By Diana Giraldo, Reporter Clovis Roundup Newspaper Swimming combines all the benefits of weightlifting, aerobics training and flexibility into one exercise, which can be practiced by babies weeks old or by adults in their late years. Most physical exercises isolate muscle groups or only focus on an objective but swimming is a full body exercise,
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Staying hydrated in the summer heat
By Diana Giraldo, Reporter Clovis Roundup Newspaper Water is all around us and whether it is to keep an animal, an ecosystem, the world, or a plant hydrated it is essential to all life as we know it. Just as the green leaves of a plant need water to keep growing and nourishing its cells,
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Keeping kids active during the summer
By Diana Giraldo, Reporter Clovis Roundup Newspaper As the summer heat starts rising children entertain themselves by watching television or playing with other electronics indoors to beat the heat, but according to Amber Hammons, an assistant professor in the child and family sciences department at Fresno State, it’s important for kids to stay physically active.
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Giving up Gluten: How the protein affects those with Celiac Disease
By Diana Giraldo, Reporter Clovis Roundup Newspaper Gluten-free products are popping up more and more on local supermarket shelves. To some, it may appear to be a new diet craze like low-carb, but the gluten-free diet is actually essential for people who have an allergic reaction to the protein. Gluten intolerance, formally known as celiac
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Exercise: Essential for seniors
By Diana Giraldo, Reporter Clovis Roundup Newspaper All types of exercises are beneficial for the body, but for seniors exercise has even more benefits that promote an independent lifestyle, according to Lyndon Joseph, a Health Scientist Administrator at the National Institute on Aging. “People who exercise regularly are able to get around in the community
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Whole Body Boot Camp
By Diana Giraldo, Reporter Clovis Roundup Newspaper Women are willing to try everything from weight-loss pills and skinny teas to low carb diets and waist trainers to lose weight, but many times these methods only provide a temporary fix that will not contribute to a person’s life-long wellness, said Debbie Coate, owner of Whole Body
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Taking a passion and running with it: Clovis runner on pace to run the six World Major Marathons
By Daniel Leon, Sports Intern Following her mother’s death in 2001, Joanna Vitale was up against one of the toughest times of her life and needed to find a passion – something to help her bounce back from the darkest chapter in her life. Vitale struggled to find it at first but she turned to
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Foods that pack a nutritious punch
A healthy diet is essential to long-term health. When coupled with routine exercise, healthy diets can be an effective way for men and women to reduce their risk of contracting a variety of diseases, not to mention the positive impact that such a healthy lifestyle can have on an individual’s quality of life. The following
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How to treat muscle cramps and prevent their recurrence
Rare is the athlete who has not had the misfortune of suffering a muscle cramp. Muscle cramps can range from the relatively minor nuisances that can be worked out in a matter of minutes to the more severe cramps that can sideline athletes for an indeterminate period of time. According to the U.S. National Library
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How to prevent injury when exercising
Exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. The World Health Organization recommends that healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 64 perform at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. Many adults cite hectic schedules as their reason
GFC Gets Set to Kick Off ‘90-Day Family Fitness Challenge’
By the GFC Team As Get Fit Clovis gets set to kick off its fourth 90-day fitness campaign, it encourages the public to come out and be part of its
Common workout mistakes
The GFC Team Those already a few months into their New Year’s resolution to get fit may find that all the effort at the gym is not paying off as
How to prevent injury when exercising outdoors
By The GFC Team Many people take advantage of nice weather by exercising in the great outdoors. Some might skip the treadmill at the gym in favor of running at
Don’t fear food, do health differently
By Jana Mowrer, Contributed MPH, RDN at Everyday HealthWins @healthwins As an Outpatient Dietitian I work every week with individuals who are looking to lose weight or better manage their