From the exercise physiologist of Tyler Perry and Mario Lopez
comes PrayFit, a whole person fitness system designed to
strengthen body and deepen faith. At its core, PrayFit is
about effort: giving your best in two areas that are vital to
well-being--faith and fitness. The underlying approach is simple:
Make a daily appointment to spend quality time with the Lord and to
exercise.
This 28-day plan guides readers of any fitness level to begin a
workout routine that can be done at home with little to no
equipment, to make small but effective changes in their diet, and
to grow in biblical knowledge and spiritual strength. As they
follow the specially designed meal plans and workouts, readers will
see the physical results of their efforts almost immediately--and
as they reflect on the daily devotional reading (contributions from
Pastor Jimmy Page, VP of Field Ministry and National Director of
Wellness for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes) and Scripture
verses, they will begin to understand the eternal dimension of
giving their best. Living God's promised abundant life isn't only
about faith . . . though that's where it starts. PrayFit is
the best way to claim that promise both inside and out.
Jimmy Peña, MS, received his master's degree in clinical
exercise physiology from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1998.
He then published his thesis summary on the effects of endurance
training on muscle size and strength in competitive athletes in the
renowned journal Medicine & Science in Sports &
Exercise. Peña served as the fitness director for Muscle
& Fitness and Muscle & Fitness Hers magazines,
and for more than a decade wrote and edited thousands of articles
on training and fitness, making him one of the nation's most
published fitness experts. In 2006, Peña designed the women's
training programs for LL Cool J's New York Times bestseller
Platinum Workout, and later that year served as creator and
host of the Muscle & Fitness DVD series, The Rock-Hard
Challenge. In early 2007, Peña began working with Mario Lopez,
contributing to his book Knockout Fitness, while also
helping prepare his physique for appearances in People,
TV Guide, and on FX's acclaimed primetime show
Nip/Tuck. Peña is an ongoing resource for NBC's Extra
and in 2010 was the coauthor of the New York Times
bestseller, Extra Lean.
Jimmy Page, MS, serves as the vice president of field
ministry and national director of wellness for the Fellowship of
Christian Athletes. For nearly 20 years, he has been a leader in
the medical fitness industry, operating wellness facilities
affiliated with Sinai Hospital and Johns Hopkins. He currently
hosts a daily radio segment and podcast called Fit Life
Today, offering a blend of spiritual and physical health
principles that promote abundant life. He's the coauthor of
WisdomWalks.
Jim Stoppani, PhD, serves as senior science editor for
Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers, and
Flex magazines and is a science consultant for numerous
companies. He has written thousands of articles on exercise,
nutrition, and health and is author of the Encyclopedia of
Muscle & Strength, coauthor (with LL Cool J) of Platinum
360 Diet and Lifestyle, and coauthor of the book Stronger
Arms & Upper Body. Dr. Stoppani is the creator of the
Platinum 360 Diet and the diet program found in Mario Lopez's
Knockout Fitness. He has been the personal nutrition and
health consultant for numerous celebrity clients, including Dr.
Dre, LL Cool J, and Mario Lopez, and has appeared on the NBC
television show Extra as an Extra LifeChanger.