These articles, videos and hand outs are organized according to the current eight week CatholicFIT Program. Please join us from now until April 9th by signing up for the weekly email.
Just as a Christian life begins with baptismal water, one’s path to more physical health begins with drinking more water to improve digestion, metabolism, muscle function, and more.
Introductory Worksheets & Letter to Parents
- Letter to Parents and Families from CatholicFIT Creator, Dave Reddy
- Introductory Worksheet (*Please review this before other weekly worksheets.)
- All Weekly Worksheets in one PDF Packet
- What does it mean to be CatholicFIT? Classroom or At Home Poster (Printable 8×11)
Week 1: Faith > Fitness > Service: The Pillars of CatholicFIT
- Week 1 Worksheet (Printable PDF)
- Faith: Live with Purpose: “I am here for a reason.” – CCC #1618; Rev 3:20, Phil 4:6-7
- Fitness: Live a Movement Lifestyle: “I am a fit person.” – CCC #364, #2288; James 2:17-18
- Service: Live to Help Others: “I am how I serve.” – CCC #1803, #1807, #2288
- CatholicFIT Discussion – Helping Others: The CatholicFIT Pillar of Service
- (Strength) – Curl Up
- (Stretch) – Runner’s Pose with Twist & Reach
Week 2: The First Principle – Water: I Am What I Drink
- Week 2 Worksheet (Printable PDF)
- Catechism Reference – CCC #1218
- Exercises include Agility & Locomotion Exercises
Week 3: The Second Principle – Food & Fasting: I Am What I Eat
- Week 3 Worksheet (Printable PDF)
- Catechism Reference – CCC #1324
- (Strength) – Squat & Sit-to-Stand Exercise Variations
- (Strength) – Sit to Stand Exercises for Seniors & Introductory Fitness Level
- (Stretch) – 90-90 Stretch
- Natural Squat Form with Notes (Opens up a PDF)
- Three Squat Tests for Teachers, Youth Coaches & Parents (for yourself, your students, children and athletes)
- 8 Benefits of The Squat – from rehab and conditioning to bone density and fat burning, the squat is one of the best exercise you can do.
The 3rd Principle, Sleep, Rest & Recovery reminds us that physical health absolutely requires consistent sleep and activities that reduce stress.
Week 4: The Third Principle – Sleep, Rest & Recovery: I Am How I Rest
- Week 4 Worksheet (Printable PDF)
- Catechism Reference – CCC #2184, #2186
- (Strength) – Toe Touch & Single Leg Floor Touch (Dead Lift/Pick Up)
- (Stretch) – Toe Touch Progression Series
- Sleep and Why Even God Needed to Rest on the 7th Day – CatholicFIT article
- Developing Productive Sleeping Habits in Kids for Lifelong Health – Huffington Post Article
Week 5: The Fourth Principle – Family & Community: I Am Who I Surround Myself With
- Week 5 Worksheet (Printable PDF)
- Catechism – CCC #2207-2208
- CatholicFIT Post – Week 5 Lesson Recap & Exercise Videos
- (Strength) – Pressing Strength & Push Up Variations
- (Stretch) – Shoulder Mobility & Posture Exercises
Week 6: The Fifth Principle – Self Control: I Am What I Focus On
- Week 6 Worksheet (Printable PDF)
- Catechism – CCC #1809; 2 Timothy 1:7
- (Strength) – Hanging, Overhead Reach and Pulling Strength
- (Strength & Stretch) – Push Up Plank > Inverted “V” > Press Up > Tuck & Reach
The Principle of Food & Fasting reminds us to eat mostly God-made food for the body, and receive the Eucharist weekly for the soul.
Week 7: The Sixth Principle – Learning & Sharing: I Am What I Hear & Watch
- Week 7 Worksheet (Printable PDF)
- Catechism – CCC#736, #1832, #2223
- Scripture – Galatians 5:22
- Saint – Thomas Aquinas, Patron Saint of Schools, Students & Teachers
- (Strength) – Genuflect (Lunging Pattern)
- Article – Save the Genuflect!
- (Stretch) – Couch Stretch
Week 8: The Seventh Principle – Prayer & Reflection: I Am How I Pray
- Week 8 Worksheet (Printable PDF)
- Catechism – CCC #2559, #2707, #2721
- Scripture – 1 Timothy 4:8
- Week 8 Lesson Recap & Exercise Videos
- Catechism Reference – CCC #2559, #1618; Scripture – 1 Timothy: 4-8
- (Strength) – Combination Moves (jumping, landing, climbing)
- (Stretch) – Foam Rolling, 90-90 Stretch
The CatholicFIT Journey is all about your Relationship with Jesus Christ. Similar to exploring your physical health, this relationship is something we continue to explore and rediscover throughout our life.
Family Fitness Workshop Hand Outs
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CatholicFIT on Social Media
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CatholicFIT on YouTube
All of these exercises and more are on my YouTube Channel here. Otherwise, you can search “CatholicFIT – ” or “Reddy – ” followed by the name of the exercise to find more instruction.
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