Healthy Body, Holy Soul: Catholic Wisdom on Faith & Fitness

How is physical health connected to spiritual growth? In this episode of A Reason for Hope Podcast, Jack Garno talks with Chase Crouse, founder of HypuroFit — the world’s first Catholic-based personal training and nutrition company.

We dive into:

- How discipline in fitness supports your prayer life

- What Theology of the Body teaches about health and the body

- Whether God calls us to be physically healthy

- Why fitness isn’t about vanity — it’s about virtue

- How Chase balances faith, family, and fitness

- The mission of HypuroFit and how it supports Catholic wellness

If you're a Catholic looking to better understand the connection between faith and fitness, this episode is for you.

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⏰Timecode⏰

00:00 Introduction

01:40 Start of Interview

03:14 How Did Chase's Faith Journey Lead Him To Fitness?

11:01 Self-Mastery and Spiritual Growth

14:22 Mother of Divine Grace School

15:32 Scapulars.com

16:17 Daily Practices for Spiritual and Physical Well-being

22:36 Importance of Sleep and Nutrition

26:53 The 80-20 Rule in Nutrition

28:19 The Importance of Muscle Mass

30:22 Optimal Protein Intake

33:16 Resistance Training for Beginners

38:10 Chase's Book: The God of Endurance Book

41:09 Hypuro Fit: A New Approach to Fitness