Enduring the Fire: The role of Fitness in Faith | Chase Crouse
In this episode, Deacon Charlie sits down with Chase Crouse, founder of Hypuro, a Catholic fitness ministry that integrates physical discipline with spiritual growth. Chase shares his inspiring journey from a nominal Catholic upbringing to a profound reversion sparked by Matthew Kelly’s Rediscover Catholicism. He discusses how fitness became a cornerstone of his spiritual life, drawing from St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and the concept of active and passive purgation to frame exercise as a modern form of asceticism.
Hypuro Fit
Speed Round Fitness Ratings (Scale: 1–10, 10 being awesome):
- Ozempic: 5 (situational; depends on medical need).
- Weighted Vests: 3 (overhyped, useful for some but not essential).
- Pilates: 5 (better than nothing, but Chase hasn’t tried it).
- CrossFit/Functional Fitness: Varies (10 for great coaches, -10 for poor ones; coach quality critical to avoid injury).
- Infrared Sauna: 6–7 (enjoyable, not essential).
- Cold Exposure: 7–8 for athletes needing recovery, lower for general muscle-building goals.
- Hyrox: 8 (fun and challenging, especially as a team event).
- P90X: 3–4 (dated but better than nothing).
