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NHS Couch to 5K app hits 10-year milestone with 8 million downloads

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NHS Couch to 5K app celebrates a decade of success, having been downloaded over 8 million times since its 2016 launch. Developed in partnership with the BBC and the Department of Health and Social Care, this free program transforms sedentary individuals into 5K runners through structured training plans. The app’s impact extends beyond downloads, with users logging over 1 billion minutes of physical activity collectively.

To commemorate its anniversary, the BBC is airing special programming, including a *Traitors*-themed episode of the Couch to 5K podcast, blending fitness guidance with pop culture appeal.