Guest guest Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 USE IT OR LOSE IT Monday, 08 August 2011 Have you heard that expression before? Gosh, it's been around for a long time. But how many of us take that expression seriously, especially when it comes to our bodies? Did you know that your body actually craves exercise? It's true! I've told you before that God designed our bodies to move. Hey, that's why He gave us arms and legs, for crying out loud. He didn't mean for these bodies of ours to sit around all day as if they were just a bunch of jelly bellies, ya' know. Yep, God designed our legs so we could walk, run, skip, hop and dance. He gave us arms to sway in the air, to clap and to do those fun Saturday Night Fever disco points. Oh yeah! People who really move, putting their arms and legs to work have lots of energy and that energy helps them keep moving and keeps their bodies in good shape. The first time I heard the phrase, use it or lose it, was from my dear friend, Jack LaLanne. He used to say it on his morning exercise show back when I was a kid. Boy, do I ever know what he means now! And what did Jack mean? Well, he meant that if your don't use that body of yours, in time...you will lose it! Now you have to know that exercise is necessary for your physical fitness and overall good health. Get this, did you know that inactivity is just as much a health risk for you as smoking? Think about that for a minute! If you don't use that body of yours, as you age, your muscles will grow and I don't mean grow strong, either. On the contrary, if you don't use your muscles, they'll grow weak and flabby. Your heart and lungs won't function as efficiently. Your joints will stiffen up you and injure easily. And there will come a day when a simple act, such as just getting up from a chair will be difficult for you. Come on now, I know you don't want that, do you? So the big question on this fabulous Monday is this: are you using your body? Are you getting in a good workout everyday? Are you regularly doing your cardio workouts? You need to be doing a good aerobic activity three days a week. You can either find a gym in your neighborhood to get in your cardio workouts or you can do them right there in your own home. I have lots of workouts DVDs that will give you great cardio workouts, giving that heart of yours the workout it needs. In addition to cardio, you need to tone your body three days-a-week. That means you need to invest in some toning cords, rings, bands or light free-weights and get in some good resistance-training. It'll strengthen your bones and make your muscles toned and firm. Okay, cardio and toning takes care of six days. Now on that seventh day, you should take a good 1-2 mile walk. I'm sure there's a park or maybe some quiet woods near your house where you can get outside and really move those arms and legs of yours as you strut your way to a healthier body. If you are doing does three things then I want to say...good for you. Don't stop! But if you're feeling tired and drained of energy all the time, then I'd definitely say it's time to get that body of yours moving. And by the way, exercise will not only make your body strong. It'll help keep your mind strong, too. You'll be feeling so much more positive and happy everyday. So tell me, what's it going to be? Please don't lose that wonderful body of yours. And, to make sure you don't, you know what you've got to do, don't you? That's right...USE IT! Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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