Guyana’s top muscleman, Kerwin Clarke is imploring on his fellow Guyanese to take all necessary steps to flex their muscles against the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a telephone interview with Stabroek Sport yesterday, the five-time Mr. Guyana and two-time CAC Gold medalist spoke on how he is staying in shape while gyms are closed and then gave some tips on how to combat the deadly virus.
Clarke noted that along with social distancing, a clean environment and keeping a fit and healthy body, a strong immune system is the best defense against COVID-19 which to date has claimed four lives locally and more than 50,000 across the globe.
“I advise everyone to take the necessary steps by utilizing the information wisely and also assist in disseminating to others. Exercise, take your vitamins, get adequate rest and eat healthy” said Clarke.
Clarke who is a strong candidate for Senior Sportsman of the Year after winning a gold medal at CAC last year, noted that he was preparing to return to the stage this year with his sights set on earning a Pro Card. However, since the outbreak, he has shifted focus to being a positive voice of the disease.
“I want to be a voice in the battle of this deadly disease here in Guyana” said the father of his beloved two-year old Ethan.
“Until this pandemic is under control, with regards to preparing for shows, my mindset is not there at the moment, I am basically doing maintenance work trying to maintain a balance, I am eating healthy and exercising safely at home.
Currently, my mindset is totally on safety at the for the sake of my family and my two year-old.”
The stanch advocate for health and fitness added “I urge everyone to take this disease very seriously.”
He then encouraged all readers of this article to “exercise and improvise” and do whatever means of cardiovascular activity that can be done in a safe space preferably at home. “Exercise is important in keeping the immune system high”.
The decorated muscleman is optimistic that us Guyanese can come out as stronger champions following the pandemic.
“Guyana is more or less a healthy society but this virus is not something that should be taken for granted. Be very consistent in your precautionary measures and be wise” Clarke concluded. (Emmerson Campbell)
