years’ experience to find out the effects the flu has on the body and ways of getting back to exercise quicker.
BY SUZANA TALEVSKI - Television fitness presenter and instructor No-one enjoys being sick, struck down with the dreaded flu. Head pounding, coughing, throat burning ... it’s not fun. But for the exercise addict it’s an absolute nightmare. I had a chat with celebratory personal trainers Luke Hines and Scott Gooding from 2013’s My Kitchen Rules and Nick McDonald, a nurse with more than 20
“During a bout of flu or something similar our body is working hard to combat the virus employing the immune system and its defensive role. If you're experiencing fever-like symptoms it’s best to avoid exercise and in particular strenuous exercise,” Nick said. “If you find that you are experiencing feelings of fatigue and weakness stop immediately, as these can result in poor form in exercises that can cause injuries that will last longer than the flu.”
lowered by strenuous exercise so take it easy on your road to recovery.”
moderate exercise will promote the flow of white blood cells around your system.”
Scott understands how hard it is to stop exercising when you are unwell.
Nurse Nick said that with more than 200 types of the common cold and flu viruses around, it’s hard to avoid catching a cold at least once each year.
“I personally struggle with resting so I empathise with the exerciseaddicted people but going hard will worsen the symptoms and prolong the time you’re unable to train. Listening to and respecting your body will ensure the duration and severity of the flu are kept to a minimum.”
Luke suggests you work with your body rather than against it.
Getting back to exercise should be gradual, Luke said. Your body will tell when it’s ready to go again. But don’t push it too early or you risk prolonging the effects of illness.
“Fighting a virus requires energy, so it’s often a good time to rest and repair. Your body’s immune system can be
“Start off with some moderate exercise such as a jog, swim or bike ride for a maximum of 30 minutes. This type of
FOOD TRUCK TRIAL The hottest meals on wheels will be more accessible to Melbourne foodies as food trucks start serving meals on wheels as part of a three-month trial.
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said dining at pop-up food vans was an increasingly popular part of Melbourne’s food culture.
Melbourne’s most popular gourmet food trucks will be serving up burgers, tacos, pizza, dumplings and other takeaway treats at seven sites across the city.
“Food trucks have come a long way from the roadside doughnut stands and fried-food caravans of yesteryear,” Cr Doyle said.
The City of Melbourne has selected 12 gourmet food van operators to operate in three shifts – breakfast, lunch and dinner – at the sites until August. Those operators are: Coffee Peddlr, Happy Camper Pizza, Taco Truck, Gumbo Truck, Bahn Mi Boys, Afrofeast, Lil Nom Noms, Round the Way Bagels, Mister Muesli, Sliders on Tyres, Let’s Do Yum Cha, and Mr Burger.
“Gourmet food vans are a defining part of the culinary scene in global cities such as Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and London. Melbourne’s food trucks are some of the best in the business and are an important part of what makes us Australia’s culinary capital.
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LISTEN TO YOUR BODY THIS WINTER “They are easily spread through things like hand contact, coughing and sneezing. “The best way to fight it off is with paracetamol, warming drinks, nasal drops, throat lozenges and, of course, plenty of rest.” Catch Luke and Scott at www.LukeandScott.com Nick Mcdonald is the CEO of Prestige Inhome Care, a private provider of home-based care services www.prestigeinhomecare.com.au
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of thousands of residents, workers and visitors who come to the city every day.” The council will work with operators during the trial to gauge the popularity of sites to establish their long-term viability.
“This trial is the first step towards making the City of Melbourne more welcoming for food truck operators and much more accessible to the hundreds
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