Pure Air, Sunlight, Abstemiousness, Rest, Exercise, Diet, Water, Trust in Divine Power these are the true remedies. (Ministry of Healing pg127)

And the Lord God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.  Genesis 2:15

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.  Isaiah 40:31

What is Exercise?

Exercise is the body's physical exertion that results in energy expenditure, and that, in the long term, enhances or maintains fitness and health.

A type of physical activity consisting of repetitive movement planned and structured to maintain or improve one or more fitness components

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.   Psalm 139:14

OUR ENTIRE BODY HAS A COORDINATED, INTEGRATED WAY THAT ALLOWS US TO MAINTAIN OPTIMAL HEALTH. A SINGLE BOUT OF EXERCISE PROFOUNDLY CHANGES THE FUNCTION OF MOST OF OUR BODY SYSTEMS.

Immediate Changes in the Body in Response to Exercise

Increased enzyme reaction (digestive, metabolic)

Nerve stimulation

Metabolic enhancement

Brain - increased feelings of alertness and focus

Fatigue if exercise is prolonged

Release of endorphins

Hormones and neurotransmitters - Serotonin

Peripherally acting hormones - Adrenaline

Effects on the Body During Exercise

Muscle fibres contract and release

The heart pumps more rapidly

Lungs work harder to get more oxygen to the body