A Catholic Approach to Health and Fitness: Interview with Chase Crouse

What if your fitness routine could be more than just reps and sets—what if it was a path to holiness?

In our latest episode of The Engaged Parish Podcast, we sit down with Chase Crouse, founder of HypuroFit, the first Catholic-based personal training and nutrition coaching company. Chase shares his incredible journey from sports-loving Texan to fitness entrepreneur, exploring how self-mastery in health is essential for self-gift in our vocations.

We dive deep into the Catholic vision of fitness, why it matters for priests, religious, and lay people, and how proper health habits can strengthen not just the body, but the soul. Chase also introduces HypuroFit’s programs for parishes, helping Catholic communities embrace fitness as part of their spiritual lives. Plus, he offers practical insights on nutrition, discipline, and making exercise a form of prayer.

If you’ve ever struggled to prioritize fitness or wondered how it aligns with your Catholic faith, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and discover how you can “endure the fire” in both body and spirit!