Healthy Lifestyle Show Aims to Get Viewers Fit

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Tuesday October 2, 2012

Healthy Lifestyle Show Aims to Get Viewers Fit

Forget the gym, Maori Television’s new lifestyle show KA TV kicks off on October 13 at 7.00pm with a fun and entertaining approach to health and fitness you can enjoy from home.

Created by celebrity personal trainer and entertainer Mika, the series features real exercises for whanau ora and an easy, two-minute healthy recipe each week.

There is also an online competition to discover the craziest ways of keeping fit, plus the exciting dance-based exercise phenomenon Ka Boom.

“There are countless exercise franchises out there selling exercise to the masses, which is why Ka is so important,” Mika says.

“This is a real programme for people who don’t go to the gym and on a network where they can access it all for free from their living rooms.”

In each episode of KA TV, presenters Jay Tewake and Tara Puke will follow the challenging journeys of six everyday people on their personal quests to lose weight, stop smoking, gain self-esteem and improve their health and wellbeing.

KA TV draws on expert health advice and fitness tips from a team of New Zealand health and fitness leaders, including medical advisor Dr Garsing Wong, renowned naturopath Lani Lopez, and personal trainer Mika.

Each episode also features a loud and accessible electro-pop workout, combining cardiovascular exercise with the latest moves, led by Jay Tewake and his hot rangatahi dance crew.

KA TV’s fun and entertaining approach to health and fitness stems from the innovative programmes of the Mika Haka Foundation (www.mikahakafoundation.com), which provides free in-school and holiday programmes in communities throughout Auckland.

Tune in to KA TV on Maori Television every Saturday at 7.00pm for your weekly dose of healthy lifestyle entertainment for the whole whanau.

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EPISODIC BILLINGS

Episode 1

Learn all about men’s health with Werz, a young Maori man who used to be 120kg, and join in Mau Rakau training at Manurewa Marae.

Episode 2

Follow the progress of Werz, a young Maori man who used to be 120kg, as he learns more about men’s health.

Episode 3

Shy young singer Shonie and her best friend Eddie attempt to give up smoking and confront their self-esteem issues.

Episode 4

Follow the progress of Shonie and Eddie as they attempt to give up smoking and confront their self-esteem issues.

Episode 5

Happily married with five beautiful kids, Damon desperately wants to lose weight and discover more about men’s health.

Episode 6

Follow Damon’s progress as he tries to lose weight and find out more about men’s health.

Episode 7

Happily married for over 20 years, Damon and Kelz discuss relationships, weight loss, health gains, and how they keep their love alive.

Episode 8

Follow the progress of busy wife and mother of five, Kelz, as she takes charge of her own time management in search of ‘me time’ without the guilt!

Episode 9

Pregnant Kristin receives some life-enhancing health tips from the Ka TV experts.

Episode 10

Follow the progress of brand new mum Kristin and her beautiful, healthy baby.

Episode 11

Te Reo Tutor Donna is overweight and has taken a year off to focus on her health, weight reduction and better living.

Episode 12

Follow Donna’s progress on her six-week mission to lose weight and gain health!

Episode 13

The Ka TV round-up, compiling the personal triumphs and healthiest tips from across the series.

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES

Jay Tewake

Multi-talented 22-year-old performer and presenter Jay Tewake (Ngapuhi / Ngati Porou) is team leader of the Mika Haka Foundation’s Ka Programmes, including the Ka in Schools Programme and Ka Breakaway Holiday Programmes.

Jay has appeared on both series of KA TV. His first Maori Television appearance was in 2008’s Mika Haka Kids documentary and he choreographed and performed in last year’s Mika’s Aroha Mardi Gras TV special during the Rugby World Cup.

Jay is a trained gymnastics coach with Certificates in Maori Performing Arts from AUT University and Te Wananga o Aotearoa. He’s also a fanatical Twilight fan and is never far from the red carpet at movie premieres.

Tara Puke, Presenter

Fitness goddess, presenter and competitor, 27-year-old Tara Puke, lunges onto the Ka TV set having previously appeared on Maori Television’s Code.

Tara is happiest when training. Last year, she won the NABBA/WFF Pan Pacific Miss Fitness competition. She has completed numerous marathons and half marathons. Among many sporting achievements, she played rugby for the Waikato Women’s NPC Team and the Northern Regional Maori Women’s Rugby Team.

Tara graduated from the University of Waikato with a double major in History and Maori. She also has a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and taught at primary school level for four years.

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