Your Body is a Temple: Body Gospel Live
Your body is a temple.
Body Gospel is christian exercise and music for christian fitness.
I’ve completed all the Body Gospel workouts, and I must say that this program is unique from other Beachbody workouts. Yes, it’s unique in the fact that the trainer uses gospel music and creates “christian exercise” to support fitness for christians. It’s unique in the fact that the prayer and scripture are part of your daily journaling. Aside from the things that bring together faith and fitness, Body Gospel is slightly different in another way.
Most of the Body Gospel workouts can be done by beginners. They can be done by people who are overweight and out of breath. The basic movements are marching and grapevine moves. Yes, Donna Richardson has you doing other things, but I think the key to the program is she keeps you moving.
Donna keeps you moving and reminds you that your body is a temple. She quotes scripture to motivate and lift you up. My favorite workout in the series is Body Gospel Live. This is a bonus workout that comes with the program. The christian music in this workout is performed by a choir standing behind the workout area. It makes you feel like you’re there.
Body Gospel Live is just over thirty minutes. It is non-stop. I sweated up a storm, but I never felt tired. You can increase or lower your intensity whenever you need it. You can just march in place until you catch your breath. The music will keep you going. Lifting your arms above your head in a gesture of praise gives you renewed energy.
We usually see the low side of christian health. The side where our family gathers to pray in desparation for the healing of a loved one’s health. Your body is a temple, one that your are responsible for maintaining. This means your are responsible for exercising, managing your weight, and eating nourishing foods. The ways of the world may teach bad habits, but programs like Body Gospel can help us learn new habits.
Donna even burned a walking CD to give you some variety. You can use it on a treadmill or take your exercising and praise session outside. Body Gospel is a 30 day program. You can do anything for 30 days. Once you complete the program, you can do it again or combine it with other programs. I have a feeling you’ll keep going back to the Body Gospel Live workout though. It’s uplifting.
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