In Strength and Fitness
We are more than simply a fitness organization. We are intentional about our faith, living life well, and being our best in whatever role(s) we find ourselves in life. We aim to honor God with everything we are. And we want to help you do the same.When you become a Body & Soul® Fitness student, you’ll be given a free copy of our most current devotional booklet. In this, you’ll find our current playlist of songs/artists, and spiritual content that we hope will encourage and inspire you. Download a copy of our previous devotional booklet.
"About six years ago, my sister-in-law brought me to this Power Strength Body & Soul® Fitness class. I enjoyed working out so much to great music that was always uplifting me as I was leaving. I was not a follower of Jesus at the time"...
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I have been a stay-at-home mom for 18 years and for the last 9 years I have homeschooled our three children. We launched our first bird from the nest in August of this year and she is loving college. She’s excelling in her classes and soaking up “all the things” that make the college experience fun. She got a lovely little scholarship but it didn’t pay for everything so we were attempting to make all the numbers work out and we weren’t quite sure how to do that...
"Each woman is attending for more than exercise: there is a community. It is a place where they can find friends, support, someone caring for them and praying for them. We all passed through the pandemic, by walking together twice a week...
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The Hebrew word, shalom, wishes (either coming or going) a state of wholeness, completeness, or unity on another. It may even include reconciliation. The ‘peace’ indicated by Shalom can be between us and God, one another, or both.
As we approach the holiday season, specifically Thanksgiving, many Christians also approach the end of the church year, closing the liturgical church year with ‘Christ the King Sunday’ to begin a new church year with the season of Advent. It’s a great time to think of all that shalom means and how it’s meaning can infuse our lives and gatherings this holiday season...
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When I was a child, one of my favorite fall activities was raking up the leaves into a big pile and when the pile was big enough, I would
start from far away and run and take a huge leap into the pile! I taught my own kids how to do that and we would laugh so hard with leaves in our hair! Living in the Northeast, the leaves change to colors of red, orange and yellow and can be so vibrant. Without the changing of the leaves, there would be no reason to make a pile and jump in them....
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The folks who built our house here on Edisto Island were wonderful gardeners. As a result I inherited a beautiful garden on the side of my house. I myself am not much of a gardener. Last summer as I was wandering through the garden, I noticed a pomegranate bush with hanging fruit. The fruit was large and greenish red. It looked ripe for the picking! I got excited and I picked it and hurried into the kitchen and cut it open. I was so disappointed...
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I love the cool sunny days of fall. The air is crisp and clear—gone are the heavy heat-filled days of summer. It’s time to get outside and walk, bike, hike or do a Body & Soul® Fitness class.
Recently I’ve had a chance to do some hiking while visiting family in Washington State. We wore some good gripping shoes and hiked a wonderful path starting at one of the visitor centers on Mt. Rainer—God’s glory was magnificent. We were physically refreshed by the sights as well as the walk. Waterfalls, breathtaking views, and wildflowers. It does not get more beautiful than this!
As a fitness instructor for over 20 years, my goal has always been offering the safest, most effective workouts for my clients. That’s why when seeking a fitness organization to belong to I chose Body & Soul® Fitness. Body & Soul® Fitness has always been a leader in education, latest fitness trends, injury prevention and more. The organization’s faith-based emphasis on community, fellowship and genuine concern for their student’s physical and spiritual growth is unique in the fitness world and offers a holistic approach not found in most other fitness organizations...
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I had one plan and God had another; my plan was to get physically fit, look better hoping it would increase my self-esteem and self-love. My plan was to do this solely for self-gratification and increased knowledge of health and wellness. Gods plan was different and as I continued following my plan, slowly everything started to change. The more I learned about health and wellness the more I realized it was more than physical fitness and nutrition. The missing link was the mind and soul aspect. That is where Gods plan started to unfold...
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The instincts God has provided to the creatures on our shared planet astound me. They anticipate the change of seasons and God, in His infinite wisdom, has put in them the ability to know what to do in each season and when to do it. Isn’t that incredible?!?! They just know when it’s time to gather and when it’s time to rest; when it’s time to stay and when it’s time to go. Our God is so good to care for the things and creatures of this world, but He cares for us in due season too...
