Thursday, February 14, 2013

The Joy of Moving


The Joy of Moving

I love to exercise.  Like most good things it starts hard but gets easier and even turns into a joy when it becomes a pattern.  Most things that are unhealthy start easy and get hard.  Like overeating or not exercising.  They are easy at first but start making life hard after a while.  Several advantages I find in making moving about part of my daily life. 

I gain a better mental perspective.

Better mental clarity – Some of my clearest thinking and best sermon ideas come when I am exercising.  It must be the endorphins.

My breathing and stamina are better

I am less tired during the day and have better sleep at night.

Since I exercise outside, most of the time, there is a sense of adventure and discovery.  What is over the next hill or around the next bend?

Going with a friend makes for great companionship.

Getting out in the winter air and sunshine is refreshing.  This is a protection against winter depression.

My favorite way to exercise right now is snowshoeing.  This morning was perfect

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