Positive Life NSW

Also known as 'sock and glove', neuropathy is something many HIV+ people live with. While there might not be a cure, Greg Page has some little tricks of his own to help that nagging discomfort magically disappear.

Does anyone really need to be told that it’s healthy to exercise? Probably not. Yet that knowledge often doesn’t translate into actual sweat and pounding hearts. Despite – or perhaps because of – a thriving gym culture, many people still view exercise as yet another onerous duty (“I suppose I should”), rather than something to look forward to and enjoy. Derek Thaczuk gets off the couch and finds out about exercise and HIV.

Steven Berveling is a Sydney based lawyer and a passionate cyclist. Having stopped riding after seroconverting, and being fearful of not getting treated if he crashed, Steven eventually got back on his bike and recently competed successfully in the Gay Games in Cologne.

This is Ingrid’s final article. Positive Life would like to thank Ingrid for her health and fitness advice, and also her commitment to our readers over the years. Ingrid says she has really enjoyed her time with Talkabout and is now looking forward to life on her farm.

Ingrid Cullen is a gym instructor with many years’ experience working with HIV positive people.

Ingrid Cullen answers readers’ questions with some tips on gently building strength and tone.

Ingrid Cullen is a gym instructor with many years experience working with HIV positive people. In this issue Ingrid shows us how to do some general stretches at home.

Fitness instructor Ingrid Cullen answers your questions about exercising and staying fit.

David Mansfield is a qualified Yoga Instructor who has been volunteering his time at the Positive Living Centre and ACON. We asked David to reflect on his time working with PLC clients, and to describe the benefits of Yoga for people living with HIV.

Gym instructor Ingrid Cullen on working out at home and making the most of expensive gym visits.