Change often requires an adjustment period. Men and women who switch jobs may need a few weeks before they feel fully comfortable in a new office, while students changing schools may also need some time to adapt to their new surroundings. An adjustment period is also common when people decide to adopt healthier diets. Diet
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Probiotics can be part of a nutritious diet
Probiotics can help people combat gastrointestinal distress. Some probiotics can help prevent diarrhea that occurs as a side effect from antibiotics, and they may also be beneficial to those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract. Probiotics are living microorganisms found in certain foods, most notably yogurt and kefir.
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Healthy ways to handle stress
Get Fit Clovis Staff Stress affects people of all ages. The symptoms of stress can be extremely unpleasant, as participants in a study released earlier this year by the Statistic Brain Research Institute and the American Institute of Stress who reported experiencing physical symptoms of stress admitted to feeling fatigue, headache, upset stomach, and muscle
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Boost energy at the office
Maintaining energy throughout the workday can sometimes be difficult. For busy professionals, compromised energy levels can be especially problematic, causing workers to fall behind and maybe even forcing them to work extra hours just to catch up. While infrequent days of low energy should not pose too great a threat, working professionals who routinely find
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Pros and cons to detox cleanse diets
Detox diet adherents tout the benefits of cleansing their bodies. The detox craze can be confusing, and misinformation regarding the best way to proceed with a cleanse only illustrates the emphasis men and women considering detox diets must place on learning as much about them as possible. Detoxing involves changing one’s diet for a predetermined
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Break it Down: Dr. Joe Martin of Doc’s Gym
Exercise One: TRX Low Row Both arms bent with hands at chest, hips square to anchor, shoulders down and back. Lower body down, extend both arms, keep hips square, resist torso rotation. Pull with both arms by driving elbow back beside body. Exercise Two: TRX Power Pull Right hand at chest, elbow close to body, left
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SMART principle for achieving goals: Write them down and make them real
By Diana Giraldo | GFC Editor @dianainspired The SMART principle, which is an acronym for specific, measurable, achievable/adjustable, realistic and timely, can be used for developing strategic fitness related goals. Many professionals, from Olympic coaches to dietitians, use this tool with their clients, but it is not exclusive to elite professionals or athletes alone, said
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Technology, your new fitness buddy
By Diana Giraldo | GFC Editor Fitness and technology can go hand-in-hand for someone who is looking for accountability, motivation to reach their goals and even training assistance. During a Saturday meet, Ashley Pavan, the technology coach from Clovis Technology Training, taught the Get Fit Clovis team about some advantageous ways to incorporate fitness trackers
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Break it Down: Anna Moore of Fulton Yoga Collective
Breathwork Breakdown: “Why & How” Anna Moore FYC One of the simplest and single most effective ways of healing the body is through breathwork and consciousness of breath. It can be practiced anywhere and at anytime, from our office to our living room, and everywhere in between. Breathwork is one of the many ways we
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Sometimes off the Grid
By Jonny Hubris | Contributed A few weeks ago, I was chewing on the idea of heading out once again for the east side of Yosemite to search for another canyon off the beaten track, one with few visitors and many waterfalls – plus a hint of solitude and breathing room for a long weekend. Certain
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