Dr Geoff Alley D.C

The first official week of Summer has been and gone here in New Zealand. One of the common quotes throughout Winter from all the gyms is that "Summer bodies are made in Winter." True true. But as a Chiropractor,I'll take that quote further,and say that "Elderly bodies are made in their youth." Too often I see middle aged and elderly people hobbling in with degenerative issues and complete lack of any muscle tone. This could easily have been resolved when they were 'ten foot tall and bulletproof' in their younger years. Instead,they embark on an intensive Health and Fitness regime that is too much for their ailing body,and so they either quit or plod along at a leisurely pace that has minimal positive effects. It just becomes "too hard" and with a total lack of 'muscle memory' sometimes it seems impossible. A young body that is subjected to processed foods,late nights,boozy parties and zero exercise will not last too long until it even...

I had one of those mornings this morning. Feeling flat,tired and generally out of sorts. I put it down to my 'cheat' day yesterday. Being a Sunday I ate what I wanted and had a day off exercise. I paid for it. While the cheat days are a vital part of tricking your body and changing up your metabolism,it can certainly affect your moods in more ways than you can imagine. So when it came time to hit the gym today,a part of me wanted to opt out,and I tried all sorts of excuses to just go and put my feet up! But as I say to my patients who are seeking health and exercise advice.."The hardest part about exercising is actually getting your shoes on and getting out the door!!" But it does go to show just how easy it is to "get off the wagon" and lose sight of our Health and Wellness goals...and the longer we stay off track and off focus,the harder it is to claw it back. It wasn’t that long ago that many of us resolved to make changes in our lives. What happened? C...

Ask a daily runner why she runs and you’re likely to hear, “It makes me feel good.” Those of us who aren’t fond of exercise of any type might find this really hard to understand. How can something that makes you sweat and pant actually make you feel good? Can Exercise Affect Your Mood? Simple answer – absolutely. Let’s go back to our running example – some might say they run when they feel stressed out. Others might say they run after an argument with a spouse. Why do they say this? Because they feel different after a run. They may feel stronger, calmer or happier; many runners report that they experience a “runner’s high” that helps them to push past physical pain and limitations. It’s a known fact that exercise releases certain chemicals in the brain, including endorphins and dopamine, which affect mood. Endorphins are the body’s natural pain killers – in fact endorphins are more powerful than morphine. They help an athlete to stay in the game and push past their pain after an inju...

Ingredients for my lunchtime Protein "Power Shake" after my workout. 1 cup of Kale. 1/2 an Avocado. 1/2 Banana. LSA seeds(Linseed,Sunflower,Almond). Blueberries. 2 scoops Protein Powder. Almond Milk. Lunchtime 'Power Shake' Blend it up and enjoy. #TurningOnThePower #Health #Fitness Vary it up by adding in Turmeric also.

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https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=791150854285635 Training my rugby 7s boys last week. Our trainer Dean Rice,ran them through some tough sets of 80x60x40 metre sprints then this gruelling exercise. I push these guys hard. There is no substitute for hard work. These men have to be supremely fit,yet a major reason for trainings such as this,is to test their MENTAL TOUGHNESS. I'm also looking out for the leaders..those guys who are still talking and encouraging their team mates and urging them on to finish the drill and to never give up. Guys who are prepared to lead and not be led. "When the going gets tough,the tough get going" and this is never more so than on a sports field,when the lungs are burning and your legs are like jelly. It's easy to give in. The tough ones dig deep and push harder. These are the type of people you want alongside you in all walks of life.