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Can your immune system give you wings? The choose your own adventure blog.
Can your immune system give you wings? The choose your own adventure blog.

So, in typical “Murphy’s Law” fashion, not long after I’d written about my training motivation, I managed to get the flu. My motivation was high, but my body was not up to it. Ironically, I’ve had to stop myself from exercising even though I really want to. So, I got to thinking about how our immune system works and more specifically the “fly then die” phenomenon that athletes sometimes experience. The day before you crash and burn with a cold you can sometimes feel amazing. It's like your body is turbo charged and the hard efforts feel easy, like you’re flying. Hence “Fly then die”.

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Exercise, MentalHealth, Physical ActivityYour Body Worksexercise, motivation
Where’s my motivation gone?
Where’s my motivation gone?

I have four cycling road races taking place over 5 weeks starting late August and finishing with the Australian championships in September, 13 weeks from now. So, I don’t need to panic but I really need to train consistently, now!

Honestly, I don’t usually have a problem staying motivated to exercise regularly. However, all this recent wet weather is really testing my will power. I don’t mind riding in the dark, or cold, or wet. But put those three together and it’s a real struggle.

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Physical Activity, MentalHealth, ExerciseAlistair LangYour Body Worksexercise, dopamine, motivation
Physical activity and the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe illness.
Physical activity and the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe illness.

Is the restriction on community sport in SEQ getting you down?

Can’t find the motivation to keep training when sporting events get cancelled or postponed because of lockdowns? Or are you just out of routine since the last snap lockdown? Did you know, regular aerobic exercise and strength training may substantially lower your risk of Sars-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 illness.

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Physical Activity, MentalHealthAlistair Lang
25 day push up challenge - can exercise change your brain and enhance your health?
25 day push up challenge - can exercise change your brain and enhance your health?

I’ve been nominated by our very own Dr Melissa (Chiropractor). Thanks, I think? Day 4 of twenty-five and I am realising how I’ve neglected my upper body these last 7 years of cycling. Ignoring all other athletic pursuits has helped me cultivate the physique of a T-rex. This is great for riding my bike. I have no unnecessary upper body weight or bulk to slow me down. However, it does explain why after 100 push ups over the last 4 days it hurts to eat, brush my teeth, or generally do anything that requires me to lift my arms.

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Physical Activity, MentalHealthAlistair LangYour Body WorksMental Health, Physical Exercise, PTSD Awareness, Pushup Challenge, Movement, Exercise, Spinal Health