A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand

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 this series Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken examine exercise and how best to do it. How much should we be doing? How does it help our bodies? And how does our surrounding environment stand in the way of us getting fitter? Chris is challenged to examine his scepticism towards exercise. Similarly, Xand is asked to look at his new-found exercise evangelism and see what he is really running from. Recently Xand has discovered the joys of physical activity. He's running, cycling, heading to the gym and playing ping pong like never before. It's been a real transformation and a way to keep on top of things after years of unhealthy living. His twin brother Chris, on the other hand, is really feeling the aches and pains of middle age. With a busy job and a young family, he has precious little spare time for exercise. After a very active period in his 20s and 30s, Chris is now embracing his 'Dad bod' and sliding into a creaky middle age. Xand wants to help him turn things around. Can he do it?
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I love it
17/07/2024
This is so good and interesting and can suit any age if you love it as much as me
Review
18/05/2024
I love this show and since I just started watching it, I’ve been on a mission to cut back on ultra processed foods(UPFs)
5 stars
21/04/2024
Really enjoyable, love it for when I go to school
Soooooooo bloody good
24/03/2024
Jeez i thought podcasts are boring but this was truly inspiring Love it keep up the good work
Fantastic and inspiring!
15/02/2024
I put this on after feeling a bit low, as I’d not done as much as I wanted to at the gym. This podcast completely changed my mood and made me realise that what I am doing is actually really beneficial to my short term and long term health. Can’t wait for the next episode! Thanks guys 👍
Chris just needs to read Atomic Habits!
15/02/2024
I think these guys are brilliant, in general , but this was a bit painfully self-indulgrent and infuriating. Chris’s stubborn refusal might have been quickly cured by reading Atomic Habits rather than wallowing in his own indecision for 12 months.
Twin gems
11/09/2023
Just so uplifting & encouraging.Have just finished reading Henry Dimbleby’s book on UPF ie Ravenous.Emailing people to interview Henry,you both plus Tim Spector,Dr Michael Moseley,Dr Giles Yeo,Dr Louise Newson as UPF has even more negative effects in menopause.
Amazing book
23/08/2023
So, I’ve not heard the podcast fully yet but just finished the book (mind-blowing and on par with Bad Pharma). Don’t know if you read this Chris and Xand but are you planning to do anything for kids? I’m a GP and would love to have a way to get the contents of the book to my patients. A docu-series for kids? Operation Yum/Yuck?
Great content
02/09/2023
Positives : good informative content; lovely presenters Negatives : woeful sound quality in places and lots of level differences; a fair amount of padding
A thorough investigation
22/05/2023
Really interesting but I find the contact additional 'sounds/music' played too loud and distracting. Sadly stopped listening and instead listening to the audio book recently released
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- CreatorBBC Radio 4
- Episodes27
- Seasons3
- RatingClean
- Copyright© (C) BBC 2024
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