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May

Keep Pressing!

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Featured | No Comments »

 I hope that you are doing well on your fitness endeavors – I know this time of year is extremely busy. That’s why we must make our health and fitness a priority and literally schedule it into our lives! So, … read more

Oct

More Than Enough!

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Featured, Spirit/Soul | 2 Comments »

It is on my heart to remind you that God is a God of more than enough. When Jesus said in John 10:10 that “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am … read more

Jun

Walking Facts

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Top Resources | 1 Comment »

Think about this.  Walking decreases your blood pressure and blood cholesterol, and increases your resistance to stress and illness.  We should thank God for something we can do to help strenthen our physical bodies!

Jun

Let’s Keep Moving

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Featured | 1 Comment »

A sedentary lifestyle causes us to lose muscle, and it’s muscle that speeds up metabolism.  It’s muscle that helps us burn fat.  Walking helps rebuild lost muscle and causes us to burn more calories, even at rest.  So, let’s keep  moving, and let’s keep walking in order to build muscle and burn fat.

Apr

Press On To the Next Level

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Top Resources | No Comments »

I believe there is greater pressure to give up on goals right before a breakthrough. Runners talk about getting a second wind near the end of a race allowing them to press on to finish, and some of us need … read more

Apr

Interval Training

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Top Resources | No Comments »

If you have hit a plateau and have stopped seeing positive changes in your fitness, you may have to “surprise” your body in order to continue achieving the fitness benefits you desire.  You will literally be shocking your body off the … read more

Feb

Feeling Too Tired To Exercise?

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Top Resources | No Comments »

This is an excuse I hear too often, so I want to encourage you today.  Exercise is exactly what will help you overcome that tired feeling.  Making the effort  and taking the first step to starting can be challenging, but once you get going, … read more

Jan

Marching to a Different Beat!

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Featured, Spirit/Soul | 1 Comment »

Is eternity still defining your health and fitness goals? As we get caught up in the whirlwind of our hectic schedules, it’s easy to forget that we are to do all we do to the praise and glory of God. … read more

Nov

The Importance of Muscle

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Featured | No Comments »

I mentioned last week in Small Changes/Big Results, that by adding or increasing your exercise, the muscle that is gained will help burn more calories, and you will lose weight faster.  I want to explain a bit more on the importance of muscle. … read more

Nov

Small Changes/Big Results!

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Featured, Weight Loss | 1 Comment »

As we approach the holidays, some of you may already be thinking about your health and fitness goals for the new year.  I’m here to encourage you that by making a few changes, starting now, you can be on your way to having … read more