The Panther

Issue date: 4/19/06 Section: Campus News

Media Credit: Alanna Jones Work it out: Owner Patricia Devers and club members, take time out of their work out to pose for a quick pic.

PV alumna Patricia Devers is the founder and owner of Fitness Plus, located at 837 12th street in Hempstead. Although the location has changed, business is still going strong.

Devers said that she has a "true passion" for the gym and that it will not close.

Devers is originally from Pineland, Texas, and graduated from PV in 1968 with a degree in physical education and a minor in biology.

She then went into coaching, and now is retired after working in Waller ISD for 19 years.

Devers is a firm believer in health and fitness. Already having an understanding for what good health could do for her body, she won a battle with cancer with no chemotherapy or radiation.

"Your body does not give up on you, you give up on your body," said Devers.

Due to the rising cost of her gym location on 11th and 12th street, Devers knew that she had to give all her worries to Christ so that she could continue her business.

"All things work together for the good for those who love the Lord," she quoted.

Devers firmly believes that the African American community needs to pay close attention to their health because they are at higher risks.

Devers explains that the "mind and body work together and that exercising helps feed the body and brain the oxygen that it needs."

Saint Morris, who has been a member for alomst four years says that he enjoys working out as well as the nurturing environment that Devers provides.

"Working out is a habit for me, but Mrs. Devers is like my extended family. She cares about the lives of her customers."

Besides the low prices that Devers provides for students to join, she is an encourager and promoter for long plentiful living.

As people walk out the door they will read, "The goal is to keep coming!"

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