WHY CHRIST CENTERED FITNESS ?

• Christ centered fitness offers our students the opportunity to become healthy in mind, body, and spirit.

• We are free from the judgment, social/media pressures, and the negative stereotyping common in secular gyms.

• There is no pressure to perform, only acceptance, and a safe environment in which to explore our journey toward Jesus as the center of our wellness

Our program will offer our students:

• A deeper realization of God’s love for us and His desire for our well being

• Unconditional support as we work toward our goals

• Fellowship with others on our journey

• The opportunity to hear the Word applied in a new way

• There are many obstacles to fitness in our lives today.

• Most people have encountered the cycle of gain, lose, and repeat

• Media is constantly suggesting that if we change our pant size, our number on the scale, some body feature, we will be happy and fulfilled.

• We seem eternally locked in a frantic race to change something before the clock runs out

• Why don’t we stop and change the place we put God in our lives ? With Him, everything is possible and falls into place

• The results with Him will amaze you !

WHAT IS CHRIST CENTERED FITNESS ?

A twice a week group fitness class that combines the Word of God with fitness training …

Components:

• Every class starts with a reading from the Word

• A complete full body workout designed to work every major muscle group in a safe and effective manner

• A teaching time designed to explore our bible verses in greater depth and apply them to our journey toward health and wholeness in Jesus Christ

• Concluding Prayer

Lessons are designed to include:

• Teachings relevant to refocusing our attention back to Christ as the center of a healthy life

• Teaching utilizing themes applicable in the Word (faith, courage, renewal, hope, integrity, etc.) as example

• Teaching can be designed to reflect Sunday worship message if desired

Workouts are designed to include:

• Warm up

• Cardiorespiratory endurance

• Strength endurance

• Cool Down

• Flexibility (stretch)

• Modifications demonstrated on movements to progress or regress intensity depending on current fitness levels

• Perceived exertion checks to help students identify and adjust the intensity level at which they are working

• Games and other activities to promote inclusion and fun