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Whenever we are considering how to spend our time and our money, we look at benefits. We ask-- is this worth it? Is it worth the time investment? Is it worth the financial investment? Well, let me tell you -- exercise is something worth investing in!

Consider the following list of “benefits of modest exercise” from the US Surgeon General:

Weight loss
Lower Blood pressure
Stronger bones and decreased risk of osteoporosis
Lower total cholesterol levels
Decreased levels of the ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol
Elevated levels of the ‘good’ HDL cholesterol
Decreased levels of triglycerides (the other fat in our blood)
Increased strength and coordination which leads to decreased falls and injury
Enhanced immune system
Overall increase in the sense of well-being
Improved sensitivity to insulin

I don’t know about you, but I would like to be sure that I am experiencing all these things! And when I consider these multiple life-enhancing benefits that God has designed for me to experience, I am convicted that I need to make time for exercise and find a method of exercise that will work for me. Spring is just around the corner and it is time to get out, breathe in the fresh air, and walk after a cold, hard winter. Jog if you enjoy it, or get on your bike and work that heart! Choose one key benefit that you know you need to address and keep that in the forefront of your mind as you put on your fitness shoes and get ready. Say to yourself, “I’m building stronger bones,” or “This exercise will help me with weight loss,” or “I’m improving my immune system so I don’t get sick so often.” Or—you choose! And be encouraged by the value of what you are doing for your personal health when you exercise.

“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” (Proverbs 4:23)

Guard your heart with exercise!

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