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Health & Fitness. Caring for the temple of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
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Health & Fitness Caring for the temple of the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
How do we dishonor God with our bodies? Neglected health
tumor Smoking can lead to a slow painful death
Sorts information / Prevents crankiness / Clear thinking / Coordination / Growth / Fight infection
Sleep recommendations from the CDC: Go to bed at the same time each night, and rise at the same time each morning Sleep in a quiet, dark, and relaxing environment, which is neither too hot nor too cold Make your bed comfortable and use it only for sleeping and not for other activities, such as reading, watching TV, or listening to music Remove all TVs, computers, and other "gadgets" from the bedroom Avoid physical activity within a few hours of bedtime Avoid large meals before bedtime
Digestion / Boosts energy / Fights off disease / Feel great / Look great / Lose weight
How do we honor God with our bodies? exercise
Boosts energy / Enhance mood / Healthy ph balance / Healthy weight loss / Healthy weight gain / Increase flexibility / Improve strength / Enhance agility / Remove toxins / Live better
SCORE IT: Core Strength TEST IT: Plank Get in plank position on your elbows. Your body should form a straight line from your head to your ankles. Once in position, time how long you can maintain it with perfect form (don't let your hips hike up).
SCORE IT: Upper Body Strength TEST IT: Push-UpsComplete as many standard push-ups as possible, maintaining good form (don't let your back sag).
SCORE IT: LOWER-BODY STRENGTH TEST IT: Squat TestSquat down until your glutes graze the seat of a chair. Return to standing. Repeat as many times as possible, maintaining perfect form (knees behind toes).
SCORE IT: FLEXIBILITY TEST IT: Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe PoseBend your left knee, and draw your thigh in. Straighten the leg as much as possible while pressing your heel toward the ceiling . Gently bring your leg as close to your head as possible. Note the angle of the leg in respect to your grounded leg.
SCORE IT: BALANCE TEST IT: Standing StorkPlace your right foot against your left leg. Start timing. Stop timing when your left foot moves or you lose your balance. Repeat on the other side. Average the times.
SCORE IT: CARDIOVASCULAR STRENGTH TEST IT: Step-UpsUsing a 12-inch-high step (or the second stair of a flight in your house), step on and off for three minutes. After three minutes, sit down and immediately check your heart rate—place your fingertips on the side of your throat and count the beats for one minute
SCORE IT: POSTURE TEST IT: Wall StanceStand with your back against a wall, feet hip-width apart and about 12 inches from the base. With palm facing toward the wall, place one hand on the small of your lower back as you press your lower back lightly against the back of your hand
