Many Christians who are opponents of exercise readily quote the scripture that says "FOR BODILY EXERCISE PROFITS LITTLE BUT GODLINESS IS PROFITABLE UNTO ALL THINGS" (1 Timothy 4:8 )

But we need to remember that this was written in the time when people walked anywhere from 16 to 32 kilometres or more a day. It is estimated that Jesus walked over 33000 kilometres during his thirty three years of life, when we consider His trips from Nazareth to Jerusalem at least three times a year to attend the feasts. If you and I were walking this much, additional exercise would profit little, but most of us are not.

So lets look at how to stay fit even as you serve God and go about your business.

Exercising regularly is one of the greatest weapons we have in our war against disease. It decreases the risk of a heart attack in both men and women by approximately 50 percent. Exercise on a regular basis also decreases the risk of developing cancer of the colon, prostrate, breasts and ovaries. Additionally it will significantly decrease the risk of developing Type II diabetes. Regular exercise promotes weight loss, decreases stress and anxiety, tones the muscles, prevents blood clots, lowers blood pressure, decreases the appetite and promotes restful sleep.

Aerobic exercise which means "exercise with Oxygen", is actually the best form of exercise we can do because it increases the heart rate over a sustained period of time. Forms of aerobic exercise include brisk walking, cycling, swimming, aerobic dancing and rowing. Calisthenics and weight lifting are also very good for toning and strengthening the muscles as well as preventing osteoporosis.

In order to make the most of your exercise, conditioning the heart and burning the most fat, you need to determine your training heart rate. This is done by subtracting your age from 220 and then multiply that number by 65 percent. This gives you your minimum training heart rate. Your maximum training heart rate is found by multiplying the difference of your age and 220 by 80 percent. Let me give you an example.

A forty year old woman would simply subtract 40 from 220, which would equal 180. Then she would multiply 180 by .65 (which is 65 percent in decimal format) to get her minimum training heart rate of 117. Her maximum heart rate is found by multiplying 180 by .80 which is 144. Therefore her training heart rate range would be between 117 and 144.

I recommend you begin exercising at your minimum training heart rate for about 20 minutes. In the 40 year old woman's case this would be around 117 beats per minute. Eventually you may be able to work up to 45 minutes three to four times a week. To measure your heartbeat, you can purchase a heart rate monitor or for those who cannot afford one then by simply walking fast enough so that you are not able to sing yet slow enough so that you can talk. If you are able to sing then you are walking too slow and you will not get the cardiovascular fitness or the fat burning effects from the exercise.

I therefore encourage you to take an example from Jesus and start doing some walking. Not only will you feel better, look better and have more energy, but you will also reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. And remember, before beginning an exercise program, I strongly suggest that you be evaluated by your physician.

If you develop chest pain any time you are exercising, you should seek medical attention immediately.

God keep you safe.

Interesting post but it won't go far. I doubt if it will get up to 10 replies

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Orobo2Lekpa:
Interesting post but it won't go far. I doubt if it will get up to 10 replies

FTC
9 more to go

Are people not concerned about their health? Anyhow I simply wanted to write about something I felt concerned about. Cheers.

spacetacular:


Are people not concerned about their health? Anyhow I simply wanted to write about something I felt concerned about. Cheers.

People on Nairaland are not too concerned about their health. They prefer to talk about Slay queens, IPOB, FFK and NairaBet.

Even my blog on health on the signature, they don't bother checking it out

Orobo2Lekpa:


People on Nairaland are not too concerned about their health. They prefer to talk about Slay queens, IPOB, FFK and NairaBet.

Even my blog on health on the signature, they don't bother checking it out

IPOB?, FFK?, nairabet? Sorry what are those?

lepasharon:
Fraudster

E Obaje ma

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akintom:
Métamorphosis of a deluded Christian
Damogul the coward and 419 4everLiarTraumatologistAmbulance riderSpacetacryNow gym instructor
transgender fromeverGod(M)tospacetarcular(f)

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GoodMuyis:
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You have joined bad gang!

akintom:
Métamorphosis of a deluded Christian


Damogul the coward and 419

4everLiar

Traumatologist

Ambulance rider

Spacetacry

Now gym instructor

transgender from 4everGod(M) to spacetarcular(f)

I wonder oo...

akintom:

You have joined bad gang!

You are trolling a fine thread

GoodMuyis:

You are trolling a fine thread

Says who exactly.

Samuel ekwueme ooo

1Sharon:
Samuel ekwueme ooo

Hmmm. This guy really gives you bile. Be careful or you will self destruct.

701ecilana:

Hmmm. This guy really gives you bile. Be careful or you will self destruct.

Ekwueme is among us

1Sharon:


Ekwueme is among us

So? That's why you want to kill yourself with bitterness? Do you think your hatred of him hurts him in any way? How do you live with yourself outside of Nairaland? I hope you won't kill yourself biko?

Am concerned. Hmmm.

701ecilana:

So? That's why you want to kill yourself with bitterness? Do you think your hatred of him hurts him in any way? How do you live with yourself outside of Nairaland? I hope you won't kill yourself biko?

Am concerned. Hmmm.

Lol tell him to sign in with his real monikers and stop hiding like a bitchh.

Makes him look suspicious don't you think?

1Sharon:


Lol tell him to sign in with his real monikers and stop hiding like a bitchh.

Makes him look suspicious don't you think?

Is that why you are so bitter against him? You have not answered me why you'd hate someone you may never meet in real life so fiercely.

If you can be thia hateful to just a name, why will be in real life with people who live and talk with you?
Does being an atheists mean you'd be this kind of person?

Am glad i joined this forum when there were still men and women here. You'd know Kay77, she was an atheists, but you'd never find her attacking people's personalities rather than issues the way you do. Sharon, since i met you in this forum, i have never seen you having a coherent and a consistent debate with anyone. You insults. Why? You that empty? I don't believe so. Why then are you this person?

You atheists have just become so low that none of you, not even one of you can get into an intelligent discussion with anyone anymore. Immediately a thread is opened, you lots rush in there like urchins insulting and attacking personalities instead of allowing the free flow of ideas.

What is going on? You lots keep shouting how you are the smart ones. Is smartness measured by how much insults and cussing you dish out to your opponents instead of rational conversations?

Atheists in Nairaland has completely turn the religion section to a Mad zone.

Seun are you enjoying what is going on here or you like how this place has become?
My God!!!!.

1Sharon:


Lol tell him to sign in with his real monikers and stop hiding like a bitchh.

Makes him look suspicious don't you think?

Wait!!!!!, it just occurred to me now. Sharon you seem to me like someone jealous or suffering from rejection. Have you ever propositioned 4evergod for a relationship and he turned you down?
You seem to hold a deep grudge against him. As you can see, he is happily married to beautiful woman. Are you jealous of her?

It could be.

Hahahaha analice107...

Otem close paddi

Orobo2Lekpa:


People on Nairaland are not too concerned about their health. They prefer to talk about Slay queens, IPOB, FFK and NairaBet.

Even my blog on health on the signature, they don't bother checking it out

Haha! Entertainment blogs are the most visited so you'll have to be extraordinary to stand out.

Lalasticlala, see snake!!

Mynd44, these people want to spoil this fine thread.

Ishilove:
Mynd44, these people want to spoil this fine thread.

How are you any better?
You just go around threads when you are sure everyone has left stirring up tension. Do you get off by doing this or you just love seeing people fighting?

Dantedasz:



How are you any better?
Do you get off by doing this or you just love seeing people fighting?

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Ishilove:

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Quite frankly I think you can be a bit more intelligent, when you want to.

This one is still here fooling himself
*sigh*

Dantedasz:


Quite frankly I think you can be a bit more intelligent, when you want to.

"To the nonsensical, I will show myself nonsensical, and to the sensible, I will prove myself sensible."

Choose one.

Ishilove:

"To the nonsensical, I will show myself nonsensical, and to the sensible, I will prove myself sensible."

Choose one.

You are too old for this,baby. Grow up.

Dantedasz:



You are too old for this,baby. Grow up.

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