Feb/March 2009

The professional bodybuilding scene has offered Mark Dugdale a deeper glimpse into the weight training culture. In this short commentary written especially for our theme “What Would Jesus Lift?”, Mark builds on his unique insights and challenges you to put behind your insecurity and vain-pursuits and instead build commitment and focus.

Meet EVAN SHARPLEY one of six high performing college students. They excel in academic strength and physical fitness. They’re not just smart and healthy. They are committed to building their whole life to be in shape for a higher calling. Each one has a page. Meet all six.

Meet WADE RICE one of six high performing college students. They excel in academic strength and physical fitness. They’re not just smart and healthy. They are committed to building their whole life to be in shape for a higher calling. Each one has a page. Meet all six.

The strength and conditioning program CrossFit and being spiritually fit by carrying YOUR own cross have some similarities. Do CrossFit for well-rounded physical strength. Lift your cross of life challenges and personal burdens for genuine spiritual maturity. Are you lifting everything you should or is your life fully loaded with junk?

Will's woodworking gave him a deep abiding sense of God’s purpose in his life. He began an exercise program to birth that purpose. Today’s “Greatest Generation,” has come of age. Dr Oakes shares how you can find that youth ‘gene’rating quality --- purpose.

Meet WADE RICE one of six high performing college students. They excel in academic strength and physical fitness. They’re not just smart and healthy. They are committed to building their whole life to be in shape for a higher calling. Each one has a page. Meet all six.

Meet BRAD NEEDLER one of six high performing college students. They excel in academic strength and physical fitness. They’re not just smart and healthy. They are committed to building their whole life to be in shape for a higher calling. Each one has a page. Meet all six.

Meet SHELBY GORDON one of six high performing college students. They excel in academic strength and physical fitness. They’re not just smart and healthy. They are committed to building their whole life to be in shape for a higher calling. Each one has a page. Meet all six.

Get ready to meet six high performing college students. They excel in academic strength and physical fitness. They’re not just smart and healthy. They are committed to building their whole life to be in shape for a higher calling. Each one has a page. Meet all six.

Meet ELISABETH BLOOM one of six high performing college students. They excel in academic strength and physical fitness. They’re not just smart and healthy. They are committed to building their whole life to be in shape for a higher calling. Each one has a page. Meet all six.

Tired of lifting and carrying all that extra weight that you don’t want or need? Join with others who are finding they can transform their body into a better example of what God intended for them. It is happening at churches everywhere. Your church could be the next place where people come to lose more than weight and gain more than eternal life.

Looking to have a successful, results-focused workout? In the third of a three part series, Granger introduces you to using the acronym WHAT’S UP to create fitness success. Asking WHAT’S UP will help you remember your focus, set accurate and useful fitness goals, and recognize the blessings that God continues to give you.

We all know that a YMCA is a great place for good exercise. But how does a YMCA help families deal with pink slips, crime, family issues, poor health and an uncertain financial future? They bring their entire community together and pray.