PowerFit Ministry | First Baptist Church Highland Park

Introduction

PowerFIT is designed to promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle by offering free workouts that are fun and effective for weight loss as well provide fitness tips to promote healthy living.

Mission Statement

PowerFIT is a pioneer in the faith-based community resulting in the creation of over 50 fitness ministries and health initiatives in multiple states across the country. The team of certified professionals passionately share education by offering group fitness instruction, one on one coaching, and training that are fun and effective for weight loss as well as an increased understanding of a healthy relationship with food and optimal eating behaviors. PowerFIT hosts the annual FaithStrong 5K Walk/Run held in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area and leads multiple impactful initiatives throughout the DMV, including instruction for Let’s Move! White House Campaign and the 50 Million Pound Challenge.

Scripture Reference:

Corinthians 10:31 (NLT) – So whether you each or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of GOD.

Services & Activities

Annual FaithStrong 5K Walk/Run (held in the Spring) and our FaithStrong 5K REBOOT Walk/Run (held in the Fall). Proceeds benefit the Harvey Scholarship program who annually support youth advancing academically.

WEEKLY: Free-of-charge, accessible, and non-threatening workout classes both in-person and virtual, comparable to a fee-for-service gym experience. Classes include: low impact and mid-level aerobics, senior/chair aerobics, line & hand dancing, step and kickboxing, Yoga/Pilates, and the Faith Walkers (walking group).

FaithStrong Weekend: Fitness instruction following every worship service on 5th Saturday and Sunday

Individual and Group nutritional and fitness coaching that gives crucial tools and support for individual fitness journeys.

Speakers and Trainers who educate on various health and wellness topics as certified experts in many disciplines.

Please see the monthly schedule for the most up to date information. Click Here

PowerFIT Director

Tami Hill Thomas, ACC: Founder, Certified Fitness Instructor, and Certified Mental Health First Aid

PowerFIT Instructors

Roger Knight: Co-Director, Line and Hand Dance Instructor, and Mentor to new instructors
Carlotta Harvell: Certified Fitness Instructor and retired US Army Reserve
Tanisha Mason, MEd, LPC, LCPC: Licensed Clinician and High School Counselor
Lynnae E. Elliotte, RN: Former Director, Certified Jazzercise instructor, and Head ER Nurse-John Hopkins Medical Center and UMCC

Contact Information

General Information and to Join Mailing List for Class Updates: powerfit@fbhp.org
FaithStrong 5K Walk/Run: 5krun@fbhp.org