Today's edition of the Wall Street Journal has an article titled - For Better Health, Just Head Outdoors. The author, Betsy Morris writes, "Spending time in the woods—a practice the Japanese call “forest bathing”— is strongly linked to lower blood pressure, heart rate and … [Read more...]
New Workout Shoes and A New Life in Christ
The other day, I went for a short run wearing a new pair of shoes. I estimate that, over the years, I've broken in close to 25 pairs of running shoes. About 5 years ago, I wrote a post - Running Shoes and the Bible - in which I shared about my long history of wearing different … [Read more...]
More Consistent Exercise – A Resolution for 2010?
Why do I exercise? It makes me feel better. It helps me manage my stress. It helps me control my weight. I like the way I feel after I shower and dress. It helps me think more clearly. It energizes me. It helps me take better care of my body, God's temple. (1 … [Read more...]
Wellness Wednesday – Spiritual and Physical Fitness: Be FITT
Wellness Wednesday Blog Series Today marks the start of brief weekly posts with the title of Wellness Wednesday. Addressing topics of spirit, mind and body health from a Christian faith perspective, my idea will be to reuse some of the material I have already written and also … [Read more...]
Running 39,000 Miles, Exercise & The Christian Faith
Today I went for a short run before the summer heat and humidity rose too much. The forecast high in Charlotte is 93. On many of my runs I get ideas for my posts on my blog and that was the case today. The thought popped into my mind that I have been running over 40 years. … [Read more...]
Moderate Physical Activity Level is Defined
Today's USA Today ran an article that defines what moderate physical activity is. National guidelines urge all Americans to engage in "moderate physical activity" at least 2 1/2 hours a week, but what does that mean? A stroll? A run? A new study has the answer - Moderate is … [Read more...]
