On the Edge: Series 1

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Health-Medical Documentary hosted by Marc Mouret, published by Balanga in 2019 - English narration

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On the Edge: Series 1 How much can the mind persuade the body to keep going beyond the point the body is signaling to stop? A survival instructor, a specialist in hostile environments, and an engineer passionate about algorithms, Marc Mouret will be the main character of our series.

[edit] Cold

Marc’s challenge is to swim 1 km in a lake in winter, with water not exceeding 5°C. Marc will work with specialists and athletes who will train him to survive the icy lake and help him reach his goal.

[edit] Acceleration

Marc will fly with the French Air Force aerobatics team. The maneuvers he experiences will subject his body to punishing forces up to eight times that of normal gravity.

[edit] Heat

Marc will undertake a 150 km trek alone, under the extreme heat of the Tunisian desert. He will be accompanied by Régis Belleville, a famous explorer who has crossed the Sahara on foot.

[edit] Reflex

Marc will have to become the best possible handball goalkeeper. During a match, goalkeepers intercept about 60 shots on goal. More than one shot per minute of play, with balls reaching up to 100 km/h.

[edit] Altitude

Marc is faced with two problems: First, preparing for the extreme mountain environment and second, the physical exertion to climb a 6,000-meter peak in the Andes.

[edit] Freediving

Marc’s challenge is to free dive into the depths of the Mediterranean sea. His goal will be to reach 30 meters without breathing, a depth that only experienced athletes can successfully reach.