Fitness Ministry

Last night we had our best group workout yet. The room was packed with energetic women ready to "Bring It" to CardioX from P90X. In fact, with the size of the group increasing so much, we may now have to move to the Church Sanctuary for more room. I am so excited about the progress that has taken place, and to finally see that our ministry is spreading beyond the walls of the church. One of the newer group members was excited to share that after joining in on the workout last week she actually lost 5 lbs. The other thing I am excited about are all the questions about nutrition and healthier eating habits. I see huge potential with this group and am excited about the future physical and nutritional well-being of the group, and how it helps to clear their minds and bodies and enable them to become more spiritually fit as well.

On another note, thank God that the group was so charged to workout. I was really feeling it from my Max Interval Plyo workout for Insanity that I did a few hours earlier. Now being in the second month of Insanity, the workouts have definitely become more intense...I didn't even know that would be possible after the first month. I am more sore, especially in the upper body. So it was probably really good for me to do CardioX, as it loosened up my muscles a bit. So, thank you ladies for forcing me to be there for the workout with your dedication to show up.

Fitness Ministry & Insanity

Last night we had a great group show up for workout. 4 New women joined the class and we all had a great time doing Cardio X together. Two of the girls were from Mom 2 Mom and the other 2 were recruited by a regular attendee. I was happy to hear that they felt the intensity was perfect for their fitness level, and one of the ladies is starting to really improve with all of the movements. I shared some recovery drink with them and talked about the importance of replenishing your system after a workout.  I look forward to next week's class.

As for my own progress, I am half-way through the recovery week between month 1 and month 2 of the program. It is a welcomed break even thought the workout still makes me feel plenty, especially during the leg lifts and the shoulder burner series of movements.

Fitness Ministry Resumes Today

My section of Fitness Ministry through our Church resumed today after a small break. Only a few people showed up, but they worked their tails off. We did our usual weekend workout...Kenpo X from P90X. It is a great way to blow off some stress with all of the kicking and punching you get to do. Everyone had a great time and were all dripping with sweat. I shared some recovery drink with them and just chatted about the different workouts Beachbody has to offer as they looked at some of the products I brought for display. Great day.

Fitness Ministries with P90X - Day 1

I finally got my Fitness Ministries Class off the ground at New Song Church on Tuesday. I had a small group attend, but they had guts.  I saw how committed to getting into shape they were when they accepted the challenge of PlyoX right off the bat. All of them made it until the very end, I was so impressed. I promised to tone things down a bit next week, but now that they know they can make it through the most rigorous workout in the P90X program, the rest should be a breeze for them. On Saturday the class will be doing KenpoX, but since I cannot be there, Leslie will be running it. I am disappointed that I can't make it, but look forward to working with this group as they become more physically fit, and as the numbers of the group increase.

Fitness Ministries

Re: Leslie's 1st Turbo Jam Group Workout:
   Yesterday was my first workout for my newly created Fitness Ministries through New Song Church in San Dimas.  Although I expected more to show up, the 4 women that gave their blood (not literally), sweat and tears (absolutely literally), had the passion and commitment of God's army.  Together, we lifted each other motivationally and spiritually to dig deep inside ourselves and find our inner strength.  When you are able to take care of yourself inside and out with physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, the transformation begins.  Ridding our bodies of the toxic waste inside our bodies helps us to be able to refocus our energy to serve the Lord. With clear mind and body, we don't have the distractions that take our attentions away from living our lives in the way God wants us to.  I look forward to the fruit this group will bare in strengthening our relationships with each other, and with the Lord.

God Bless