Genetics and tailored exercise | Horizon
Michael Mosley discovers how our exercise plans should be tailor-made to suit our genetics rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Tweet
Clip Info
- Clip length: 3'38''
- Broadcast year: 2012
Curriculum Connection
- Biology
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Horizon
- Series: 2011-2012
- Episode: The Truth About Exercise
Similar broadcast resources
Episode 1 | Superfoods: The Real Story
This episode looks at kale and whether it could help eye health, finds out if grapefruit can help weight loss, and if xylitol can be good for our teeth.
Selective breeding and the 'Green Revolution' | Botany: A Blooming History
Norman Borlaug used selective breeding techniques to improve wheat production in Mexico. He produced plants which had large seed heads and hence a good yield. However, the plants were too tall and were prone to falling over (lodging).