Jesus Saves (And Helps Me Tone, Too)

Gyms. They offer so much to cleanse our bodies of double cheeseburgers, fine German stouts and that thing you found in the back of your fridge last week that could’ve been sesame chicken. But what about cleansing the soul? You know with all that temptation brought on by bulging biceps and bulging buttocks on the treadmills, it’s hard for some people to focus on their bodies and not others. That’s why Christian gyms are popping up to people don’t have to look at hardbodies and get all aroused while doing their preacher curls.

The gym offers classes including “Yogod,” its take on yoga, and “Chariots of Fire,” a spinning class. Spaghetti-strap tank tops and short shorts are not allowed, and women’s tops must cover their bottoms.

“Many people want to have a quality atmosphere that’s not involved in the meat-market setting, that’s serious about workouts,” Dr. Sorchy said. “People want something truly family-friendly, and want to have a team of folks they can trust.”

But why can’t they have all that, and the exposed bottoms?

Merri Bush, 42, who is a member with her daughter, Christyna Askey, 21, said she probably would not have joined a regular gym. The two of them walk on the treadmill each morning while they read and discuss the Bible.

Ms. Askey said, “It’s cool to be able to do that and not have people say, ‘What are you doing?’ ”

Sure, but something tells us talking about the Bible on the treadmill’s going to make you go past your 30-minute time limit.
A Gym Designed to Cater to Christians [NY Times]
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