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Healthy Lifestyle Habits

In recent years you may have heard the term “self-care” frequently.  Far from pampering yourself, self-care is a holistic approach to better health based on adopting healthy lifestyle habits. Americans are far less healthy than they could be or have been in the past and these poor habits are putting us at risk at younger …

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Easy Ways to Keep Inflammation in Check

From the Harvard Health Letter A mattress, a toothbrush and a salmon dinner don’t seem to have much in common on the surface. But they all represent healthy lifestyle habits that help fight chronic inflammation, a persistent state of our immune system that is linked to many health problems. The more healthy habits you practice …

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Reclaim Your Pre-Pandemic Function

From Harvard Health Letter Because of the pandemic you may have lost endurance or strength without realizing it.  Below are ways to get it back. We’ve moved past some of the immediate effects of the pandemic with many people returning to their previous physical activities.  But some people are finding they’re a bit worse off …

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Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

How to Eat Healthy This Holiday Season There’s so much going on this time of year.  Along with holiday festivities comes plenty of holiday temptation and indulgences.  Below are some of The Fitness Center’s “healthy eating tips” to keep in mind as you enjoy each moment of this special time of year. Never starve yourself …

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The Benefits of Working with a Personal Trainer

If you’ve ever wondered if working with a Personal Trainer is for you, consider the following benefits: Increases accountability: One of the most challenging parts about maintaining a workout routine can be — doing the workouts and doing them consistently. Working with a Personal Trainer will give you the nudge you need to get your …

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The Fitness Center Celebrates 25 Years

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

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