The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenl...
Fitness Is My Witness
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.
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Hearty, Healthy Chili
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 [...]
The Scales Aren't Telling You The Whole Story
It’s time to let go of guilt, grab hold of grace, recapture the life God made you for, and then…..live it!Too many times we are so focused on what we are not allowed to do and what we should not eat that we end up feeling deprived, and defeated in both our physical and spiritual [...]
Healthy Iced Coffee Recipe
Here's a healthy iced coffee recipe that will keep you cool and fueled all summer long! Come on, your morning needs this!What you'll need: Coffee of your choosingIce tray1/2 cup Almond milkCinnamonVanilla extract1 tbsp. HoneyDirections:1. Before you head to bed, brew some plain coffee. Allow to cool and pour into an ice tray to leave [...]
5 Tips to Help You Rise and Shine
Got a schedule that indicates if your workout doesn't happen first thing, it doesn't happen at all? Here are a few tips to help you decrease the chances of hitting the snooze button + increase your chances of staying committed to your health goals. WORK IN first. We love what our friends at Revelation Wellness refer [...]
Rebranding Modesty
Modesty hasn't always had a bad rap. It was designed and intended by God with our best interest in mind. God knew that our hearts would be easily drawn to the latest trends and that we would want to "fit in", but He is calling His daughters to a higher standard. Not a standard that [...]
Rise Up Challenge Circuit
This weeks featured circuit is brought to you by Erin Bremer from Bremer Total Training (be sure to check out her blog here!). Erin speaks truth when she say, "Too often we let ourselves live in a comfortable “workout box”- we do the things we know how to do, the things we know we are good at [...]
My Body is a Temple: Total Body Compound Strength Training Circuit
Summer is here and we’ve got an awesome circuit for you this week, thanks to former Miss Virginia, Rosemary Ferrera from Soul Strong Fitness. Give this strength training circuit a try and be sure to share with us by tagging @rosemaryferrera and @crosstrainingcouture on Instagram!Rosemary says, “I love to use combination exercises with my personal training clients because they [...]
More than a Conqueror in Christ Circuit
"Honestly, the tank says it all.", says this week's featured circuit provider, Cassie Albrecht. She believes strength is so much more than gaining muscle and how much weight we can lift. She goes on to say that, "while neither of those are bad things, lifting heavy reminds me of every day trials we face that we truly are more [...]
She Works Hard and Makes Her Arms Strong Circuit
This week’s featured circuit is brought to you by Turbokick instructor, Britt Peck from Vernon, Connecticut. She was inspired by Proverbs 31:17 to create a circuit that help focus on jacking up your heart rate while helping tone your arms for the upcoming summer months. She believes fitness is an avenue to share God’s love, strength and encouragement with [...]