Why Are We Fat?

Simon puts himself through other medical tests including finding out his fat to muscle ratio in the "bod pod" at Massey University and using an MRI machine to gauge how much of his fat is visceral fat. Shocked to learn the true state of his health, Simon commits to making some serious changes so he can live longer and overcome his diabetes.

Simon tackles one of his most-hated activities - exercise. First up, a cardio-vascular fitness test so the team at AUT's Millennium Institute can prescribe the most appropriate exercise for Simon - short, sharp resistance training and high-intensity interval training.

Simon Gault's support team share with him their belief that quality of sleep is almost, if not as important for your health as your diet quality. Equally shocking for Simon to learn is how bacteria in your gut affects our overall health. And finally, the moment of truth, three months down the track it's time for Simon to revisit all the experts.