FIVE QUESTIONS is where we ask members of the community to talk about how they stay HEALTHY. Ngembah and Wiradjuri dancer and cultural ambassador, Tyrone Gordon, who regularly performs with his dance troupe Thikkabilla Vibrations, stays healthy by connecting with culture.
1. What did you eat yesterday?
I ate oats and coffee for brekky. Skipped lunch with a pear, apple and banana and then for dinner, the dance team and I had baked veggies and chargrill chicken.
2. What exercise did you do yesterday?
I train consistently and have done so ever since I was a young person. Yesterday I did a CrossFit workout in Bondi at 5.30am. Then in the afternoon, I did a dance workshop practicing animal movements.
3. When did you last see a primary health professional?
I had a kidney transplant when I was 18 years old so I see my nephrologist every three months.
4. What do you do to improve your mental health?
I connect with culture.
5. What are your health goals for the next month?
Complete a marathon or half marathon. Then compete at a hyrox event.
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