Feb/March 2007

by Dale Fletcher, M.S.

Spiritual exercise might be defined as any intentional behavior that helps one become more like God, draw closer to Him, know Him better or that follows the principles or commandments of God.

By Jaletta Albright Desmond

Have you ever been irreverent, offensive or just plain weird in your approach to working out? How about in your approach to God? Jaletta Albright Desmond invites you to go for it with extra effort. The difference in your life — may not be obvious to others, but it will be undeniable to you.

By Doug Lane, BS, CSCS

Have you ever seen how fast you can push a grocery cart? Be honest. God has created us with His ultimate architecture. It’s up to you to understand it, be the scientist and decide how you would like to look, feel and live. Doug Lane offers a primer on how to get your muscles moving and how not to tip that cart.

Celebrate your favorite workout partner. Two couples share how they’ve built strong relationships in this interactive article. Take a read and then submit your own story.

By Caleb Granger

You’ve worked out before, right? Caleb Granger relates his own personal and embarrassing start at the gym and the compassionate support of a trainer that made all the difference. Can you have the same impact on someone? Learn how to see and feel more than muscle.

As told by Kristen Ackerman AFAA and Adriene Kinloch AFAA

Cool new gym programming goes beyond the usual exercise routines to strengthen the whole person. Instructors and volunteers at the Yakima Athletic Club are responding to the needs of the community. While Faith Night focuses on the central characteristics of Christianity (scripture reading, prayer and worship), it is simply a night to feed the heart within the gym walls.

The concept of core training is to build a solid foundation. To get a more acute perspective on the definition of “core” you need to see how God is at the center of your life. This year make some clear connections between faith and fitness.