Hey Balanced Living Family,
We need to be equally balanced, both physically and spiritually. Today I’m talking about taking good care of that body that God has given you. We only get one you know!
Our bodies were not made to be sedentary. We're meant to get up and move around. You’ve heard the saying, “If you don’t move it, you’ll lose it.” Well it’s true. Our bodies need exercise if we don’t want to lose our figures and our mobility.
Now, I’m not going to tell you to do anything that I don’t practice. I work out at LA Fitness 5 days a week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5am, and Saturday 8 am. I include cardio, stretches, and weights in my workouts. I try never to spend more than 1 hour & 30 min. in the gym.
I’ve been working out for many years so if you're just starting, please don’t try to follow my schedule. Start out a little at a time, as I did. You may start out by taking walks a few times a week. If you’re not comfortable walking outside, try walking inside a mall. You may prefer taking a bike ride. I want you to understand that you don’t have to spend money on a membership at a gym if you don’t want to. Getting involved in sports is great for people who really don’t want to start off with basic exercises. Maybe you know how to swim. Start swimming 2 or 3 times a week. Bowling, tennis, biking, skating, volleyball, aqua aerobics ... there are so many good sports. Choose one that is of interest to you.
For those of you that want to get a gym membership, get one. And when you get a membership use it. I know people who have paid faithfully each month for membership for years and never used it. Don’t let that be you. Start going 2 or 3 times a week. You’ll feel so much better. Let me caution you. “DON’T OVER DO IT!” If you start out doing too much, you’ll probably burn yourself out and you won’t want to do anything. Just do a little at a time and gradually increase. So, if you want to look better and feel better, let's GET MOVIN!
