Category: Fitness

Yoga – Just Exercise or a Stretch in the Wrong Direction?

A former New Ager speaks out Before I became a Christian in 1987, I was a student and teacher of yoga for many years. Now, as the founder of PraiseMoves®, an exercise technique that’s being called “the Christian alternative to yoga,” I’m often asked, “What’s so bad about yoga? It’s just exercise, isn’t it?” Those……
Fitness for Christian Women Over 40

The Thief Comes Only to Steal and Kill and Destroy John 10:10 (NIV) 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full…. Please log in to view content
Eating Clean – It’s in the Bible!

by Laurette Willis – “Bless the Lord, O my soul…who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s” (Proverbs 103:1, 5). God didn’t arbitrarily forbid the Jews from eating certain foods. God doesn’t operate under the law of “whim.” Every meat deemed unclean by God is unfit for……
The Best Time to Exercise?

by Laurette Willis – “My times are in Your hand” (Psalm 31:15 NKJV). I’m often asked what time of day I consider the best time to exercise. The short answer is, “Any time you will exercise is the best time!” Additionally, once you have a routine established, stick with it. According to the American Council……
Benefits of Physical (and Spiritual) Cardio Training

by Laurette Willis –Director of PraiseMoves Fitness Ministry “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23). This proverb of King Solomon’s is not referring to physical cardio training, but spiritual. We want to keep watch over what we are meditating on in our heart. Is there……
A New Year’s Resolution Solution—it’s all in your head

By Laurette Willis— “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2). Does fitness begin by doing a lot of acrobatics (physical or mental)? It does feel that way sometimes,……
You Can Stay Fit During Christmas!

by Laurette Willis— “I am the bread of life” John 6:48 Those words really put holiday overindulgence into perspective don’t they? Perhaps the overindulgence we could enter into this Christmas is filling up on the “bread of life” instead of the bread of this world—after all, Jesus was placed in a manger (a feeding trough!)……
Faith & Fitness for the COURAGEOUS Man and Woman!

by Laurette Willis, Director of PraiseMoves Fitness Ministry “And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers” (Malachi 4:6, NKJV). Have you seen the movie Courageous yet? Our family really enjoyed it. There’s lots of action, a compelling story, humor, top-notch acting, and……
Present Your Body to God

By Laurette Willis, Director of PraiseMoves Fitness Ministry “I beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your body a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1, NKJV) Paul instructs us to “present your bodies a living sacrifice.” Each of us is advised to……
Tasty Foods that Fight Fat? Plus—a Contest!

by Laurette Willis, Director of PraiseMoves, LLC www.PraiseMoves.com Want to lose some excess fat, eat REAL food (not make-believe “diet food”) and enjoy the journey? Here are some foods that are good for you, packed with nutrition and tasty enough for the whole family…. Please log in to view content