THE RIGHT KIND OF
EXERCISE FOR YOU
He gives strength to the weary
and strengthens the powerless.
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Isaiah 40:29
FOCUS FOR TODAY
Your exercise regimen should be sensible,
enjoyable, safe, and consistent.
If you want to attain and maintain a healthy lifestyle, it's important to engage in a consistent exercise program. Implementing a plan of regular, sensible exercise is one way of ensuring that you've done your part to care for the body that God has given you.
Dr. Kenneth Cooper observed, "Physical activity achieved at any level is an essential ingredient in slowing down the process of aging and turning life into a far more useful, enjoyable - and independent - affair." So what is the right kind of exercise for you? That's the question for you and your doctor. But whether you're running marathons or walking around the block, it's important to stay as active as you can, as long as you can.No one can force you to exercise...you'll need to make that decision on your own. And if you genuinely desire to please God, it's a decision that you will make today.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
MODERATION DAY BY DAY
John Maxwell observed, "The key to healthy eating is moderation and managing what you eat every day." And he was right. Crash diets don't usually work, but sensible eating habits do work, so plan your meals accordingly.
MORE FROM GOD'S WORD
2 Corinthians 12:9 (New International Version)
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.2 Timothy 2:1
1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Exodus 15:2 (New International Version)
2 “The LORD is my strength and my defense;
he has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise him,
my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
he has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise him,
my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
Isaiah 40:31 (New International Version)
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Ephesians 6:10 (New International Version)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.MORE THOUGHTS ABOUT
THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE
People who exercise at least 3 hours a week tend to eat a more balanced and healthier diet.
- Dr. Walt Larimore
Give at least two hours every day to exercise, for health, must not be sacrificed to learning. A strong body makes a mind strong. - Thomas Jefferson
It is remarkable how one's wits are sharpened by physical exercise. - Pliny the Younger
And early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. - Henry David Thoreau
Fitness is a state of body and a state of mind: if your mind leads, your body will follow.
- Marie T. Freeman
When ever I read the words of Isaiah that say those who "wait on the Lord" shall "run and not be weary" and "walk and not faint," I am reminded of how naturally spiritual development and endurance exercise go together. - Dr. Kenneth Cooper
We have a world to explore and master, and we can't do it if our bodies are accumulating fat and our muscles, joints, and internal organs are breaking down. We need to exercise. - Dr. Jordan S. Rubin
People who exercise frequently, even if it's weeding in the garden or walking around the block, enjoy better over all health - physically and emotionally. - Dr. Walt Larimore
Having good health is very different from only being not sick. - Seneca the Younger
Health is not valued until sickness comes. - Thomas Fuller
HOW MUCH EXERCISE?
How much exercise is right for you? That's a decision you should make in consultation with your physician or health expert, like me! But make no mistake: if you want to be a thoughtful caretaker of the only body you'll ever have in this world, exercise is important.
The benefits of exercise are not only physical but also psychological. Regular exercise allows you to build your muscles while you're clearing your head and lifting your spirits. So, if you're not already working out, talk to your doctor and then start an exercise regimen that is right for you. When you do, you'll be doing your body and your mind a favor...and they will both thank you for it.
WORKING IT OUT
REMAKE YOUR ENVIRONMENT
If you're trying to remodel your self, you'll need to remodel your environment, too. In order to decrease temptations and increase the probability of success, you should take a long, hard, look at your home, your office, and the places you frequently visit. Then, you must do whatever you can to move yourself as far as possible from the temptations that you intend to defeat.
SENSIBLE EXERCISE
A healthy lifestyle includes regular, sensible physical exercise. How much exercise is right for you? That's a decision that you should make in consultation with your physician or health expert. But make no mistake: if you sincerely desire to be a thoughtful caretaker of the only body that God has given you, exercise is important.
Once you begin a regular exercise program, you'll discover that the benefits to you are not only physical but also psychological. Regular exercise allows you to build your muscles while you're clearing your head and lifting your spirits.
For where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also.
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Luke 12:34
MORE FROM GOD'S WORD ABOUT
YOUR PRIORITIES
Proverbs 4:6 (New International Version)
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;love her, and she will watch over you.
Philippians 1:9 (New International Version)
9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,Luke 9:23-24 (New International Version)
23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.STRENGTHENING YOUR FAITH
GOD REWARDS OBEDIENCE
God's instructions are clear: He rewards wise behaviors and He punishes misbehavior. A commitment to a sensible exercise and nutrition program is a way of being wise, and it's also one way of pleasing God every day.
NOTES TO YOURSELF
Make notes to your self about spiritual, psychological, and physical benefits you experience when you exercise.
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