I used to dance when I was younger and I remember always stretching before my dance classes but I never thought to ask why. It was just what we did. But now as a coach I understand the importance of it💡 I want you to think about this in 2 ways. There’s static stretching and there’s dynamic stretching or functional stretching by another name. You want to use dynamic or functional stretching as a warmup before your workout. These movements should give you some joint prep, increase blood flow, and prep your body to put in effort during the workout. This is also a good time to practice checking in with yourself. What needs more activation or extra attention? Take that moment to get yourself ready. Once you’re done with your dynamic stretching get to work🔥 Static stretching is the slow and still stretching that most of us think of when we hear stretching. It’s what I would do before dance classes actually. These movements are calculated and are meant to be held for seconds/minutes at a time. This can aid in recovery and resetting after the workout. This is also a good time to reflect on the session. What went well or how did you surrender today? Do you stretch before or after your workout? Vote below💪🏽 Remember take time to care for the body Jesus went to the grave for✝️ Your body is a temple. Train like it.

Happy Friday jr family❤️‍🔥 I saw we had some new additions to the group & I wanted to take a moment to welcome you all! Welcome @Joywen Carino @Nicole Garcia @Ruth aka Grace Rose @Sandy Rios @Akash Raj I am so glad you all are here. Whatever your reason for being here is, we are thankful you’ve been placed here. We have a lot of learning to do as community owners & will be rolling out tons of helpful info on fitness, nutrition, faith, & some silliness of course. We appreciate you being here as we try to make this community one that brings glory to God & is just a great place to be🙂‍↕️ Hope to chat with you all soon! Coach🤍

Temple fam, let’s get real for a second. We all have that one thing, that habit, that craving, that pattern that keeps showing up no matter how many times we try to break it. ⛓️‍💥 Scripture reminds us in 2 Timothy 1:7 that “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (self-control/discipline).” That means self-control isn’t something we have to manufacture on our own, it’s something God has already placed within us through His Spirit. It’s not about willpower alone; it’s about surrender, alignment, and daily dependence on Him. Galatians 5:22–23 tells us that self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. Fruit grows over time. It requires patience, consistency, and the right environment. You don’t wake up one day fully disciplined—you grow into it as you walk with God, make better choices, and allow Him to reshape your desires. So this week, I want you to name it. Just to yourself or right here if you’re comfortable. What’s the one thing you keep letting control you? Not to shame it, but to bring it into the light, because what we bring to God, He begins to transform. We’re not here to judge each other. We’re here to grow together, to support each other, and to remind one another that change is possible through Him. Drop a 🙏🏽 if you’ve got something you’re working on. Let’s pray for each other and stay accountable. Prayer: Lord, thank You for the strength You’ve already placed within us. Help us to walk in self-control, not by our own power, but through Your Spirit. Give us clarity to recognize what’s holding us back, courage to confront it, and discipline to choose better each day. Shape our desires so they align with Your will, and remind us that we are not alone in this process. In Jesus name, AMEN! 🙌🏽😁

Something I want us to sit with this week: Are you training your body more consistently than you're training your faith? 🏋️‍♀️ There's no shame in that question. It's one worth asking honestly. 1 Timothy 4:8 tells us both matter. Bodily training has value, but godliness has value in every way. In this community, we're not just building stronger bodies. We're building stronger people, spirit included. What does your faith training look like this week? Share one thing you're doing to strengthen both. Let's keep each other accountable. 1 Timothy 4:8 "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." Build the whole person. Body and spirit, together. Your body is a temple. Train like it!