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Praise Aerobics at Greyfriars Church Hall
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Getting in shape with God

January 26, 2011

God moves in mysterious ways and his worshippers did too at an exercise session where they felt the burn to His words.

The first session of Praise Aerobics attracted 17 people aged from 15 to 70 at Greyfriars Church Hall squatting, grapevining and box-stepping to hymn remixes.

Church member Gaynor Burton from Caversham has begun her own Christian fitness company Fitfish, to raise fitness levels of people, physically, spiritually and emotionally, and started with Thursday’s session.

Modern Christian songs as well as upbeat versions of older hymns including How Great Thou Art provided the backdrop for both Christians and non-Christian visitors to exercise and dance to.

Miss Burton said: “It’s an all-body workout; physically, spiritually and emotionally. Hopefully people will find it a great chance to work out and hear from God at the same time.”

The session slowed down with more reflective songs which Miss Burton called ‘soaking’ music.

She added: “That’s to let people take in the presence of God while relaxing.”

The sessions run every Thursday evening and cost £5 (£3 for the unwaged) but the first session is free. Further Fitfish events include fitness weekends away in Berkshire and weeks in places such as Turkey and Austria.

The first weekend is planned for Easter. Visit www.fit-fish.co.uk, email office@fit-fish.co.uk or call 0118 947 0337.

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Surely the main point of all this is sexy Christians, not religious debate? There is a calendar opportunity in all of this.

Nowtas, Reading West
31/01/2011 at 08:24

Is that poster in the background a giant heart-shaped pizza?

One who knows, Chaversham
28/01/2011 at 13:13

Opinions are like a***holes, everbod's got one. Unfortunately little man PC thinks only his is relevant and he is morally superior to others because of his "experience". ie A Victor Meldrew type.

I Ron
28/01/2011 at 10:22

PC Watch - you're such a charming chap and also very funny too. I was rolling around the floor laughing when I read your accusation that it is me that has the twisted mindset! I think you would be well advised to review your contributions to the discussion so far and then reflect on who it is that is twisted!

Hboy, Caversham
28/01/2011 at 09:24

PCW is just a sad bitter old man who no-one listened to. OK, so you don't believe in God, but many people do, shame you don't have any Christian virtues (whether God exists or not). Hello to Jen & Siobhan

Typical unchristian c***.You at least made the effort to read me and reply. So you contradict your pompous selves. I have a darn-sight more virtues than you by the sound of it.

PCWatch, Reading
28/01/2011 at 01:22

No, you are so wrong hboy caversham I was brought up in a Christian family and went to church and Sunday school until 15 when my brothers and I saw the light! The light that Christianity is basically mind controlling where the evidence does not stand up to scrutiny whether it be scientific or anecdotal so I made my OWN mind up that there was no truth behind the God and Jesus thing. So far from being indoctrinated into atheism it was Christianity that was trying its best to turn a young mind into believing these basically sometime evil and unsustainable myths. But of course I do not expect you to understand or even comprehend with your twisted mind set.

PCWatch, Reading
28/01/2011 at 01:19

PC Watch - It's evident that you've been brainwashed by a load of aethiest mumbo jumbo. Try coming up with something original.

Hboy, Caversham
27/01/2011 at 14:50

PC Watch, 1) I didn't call you a militant or a fundamentalist 2) I'm not religious 3) Nor, hopefully a bigot

I was merely pointing out the unfairness of your suggestion that anyone who believes (unlike you) is stupid and naive.

Stoneham Old Boy
27/01/2011 at 13:04

Stoneham Old Boy is the bigot not me. I do not have to prove anything. There is not one piece of tangible evidence to prove of God existence. Unfortunately "faith" is not proof. It's a mystic cause like witchcraft and Satan. I see now that any atheist is being called a militant fundamentalist hoping the violent aspect rubs off. That will not work. Unlike fundamentalist Christians I do not go round killing doctors at abortion clinics or round on single mothers or gays because of a 2,000 year old myth.

I, unlike you, do not interfere with other people's lives but don't accuse me of depths of depravity such as the connotation with calling me a militant. I'll leave fundamentalist whether they be Christian, Catholic, Islamic or religious creeps to do that. Get a life without having to tie your brain up with years of religious dumbo jumbo indoctrination.

PCWatch, Reading
27/01/2011 at 12:16

PCW is just a sad bitter old man who no-one listened to. OK, so you don't believe in God, but many people do, shame you don't have any Christian virtues (whether God exists or not).

Hello to Jen & Siobhan
27/01/2011 at 12:06

Only the stupid and naive believe. PCWatch, Reading

Bit of a sweeping statement don't you think? I'm beginning to find militant atheists as annoying as religious fundamentalists. People choose to believe (and have faith) for a myriad of reasons and I respect this. Similarly, people choose not to believe for a myriad of reasons - reasoning, the kind of life that they lead, a hatred of the church. I also respect these people's views. I see neither view as stupid or naive regardless as to whether or not it is oppossed to my own, surely doing so equates to arrogance, or even bigotry?

Stoneham Old Boy
27/01/2011 at 11:53

The very fact that this fitness programme has started can surely be taken as evidence that God exists. I'd like you non-believers to prove otherwise. You should all have a little more faith.

Hboy, Caversham
27/01/2011 at 09:58

Ignore the comments by the "haters", everyone. This looks a good way to get body and spirit in action!

partyChef
27/01/2011 at 09:32

What a weird article. I suppose that fit god-botherers in lycra are better than fat god-botherers in lycra (less of a drain on the NHS and all that) but is this really a news story?