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 movement aimed toward helping others live a healthy and active lifestyle. This season’s campaign, centered around family fitness, offers free workouts and nutritional workshops every
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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 they had expected. Although exercise results vary, certain behaviors could impact just how much weight a person can lose and how efficient their workouts may
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The Power To Change Our World EARTH DAY – Conscious Cinema Club at Fulton Yoga Collective
By the GFC Team Earth Day is an annual holiday that everyone can agree is worth celebrating. This day is an opportunity for the world to unite in protecting the beautiful planet we all call home. This Earth Day, join Get Fit Clovis and Fulton Yoga Collective for an uplifting event designed to empower you
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Boston Marathon, here she comes
By Tomas Kassahun, Reporter @TomasKassahun For the past four months, Clovis’ Stephanie Ormond has put in about 10 hours of running per week. In those hours, Ormond said she totals 40 to 60 miles of running. With each stride Ormond is coming closer to accomplishing her goal – competing in the Boston Marathon, which she
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Boy scouts bring beauty to the forefront and reach their goals
By Alexandria T. Montes | Reporter @Aliroundup2802 Prospecting Eagle Scouts candidates swooped into Clovis to help the city’s Parks Division revamp the Old Town Trails, all the while demonstrating their Scout Spirit. To reach the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), each candidate must demonstrate
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Take the plunge
By Scott Forrester | Contributed Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner Adventure can be defined as something that seems awesome before you do it; has you asking the question, “Am I crazy?” when it comes time to do it; and leaves you with the feeling of, “Wow, I did that,” after you finished. Ask anyone and they probably
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Fitness guru inspires community
By Tomas Kassahun | Reporter @TomasKassahun As a teenager weighing 225 pounds, Maira Enriquez found herself in a dark place. She realized the severity of the situation after visiting a doctor, who told her she had a heart murmur as a result of obesity. “The doctor told me ‘you need to really change your life
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Make this month about you
By Diana Giraldo | GFC Editor @dianaiinspired The new year came and in a blink of an eye we are in March. What have you accomplished during the first few months of the year? Have you spent time strengthening relationships with your loved ones? Have you began taking more time for yourself? What are your
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Handling Valentine’s Day when you have diabetes
GFC Staff Celebrating a holiday can be challenging for those with diabetes, as sweet treats are a part of many holiday celebrations. Come Valentine’s Day, chocolates, candy and rich desserts can often be found on the menu, which can prove problematic for those who have to watch their blood-glucose levels. Diabetics may be tempted to
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Running sets tone for Valenzuela
By Tomas Kassahun | Reporter @TomasKassahun Don Valenzuela and his dog Jake begin most days with a morning jog. As Valenzuela wakes up at 5 a.m. and straps on his running shoes, Jake instinctively gets up and walks to the door. It’s this routine that helps Valenzuela clear his mind as he prepares for a
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