Beachbody Workout Review of Body Revival from Body Gospel

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I just completed the Body Revival cardio workout from Donna Joyner’s Body Gospel program. It is just over 30 minutes in length and is suitable for beginners as well as those who have been working out for a while. What makes this Beachbody workout different from any other of the Beachbody Workout programs is the incorporation of prayer, scripture, and praise.

The exercise moves are not hard to complete, but Donna does keep you moving. I did not feel like I worked really hard, but I worked up a decent sweat. I think the music helps distract you from the actual exericses.

As with any Beachbody home dvd program, you have to listen to your body. If you need to get a drink, get one. If you need to stop and rest, do it. If you need to modify the exercise, there is no shame in that. We are not in competition with anyone but ourselves. What I mean by that is we are pushing ourselves for improvement by listening to the limits and capabilities of our bodies.

The hardest part of the Body Revival workout for me was the series of lunges that we did in the latter half of the workout. I have to constantly remind myself not to extend my knee past my ankle. That was difficult for me as we did several lunges without mush time between them. I had to slow down a few times just to make sure my form was good.

The best part about this workout is the moves are simple. If you cannot quite get a move down initially, all you have to do is keep moving. You will be on to the next exercise in a short time. If you can march and raise your hands in the air, you can probably do Body Revival.

Body Gospel uses a daily journal to track your goals. Each day includes a passage of scripture and an inspirational thought. It also has a checklist for marking off the completion of three things: doing your workout, following the nutrition guide, and praying to God to sustain you on your journey to a healthier body and soul.

Those who have struggled with their weight, who have struggled with their eating patterns, who have struggled with the desire or ability to exercise regularly…might benefit from a program that combines faith with fitness. If you relate to the struggles of diet, exercise, and weight control, let me leave you with the scripture reading for day 1 of Body Gospel:

“For I the Lord your God will hold your right hand, saying to you, Fear not; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13

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