For some people, the though of exercising might invoke painful memories of 8th grade gym class, or maybe the the though of sweating sounds repulsive. For others, exercise has become more of a hobby than a have-to. What's interesting to me as that our ancestors never had to set aside time out of their day to work their bodies as most of them got plenty work just living.
When we were kids, we were interested in playing and not much else. Bath time was a hindrance. Sometimes dinner was the same. As we grow to see the importance of these things then over time they become a familiar and comfortable thing. I love taking a shower and I love eating dinner. I'm hoping some day that flossing will make the list too, but I won't hold my breath on that one!
I think a lot of folks see exercise as being a tool to achieve a certain look. While this can be true, a healthier way to view it would be to compare it to taking a shower or brushing your teeth. Maintenance. We brush our teeth to keep them healthy. We wash our bodies for the same reason and so we don't stink. The lifestyles of yesteryear which kept our bodies active is scant for most so we exercise to provide that.
We were created to be in motion, so it's no wonder exercise is healthy. If I told you the best way to keep your car in good shape is to drive it regularly and regularly beyond it's comfort zone you'd laugh at me; but the human body is this way. We were just plain made to use our bodies! What's more, we feel better when we exercise. There's a sense of accomplishment just like there is a sense of fullness when you eat a good meal, cleanliness when you step out of the shower, and love when you hug those who are important in your life. There's a certain key to every lock and exercise a key to living a longer active life.
When we were kids, we were interested in playing and not much else. Bath time was a hindrance. Sometimes dinner was the same. As we grow to see the importance of these things then over time they become a familiar and comfortable thing. I love taking a shower and I love eating dinner. I'm hoping some day that flossing will make the list too, but I won't hold my breath on that one!
I think a lot of folks see exercise as being a tool to achieve a certain look. While this can be true, a healthier way to view it would be to compare it to taking a shower or brushing your teeth. Maintenance. We brush our teeth to keep them healthy. We wash our bodies for the same reason and so we don't stink. The lifestyles of yesteryear which kept our bodies active is scant for most so we exercise to provide that.
We were created to be in motion, so it's no wonder exercise is healthy. If I told you the best way to keep your car in good shape is to drive it regularly and regularly beyond it's comfort zone you'd laugh at me; but the human body is this way. We were just plain made to use our bodies! What's more, we feel better when we exercise. There's a sense of accomplishment just like there is a sense of fullness when you eat a good meal, cleanliness when you step out of the shower, and love when you hug those who are important in your life. There's a certain key to every lock and exercise a key to living a longer active life.
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