Faith & Fitness
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The Fitness Plateau
Hitting a fitness plateau can be one of the most frustrating experiences for anyone on a fitness journey.
Theology of the Body Fitness
John Paul II’s Theology of the Body offers profound insights into the human experience, emphasizing the integral connection between body and spirit.
Ankle Complications Revealed in the Overhead Squat Assessment and Their Solutions
The Overhead Squat Assessment (OSA) is a crucial tool used by fitness professionals to identify potential mobility and stability issues within the body. This dynamic movement pattern can reveal various dysfunctions, particularly in the ankles…
Clean Eating- What It Is and What It Is Not
Clean eating is a term that has garnered attention in recent year as a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. At its core, clean eating emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods that are as close to their natural state as possible.
Integrating Thomas Aquinas’ Ontological Man with Neuroscience
The relationship between faith and reason is a cornerstone teaching of the Catholic Church. In this light, Thomas Aquinas’ concept of the ontological man with modern neuroscience provides a unique opportunity to deepen the understanding of human nature.
How Fitness Can Help Put a Broken Body Back Together
In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of maintaining physical health cannot be overstated. Physical fitness plays a crucial role in not only enhancing our overall well-being but also in our recovery and rehabilitation of a body that has been compromised by injury, illness, or other debilitating conditions. I want to provide incite on how fitness can aid in rebuilding a broken body, covering various aspects from the physiological benefits to the psychological impacts and practical strategies for incorporating fitness into a recovery plan.
How My Catholic Faith Helped Me Overcome Cerebral Venus Sinus Thrombosis
During COVID, federal health officials called for a “pause” in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after reports that six women who got the vaccine developed blood clots afterward. Close to 7 million people had gotten this vaccine in the U.S. to date. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explained that these blood clots are extremely rare but that it is reviewing the cases. The type of blood clot recorded is a rare and severe one called Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST). The symptoms of CVST vary, and can include headache, blurred vision, fainting or loss of consciousness, loss of control over movement in part of the body and seizures.
Finding Your Identity
“For we know that if our earthly dwelling, a tent,...
Finding My Center
“Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:30-31).
Competing with Self-Control
“Do you know that in a race all runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we imperishable one” (1 Corinthians 9:24-25).
What Do You Seek? ( John 1:35-42)
In John 1:35-42, we witness the apostles’ first encounter...
Self-Care in the Storms of Life
We all go through storms of various kinds and of various degrees.
If hard times like a sick child, natural disaster or losing a job are the types of storms we face, it may help to understand the value of self-care before the storm hits, during the storm and after it passes.
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Reach out to Marty Langlois, for guidance on your own comeback story towards a faithful, fit, and happy lifestyle.