361-239-5219

14242 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410

Christian Gym in Corpus Christi, TX

Body of Christ Faith & Fitness is a Christian gym at 14242 Northwest Blvd in Corpus Christi. That means the faith is not decoration and it is not a marketing angle - it is the reason the doors opened. It also means you do not have to believe what we believe to train here.

What a faith-based gym actually is

It is not a church service with dumbbells. It is not a Bible study that happens to have a squat rack. It is a real gym - barbells, sleds, rowers, a clock on the wall and coaches who will correct your positions - where the culture happens to be built on something other than vanity.

Practically, here is what is different from the last gym you belonged to:

Class starts with a word and a prayer. Two minutes. Then we train.
Nobody trains for the mirror alone. We talk about stewardship of the body God gave you, which is a very different motivation than a beach-body deadline - and it turns out to be a much more durable one.
People notice when you disappear. Not in a guilt-trip way. In a text-you-on-Wednesday way.
There is a prayer request page on this website, and it is not for show. People use it.

Do I have to be a Christian to join?

No. Come as you are - everyone is welcome. Nobody is going to corner you in the parking lot, nobody keeps a list, and nobody will treat you differently because you are not sure what you believe. Plenty of our members walked in for the workouts alone.

What we will not do is hide it. You will hear the prayer before class, you will see scripture on the wall, and you will figure out within five minutes what this place is about. We think it is more honest to tell you that up front than to surprise you on day one.

Where the gym came from

Body of Christ Faith & Fitness was born out of simple obedience. It started as a Monday night life group between brothers - four or five guys. That group became Forge Faith & Fitness, where 30 to 50 men still gather every week for fellowship, discipleship and movement. Out of that foundation, the Lord opened the door to this gym.

Physical transformation is the smallest part of what happens in this building. Read the full story.

Vision, mission and what we hold to

Vision: Transformed lives. One Body. All for Jesus.

Mission: God first. Train hard. Transform everything.

Fifteen core values shape how this gym runs, and we work through one of them each week as a community:

Faith First · Stewardship · Trust · Courage · Honor · Humility · Reverence · Loyalty · Excellence · Discipline · Integrity · Servanthood · Resilience · Presence · Love

What we actually train

All of the above would be worth nothing if the training were soft. It is not. Four coach-led programs run seven days a week:

HYROX - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and a Sunday race simulation.
Strength & conditioning - Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Functional bodybuilding - 6:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
Open gym - 24/7 for members.

Plus a free community workout every Saturday at 9:30 AM that anyone can walk into, member or not. See the full schedule.

Transformation that goes past the scale

One member came in neglecting his health completely and ten months later was down 65-plus pounds and racing HYROX. Another was a mom who had spent years putting herself last, came in nervous, and found a place she describes as family - she brings her kids now. Those are their words, not ours. Read them here.

Claim my 7-day free passNo experience required. Everyone is welcome.

Questions people ask us

Is this a church?

No. It is a gym owned and run by Christians, in Corpus Christi, with real memberships and a real class schedule. If you are looking for a church home, come talk to us and we will happily point you somewhere.

Will I be preached at during a workout?

No. A word and a prayer before class, then the session runs like any well-coached class anywhere.

Are non-members welcome at anything?

Yes - the Saturday 9:30 AM community workout is free and open to anybody, and your first 7 days are free regardless.

Where are you?

14242 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 - the northwest side, minutes from Calallen and Annaville. Call 361-414-5107.

One body, all for Jesus

If you have been looking for a place to train where the people around you are chasing something bigger than a number on a scale, come use your 7-day free pass and see whether this is it.

Claim my 7-day free passGod first. Train hard. Transform everything.

Testimonials

Ten months ago, I was neglecting my health and fitness.

Today, I’m down more than 65 pounds, competing in HYROX events, and doing things I never thought possible.

Body of Christ taught me that when you put God first, stay consistent, and lean into community, transformation follows.

Thank you to my Body of Christ family for helping me become the man God created me to be.

Anthony Yturria

Body of Christ Athlete

Becoming a mom, I started putting myself last. I felt guilty taking time for myself, and “I’ll start next week” eventually turned into years. Stress eating became a way to cope, while running became my escape.

A family member encouraged me to try her gym. I was nervous, but I realized nothing would change if I kept letting fear win. So, I finally took that first step.

From the moment I walked in, I felt like I belonged. This isn’t just a gym—it feels like family. There’s no judgment, just people who support, encourage, and push you to become better.

This gym helped me get out of a dark place mentally and become a better mom. Now I get to bring my kids with me, and seeing my daughter enjoy the workouts make it even more special. I’m forever grateful for the people I’ve met and the family I’ve found here.

Vanessa

Body of Christ Athlete