The Seven Pillars of Fitness™

The DurtieMETHOD™ approaches coaching through seven connected areas of life. Pillars 1–6 each contain four Areas of Focus™, and Pillar 7 contains six Areas of Rest™—thirty areas altogether.

This framework helps coaches understand a client’s current situations, challenges, and progress so they can offer personalized feedback and practical habit coaching that considers the whole person.

PILLAR 1 Scripture: Matthew 6:33.

Spiritual Fitness™

How you grow and mature in your relationship with God.

Four Areas of Focus™

1.1

DurtiePRAISE™

How you express your gratitude to God for all that He has done, is doing, and will do for you.

Scripture: Psalms 148–150.

1.2

DurtiePRAYER™

How you communicate with God.

Scripture: Matthew 6:5–15.

1.3

DurtieSCRIPTURE™

How you commune with God as He speaks to you through His Living Word.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15.

1.4

DurtieEVANGELISM™

How you share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5.

PILLAR 2Scripture: Romans 12:2.

Mental Fitness™

How you allow the Holy Spirit to change your ways of thinking through consistent study and application of Scripture.

Four Areas of Focus™

2.1

DurtieTHOUGHTS™

How you manage the thoughts and beliefs in your mind.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5–6.

2.2

DurtieSPEECH™

How you communicate orally in your daily life.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29.

2.3

DurtieACTIONS™

How you act and conduct yourself from day to day.

Scripture: James 1:19–27.

2.4

DurtieRESPONSES™

How you respond to challenges, traumas, and trials.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15–17.

PILLAR 3Scripture: Romans 14:1–4.

Nutritional Fitness™

How you fuel your physical body with the proper nutrients to prepare it for God’s use.

Four Areas of Focus™

3.1

DurtieAPPROACH™

Your body goal: fat loss, muscle gain, or maintenance.

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:17.

3.2

DurtieSTATS™

Your body measurements and numbers, tracked periodically.

Scripture: Daniel 1:15.

3.3

DurtieHABITS™

How you eat, drink, and relate to food, including your sleep patterns, bowel movements, and water intake.

Scripture: Proverbs 23:20–21.

3.4

DurtiePANTRY™

How you manage your grocery list.

Scripture: Daniel 1:8–16.

PILLAR 4Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4.

Physical Fitness™

How you build, strengthen, and maintain your muscles and overall physique to preserve your body for the physical demands of ministry in God’s kingdom.

Four Areas of Focus™

4.1

DurtieBODY™

How you exercise your body for functionality.

Scripture: Romans 12:1.

4.2

DurtieSTRENGTH™

How you exercise your body to build muscle and strength.

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16.

4.3

DurtieCARDIO™

How you exercise your body to maintain heart health.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27.

4.4

DurtieFLEX™

How you exercise your body for flexibility and mobility.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:4–10.

PILLAR 5Scripture: Proverbs 31:10–31.

Social Fitness™

How you relate to and interact with the world as a sanctified person, set apart for God.

Four Areas of Focus™

5.1

DurtieEXCELLENCE™

Your Etiquette — Posture, Placement, and Provisions. How you carry yourself as a person of God.

Scripture: Proverbs 12:4.

5.2

DurtieESSENCE™

Your Hygiene — Skin, Scent, and Sex. How you care for and maintain your hygiene and personal health, including sexual and reproductive health.

Scripture: Esther 2:12.

5.3

DurtieDIGNITY™

Your Image — Attire, Accoutrements, and Adornments. How you wear and maintain your hair, clothing, and makeup, where applicable.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9–10.

5.4

DurtieINFLUENCE™

Your Circle — Eye-gates, Ear-gates, and Entourage. How you choose and manage your circle of influence.

Scripture: Proverbs 4.

PILLAR 6Scripture: Proverbs 3:9–10.

Financial Fitness™

How you honor God with your wealth.

Four Areas of Focus™

6.1

DurtieENTERPRISE™

How you generate your income.

Scripture: Proverbs 23:4–5.

6.2

DurtieASSETS™

How you manage your assets.

Scripture: Proverbs 24:27.

6.3

DurtieGIVE™

How you give back to the Kingdom of God financially.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8–9.

6.4

DurtieCREDIT™

How you build, manage, and maintain your personal credit.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15.

PILLAR 7Scripture: Exodus 20:8–11.

Sabbatical Fitness™

How you honor God by resting in Him and enjoying the blessings He has given you.

Six Areas of Rest™

7.1

DurtieWORSHIP™

How you give reverence to God for who He is.

Scripture: John 4:23–26.

Connected to Pillar 1 - Spiritual Fitness™.

7.2

DurtieMEDITATION™

How you spend intentional, dedicated quiet time resting in God’s peace.

Scripture: Joshua 1:8.

Connected to Pillar 2 - Mental Fitness™.

7.3

DurtieFAST™

How you set aside food for a period of time to focus on God and practice nutritional rest.

Scripture: Matthew 6:16–18.

Connected to Pillar 3 - Nutritional Fitness™.

7.4

DurtieEASE™

How you rest your body physically by stepping away from strenuous activity for a period of time to focus on God.

Scripture: Mark 6:31.

Connected to Pillar 4 - Physical Fitness™.

7.5

DurtieHOME™

How you relax, spend dedicated quality time with your family, and manage your home.

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3–4.

Connected to Pillar 5 - Social Fitness™.

7.6

DurtieSAVE™

How you set aside money so it can rest and grow for future use.

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4–5.

Connected to Pillar 6 - Financial Fitness™.

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