Dr Punam Krishan on how Strictly ‘was the best thing I’ve done for my health and fitness’

The GP has said the dancing contest gave her ‘so much more energy as a result’ (Punam Krishan/PA) -

If Dr Punam Krishan could write a prescription to take part in Strictly Come Dancing for her unfit patients, she probably would.

The resident doctor on the BBC’s Morning Live show, who also works full-time as an NHS GP, took part in the last series of Strictly herself, and says it had a huge positive impact on her health and fitness, as well as being a fantastic experience.