Aug/Sept 2011

Brad Minns trained hard to win the World Tennis Games for the Deaf. Down two sets and behind in the third of five sets, he was discouraged. Brad prayed and then pressed forward one point at a time. Today he coaches tennis and motivates people to seek God in their challenges and never give up. Includes video of Brad Minns' personal story.

In the summer of 2010 the YMCA rebranded and officially became the Y. Many feared that Jesus Christ lost his membership and that one of the nation’s largest non-profits was going Godless. Since then, countless news stories have helped clarify the Y’s mission. We ask if the Y can do more than wave the banner of Christian principles. More importantly, can Christians in the Y be passionately faithful and truly serve their God by meeting the spiritual needs of members in the Y?

Hungry? How hungry are you for ideas that will help you take your love of food to the next level? Sink your teeth into this buffet of family eating initiatives. Transform your family’s approach to good nutrition and family fellowship --- starting with your next meal.

So, do you go to Gold’s Gym, Ballys, Lifetime Family Fitness, the Y, or some other gym. Maybe you go to a church fitness facility, a community recreation center or a college athletic center. Maybe you go to --- none of the above. No problem! We’ve got indoor exercises you can start doing right now.

Go ahead and say it, “Let me out of here!” We’re meant to be outdoors. But, busy schedules, commitments and personal agendas keep us indoors too much. Your kids want it. Oblige them, have the courage to get active and get out – in the great outdoors.

The Busy Man’s Guide To Fitness shows you how to make time for fitness, family and friends. As a registered user you can share your own busy-man tips.

Constantly changing-up your exercise routine and keeping it fresh is key to muscle growth and a good workout. The same holds true for your i-pod. Time to get a power-boost to your existing workout playlist. Check out the music and message of Soulbyte and get listening now.

Which do you need the most: physical fitness, spiritual strength or more romance in your life? What if you could get all 3 --- at the same time! Ever wondered what a romance novel cover model would say to you? Jason Aaron Baca has a lot to say. This is a real page-turner that will ignite your passion – for fitness, God and the one you love.

Only one gym in the world has more winners than all the fitness centers combined. Metroflex, in the greater Dallas, Texas area isn’t just where the big boys and girls train. It is a hot environment (figuratively AND literally) to build discipline. In a culture where bodybuilders are elevated as gods, Metroflex provides an environment where members put themselves to the test and instead have the opportunity to rely on God. If you think Jesus is nothing more than a pretty religious icon seen hanging on a lofty church wall on Sunday morning --- think again. What will you overcome today? This article includes a video interview with Brian Dobson.

In theaters September 30, the movie COURAGEOUS inspires men with a newfound urgency to be active with those most dear to them. This special section produced by Faith & Fitness Magazine provides free online resources to help men bring greater fitness and faith to their family and community. Watch the movie trailer now.

Do you have the discipline to lose weight and be active? Do you have the discipline to pursue God and show compassion? Before you answer, think about this – children learn by example. You can too. What have you learned today?