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Matthew 16:15-17 "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
 ABOUT US Laura Monica, founder of WholyFit Devotional Exercise is a certified fitness professional and worship leader vocalist with 25 years' of experience in both. Certifications: Among other certifications, Laura is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health and Fitness Instructor. ACSM is the Gold Standard in the fitness industry. The ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor® is designed primarily for leaders of preventive health programs in corporate, commercial, and community settings aimed at low- to moderate- risk individuals or persons with controlled diseases, such as hypertension, obesity or asthma. Laura is also a competitive martial artist studying under Rick Prieto, 8th degree black belt in Chun Kuk Do Mixed Martial arts. Laura's black belt is pending October 2008. Chun Kuk Do was founded by Chuck Norris who is a committed Christian and therefore no New Age philosophies are included in this particular martial arts system. Laura has taught 10,000 hours group exercise classes in both the church and in pro health clubs all over the U.S. She is also a worship leader and solo church vocalist (since 16 years old). Laura is an expert in many GROUP EXERCISE formats including but not limited to: WholyFit communicates Laura's passion for exercise and worship , as well as her desire to reach people with the Word of God at a practical level through daily activities. * CERTIFIED HEALTH FITNESS INSTRUCTOR - ACSM (American
College of Sports Medicine), 2002-present * CERTIFIED GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR - AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)1986-present * CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER - ACE (American Council on Exercise)1991-1995 * GOLD CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER - IDEA (International Dance Exercise Association) 1990-1994 * CERTIFIED GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR - ACE (American Counsel on Exercise) 1993-1995 * CERTIFIED GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR - IDEA (International Dance Exercise Association)1986-1990 * EMERGENCY TEACHING CREDENTIAL, AEROBICS AND FITNESS, California Department of Education, Sacramento 1990-1995 * CPR CERTIFIED, American Heart Association, 1980's to present Affiliations: * CHRISTIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEMBER
* CHRISTIAN WELLNESS ASSOCIATION MEMBER
* AEROBICS & FITNESS ASSOCIATION MEMBER
* UNITED FIGHTING ARTS FEDERATION MEMBER, current (UFAF )
* CHUN KUK DO Black Belt (October 2008)
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* Weight loss * Muscle tone * Energy * Counteracts Depression * Strength & Flexibility * Cardiovascular System Efficiency * Muscular Balance * Posture * Coordination * Neurological Processing * Equilibrium * Sleep Better HISTORY OF WHOLYFIT WHOLYFITwas founded by fitness professional Laura Monica, who has developed a multi-level strengthening and stretching program built to accomplish specific health and fitness goals for Christians. Laura's background comes from 25 years of exercise prescription and program design (see Bio). NEED FOR WHOLYFIT
WHOLYFIT Devotional Exercise encourages health and fitness incorporating the Christian lifestyle practices of: Prayer, Biblical Meditation on Scripture, Worship and Rest.
All training is presented from a conservative Biblical worldview from a loving and joyful attitude full of worship and thanksgiving. Goals are centered on wholeness, holiness and fitness through Christ Jesus alone.
ALL FITNESS LEVELS, BODY SIZES AND SHAPES ARE WELCOME WHOLYFIT certification is geared toward the church environment and health clubs, and is often called, "a bible study in motion". WHY WHOLYFIT IS BETTER THAN YOGA WHOLYFIT is better than Yoga because WHOLYFIT has a detailed, purposeful warm-up. Yoga typically does not include a warm-up. WHOLYFIT is better than Yoga because names of WHOLYFIT postures are original and correspond to Scripture and are Christ-honoring. Names of Yoga postures are often honoring to religious heroes of the Yoga religions. WHOLYFIT is better than Yoga because WHOLYFIT teaches the practice of Christian Meditation by thinking about Scripture which is much different than classical Yogic meditation. WHOLYFIT is better than Yoga because the WHOYFIT warm-up cycle provides cardiovascular benefit. Most Yoga classes do not offer this type of training. WHOLYFIT is better than Yoga because WHOLYFIT offers a definite format. Yoga classes vary and has no set format. WHOLYFIT is better than Yoga because WHOLYFIT offers fitness based sequencing. You will get an awesome workout that is just right for you. Many Yoga classes do not emphasize the specific fitness goals that WholyFit does. WHOLYFIT is better than Yoga because WHOLYFIT is multi-level and self-paced, offering gradual training using cutting edge personal training techniques. WholyFit is never boring because WholyFit instructors recieve new routines on an ongoing basis.
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After being struck down in her 30's by chronic illness, Laura was able to return to teaching fitness classes after gradual healing through prayer. Stretching exercise became part of her continued wellness. She began teaching fitness classes after her comeback at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA and now has founded WholyFit, a Christian Fitness certification organization.
Once having only a "hard-body" mentality, Laura's thinking about fitness was permanently changed after her experience with illness from a concentration on outward oriented goals to an inward focus on health. Her heart had changed, too. She learned compassion through her health struggles and has an emotional connection with her students that transforms Laura's journey through physical weaknesses into her greatest strength. Laura says,
"I will boast in my weakness that Christ's power may be evident in me."
Founder Laura Monica is a certified group exercise instructor, personal trainer and yoga fitness instructor, with 25 years of experience, and has taught thousands of classes and seminars.
WholyFit exercises may look like Yoga, but they are actually original as far as biomechanics and technique. For example, this advanced exercise was taken from Laura's College spring board diving days. 
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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY Excellence is WHOLYFIT'S distinguishing characteristic. WHOLYFIT training includes anatomy, kinesiology, exercise design and group leadership as well as discipleship training in evangelism by inspiring others to follow Christ. WHOLYFIT is based on biomechanics of movement offering modifications using incremental presentation techniques. SAFETY WHOLYFIT teachers are trained by experienced, knowledgeable CERTIFIED fitness professionals using cutting edge research and information so that classes are safe for the general population. WholyFit exercises do not include high risk movements as defined by common fitness industry standards. For example, Yoga exercises like "Lotus", "Plough" and "Cobra" are contraindicated postures in most fitness training manuals (ACE, AFAA, ACSM) and are not done in WholyFit. WholyFit's original postures may sometimes look like yoga, but the technique behind them is very different. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN FITNESS CERTIFICATION Your church members deserve excellence. Ask the following questions before adopting a fitness program: How much actual experience do the trainers have? If the main trainer of a certification program claims to be a personal trainer or group exercise instructor, check to see if they are certified by AFAA, ACE, ACSM or another reputable certification organization. Anyone can say they have taught aerobics, but the key is whether they are qualified or not. Don't be afraid to ask questions. How many hours of classes have they taught in a professional environment? How many personal training clients have they had? Are they truthful in representing their qualifications? Character is especially important for those claiming to be followers of Christ. WholyFit founder Laura Monica's qualifications are above reproach. See here bio left.
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Christian Medical & Dental Association Statement of Faith WholyFit Faculty and Church Instructors commit to the following statement of faith: 1. In the divine inspiration and final authority of the Bible as the Word of God; 2. In the eternal God revealed in Holy Scripture as Father, Son and Holy Spirit 3. In the unique Deity of Jesus Christ, God's only Son, whose death and resurrection provide by grace through faith the only means of my salvation; 4. in the transforming presence and power of the Holy Spirit By publication of this statement, I affirm my faith in Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and accept in full the Christian Medical and Dental Association’s (CMDA) Statement of faith and commit to conduct consistent with the high calling of a Christian according to the standards of Scripture. WHOLYFIT Professional Goals WholyFit books and services concurs with the American College of Sport’s Medicine (ACSM) Mission Statement as follows: WholyFit advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine. WholyFit Ministries Mission: …to inspire through movement and the Word of God, in order to build up the body of Christ and reveal God’s love through Jesus, The Prince of Peace. WHOLYFIT is a non-profit ministry
"WHOLYFIT" including all alternate spellings and homonyms is a branded trademarked.
WHOLYFIT Book material is copyrighted, filed with the U.S. Patent office.
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BIBLICAL FOUNDATION: May God Himself,
the God who makes everything holy and whole,
make you holy and whole,
put you together
– spirit, soul and body –
AND KEEP YOU FIT
for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ.
(1 Thessalonians 5:23 MSG) … I urge you, brethren,
by the mercies of God,
to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice,
acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual service of worship.
(Romans 12:1 NASB) So whether you eat
or drink
or whatever you do,
do it all for the glory of God.
(Corinthians 10:31 NIV) And you shall love the Lord
with all your heart,
and with all your soul,
and with all your mind,
and with all your strength.
(Mark 12:30 NASB)
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