Fitness Is My Witness

Chains Breaking: Emily's Story

Happy New Year CTC! We are so excited to launch several new designs over the ne...

When You Don't Feel Happy

" Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many k...

I am a Follower!

" And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would...

His Glory Over My Gains!

" For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children,...

We are HIS! Not our Own

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, wh...

Get Rooted!

"Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your ...

Fan the Flame for God!

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you th...

Set, Seek, Arise & Build for the Lord!

" And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the...

Do You feel a Bulls-Eye on Your Back?

The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenl...

Act Justly, No Mercy, Walk Boldly?

Micah 6:8 - To Act Justly and Love Mercy and to Walk Humbly with Your God. Reading thi...

This chili is the perfect warm and cozy meal for the chilly fall and winter nights ahead of us! Enjoy!Ingredients: Serves 6-82 tsp. coconut oil1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green bell pepper, chopped1 medium red bell pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves*, finely chopped1 lb. cooked lean ground turkey breast1 can kidney beans (15 oz.)1 can pinto [...]

You are Made in God’s Image so Be You Tiful

We have completely demolished God’s definition of beauty in our culture, and women everywhere are allowing the world to determine their worth based on lies. Why do you think so many are suffering (most in silence) from eating disorders, insecurities, social anxieties, and an obsessive battle between our bodies and our mirrors? Well, if each [...]

When Faith & Fitness Meet

Although the Bible clearly teaches our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), our bodies were made by God (Psalm 139:13-14), and our bodies were made for God (Romans 12:1), not all recognize taking care of our bodies as a spiritual discipline.Honestly, when I look at what the world has turned fitness [...]

The BEST Workout Bottoms

Our CTC Trainer and Fashion Guru, Somer Phoebus has searched high and low and she is bringing you the BEST of the BEST in workout bottoms!! Don’t waste another dime until you read this. Your CTC tank deserves to be paired with bottoms just as awesome! THE BEST WORKOUT BOTTOMSSo it’s not a big surprise [...]

Are You Free?

Two hours at the gym per day used to be my minimum. The mission? To destroy calories.I counted every calorie (even in sticks of gum) as to not go over 800 calories in a day.Each step of my workout was punishment for eating.I never took a rest day. I complained about being “required” to teach [...]

Funky Chicken Salad

Our Creative Director, Suzy Collins, has a yummy recipe to share with you that is perfect for summer! If you love chicken salad, but often avoid it because it's high in calories and fat, this chicken salad can remove those worries from your mind! Not only is it delicious, but it's packed with protein and [...]

Post-Workout Beauty Routine

My post-workout beauty routine. (MINUS the shower!) So we’ve all been there, that time right after a crazy amazing bootcamp, an intense spin class, or a long sweaty run. We finish our workout and desire nothing more than to use these amazing endorphins and this boost of energy to move on to the rest of [...]

Curb-Up Circuit Workout

Are you ready for the perfect summer time workout? Grab a bottle of water, a towel, and find a curb… yes I said a curb! (Preferably on a not so busy street!) Of course, a step can be used too. As always, consult your doctor before trying any new exercises. Curb-Up Circuit50 Step Ups (both [...]