Oct/Nov 2008

Do you make wise choices when it comes to your health, fitness and life? What do you do when you don’t have a clue? Time to ditch conventional wisdom and do things differently.

The church talks a lot about God being the “creator” but they’re unwilling to be used by God to create fresh and innovative ways for people to get active and live life to the fullest. Brad Bloom, founder of Faith & Fitness Magazine delivers a hard-hitting assessment of the church and offers an inspiring look into the direction Christians will shape culture.

When facing challenge, change, or opportunity, ask, “WHAT’S UP?” In the second of a three part series, Granger introduces you to using the acronym WHATS UP to create professional success. He encourages you to, “Focus on God’s greatness. Lean on the power of God’s grace and keep your head in the right direction.”

What is it that causes even the most rational, disciplined and health conscious people to abandon good sense and eat recklessly during the holidays? Elizabeth Barge offers you a low-fat and tasty turkey cooking technique and ideas to make your celebration feast healthier. It is your faith and fitness gift for the season to improve your family’s health.

There are probably as many reasons people join health clubs as there are members. There are also infinite measures clubs can take to keep their members and have the highest retention rate possible. As a fitness facility manager make sure you connect with your members – it’s the wise thing to do.

Guy’s, do your wife or girlfriend a huge favor and take her into the weight room. There is a real body transformation – a “Magic” that most women are missing by staying on the aerobics mat instead of pumping iron. Beech offers men advice and a beginner’s workout. Use it until she wants to take her training to a higher level - eventually she will!

Not too long ago I found myself paired on the golf course with a ninety year-old man. Turns out he’d been playing since he was seventeen! Active-agers are not the only ones to benefit from being active, family and friends benefit as well. Hey seniors - God wants you to improve your health and take care of your body. Once you’re active, you’ll never want to stop.

Who are you most closely connected to? How is your life different because of this relationship? Could your life be enhanced by spending more time with Jesus?

It can be difficult for a parent to find a way to motivate his or her daughter to have a healthy lifestyle. Chapan, a personal trainer with a focus on children, has found that the Girls On The Run program builds character among girls, gives them exercise and time to simply have fun together. Schools and parents love it. It is a Christian friendly approach to health that makes wise sense for families. Find out how to start one in your community.

Jessica had to do something to lose the weight and keep it off. Could an herb called “bitter orange” do the trick? Doctor Brown helps you understand the relatively unregulated supplement industry, risks and benefits and the value of obtaining wise counsel. Read and think before you pop another pill.