By Anthony Dispensa Jr., Owner, Body Is THE TEMPLE
Faith & Fitness Magazine is pleased to recognize Body Is THE TEMPLE and owners Anthony Dispensa Jr. and his wife Mikki as a 2018 Fitness Ministry Entrepreneur Of The Year.
This distinction is awarded to businesses that deliver unique faith-centered fitness environment and provide a quality customer experience that meets both the physical and spiritual needs of members/clients.
If there’s one thing in life that I’m absolutely certain about, it is the fact that God has positioned me right where He wants me. I knew early on that fitness was a part of me from which Satan always tried to deter me. Every night that I partied and defiled my body I was plagued in the back of my mind. It would haunt me.
Hindsight is 20/20. Now, knowing what I know, I can say it was always what God wanted for me. He showed me early on that disciplining my body was important. However, the true message he had for me was that ultimately I would have to be spiritually disciplined. When the two finally met I understood everything that God wanted for me.
If the writing on the wall isn’t definitive enough, I sure don’t mind breaking it down and explaining the hope that is in me.
Today I stand grateful to know that I’m walking in His will exactly where He wants me. My wife and I are now proud owners of Body Is THE TEMPLE Gym in South Philadelphia. I understand that most people will never set foot in a church. So, I’m thankful when they come to our gym. We are the body.
Though I never push my faith on people I also never turn down the opportunity to explain how the Lord made it possible when they ask.
If the writing on the wall isn’t definitive enough (Philippians 4:13) or the gyms name itself 1 Corinthians 6:19, or even the big mural of Samson that spans 27 ft on the gym’s wall I sure don’t mind breaking it down and explaining the hope that is in me.
We have this place equipped to do it right.
We have something for everyone.
If you’re into fitness and have faith like Hebrews 11, feel free to stop in and crush a workout and share your testimony with me. If you’ve never heard me share the story of a gracious Jesus, then for sure feel free to stop in and crush a workout and I’ll gladly tell you about His greatness.
There’s no other gym like it in the Philadelphia area. For 3000 square feet it sure packs a hard punch and is no comparison to any other. From bands and chains to specialty bars and customized turf, competition benches and power racks, we have this place equipped to do it right.
Classes ranging from bootcamp to hip hop cardio deliver our own brand of group exercise. We have something for everyone.
Experience it now! Get a feel for Body Is THE TEMPLE and Anthony’s training style by reading and watching the videos in the Faith & Fitness Magazine training article Outrageous Gains. Anthony delivers a distinct South Philly experience as he demonstrates technique and shares his passion for Christ.
Want more? Plan a trip to Philadelphia, contact him, let him know you’ve seen his Faith & Fitness Magazine article and then plan to visit and be part of this fitness ministry.
Body Is THE TEMPLE is located at 709 W. Oregon Av. on the 2nd floor of the world renowned Shins Karate. The entrance is on 2600 S. Beulah St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 215-294-9892 I’m here so, feel free to just drop in.
