Top 20 Fittest Churches in Texas

August 13, 2014

Regardless of religious preferences, Samir Becic and the Health Fitness Revolution Team has made a list of the Top 20 Fittest Churches in Texas.. We’ve researched all the possible data that was available on over 250 churches and what they offer their members. We’ve complied a list of the difference churches in Texas and narrowed it down to 100 then 50 then 25 to 20. We used a combination of interviews, internet, library, industry literature, and Samir Becic’s knowledge of over 33 years in athletics coupled with his experience as four-time No. 1 Fitness Trainer in the World.

“Spiritual awareness is one of the key components of healthy lifestyle that impacts the whole body and rejuvenates the spirit. Physical fitness and healthy nutrition allows that spirit to flourish to new dimensions and many people experience a closer relationship to God.” – Samir Becic

Champion Forest Baptist Church

Houston, Tx
More than 12,000 members
Cardiovascular equipment
Weight room
2 full size gyms
Jogging/walking track
Racquetball courts
Adult sports: Ultimate frisbee
Kids sports: basketball, tae kwon do, volleyball, martial arts and summer camps
Low impact aerobics class
Pilates class
Body blaster class (weights and running)
Wholyfit
Kickboxing
Cardio/weights fusion
Flex and flow
Refit
Nutrition class

Christ United Methodist Church

Plano, Texas
Large sized church
6 basketball goals
Indoor track
Full size weight room
Kitchen
Basketball league
Volleyball league
Cheer leading
Dance classes
Camping trips
Health education
Tai Chi class
Karate
Yoga for all levels
Yin yoga
Teen yoga
Novice yoga
Chair yoga
Balls and bands
Body sculpting
Circuits
Core and tone
Boot camps
Active adults
Insanity
Zumba
Beginner tap dance

Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

Waco, Texas
About 2,500 members
Heated indoor pool
Weight room
Aerobics room
Basketball court
Racquetball court
Indoor track
Cardio floor
Personal training
Massage therapy
Flag football
Body pump class
Water aerobics
Chair aerobics
Yoga mat pilates

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

Midland, Texas
Medium sized church
Fit for the Cross: crossfit style workout with over 70 people attending each class

Crossroads Fellowship

Odessa, Texas
About 1,500 members
Hosts a run that includes a 5k, 10k, half marathon and a marathon that is a qualifier for the Boston marathon

First Baptist Church Abilene

Abilene, Texas
Large church
Weight room
Cardio room
Racquetball courts
Full size gym
Indoor track
Bowling alley
Basketball league
Racquetball leagues
Inline skating
Flag football

First Baptist Church Amarillo

Amarillo, Texas
Over 6,000 members
State of the art weight room
cardio room
Full size gym
Weight room
Indoor track
Playland for kids
Upward sports
Yoga class
Senior men’s fitness
Men’s fitness
Ladies fitness
Boot camp

First Baptist Houston

Houston, Texas
About 6,000 members
Personal Training
Sculpting class
Zumba and zumba kids
Godspeed (cardio)
Lift
Step
Bootcamp
Circuit
Abs
Stretch
Foam rolling class
Senior fitness class
Pilates
TRX suspension training
Perfect alignment (Yoga alternative)

Green Acres Baptist Church

Tyler, Texas
15,000 members
Weight room
Cardio room
Full size gym
Zumba classes
Bodypump class
Body Vive (low impact cardio) class
Yoga
Pilates

Hyde Park Baptist and the Quarries Church

Austin, Texas
11,000 members
Rockwall
Fitness center
Weight room
100 yard indoor running track
Tennis courts
Basketball courts
Youth sport leagues
Zumba class
Stretch class
Pilates class
Step aerobics class
Senior fitness class

Lakewood Church

Houston, Texas
Mega church with over 45,000 members
Total life challenge
Started one of the first mega challenges in U.S. with fitness expert Samir Becic
Offers several classes that combine physical fitness, nutrition, spiritual, mental, and social balance
Pastor Joel Osteen is very fit and by appointing Samir Becic as head of health and fitness was trying to make a point that fitness is an important factor in the church
Samir is building new fitness force at Lakewood with over 30 trainers in order to expand healthy lifestyle to the majority of the congregation attending Lakewood Church
Also, building a network of smaller churches that are connected to Lakewood Church to spread the message and to implement the message of healthy lifestyle and fitness programs

Living Stone Church

Alvin, Texas
Pastors Scott and Kelley Niemeier are very fit
Volleyball
Boys and girls basketball
Crosscountry
6 man football
One of the largest outdoor recreation/sport facilities in all of Texas

Lifepointe Church

Crowley, Texas
Pastor is one of the fittest Christian leader is the US
Annual 5K fun run
Sermons include healthy lifestyle tips
Seminars on healthy lifestyle
Pastor Chuck Bernal made our Top 10 Fittest C hristian Leaders in America list because he promotes fitness as part of the foundation of their church and healthy lifestyle
Holds Annual Fit Weekend
Promotes fitness through social media,blog, using members as examples to become active and healthy.
Talks about how healthy lifestyle and physical activity can help overcome issues
Members who are part of the church that have a background in nutrition educate other members on nutrition.
There are trainers available at the church that help people with weight training and nutrition training also in addition to members who already have a background in nutrition

Park Cities Baptist Church

Dallas, Texas
Senior fitness class
Cheerleading
Soccer league
Aerobics class
Joint effort classes
Boot camp

Prestonwood Baptist Church

Plano, Texas
28,000 members
Sport leagues
Fitness classes
Weight room
Cardio room
Outdoor recreation/sports facility

Salem Lutheran Church

Tomball, Texas
Partnered with Unique Physique and opened a 100,000 square foot recreation center on the second floor of church
Fitness center includes: indoor track, weight room, cardio room, aerobics room, stretching area, basketball courts, personal training and nutritional seminars

Second Baptist Houston

Houston, Texas
About 25,000 members
Personal trainers
Fitness classes
Indoor/outdoor track
Whirlpool and sauna

Stonegate Fellowship

Midland, Texas
About 3,000 members
Men’s sport league
Women sport leagues
Co-ed sport leagues
Zumba classes
Stretching classes
Pump and tone class
Body by baby class
Fit N Firm class
Total body conditioning class
YoPi strength class

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Lubbock, Texas
Trains novice runners for half and full marathons
Partnered with USA fit
Men’s softball
Women’s softball
Yoga
Running program

Wayside Chapel

San Antonio, Texas
Medium sized church
First Place 4 Health – It is a Christ-centered weight loss and healthy living program that addresses the whole person – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual
55+ Fitness Classes – age appropriate exercises to maintain and improve fitness

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