People searching for a new church look for a variety of positive characteristics. They want high-quality sermons, a warm welcome and a convenient location, among other things, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.
Soon, church hunters could also be asking, "How's the gym?"
In the U.S., more and more faith communities are adding yoga, Zumba and other workout classes to their roster of programs.
"American churches are getting into the workout biz, and the effort is blowing up. The American Council on Exercise named faith-based fitness one of the top trends of 2016," noted a recent article from Outside Magazine, appropriately titled "Thou Shalt Work Out."
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