This winter (Dec. 6), PrayFit -- the world's fastest-growing faith-and-fitness community -- takes another authoritative step into the mainstream with the release of its first DVD, PrayFit 33-Day Total Body Challenge. The DVD, produced and distributed globally by entertainment stalwart Lionsgate Enterainment, is the latest product in the growing line of PrayFit resources which already includes an Amazon bestselling book.
The DVD features a 33-day, 33-minute program that allows viewers to build strength, stamina and flexibility using only their bodyweight and includes four "PrayFit Minutes," which provide inspiration for each week of work. DVD viewers can also visit prayfit.com for diet advice, encouragement and to connect with others in the PrayFit community. This type of program carries wide appeal, Pena says, because of how user-friendly and effective it is but that "33" holds a deeper meaning.
"We chose 33 days because, scientifically, a month-long program is proven to help establish good habits while also seeing noticeable changes in body composition," he says. "But we also chose 33 days to honor the life of Jesus. He could have given us a day or even a week. But because He lived 33 years, we know He can relate to our day-to-day issues."
The DVDs, Pena adds, are critical tools for those looking for a structured jump start to a healthier lifestyle. "And because all the work required is relative, people of all fitness levels will see benefits from this program."
Pena started PrayFit in 2008 as a daily blog with the simple intent of getting people to understand that their health can also be a means of praise. The concept, as well as Pena's book "PrayFit: Your Guide to a Healthy Body and a Stronger Faith in 28 Days," has been endorsed by actor/producer Tyler Perry, TV host Mario Lopez, actor LL Cool J, world champion boxer Robert Guerrero, and 2010 American League Most Valuable Player Josh Hamilton. PrayFit's social networks include over 10,000 members and feature other celebrity followers such as actress Angie Harmon, TV host Dr. Drew Pinsky, actors Terry Crews and Antonio Sabato, Jr. and Giuliana Rancic's FabFitFun.
"The release of this DVD is a window into how small my faith is," Pena says. "The partnership with Lionsgate and the opportunity they've given us was not in my mind a couple years ago."
PrayFit's ultimate end game? Reinforcing the idea that we were wonderfully and fearfully made and that our bodies deserve our attention.
"It's true that God looks at the heart but our hearts are full of things I believe God looks at," Pena says. "I believe when we willfully neglect the body, we have heart issues. Is our health required for heaven? No. But there are a number of things we are called to be excellent in that aren't, and the care and concern for our bodies is one of them. We don't strive to be healthy to be loved by God. We strive to be healthy because we are."
PrayFit 33-Day Total Body Challenge is available for preorder now at Amazon. (link)
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
• "PrayFit Minute" -- weekly devotionals to inspire your success
• PrayFit Workout Journal to track your goals
*subject to change
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2011
Titles Copyright: © 2011 Lions Gate Films Inc. All rights reserved.
Type: Home Entertainment Premiere
Rating: N/A
Genre: Fitness, Faith
Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: N/A
Format: 16x9 Widescreen
Feature Running Time: 45 minutes
DVD Audio Status: 2.0 Dolby Digital
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I did this DVD last night and it was an AWESOME workout! I recently subscribed to PrayFit Daily's emails. Anything to help me stay motivated both in the fitness and faith departments, I am up for it! Praise God for PrayFit!!!
PedroGMan 2 months ago