How to add variety to your fitness classes
Are you looking for ways to add variety to your fitness classes? Do you want your participants to get a full-body workout while having a fun time moving their bodies? When I started my journey as a Revelation Wellness Instructor, I was coming from leading group fitness classes where the routines were all choreographed for […]
What is greater than knowledge?
I convinced myself that if I had more knowledge, then I would be able to do the best self-diagnosis I could. I told myself that if I could retain more knowledge about this dis-ease or symptom in my body then I would have what I needed to heal (emotionally/spiritually/physically) myself. I read all the books. […]
A simple way to prevent injuries
I’m a group fitness instructor who, before finding Revelation Wellness, was only mildly aware of the importance of stretching and rest. But, my life changed after watching videos about stretching during Revelation Wellness Instructor Training. These videos taught me that stretching is more than a quick two or three-minute cool down at the end of […]
6 Better reasons to exercise
Here are a few reasons to reasons to be motivated to exercise: 1. Lifts your mood. 2. Improves learning abilities 3. Builds self-esteem 4. Keeps your brain fit 5. Keeps your body fit and able The list can go on and on. What kind of fitness teacher, gospel preacher am I if I recommend you […]
3 tips to develop self-compassion
The two greatest commandments from God, are to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Today, let’s focus on the second one; loving our neighbors as ourselves. I love this command because it speaks to our vertical and horizontal relationship with our heavenly […]
How to come to peace with the scale
To weigh or not to weigh? I am not sure how an inanimate, metal object can provoke the depth of emotions or rob years from the abundant life God promises. Have you ever had a day when stepping on the scale dictated your mood? You aren’t alone! I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the scale. […]
The best full-body workout
When I read the email informing me I was selected to write for the Revelation Wellness blog about leading fitness classes to engage minds, bodies, and spirits, I instantly came up with a list of all the reasons I was not qualified to write on this topic. I wondered, Lord, why didn’t you tell them […]
3 ways to use heart rate training in your workout
One of my favorite verses is Psalm 86:12. It reads, “I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.” My human nature often struggles to give all of my heart to God. But when I do, it is so worth it because I get to see the […]
4 ways to love your neighbor this summer
My family recently moved to a new house in a new part of town. I have not lived in the same place for more than four years for my adult life, which has afforded me many opportunities to meet new neighbors. Each time, my introverted self rallies with the Holy Spirit about getting out to […]
2 Tips for a fun workout
*Post Updated June 2024 I recently attended a group fitness class at a very well-established fitness studio. Though the workout was great, I wondered why no one in the class (not even the instructor) was smiling. Ever. Is this where we are? Is moving our bodies so serious and unenjoyable that an occasional laugh or […]
