Louise Minchin tell the stories of strong, inspiring superwomen, each one of whom has used sport and exercise to go from the ordinary to the extraordinary, smashing through barriers, breaking taboos and paving the way for others.

Louise Minchin went from the BBC Breakfast sofa to the GB TriathlonTeam. Now she sets out to meet women whose fitness, dedication and resilience put her own achievements in the shade. Joining them on some of the toughest challenges in the world, from cycling in the Andes to swimming in the Arctic, she finds out exactly what gives these superwomen the will to succeed.
 
Whether it's racing against horses in the Welsh mountains or wild swimming in the Lake District, Louise throws herself in at the deep end, training with and joining each of these women in a gruelling challenge that tests her own fitness, nerve and resolve. In the process, she uncovers their unique stories, probes their motivations and discovers what it takes to become an elite athlete