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Physical Therapy vs Functional Training: What Christians Need to Know
I'll remember a conversation I had with Pastor Ben about 9 years ago. He'd been going to physical therapy for his chronic lower back pain…
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The Biblical Approach to Rotator Cuff Recovery (Without Surgery or Injections)
You know, after three decades of working with folks dealing with shoulder pain, I've seen more rotator cuff tears than I care to count. And…
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5-Minute Morning Movement Prayers for Stiff Backs and Achy Joints
When you have had a traumatic back injury like me – there was a time when getting out of bed felt like torture. I'm talking…
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Biblical Perspective on Body Stewardship and Healthy Aging
I'll be honest – it took me way too long to understand what God really meant when He called our bodies temples. https://www.rushwalter.com/the-biblical-case-for-functional-fitness-how-god-designed-us-to-move/ For years,…
Faith and fitness
Biblical Sabbath Rest: Why Recovery Days Are Essential After 50
Let me tell you about a interesting mistake I made in my early forties. I was training seven days a week, pushing myself like I…
Faith and fitness
The Foundation of Faith: How Proper Foot Function Prevents Falls After 50
I learned about the real importance of feet the hard way - learning about a friend who took a nasty spill in his gym back…
Faith and fitness
Philippians 4:13 Fitness: Finding Strength When Your Body Feels Weak
I remember the day I learned what Philippians 4:13 really meant in the gym. It was about fifteen years ago, and I was working with…
Faith and fitness
Faith Over Fear: Overcoming Exercise Anxiety After 50
You know, I'll never forget the day Debby walked into my gym back in 2018. She was 52, clutching her water bottle like it was…
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The Psalm 23 Posture Method: Biblical Alignment for Lower Back Relief
You know what's funny? I spent the first fifteen years of my training career trying to fix people's back pain with all sorts of fancy…
Faith and fitness
Medicare Advantage vs Functional Fitness: The Real Healthcare Solution After 50
Let me tell you something that's gonna sound crazy coming from someone who's spent over three decades in the fitness business – Medicare Advantage plans…