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What do you do when the best workout and the best nutrition plan just don’t work? Scott Reall, founder of the YMCA Restore Ministries program says that the problems you face can’t be solved simply through a fitness regimen.

Are you getting enough fat in your diet? Just when you thought you had the healthy diet all figured out, fitness model and trainer Anthony Catanzaro drops the big bomb – God made saturated fat. And yes, it IS good for you.

Sweating and doing all those exercises in the gym can make you extremely self-conscious. Performer and trainer Lauren Lucille Garner shares her personal fitness experience and offers encouraging support to help you make positive choices and move forward with confidence.

Sweating and doing all those exercises in the gym can make you extremely self-conscious. Performer and trainer Lauren Lucille Garner shares her personal fitness experience and offers encouraging support to help you make positive choices and move forward with confidence.

Are you really doing all you can to give your heart a total workout? Discover some spiritual exercises that might get your heart in better shape.

What does it take to get a Bachelor's degree in “buff?" We recognize five college-aged students for their commitment to fitness and their faith in God. They are setting the example of how college life can be.

What does it take to get a Bachelor's degree in “buff?" We recognize five college-aged students for their commitment to fitness and their faith in God. They are setting the example of how college life can be.

What does it take to get a Bachelor's degree in “buff?" We recognize five college-aged students for their commitment to fitness and their faith in God. They are setting the example of how college life can be.

What does it take to get a Bachelor's degree in “buff?" We recognize five college-aged students for their commitment to fitness and their faith in God. They are setting the example of how college life can be.

What does it take to get a Bachelor's degree in “buff?" We recognize five college-aged students for their commitment to fitness and their faith in God. They are setting the example of how college life can be.

What does it take to get a Bachelor's degree in “buff?" We recognize five college-aged students for their commitment to fitness and their faith in God. They are setting the example of how college life can be.

Consider for a moment the role faith could play in the meals you eat – those meals you eat three or more times each day “religiously”. Opening yourself up to that kind of perspective could transform meal times into rituals that you savor.

The Tulsa based rock band Pillar has released a new CD titled FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME. This band of four has found that fitness isn’t just great exercise and a cool musical metaphor. It embodies their passion to pursue Christ. Read for your chance to win a free CD.

Yo-Yo dieting is traditionally thought of as a national pastime for overweight. Yet you’d be surprised to know that even those who don’t fit the Yo-Yo stereotype do it too. Trainer Dino Nowak reveals how a few of your old dieting moves are in their Yo-Yo playbook – retooled for success.

Everyone seems to be trying to trim the fat as fast as they can. Here’s a newsflash – Don’t “just diet”. When you lose fat and sculpt muscle AT THE SAME TIME you initiate an important principle.

The folks who run the American Dental Association must be marketing geniuses. Tooth brushing is such a part of a child’s routine. Our family has developed a way to make exercise and faith a regular part of our evening routine. Imagine children and parents squeezing but a few exercises together, brushing up on some Bible reading all in conjunction with good oral hygiene.

Do you like what you see when you look in the mirror? One of the best things we can do to develop healthy body images is change our focus. Discover how to have confidence and gain balance.

You may know how physically fit you are but what’s your level of spiritual fitness? When was the last time you assessed that?

Unlike spending time in the Bible everyday, the greatest single mistake an athlete can make is to accept that familiar, “train three times per week” advice.

The devastating fires of October 2007 in Southern California scarred thousands of acres and thousands of lives. Sure--- strength training and bodybuilding are often nothing more than self-indulgent vanity. But take a look at these firefighters and see how their physical fitness coupled with spiritual passion create a perfect combination for unquenchable service. Will you put your life on the line too?

Sometimes people actually create their own limits. Every workout has to be taken on a case-by-case basis. Find out how a trainer can enhance every aspect of your life.

Had enough of the non-stop fitness gimmickry? Take time to understand how God made you unique then create an exercise and development program that is right for you.

Have you ever hoped that you had more inner strength to bring about a behavior change you’ve desired? Do you wish you could be more closely connected to God? Want to know more about the spirituality and health connection?

The trainer was aggressive seeing that Karen was willing to be pushed way beyond her real limits. She was defining a new edge she had never seen before.

People keep looking for ways to get their needs met. How well is your gym satisfying demand? Find out which gyms are helping lead the way.

Is lunch time a highlight of your child’s day, or does she dread pulling out what you’ve stuffed in her brown bag? Do you know what foods contribute to heart health, and how to “sell” your picky eater on wise choices? Send your child off with a lunch that makes both his mouth and heart happy.

There are tricks of the trade to making cheekbones appear higher, eyes look larger or a deeper shade of blue, height seem taller and bodies slimmer. However, there is a deeper beauty you can experience. Learn how to invite God’s beauty into your life.

Men --- Are you faking it? Is your behavior dictated by the presence of others? Here’s a simple test that examines several areas of life to see if you’re being honest.

Do a chest workout that is comprised of three spiritual exercises and four physical exercises. Integrate your personal faith into your fitness and weight training.