While there's finally some light at the end of the tunnel for Australia's COVID woes, with news breaking late last week that over 50% of people aged 16 and over are now double vaccinated (and New South Wales, crucially, over 60%) – things are still pretty grim, with much of the country still under strict lockdown restrictions.

While we've been dealing with this pandemic for close to two years now, 2021 has arguably been even harder than 2020. Every subsequent lockdown has done more and more damage to our collective mental health, with stats from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare becoming increasingly sobering.

But in the same way that the reality of the virus can be hard to wrap your head around, it's also hard to conceptualise just how bad our collective mental health has really declined. No wonder, then, that this candid post on Reddit has really struck a nerve, and is starting to trend online.

Simply titled "My mental health isn’t well" and shared on /r/monash, the subreddit for Melbourne's prestigious Monash University, it's quickly risen up the karma ranks to become one of the community's top posts of the year, and really hits the nail on the head on how many of us are feeling right now.

"This year has taken a toll on me. I feel numb to everything and lockdowns have made me feel so isolated... At first, I chalked it up to being unmotivated and tried to force myself to study. But I can’t concentrate and I can’t get up some days."

"I thought I was lazy but I’m realising only recently my mental health is not well. I’m not doing well mentally but I thought I was okay and just a bad student... I need to lessen my workload or I think I’ll break down."

[caption id="attachment_303089" align="alignnone" width="920"] The Forum Lawns at Monash University's Clayton campus. Normally a hub of activity, Monash, like most Australian universities over the last 18 months, has become a bit of a ghost town, with most students studying remotely. Image: Monash University[/caption]

In response to the post, there was an outpouring of support, advice and empathetic ears.

"It's difficult to do anything when you are mentally not well," one user wrote. "You need to take care of yourself and try to improve your mental health because poor mental health means you just can't do Uni."

"And so, dropping a unit was the best thing to do rather than stressing over it because the healthier your mind is, the easier it becomes to do Uni."

"So, I totally get you and you are not alone."

Another Reddit user wrote: "Just some personal advices on getting out of these depressions during this difficult time, try to tackle small problems piece by piece, and start with those that are relatively easy first, like restoring normal sleeping schedule, eat healthy, or have a phone call with your friend."

They added: "Take a step back from worrying the 'big picture' as it will only makes you stress more. As of now, if the workload is really stressing you out, drop a unit or two and try to completely forget about it for the rest of the year, your mental health is much more important than academic progression."

Yet another student at the university wrote: "Hi there! I am feeling the same way. I know circumstances are different but I have gotten help from the counselling services at Caulfield (they are legends) and have helped me stay on track. Talk to your tutors/lecturers for help. If not, my dms are open for a chat."

These are feelings we're sure many students all across Australia can understand. While the pandemic has affected everyone adversely (except maybe Jeff Bezos), students have done it tougher than most.

High school students are feeling like not only is their youth being robbed but also that they're being set up to fail in their final exams thanks to the inadequacy of remote learning. University students, too, are missing out on the joys (as well as networking opportunities) of campus life, while still paying the same high tuition fees for objectively substandard tuition.

But those feelings of being numb, isolated and overloaded are something we can all relate to, students or otherwise. It's easy to feel demotivated right now – but as seven-time World Champion surfer and mental health advocate Layne Beachley shared earlier this year, motivation is only part of the equation when it comes to achieving your goals (though, all that said, we should all be cutting ourselves a healthy bit of slack right now).

RELATED: How Much Slack You Should Be Cutting Yourself In Isolation, According To A Psychologist

"Motivation is not reliable. Motivation operates on the assumption that we need to feel a certain way if we want to accomplish great things. A lot of people believe that, if you don’t feel motivated, you simply can not complete a task to the best of your ability... If we wait for motivation, it may never come. By choosing discipline, we give ourselves the power to create results of our own."

RELATED: Three Words Every Australian In Lockdown Needs To Hear

[caption id="attachment_303091" align="alignnone" width="920"] A personal trainer and their client working out in a Sydney park. Image: AP[/caption]

While we all need to be a little gentler; more forgiving of ourselves and each other right now, we can't let the pandemic be an excuse for us to drop the ball entirely. Discipline comes in many forms: it comes in sticking to a routine, even a basic one, when we're feeling awful; it comes from forcing ourselves to get help, whether that's mental health treatment, career advice or financial support.

Crucially, discipline is also doing the right thing during These Unprecedented Times – staying at home, obeying the restrictions and toughing it out – even though the temptation to go see your friends or head back to the office can be overwhelming.

RELATED: Australian Barbers Are Getting Crafty With This Haircut 'Loophole' – Here's Why That's Bad News

As English theologian and historian Thomas Fuller once put it, "the darkest hour is just before the dawn". No one's saying that it's not hard right now, but we're almost there – we just need to stay disciplined.

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While there’s finally some light at the end of the tunnel for Australia’s COVID woes, with news breaking late last week that over 50% of people aged 16 and over are now double vaccinated (and New South Wales, crucially, over 60%) – things are still pretty grim, with much of the country still under strict lockdown restrictions.While we’ve been dealing with this pandemic for close to two years now, 2021 has arguably been even harder than 2020. Every subsequent lockdown has done more and more damage to our collective mental health, with stats from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare becoming increasingly sobering.But in the same way that the reality of the virus can be hard to wrap your head around, it’s also hard to conceptualise just how bad our collective mental health has really declined. No wonder, then, that this candid post on Reddit has really struck a nerve, and is starting to trend online.Simply titled “My mental health isn’t well” and shared on /r/monash, the subreddit for Melbourne’s prestigious Monash University, it’s quickly risen up the karma ranks to become one of the community’s top posts of the year, and really hits the nail on the head on how many of us are feeling right now.“This year has taken a toll on me. I feel numb to everything and lockdowns have made me feel so isolated… At first, I chalked it up to being unmotivated and tried to force myself to study. But I can’t concentrate and I can’t get up some days.”

“I thought I was lazy but I’m realising only recently my mental health is not well. I’m not doing well mentally but I thought I was okay and just a bad student… I need to lessen my workload or I think I’ll break down.”

In response to the post, there was an outpouring of support, advice and empathetic ears.“It’s difficult to do anything when you are mentally not well,” one user wrote. “You need to take care of yourself and try to improve your mental health because poor mental health means you just can’t do Uni.”“And so, dropping a unit was the best thing to do rather than stressing over it because the healthier your mind is, the easier it becomes to do Uni.”

“So, I totally get you and you are not alone.”

Another Reddit user wrote: “Just some personal advices on getting out of these depressions during this difficult time, try to tackle small problems piece by piece, and start with those that are relatively easy first, like restoring normal sleeping schedule, eat healthy, or have a phone call with your friend.”They added: “Take a step back from worrying the ‘big picture’ as it will only makes you stress more. As of now, if the workload is really stressing you out, drop a unit or two and try to completely forget about it for the rest of the year, your mental health is much more important than academic progression.”Yet another student at the university wrote: “Hi there! I am feeling the same way. I know circumstances are different but I have gotten help from the counselling services at Caulfield (they are legends) and have helped me stay on track. Talk to your tutors/lecturers for help. If not, my dms are open for a chat.”These are feelings we’re sure many students all across Australia can understand. While the pandemic has affected everyone adversely (except maybe Jeff Bezos), students have done it tougher than most.High school students are feeling like not only is their youth being robbed but also that they’re being set up to fail in their final exams thanks to the inadequacy of remote learning. University students, too, are missing out on the joys (as well as networking opportunities) of campus life, while still paying the same high tuition fees for objectively substandard tuition.But those feelings of being numb, isolated and overloaded are something we can all relate to, students or otherwise. It’s easy to feel demotivated right now – but as seven-time World Champion surfer and mental health advocate Layne Beachley shared earlier this year, motivation is only part of the equation when it comes to achieving your goals (though, all that said, we should all be cutting ourselves a healthy bit of slack right now).RELATED: How Much Slack You Should Be Cutting Yourself In Isolation, According To A Psychologist“Motivation is not reliable. Motivation operates on the assumption that we need to feel a certain way if we want to accomplish great things. A lot of people believe that, if you don’t feel motivated, you simply can not complete a task to the best of your ability… If we wait for motivation, it may never come. By choosing discipline, we give ourselves the power to create results of our own.”RELATED: Three Words Every Australian In Lockdown Needs To Hear

While we all need to be a little gentler; more forgiving of ourselves and each other right now, we can’t let the pandemic be an excuse for us to drop the ball entirely. Discipline comes in many forms: it comes in sticking to a routine, even a basic one, when we’re feeling awful; it comes from forcing ourselves to get help, whether that’s mental health treatment, career advice or financial support.Crucially, discipline is also doing the right thing during These Unprecedented Times – staying at home, obeying the restrictions and toughing it out – even though the temptation to go see your friends or head back to the office can be overwhelming.RELATED: Australian Barbers Are Getting Crafty With This Haircut ‘Loophole’ – Here’s Why That’s Bad NewsAs English theologian and historian Thomas Fuller once put it, “the darkest hour is just before the dawn”. No one’s saying that it’s not hard right now, but we’re almost there – we just need to stay disciplined.

Read Next

• How To Sharpen Your Mental Focus, According To A Neuroscience Professor
• Important Mental Health Message Every Australian Needs To Be Reminded Of In 2021

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While there’s finally some light at the end of the tunnel for Australia’s COVID woes, with news breaking late last week that over 50% of people aged 16 and over are now double vaccinated (and New South Wales, crucially, over 60%) – things are still pretty grim, with much of the country still under strict lockdown restrictions.

While we’ve been dealing with this pandemic for close to two years now, 2021 has arguably been even harder than 2020. Every subsequent lockdown has done more and more damage to our collective mental health, with stats from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare becoming increasingly sobering.

But in the same way that the reality of the virus can be hard to wrap your head around, it’s also hard to conceptualise just how bad our collective mental health has really declined. No wonder, then, that this candid post on Reddit has really struck a nerve, and is starting to trend online.

Simply titled “My mental health isn’t well” and shared on /r/monash, the subreddit for Melbourne’s prestigious Monash University, it’s quickly risen up the karma ranks to become one of the community’s top posts of the year, and really hits the nail on the head on how many of us are feeling right now.

“This year has taken a toll on me. I feel numb to everything and lockdowns have made me feel so isolated… At first, I chalked it up to being unmotivated and tried to force myself to study. But I can’t concentrate and I can’t get up some days.”

“I thought I was lazy but I’m realising only recently my mental health is not well. I’m not doing well mentally but I thought I was okay and just a bad student… I need to lessen my workload or I think I’ll break down.”

In response to the post, there was an outpouring of support, advice and empathetic ears.

“It’s difficult to do anything when you are mentally not well,” one user wrote. “You need to take care of yourself and try to improve your mental health because poor mental health means you just can’t do Uni.”

“And so, dropping a unit was the best thing to do rather than stressing over it because the healthier your mind is, the easier it becomes to do Uni.”

“So, I totally get you and you are not alone.”

Another Reddit user wrote: “Just some personal advices on getting out of these depressions during this difficult time, try to tackle small problems piece by piece, and start with those that are relatively easy first, like restoring normal sleeping schedule, eat healthy, or have a phone call with your friend.”

They added: “Take a step back from worrying the ‘big picture’ as it will only makes you stress more. As of now, if the workload is really stressing you out, drop a unit or two and try to completely forget about it for the rest of the year, your mental health is much more important than academic progression.”

Yet another student at the university wrote: “Hi there! I am feeling the same way. I know circumstances are different but I have gotten help from the counselling services at Caulfield (they are legends) and have helped me stay on track. Talk to your tutors/lecturers for help. If not, my dms are open for a chat.”

These are feelings we’re sure many students all across Australia can understand. While the pandemic has affected everyone adversely (except maybe Jeff Bezos), students have done it tougher than most.

High school students are feeling like not only is their youth being robbed but also that they’re being set up to fail in their final exams thanks to the inadequacy of remote learning. University students, too, are missing out on the joys (as well as networking opportunities) of campus life, while still paying the same high tuition fees for objectively substandard tuition.

But those feelings of being numb, isolated and overloaded are something we can all relate to, students or otherwise. It’s easy to feel demotivated right now – but as seven-time World Champion surfer and mental health advocate Layne Beachley shared earlier this year, motivation is only part of the equation when it comes to achieving your goals (though, all that said, we should all be cutting ourselves a healthy bit of slack right now).

RELATED: How Much Slack You Should Be Cutting Yourself In Isolation, According To A Psychologist

“Motivation is not reliable. Motivation operates on the assumption that we need to feel a certain way if we want to accomplish great things. A lot of people believe that, if you don’t feel motivated, you simply can not complete a task to the best of your ability… If we wait for motivation, it may never come. By choosing discipline, we give ourselves the power to create results of our own.”

RELATED: Three Words Every Australian In Lockdown Needs To Hear

While we all need to be a little gentler; more forgiving of ourselves and each other right now, we can’t let the pandemic be an excuse for us to drop the ball entirely. Discipline comes in many forms: it comes in sticking to a routine, even a basic one, when we’re feeling awful; it comes from forcing ourselves to get help, whether that’s mental health treatment, career advice or financial support.

Crucially, discipline is also doing the right thing during These Unprecedented Times – staying at home, obeying the restrictions and toughing it out – even though the temptation to go see your friends or head back to the office can be overwhelming.

RELATED: Australian Barbers Are Getting Crafty With This Haircut ‘Loophole’ – Here’s Why That’s Bad News

As English theologian and historian Thomas Fuller once put it, “the darkest hour is just before the dawn”. No one’s saying that it’s not hard right now, but we’re almost there – we just need to stay disciplined.

Read Next

• How To Sharpen Your Mental Focus, According To A Neuroscience Professor
• Important Mental Health Message Every Australian Needs To Be Reminded Of In 2021

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To the outside observer, sneaker culture in 2021 must be totally bizarre.

Not only are the retail prices of many popular sneakers – Jordans, Yeezys, Nike Air Maxes – rather punchy, but then they're blown up to insane levels thanks to the speculative buying of resellers and grifters trying to make a quick buck... And it works. Beyond that, the actual aesthetic du jour at the moment seems odd to many outsiders: 90s-era, chunky 'dad shoe' styles, once considered the epitome of anti-fashion, are now what's hot.

One recent controversy neatly encapsulates both these oddities: the Lidl sneaker reselling fiasco. Lidl, a German chain of budget supermarkets popular throughout Europe, recently released a 'Lidl by Lidl' clothing capsule in the United Kingdom featuring tote bags, shorts, socks and sneakers featuring the signature colours and multiple instances of the garish Lidl logo as a 'Middle of Lidl' promotion – a similar concept to rival chain Aldi's 'Special Buys', which Australians are likely familiar with.

These were immediately a big hit, especially the sneakers. It didn't take long for the £13 (~US$18 / AU$24) sneakers, which visually resemble Nike Air Huaraches, to be sold out across the country – and for listings on Depop, eBay, Facebook Marketplace and Grailed to pop up, slinging the shoes for double or triple the price, or even more. Similar dynamics were observed in other European markets where the sneakers also went on sale, such as Belgium, France, Germany and Sweden.

[caption id="attachment_303043" align="alignnone" width="920"] Listings for Lidl sneakers online, some of which are listed with four-figure price tags. While there's a big difference between an asking price and a successful sale price, it demonstrates how people are trying to profiteer. Notice that one of the listings is from Germany. Image: screenshot[/caption]

"Some sellers have sold dozens of pairs at £35 each while others have put together 'packages' of trainers, socks and board shorts... One customer complained they had visited five different stores on the day the trainers went on sale but left empty-handed as they were all sold out," The Guardian reports.

It's a truly bonkers yet fascinating phenomenon that raises lots of questions. Are times so tough that people will try even flipping cheapo supermarket sneakers to try and make some extra coin? Has fashion become so kitsch that such an ugly shoe is worth paying 200%+ over the retail price for? Are supermarkets now the vanguard of ~fashion~?

A significant part of what's fuelling the whole 90s 'dad shoe' or 'ugly shoe' trend is ironic appreciation. With that in mind, a Lidl sneaker is, in many ways, the ultimate anti-fashion fashion statement: it's so garish; so cheap; so gormless that it's actually desirable. It's also relatable: rich or poor, everyone shops at Lidl. It's a brand with immense cultural cut-through and obvious ironic value – so it's no wonder a Lidl sneaker was a sales success.

RELATED: Nike Have Created Their Ugliest Sneaker Ever… And It'll Sell Like Hotcakes

Lidl isn't the only brand of its type to try something like this. In Switzerland, local supermarket chain Migros' M-Budget brand – the equivalent of Australia's Black & Gold or Home Brand – is a veritable institution, with Migros selling everything from chewing gum to condoms (which, ironically, are basically the same word in German) in its iconic green and white branding. Beyond sneakers, Lidl in Germany sells Lidl-branded kimonos, for some reason.

Closer to home, even American fast-food chain KFC sold an Australia-exclusive merch collection back in 2018, which included everything from budgie smugglers to fried chicken-fragranced surf wax. Talk about understanding the local market...

[caption id="attachment_303050" align="alignnone" width="920"] Finger-licking good? The aforementioned items from KFC's merch collection. Image: Men's Health[/caption]

Even luxury brands have got in on this trend. Luxury fashion house Balenciaga made waves back in 2017 when it started selling calfskin versions of supermarket plastic bags, emblazoned in iconography evocative of supermarket logos, for over US$1,000. Balenciaga is a repeat offender when it comes to this sort of thing, having come out with other deliberately ironic products over the years such as luxury IKEA bags, jelly sandals and collaborations with Crocs.

RELATED: $800 Balenciaga ‘Birkenstocks’ Enrage Social Media’s Luxury Consumers

In essence, modern fashion is absolutely soaked to the bone in irony, and entrepreneurial kids want to make a bit of scratch buying up desirable clothes. It's a mad, mad world we live in.

Thankfully, there will always be a market for a nice suit and some snappy Oxfords.

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Salt Bae recently did something every nostalgic soul wishes they could do, lighting up a cigar at 40,000ft on a long haul flight (an act which we covered in detail here).

He also, however, raised an interesting question many of us might be interested in knowing the answer to.

That question? How much does it cost to fly from Dubai to London on a private jet (specifically using Jetex)?

Jetex is a private jet service, which, according to its estimated pricing list, charges customers $75,000 (or more) to charter a jet for up to 10 passengers from Dubai to London (one way).

Suffice to say internet salt sprinkling sensation and successful restauranteur Salt Bae must have more than a few spare dollars rattling around in his pockets.

Watch salt bae share what it's like to fly from Dubai to London on an ultra-exclusive private jet in the video below

 

Jetex's Dubai operation is located at the Private VIP Terminal at the Al Maktoum International Airport.

Ossama Al Azem, Ground Handling Manager at Jetex FBO Dubai says of the fixed base operator: "Our flagship FBO earned the crown of 'FBO of the Year' for the second consecutive year at the 2018 Aviation Business Awards."

"The Jetex FBO Terminal is the biggest and most luxurious facility in Dubai and has received many nominations for its unique design. This iconic facility merges an upscale contemporary interior design with 5-star hospitality, creating a brand new experience."

He adds: "This location ensures that all our customers receive a top-of-the-line experience. Our customers have a choice of using our first-class amenities which include the world’s first Rolls-Royce airside transfer, plush seating areas, a relaxation room with Metronaps, or a lavish cigar lounge."

Watch Salt Bae puffing on a cigar during a recent flight in the video below

 

"Our knowledgeable and friendly team is always ready to deliver excellent concierge services to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience," Al Azem has also shared about the Jetex experience.

"At this location, we offer a range of trip support services that include fueling, security, flight planning, and so much more. Our airside team uses the latest ground handling equipment, like the Mototok Twin 7500 remote control pushback, a first in Dubai."

"This renowned FBO is the only FBO within the MENA region to hold IS-BAH Stage 2 and Safety 1st certification from NATA. We look forward to greeting you at our Dubai FBO."

Jetex is not the most expensive option on the market either.

According to Insider, Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream G500 costs around $160,000 to fly from New York to London. We can only imagine flying from Dubai to London would cost something similar.

Either of those options sound good? Better start saving, then.

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Salt Bae recently did something every nostalgic soul wishes they could do, lighting up a cigar at 40,000ft on a long haul flight (an act which we covered in detail here).

He also, however, raised an interesting question many of us might be interested in knowing the answer to.

That question? How much does it cost to fly from Dubai to London on a private jet (specifically using Jetex)?

Jetex is a private jet service, which, according to its estimated pricing list, charges customers $75,000 (or more) to charter a jet for up to 10 passengers from Dubai to London (one way).

Suffice to say internet salt sprinkling sensation and successful restauranteur Salt Bae must have more than a few spare dollars rattling around in his pockets.

Watch salt bae share what it’s like to fly from Dubai to London on an ultra-exclusive private jet in the video below

Jetex’s Dubai operation is located at the Private VIP Terminal at the Al Maktoum International Airport.

Ossama Al Azem, Ground Handling Manager at Jetex FBO Dubai says of the fixed base operator: “Our flagship FBO earned the crown of ‘FBO of the Year’ for the second consecutive year at the 2018 Aviation Business Awards.”

“The Jetex FBO Terminal is the biggest and most luxurious facility in Dubai and has received many nominations for its unique design. This iconic facility merges an upscale contemporary interior design with 5-star hospitality, creating a brand new experience.”

He adds: “This location ensures that all our customers receive a top-of-the-line experience. Our customers have a choice of using our first-class amenities which include the world’s first Rolls-Royce airside transfer, plush seating areas, a relaxation room with Metronaps, or a lavish cigar lounge.”

Watch Salt Bae puffing on a cigar during a recent flight in the video below

“Our knowledgeable and friendly team is always ready to deliver excellent concierge services to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Al Azem has also shared about the Jetex experience.

“At this location, we offer a range of trip support services that include fueling, security, flight planning, and so much more. Our airside team uses the latest ground handling equipment, like the Mototok Twin 7500 remote control pushback, a first in Dubai.”

“This renowned FBO is the only FBO within the MENA region to hold IS-BAH Stage 2 and Safety 1st certification from NATA. We look forward to greeting you at our Dubai FBO.”

Jetex is not the most expensive option on the market either.

According to Insider, Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream G500 costs around $160,000 to fly from New York to London. We can only imagine flying from Dubai to London would cost something similar.

Either of those options sound good? Better start saving, then.

Read Next

• The Exorbitant Cost Of Flying On Qatar Airways’ ‘Secretive’ Private Jet Service
• Private Jet Party Learns Hard Way What Counts As ‘Essential’ Travel

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Salt Bae recently did something every nostalgic soul wishes they could do, lighting up a cigar at 40,000ft on a long haul flight (an act which we covered in detail here).

He also, however, raised an interesting question many of us might be interested in knowing the answer to.

That question? How much does it cost to fly from Dubai to London on a private jet (specifically using Jetex)?

Jetex is a private jet service, which, according to its estimated pricing list, charges customers $75,000 (or more) to charter a jet for up to 10 passengers from Dubai to London (one way).

Suffice to say internet salt sprinkling sensation and successful restauranteur Salt Bae must have more than a few spare dollars rattling around in his pockets.

Watch salt bae share what it’s like to fly from Dubai to London on an ultra-exclusive private jet in the video below

Jetex’s Dubai operation is located at the Private VIP Terminal at the Al Maktoum International Airport.

Ossama Al Azem, Ground Handling Manager at Jetex FBO Dubai says of the fixed base operator: “Our flagship FBO earned the crown of ‘FBO of the Year’ for the second consecutive year at the 2018 Aviation Business Awards.”

“The Jetex FBO Terminal is the biggest and most luxurious facility in Dubai and has received many nominations for its unique design. This iconic facility merges an upscale contemporary interior design with 5-star hospitality, creating a brand new experience.”

He adds: “This location ensures that all our customers receive a top-of-the-line experience. Our customers have a choice of using our first-class amenities which include the world’s first Rolls-Royce airside transfer, plush seating areas, a relaxation room with Metronaps, or a lavish cigar lounge.”

Watch Salt Bae puffing on a cigar during a recent flight in the video below

“Our knowledgeable and friendly team is always ready to deliver excellent concierge services to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Al Azem has also shared about the Jetex experience.

“At this location, we offer a range of trip support services that include fueling, security, flight planning, and so much more. Our airside team uses the latest ground handling equipment, like the Mototok Twin 7500 remote control pushback, a first in Dubai.”

“This renowned FBO is the only FBO within the MENA region to hold IS-BAH Stage 2 and Safety 1st certification from NATA. We look forward to greeting you at our Dubai FBO.”

Jetex is not the most expensive option on the market either.

According to Insider, Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream G500 costs around $160,000 to fly from New York to London. We can only imagine flying from Dubai to London would cost something similar.

Either of those options sound good? Better start saving, then.

Read Next

• The Exorbitant Cost Of Flying On Qatar Airways’ ‘Secretive’ Private Jet Service
• Private Jet Party Learns Hard Way What Counts As ‘Essential’ Travel

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While the old adage might say "thou shalt never skip leg day," it's fair to say that a lot of guys still do, choosing instead to focus on their upper bodies. But those upper body workout routines often typically comprise bicep curls, bench presses and tricep pulldowns: classic, proven moves that will bring you the muscles you seek.

49-year old, father of 5 and former world ranked pro duathlete Paul Sklar has other ideas, however, and reminds us to never skip pull-up day, in his latest video posted to Instagram.

RELATED: Best Arm Workouts & Arm Exercises To Help Fill Out Your T-Shirts

Pull-ups can be likened to leg workouts, in so much as nobody really wants to do them, yet they know how effective they can be. Being able to perform competent pull-ups is a sign of genuine upper body strength, making them a move you really should be adding to your workout routines as much as possible.

You don't necessarily have to start off aiming for high numbers of reps, far from it. The pull-up, despite how simple it sounds, can actually be a tricky exercise to perform right – fortunately, Paul himself has previously provided a perfect explanation to getting the most from your pull-ups – so if you only manage to complete 4 or 5 reps on your first try, it gives you a great starting point from which to progress.

 

RELATED: Conor McGregor’s Surprisingly Helpful Advice On Nailing The Perfect Pull-Up

As for Paul, he's clearly never skipped pull-up day judging by his performance in his Instagram video, completing a section of the Rugged Maniac obstacle course in Massachusetts, USA: a three-mile obstacle course with over 25 obstacles to get past. Finding himself hanging onto some floating poles, Paul finds himself having to hold himself up, rather than allowing his bodyweight to hang, to guide himself across the bars. Holding himself in this position will put tremendous strain on his shoulders and upper back, the main areas worked when performing pull-ups.

He explains in a separate video that, if you're using a weights machine that includes a pull-up bar or handle attachments, you don't always need to use the wide-grip, despite its numerous benefits. Instead, he adds, "Mix it up a bit and try something new so you don’t get stale."

 

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When performing pull-ups of any variation, it tends to be best to just perform sets to failure, i.e. until you can't perform another pull-up with the correct form. This way, not only does it hold psychological benefits: if you don't reach your set target of 10 reps, for example, you'd be disappointed. But if you don't have a target to aim for, you set your own benchmark, but it also means you're not going to perform pull-ups incorrectly, which could possibly lead to injury.

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While the old adage might say “thou shalt never skip leg day,” it’s fair to say that a lot of guys still do, choosing instead to focus on their upper bodies. But those upper body workout routines often typically comprise bicep curls, bench presses and tricep pulldowns: classic, proven moves that will bring you the muscles you seek.

49-year old, father of 5 and former world ranked pro duathlete Paul Sklar has other ideas, however, and reminds us to never skip pull-up day, in his latest video posted to Instagram.

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Pull-ups can be likened to leg workouts, in so much as nobody really wants to do them, yet they know how effective they can be. Being able to perform competent pull-ups is a sign of genuine upper body strength, making them a move you really should be adding to your workout routines as much as possible.

You don’t necessarily have to start off aiming for high numbers of reps, far from it. The pull-up, despite how simple it sounds, can actually be a tricky exercise to perform right – fortunately, Paul himself has previously provided a perfect explanation to getting the most from your pull-ups – so if you only manage to complete 4 or 5 reps on your first try, it gives you a great starting point from which to progress.

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As for Paul, he’s clearly never skipped pull-up day judging by his performance in his Instagram video, completing a section of the Rugged Maniac obstacle course in Massachusetts, USA: a three-mile obstacle course with over 25 obstacles to get past. Finding himself hanging onto some floating poles, Paul finds himself having to hold himself up, rather than allowing his bodyweight to hang, to guide himself across the bars. Holding himself in this position will put tremendous strain on his shoulders and upper back, the main areas worked when performing pull-ups.

He explains in a separate video that, if you’re using a weights machine that includes a pull-up bar or handle attachments, you don’t always need to use the wide-grip, despite its numerous benefits. Instead, he adds, “Mix it up a bit and try something new so you don’t get stale.”

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