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John McGivaren trains on a leg press machine as he does reps during a session with John Crowder, a personal trainer, at The Fitness Center on Oct. 9. Photo by Erin NelsonArticle by Jacob Cole, Village Living The Fitness Center is celebrating its 25th year in the Mountain Brook community. President and Founder Vic Nigri

In the May 2019 issue of B-Metro, our very own Beth Nigri was honored as one of the featured women in the “Celebrating the Power of Women” article. Beth’s top priorities at The Fitness Center are to make each member feel like family and help them achieve their goals through her nutritional expertise. Her influence

When setting goals for 2019 there are tips to use so you are able to achieve them. According to experts from Tufts surveys show the most popular resolutions involve losing weight and getting fit. As they say, moving toward a healthier dietary pattern and being more physically active are crucial toward achieving well being. Healthy

Belly fat occurs when excess calories are consumed and fat is deposited in the abdominal area. Numerous claims abound for reducing belly fat. But what really does help? Some people are predisposed to carry more weight around the middle and much of it is driven by genetics. Also, people tend to gain more weight in

As we age a certain amount of degeneration will occur within our bodies. Two of the most common symptoms associated with aging are muscle and bone loss. While this may seem harmless, they can actually lead to further conditions such as osteoporosis, poor posture, injuries, muscle and joint pain and loss of balance.Weight training can