Exercise

Look Up and Live: A Guide to Health, page 38, has this to say about exercise:

“God appointed Adam and Eve to do work that involved exercising the body. Unfortunately, many of us today have work that involves a minimal amount of movement. Yet the fact that exercise is vital to our health has not changed. Here are only some of the things it can do for us:

“1. Exercise helps to normalize blood pressure.

“2. Exercise allows more blood to reach all parts of the body, keeping the extremities warm.

“3. Exercise releases both physical and emotional tension helping you to feel better about life. [Exercise is usually the best remedy for worry and stress.]

“4. Exercise provides electrical energy to the brain and nerve cells. [It promotes health by stimulating the immune system. When the body is kept in tone by proper exercise, the mind thinks more creatively and efficiently.]

“5. It can help with your complexion and keep you trim.

“6. Exercise makes you more energetic, thus delaying both physical and emotional fatigue.

“7. It aids in the brain’s production of a chemical that gives you a sense of well-being and increases your tolerance for pain.

“This partial list should convince us that it is time to stop making excuses and start exercising. Start slowly and gradually increase as you gain endurance. It may be wise to consult your physician before starting. High blood pressure and cholesterol often do not manifest symptoms, but can prove harmful when starting an exercise program. Your goal should be to engage in any type of aerobic exercise or recreation that is comparable to walking one mile in 15 minutes four or more times a week. (Aerobic exercises repeatedly use the large muscles of the legs and arms until the heart rate increases 20 to 25 percent).”