fitness
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.
12/5/2018 • 36 minutes, 13 seconds
The movement coach
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!
11/28/2018 • 31 minutes, 41 seconds
The Energetic Narcoleptic
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.
11/21/2018 • 29 minutes, 12 seconds
Food and Mental Health
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!
11/14/2018 • 44 minutes
The science of exercise
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.
11/7/2018 • 37 minutes, 34 seconds
Fit and Fearless in the London Eye
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.
11/1/2018 • 36 minutes, 46 seconds
The Comparison Coach
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.
9/12/2018 • 31 minutes, 15 seconds
Gut health
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!
9/6/2018 • 32 minutes, 45 seconds
Detox and cleanse
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.
8/1/2018 • 28 minutes, 22 seconds
Easy health hacks
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.
7/26/2018 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
Why down-there healthcare matters
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.
7/18/2018 • 39 minutes, 1 second
Fleur East: When I'm fitter, I'm more creative
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.
7/12/2018 • 25 minutes, 37 seconds
CrossFit
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.
7/4/2018 • 33 minutes, 53 seconds
The truth about carbs
Tally, Zanna and Vic are joined by Helen West and Rosie Saunt from The Rooted Project to talk carbohydrates and bust some myths.
6/27/2018 • 31 minutes, 21 seconds
Gym etiquette with Nihal
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.
6/13/2018 • 31 minutes, 28 seconds
Getting sporty
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.
6/5/2018 • 33 minutes, 6 seconds
Plant-based eating
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.
5/30/2018 • 41 minutes, 49 seconds
Yoga, wellness and meditation
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 very end, because Michael takes us through a basic meditation.
3/14/2018 • 38 minutes, 14 seconds
Pre and post-natal fitness
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 pregnancy, and discuss why your baby could be your new gym buddy.
3/7/2018 • 31 minutes, 22 seconds
Cardio
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 more than 30 marathons since!
2/28/2018 • 29 minutes, 48 seconds
How to be healthy when hectic
Pocket rocket Alice Liveing joins Tally, Vic and Zanna to provide some top tips on how to be healthy when you’re snowed under.
2/21/2018 • 29 minutes, 45 seconds
Eating disorders and disordered eating
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 disorders and where to find help.
2/14/2018 • 33 minutes, 44 seconds
The pressure to be social
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.
2/7/2018 • 28 minutes, 18 seconds
Why should I care about body confidence?
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.
1/31/2018 • 29 minutes, 57 seconds
Not all calories are equal
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 questions, plus we reveal next week’s very special guest!
1/24/2018 • 30 minutes, 19 seconds
Why weights make you badass - not bulky
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 weights successfully and Tally’s got an ingenious way of keeping guys at bay in the gym...
1/17/2018 • 35 minutes, 16 seconds
New Year, New You
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.